'Well, it seems to me, getting in her good books would be beneficial after all, might as well get some extra points.'
'Alright bro, talk to you later. Nah, just going back home after gymming.'
He cut the call and took out a bottle from his bag, tying his hair back into a man's ponytail and gulping down the whole bottle. That's when Jungkook turned slightly, noticing how he looked, a tank shirt, and loose joggers with sports shoes on his feet. Jungkook slightly gasped seeing the veins in his arms as he put the bottle back and picked up the bag.
V soon enough walked away, and Jungkook looked at his back profile also seeing how girls who were jogging smiled and oggled at the male.
'Whoa, seems like he's quite famous. But he seems crazy, trying to get a girlfriend by doing stuff, as well as help in his college maybe. How can he be good in everything, so lucky, physically, and seems mentally good as well, and then excel in his studies? No doubt mum likes him. Wish I had never been born because honestly, mum deserves someone better. Nvm...'
Jungkook sighed and got up, going back to his bike, and riding another 10 minutes or so, before going back to his home.
...
'What's your age, Jungkook?'- asked his seatmate Jihoon which made Jungkook frown.
'You don't know my age?' 'Not really, I mean I'm 18, but I'm confused about you.'
'I'm 17.'- Jungkook replied, but then slightly pouted, 'Should I call you Hyung?'
'Nah, come on.'- Jihoon chuckled.
'Why are you always so secretive and mysterious?'- was his next question to which Jungkook slightly smiled, 'I just like being mysterious about myself.'- Jungkook spoke, continuing his work which made Jihoon nod and do his own tasks.
...
Jungkook walked out of his school, since he had gotten an early leave, and there was still time for the bus. He decided to walk around and so, he checked the money he had in his bag, quite enough. His classes had been canceled too, the cram school's one, and so, he wanted to do something, to buy something and have fun, even if for an hour or two.
He walked towards the small market area and the thing that caught his sight at first was the candy shop. He walked towards it, on the way glancing at his figure in a mirror, still wearing his school uniform except, he had a jacket on top, and his hood covered his forehead.
He wore a black mask, pushed back his sliding glasses, and entered the shop.
To say it felt like a dreamland, would be an understatement. Jungkook loved candies, and he hadn't eaten them for like two or more months.
He walked through the cabinets, where candy was displayed and small paper bags were hung around the corners to pick candies as they like.
Jungkook took a few pieces of marshmallows, assorted chocolates, jelly beans, caramel toffees, chewing gums, lollipops, and lastly, three small packets of gummy bears.
He got them packed and paid, realizing he'd have to walk back home, but never mind, he had time so he'd reach home on time too, without putting out any suspicion.
Jungkook felt happier, having the bag of candies in his arms, he began to bounce his way, towards the side steps knowing very well he'd walk back home, in 20 minutes or so, but he had candies and music to make him keep going.
...
Jungkook sighed, looking at the people standing a few feets away from him. Jason and his friends, and stood at the bus stop where he usually took the bus. He knew they were waiting for him. And that scared him because turns out, maybe Jason his stalking him, but Jungkook wasn't ready to believe that the other loved him as he said, he knew Jason wanted him just for a few one-night stands, or maybe, to force himself all the time.
Jungkook decided to take another road, and turned to his left, kicking stones on his path, brooding. Now that he had seen Jason, other stuff began to cross his mind, for once, the fact that for the first time he had spent money in years by his own choice, to get something for his own self, and for the first time he was walking back home, and that too cause he had wasted all the money and he didn't have guts to call his parents. And knowing very well, that he'd be scolded for getting candy too, he simply sat down on the crosswalk's side, with his knees close to his chest, his head on his knees, the candy packet kept in his bag, mumbling words to himself, 'Stop thinking, don't think, don't think, you'll do fine, don't worry Kook...'
He stopped when he felt a tap on his shoulder and looked up, his eyes widening.
'Jin Hyung!' - he exclaimed.
Jin smiled at him and made him stand up, taking him by his shoulders and hugging him close. Jungkook hugged back, internally thankful for some warmth at last.
'What are you doing here, Kook?'- asked Jin.
'I...hehe...don't scold me, but I got a leave from school earlier than usual, and then I went to go...umm get some candies, and I wasted all my money there, so I couldn't get the bus back home...'
'Aish, this boy. Seriously kook? Come on, I'll give you the money, go home, you'll get tired due to all this walking!'
But Jungkook hurriedly blocked Jin's way, getting nervous, 'Uh I'll walk simply Jin Hyung...don't worry.'
'You're hiding something from me, aren't you?'
Jungkook looked here and there, but shook his head, not wanting the other to worry about him. However, Jin wasn't taking it.
'Okay fine, I saw Jason near the bus stop, and I don't want him to see me, you know.'- Jungkook said, telling 1/4th of the whole mess he was stuck in.
'He's still behind you or what?'
'N-no, I just didn't want them to know I still live in this neighborhood.'- Jungkook mentally patted his shoulder for coming up with a nice lie.
Jin nodded however he still looked doubtful.
'Alright then, come with me, I'm going to meet my boyfriend, and I'll ask him to drop you back home.'
Before Jungkook could say anything, Jin began to pull him by grabbing his hand and so reluctantly, Jungkook followed.
They reached a cafe, and Jin entered, looking around before smiling wide, and pulling Jungkook with him, not even giving time to the boy who literally rolled around trying to save himself from bumping into someone's table or chair.
Finally, Jungkook huffed, 'Yah Hyung, I literally was about to bump like in 3 or 4 people and tables, at least look behind to how you're pulling me!'- Jungkook exclaimed, hitting Jin on his side, to which Jin laughed.
'Here Kook, meet my boyfriend, Namjoon, and his friends.'
That's when, finally Jungkook noticed, and for a second he was so glad that he was wearing a mask so that the person sitting in front of him, who was staring at him couldn't see his jaw drop on the ground.
V. Again.
Not only V but two other people, one of whom he knew really well.
'Hey Kook, how come you're here?'- Jimin asked, smiling at him.
'Wait you guys know each other?'- Jin questioned.
'Yeah Hyung, Kook's in my grade itself. He's my friend, but we haven't been able to talk for so long, right Kook?'