Time passed by, but Jungkook never became serious. He kept teasing and flirting and kept asking you why acute angles are called acute angles. After all, they were, in no way, cute.

Unlike you.

Well, that's what he said.

Even though he was annoying and you barely knew him and you kept wondering why he was flirting with you when you two had just met, at the same time all you could do was try to hide your blush and continue teaching him. It was a hassle teaching him.

When the clock struck seven, your Mom entered your room and upon seeing Jungkook, remembered that you had to tutor him. She was amazed that you remembered, because usually when you're asked to tutor anyone—even Joy—you tend to simply deny it; but this time it was different.

"Jungkook, dear, would you like to have something?" your Mom inquired Jungkook, absolutely ignoring your presence. But hey, this wasn't something new. When your mom has a good impression of someone, she just tends to treat them with politeness, and for some reason, Jungkook was one of them and you had absolutely no clue why because in reality, he's an absolute tease and flirt. He just somehow managed to maintain composure in front of adults.

"No aunt, I'm fine. Thank you," he spoke with an enchanting smile.

"Really? Have something before you leave! Do you drink coffee?"

"Yes, but—" 

You shot him a death glare, cutting him off mid-sentence.

"Alright then. I'll make you two coffees," she spoke and left right after. Jungkook looked and you asked,

"Y/n, right?"

You stared at him in disbelief but nodded. How come he didn't even know your name?!

"Y/n, you're really so grumpy for your age," he laughed at you, making you raise a brow. However, before you could open your mouth to say something, he once again said, "See! You looked like a grumpy old hag while doing that!"

"Then you were flirting with whom just right now? A grumpy old hag? Such pathetic taste, I swear," you sassily said with an eye roll. Jungkook simply cleared his throat. This was probably the first time he was speechless in front of you.

He's annoying indeed, you thought to yourself.

With the abrupt opening of the door, your Mom entered the room with a tray that had two cups of coffee for the two of you.

"Y/n, after you're done teaching Jungkook, come downstairs in the kitchen. I have something to talk about with you," your Mom lowly whispered in your ear before leaving the room.

You turned towards Jungkook again and saw him struggling because of how hot the coffee was. You chuckled at him and remarked, "Keep it on the nightstand for a while. You can have it later."

Jungkook silently nodded and kept the cup on the nightstand. Upon turning back at you he took his pen in his hands and began fiddling with it while you taught him.

| time skip / 7:30 pm

When Jungkook finally left, you stretched yourself and yawned. You wanted to sleep but you remembered that Mrs. Shin had asked you to come downstairs to the kitchen since she wanted to speak to you. Now she was nervous. What could've happened? You didn't even do any mischief lately.

With your mind only lent to negative thoughts, you headed towards the kitchen, walking as calmly and coolly as you could so as to not look suspicious.

Being the 'cool' person you are, you sat on the kitchen counter and asked,

"Mom, you asked for me, right? What happened?"

"Just wait a minute," she replied without looking at you since she was engrossed in her own work, but you thought that it was something so serious that you were just about to receive a flying slipper.

After a few minutes of silence, your Mom finally decided to speak up since she was done with her work.

"Y/n, listen carefully. Me and your dad are going on a business trip to London with the Jeons next week. We'll be back after around two weeks, so I expect that you'll take care of the house for the time being. Is that alright?"

You let out a sigh of relief when your mom finished the sentence.

"Sure, Mom," you said with a smile.

"Yeah. And there's good news for you too. Don't go to school, but make sure to complete all your work and study well."

You nodded enthusiastically. It felt like it had been ages since they last went on a business trip. You literally loved being all alone in the house unless it was raining outside. Whenever it rains, you just go to your parents' room and sleep there instead of sleeping alone.

"Oh, right! Jungkook will also be coming over and living with you. I hope that's perfectly fine, right?" she said, making your eyes widen. All your enthusiasm disappeared.

"Really, Mom?!" you yelled with surprise.

"Yeah. Then, I'll inform Mrs. Jeon," she said, and went out of the kitchen, without giving you a chance to speak.

You whined and stomped your feet against the floor.

"Argh! Fuck it!"

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edited: 03-09-23