𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐒 \ 𝟏𝟖+

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𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐍

Kim Taehyung was late again.

It was his favorite way to start the day walking through the halls like he owned the shithole with hands shoved in his pockets and tie loose around his neck. His face was a goddamn statue.

His friends were already gathered near the lockers. Jimin was sagging against the wall scrolling through his phone."Your dad will have a stroke if he finds out you're late again."

Taehyung's mouth twitched. "He knows already."

Jungkook snickered tossing him his water bottle. "You just like pissing him off don't you?"

Taehyung caught it, sighing. He didn't bother to explain that it wasn't about liking it.

Pushing back. Being a pain in the ass just because he could.

"It just happens." was all he said.

Jihyo rolled her eyes at them. "Can we talk about something that doesn't suck?"

Steffen who'd been quiet finally looked at her. "Like what?"

"Like the club downtown." Her voice dropped as she suggested. "The one with the cages and the bad decisions."

Jungkook snorted at her words. "You mean your natural habitat?"

"Yeah."

"Obviously." Jungkook said slinging his arm around her shoulder. "You think I'd miss watching you ruin another man's life?"

She laughed turning to Taehyung. "What about you, pretty boy?"

Taehyung's eyes stayed glued to his phone for a second too long. When he finally looked up. "I can't."

"Because Daddy says no?" Jihyo teased.

He met her stare as his own gaze was empty. "Nah. Just got better shit to wreck."

The bell rang through the hallway making them all turn their heads. Steffen pushed off the wall. "Let's go."

The second they walked into the classroom the whole class went silent as they looked up at them. Professor Lee looked up from his attendance sheet and the frown was already there.

"You're late. Again."

"Good morning to you too, Professor." Jimin said dropping into his chair ignoring the stares from everyone

"Fifteen minutes late is not good morning, Park Jimin." the old man snapped. "And Jeon Jungkook, if you yawn one more time in my class, I'll make you solve the whole balance sheet alone."

Too late Jungkook was already yawning.

Steffen bit his lip trying not to laugh. Taehyung slid into his usual spot by the window pulling out his notebook.

Lee sighed shaking his head. "Alright. Page 47. Statistical Analysis. We're picking up where we left off."

Jungkook groaned loud enough for everyone to hear. "Stats again? This is actual torture."

Jimin elbowed him. "Shut up and pretend to care."

Steffen leaned back looking at Taehyung dropping his voice. "Guess who's missing?"

Taehyung didn't looked up at him as he answered. "Who."

"Aera." He grinned knowing it would get under his skin. "Your favorite pain in ass."

Jungkook snickered quietly. "If she was here she'd be trying to sit in your lap already."

Taehyung just rolled his eyes before they heard the old man. Lee paused for a second before shaking his head watching them. "If you all are done laughing at your private jokes, maybe we can learn something today?"

"Yes, sir." Jimin said still grinning.

✩ ~

The cafeteria was basically empty when they entered ditching second lecture without pretending to care.

Jimin tossed his bag onto the table. "Yeah, we're absolutely going to hell for this."

Jihyo snagged one of his fries before he could stop her. "Please. We were on that train ages ago."

Steffen pulled out his homemade lunch looking at her. "Some of us actually care if we graduate."

Jungkook let out a groan at his words. "Yeah you and your A plus life."

Taehyung sat down rolling his sleeves up to his elbows. He poked at his food that Jimin noticed immediately raising an eyebrow. "You skip breakfast again?"

Taehyung hummed not bothering to look up. "Didn't feel like it."

"Bro, you live on caffeine and bad mood." Jungkook said. "You're gonna die early."

Taehyung smirked slightly taking a bite. "Maybe that's the goal."

Jihyo tilted her head studying him. "You know, it's actually creepy how you say shit like that with a totally straight face."

He met her eyes for a second saying nothing. Jungkook let out an awkward laugh clearly trying to shift the mood. "Anyway. What about tonight. Club?"

Jihyo's whole face lit up. "Obviously."

Steffen glanced toward the cafeteria doors before he spoke. "Hey. So apparently there's a bunch of new transfers coming in today." Jihyo made a face. "Transfers? In the middle of the term? Who the hell does that?"

He shrugged. "Scholarship kids, I think. And some from other cities. My cousin mentioned it this morning."

By the time next period came, the hallway was louder than usual. Groups of students were gathered near the door whispering and laughing about the usual chaos whenever new faces showed up.

"Whole damn zoo arrived today."

Taehyung walked between them with his hands in his pockets following his friends behind him. When they entered, the class was half full. The new students were easy to spot.

"Ah, fresh meat." She said under her breath.

Steffen rolled his eyes sliding into his usual seat near the back. Honestly, they didn't need new people. This was their class. Having strangers in it just felt wrong like someone showing up to a party you didn't invite them to.

Taehyung however stopped midway when he noticed some one was sitting in his chair. His seat the last by the window, the one he claimed since the first day of school.

