Prelude
”So, all advanced courses. That’s a little ambitious,” Jungkook joked nudging Lei’s shoulder. They were walking through the quad towards Building A.
It was the first day of the fall semester. The yard that was sparse and empty was now green and healthy, bustling with students. Most of them had their eyes glued to their phones or tongues stuffed down each other’s throats.
It was nothing like the community college in her small town. Designer clothes and way too much skin showing at every turn.
”I wouldn’t say ambitious, these people don’t particularly look like scholars,” She responded jokingly fidgeting with the end of her braid.
He chuckled in response, resting his hand on her lower back. “Don’t let that fool you… They’re all nepo babies. They might be a little delinquent but they’re ‘the future of this country’, if you ask the Dean of students,” He explained in almost a mocking tone. “Some of them are actually annoyingly smart.”
”Good to know,” she chuckled before suddenly hitting something solid with her entire body. It knocked her backwards with enough force to put her on her ass if Jungkook hadn’t caught her.
A pair of mahogany eyes peered at her with annoyance, as if she was some pesky bug that hit his windshield. His icy gaze was only a fraction of the cutting glare coming from the slim woman beside him.
”Watch where you’re going, commoner,” He muttered with a sneer.
She frowned steadying herself, looking them over as she spoke. “Sorry, I’m a little clueless sometimes.”
”It shows,” the girl said in the most disgusted tone she could muster. Without another word, they brushed past and continued on their way.
Jungkook moved as if he was going to lunge at them. His usually calm and flowery demeanor suddenly angry and protective. Though she was partially at fault for not watching where she was walking they didn’t have to be dicks about it.
She quickly put a placating hand to his chest stopping him. “Hey, it’s alright. It was my fault. I’d be annoyed if somebody walked into me too…”
He looked down at her then let out a huff as all his energy dissipated. She was too good for a place like this, he thought. “Try to stay away from that guy. He’s like a bad omen.”
“Is he?” She questioned with an amused brow, not believing in such superstition. He looked like a normal nepotism child to her.
Jungkook sighed, patting her head. “People steer clear of Tae and Lisa for a reason, I suggest you do the same.”
She looked back in the direction of the retreating couple. Why
