Friday morning.

I had just woken up to an empty bed.

What? Where's Taehyung? He never wakes up early.

I checked the bathrooms, the other rooms, living room and kitchen yet still no sign of him. Where the fuck is he??

I went upstairs to get my phone and called him.

Taehyung: Hello?

Jeongguk: Baby!! Where the hell are you? I was worried.

Taehyung: Ah. Don't worry Koo. I woke up early because I had some stuff to do with Bogum. I'll come to school so don't worry.

Jeongguk: Why are you with him?! Is that why you were talking with him yesterday? Why couldn't you tell me?!

Taehyung: I'm so sorry Koo. I'll explain when I see you at school, alright?

Jeongguk: Fine.

Taehyung: Thank you. Love ya, Koo.

Jeongguk: Wait-

Did he just hung up on me?! Oh, whatever. I won't stay mad.

Then it hit me... He said he loved me. The thought made me happy. Very, very happy.

Snap out of it!

I headed to make breakfast. After I ate, I brushed my teeth, got dressed and made my way to school.

When I got to school and I didn't see him. He'll probably be here later. I saw Jimin and Yoongi in the hallway and walked up to them.

"Hey", I greeted.

"Hi, Kookie!", Jimin greeted back.

"Where's Tae?", Yoongi asked.

"He's somewhere with Bogum", I replied.

"You let him go with Bogum?", Jimin asked looking at me questioningly.

"No.. I didn't. I woke up and didn't see him. He woke up earlier than me and left", I said annoyed.

"Well, Tae loves spending time with you so he wouldn't leave on purpose. Maybe he had important things to talk with Bogum", Yoongi said which caught my attention and made me smile. He's right.

"What are you guys talking about?", Jin asked out of nowhere along side with Namjoon.

"Tae left the house while Jeongguk was sleeping to go do something with Bogum. He's not liking it. I mean, look at his face. He's irritated", Jimin said trying to contain his laughter.

I glared at him and Yoongi glared at me.

Tch. So overprotective of your boyfriend.

"It's fine, Kook. Don't get mad. He'll be in your arms in no time", Namjoon said relieving me a bit more.

"By the way, where's Hoseok?", Jin asked.

"Oh, he said he was sick today and couldn't come. I quote, 'Tell the guys I'm sick and that I'll miss them. Also, tell Tae I love him with all my heart.' ", Yoongi said snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Excuse you?", I said giving him a death glare.

"Chill. Hoseok didn't mean it that way. We all love Tae the same way", Jin said.

.. no. That doesn't sound right.

I went to class and sat on my seat as I waited for Taehyung to arrive.

About 10 minutes later, Bogum walks in. I was about to yell at him, asking where Taehyung was but then I saw a blondie walk in.

Beautiful eyes, cute nose, and pretty lips with a body that beats girls'.

Kim Taehyung.

What the fuck? Did he bleach his hair blonde?? He looks more like a girl and I'm not complaining. He looks fucking attractive. More than usual, I mean. That outfit, though.

I couldn't stop staring. He looked ethereal.

I then noticed other guys staring hungrily at him. Not if I can help it.

I got up and wrapped Taehyung in a hug.

He hugged back. Good. I like this. I missed this.

"Koo, what do you thin-"

"You look beautiful", I stated.

He only blushed as a result. He's the cutest.

I then looked at Bogum and said, "Shoo. Go away, rat."

He just laughed and then walked away. Tch.

"Is this why you left?", I asked.

"Yup", he said proud.

"Baby, I could have gone with you instead of Bogum. Plus, guys are staring at you more now and I don't like that", I said.

"I wanted to surprise you. Also, shut up Koo. You're acting as if I was your boyfriend. Who cares?", he said.

...

"I care. No one can look at you like that except me. Not that I do it but still", I said.

"Stop!! You're making me flustered", he said.

I kissed him on the forehead.

Oh, shit. I just realized I kissed him. I hope he didn't give it any attention..

I let go of him and held his hand, leading him to his seat.

The guys had stopped staring. Good.

The teacher had walked in the moment we sat. Perfect timing.

She then took attendance and taught us today's lesson.

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During the whole class period, I wasn't able to pay attention. I kept on staring at Taehyung.

God, he's so perfect.

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When class was dismissed, a girl walked over to me and said, "Hey, Gguk."

"Hey", I greeted back with a smile.

"Uh.. I don't know how to say this. Here it goes. Gguk, go out with me, please", the girl said a bit determined.

You see.. normally I'd flirt with girls and ask for their numbers but lately, I haven't been that interested in that anymore.

Fuck. How should I reject her?

"No", Taehyung said bluntly.

The girl looked at him questioningly and so did I.

"What?", she questioned.

"You heard me. He most definitely won't go out with you", Taehyung said glaring at that girl.

Oh, what is this?

"Who the hell are you? I asked him, not you", she said.

"Does it look like I care whether you asked me or not? I'm his best friend. Name's Kim Taehyung", he said going all out on that girl.

Damn. That's.. hot.

I suddenly smiled at him and he managed to see it. He smiled back.

"How about it, Gguk?", she asked.

Shit. What do I do?

"I've been watching you for a while now and I really like-"

"Don't you think that's a bit creepy? 'I've been watching you for a while now'. Is that how you ask someone out?", Taehyung said laughing.

To be honest, he's right. I wanted to laugh with him but it's a bit mean. Taehyung knows how to do it.

"Can you shut up, already?!", she asked him irritated.

"Of course, I can. I just simply chose not to. It's actually said like this. 'May you shut up?'. Pay attention to language arts ma'am", Taehyung said with sass.

Fuck me.

The girl was looking at him with a glare.

"Alright, fine! I'll go. Stop with the glaring, already. See you at lunch Koo", he said leaving.

I was about to call out to him until I heard the girl say, "Finally. How bothersome. I feel bad for you Gguk. You have to deal with his stupidity."

"Excuse you? That's my best friend you're talking about. Look, I'm really sorry but I'm not interested in you nor do I plan on going out with you. On top of that, because of you, my baby left and I can't cuddle him", I said frustrated.

"Baby? You call your 'best friend', baby?", she questioned.

"Yeah. What about it? Now if you excuse me. I have to go look for him", I said as I walked out of the classroom looking for Taehyung.

After I exit the class, I saw him making his way to drink water at the water fountain in the end of the hallway.

I walked over to him but in doing so, I saw a guy groping his ass startling Taehyung. He turned around and I saw the fear in his eyes.

I didn't hesitate to punch the guy straight in the face, making him land on the floor.

I pulled Taehyung into a hug by his waist and said to the guy on the floor,..

"Don't. Touch. What's. Mine!"

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