She didn't look up ..her bag on the desk beside her notebook. She was scrolling through her phone not sensing him.

"Who is she?" Jimin asked watching her.

"New student, obviously." Steffen said shutting his book watching her too.

Taehyung tilted his head watching her annoyingly. He walked over and stopped beside her desk..leaning one hand on the table. His voice dropped low.

"You're in my seat, sweetheart."

She looked up completely meeting his eyes."Yes?"

Taehyung smiled but it wasn't kind. "You're sitting in the wrong place."

She blink at him before she spoke. Who the fuck is he even.

"Is it reserved?"

The door swung open before Taehyung could answer and Professor Jung walked in and everyone rushed to their seats. Taehyung leaned back in his chair beside her.

Professor placed his books on the desk adjusting his glasses before scanning the room. "Alright, let's begin. I see some new faces today."

The class quieted. Taehyung leaned back in his seat, his long legs stretched out lazily tapping his pen against the desk.

"Let's do a quick round of introductions." Professor said.

One by one, the new students stood up introducing themselves. She stood up brushing her hair behind her ear. "I'm Min Yn. I just moved to Seoul last week."

"Welcome to the class, Miss Min." the professor said smiling faintly before moving on.

Professor started the lecture graphs, numbers and business terms that Jungkook immediately tuned out. Taehyung, on the other hand kept his focus on his notes or he'll be distracted by his thoughts.

At the end of lecture Professor clapped his hands once drawing everyone's attention. "Alright, before you all leave one quick announcement."

The whole class groaned.

"You'll be divided into pairs for a midterm project." he said flipping through his notes. "You'll have two weeks to submit a complete business proposal and financial report. I expect effort. No excuses."

Jungkook's head hit the desk. "You've got to be kidding me."

Jimin muttered something under his breath and even Steffen groaned. Taehyung tilted his head back, eyes closing for a moment as if he was counting to ten.

Their club night had just officially died.

"Fucker." he muttered under his breath running a hand through his hair.

Yn's head turned slightly her eyes widening a little. Did he just... curse at the professor?

She blinked then quickly looked back down at her notebook pretending to focus on the assignment outline.

Jungkook whispered to him."Club's canceled, bro."

Taehyung sighed leaning back in his chair. "Yeah. Great timing as always."

✩ ~

Yn was walking down the hallway clutching her books to her chest. Her head was still spinning from social anxiety by seeing too many new faces. She just wanted to find the exit and breathe for five minutes. She sighed adjusting her bag strap and turned a corner too fast walking straight into someone. Her books nearly went flying. "Oh-sorry!" Her heart jumping as she stepped back quickly.

The guy blinked behind his glasses clutching his own stack of notes as he'd almost lost them too. "Ah, no, no my fault! I wasn't watching where I was going." He pushed his glasses up with this awkward little smile. "You're the new girl, right? Yn?"

She nodded then frowned. "Yeah. How did you—"

He chuckled softly. "I was in your class when you introduced. I'm Minho."

Oh. Right. She smiled faintly still a little off balance from the collision. He shifted his books looking almost as awkward as she felt.

"You probably don't know where the exits are yet, huh?" He glanced down the hall. "This building's a maze. Took me two weeks to find the bathroom without getting lost."

She exhaled relieved someone finally said it. "Honestly? Yes. I've been walking in circles since this morning."

"Come on, I'll show you." He nodded toward the end of the hall and started walking. She fell into step beside him. They moved past a few classrooms as he glanced over curiously. "So, what's your major? Business?"

"Business and statistics." She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "It's... fine, I guess. Feels like my brain's gonna leak out my ears sometimes."

He laughed at that. "Yeah, I heard Professor Jung's classes are brutal. I'm in business too but I skipped the stats part. Didn't want to die early."

Yn smiled faintly at that as the corner of her lips twitching. "You made the right choice."

They passed a group of students laughing near the lockers. He slowed down tilting his head slightly. "You like it here so far? The campus, I mean."

"It's nice." She said it like she was still deciding if she meant it. "Different from what I'm used to. I moved here from Busan."

His eyebrows went up. "Busan? You come with your family?"

She hesitated for a second long enough for it to feel weird. "Just my dad. My parents are divorced."

His expressions changed with that little flicker people get when they realize they accidentally stepped into something personal. "Oh. Sorry, I didn't mean to—"

"It's okay." She cut him off with a small smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "It's been a few years. I'm used to it."

They reached the glass doors at the end of the corridor. He pushed one open holding it for her as she stepped through.

"There." He pointed. "That's your way out. Bus stop's just around that corner."

Yn stepped out looking where he pointed. "Thanks."

"No problem." He grinned watching her. "Guess I'll see you around, Yn."

She nodded returning the smile before heading down the path. He watched for a second then turned and walked back inside adjusting his glasses.

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The book might be boring from start but I'll suggest you to read it patiently. Things will get intense after 10 chapters.

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