I looked up after falling from the tree to see a handsome boy holding me princess style in his arms.

I stood there puzzled and confused. He looked somewhat familiar but I couldn’t seem to remember him. 

“Are you ok? The boy questioned while giving me a concerned look. He furrowed his eyebrows together to form a V which I couldn’t help but smile at. 

“Hehe, you’re smiling. It seems like you are ok.” He replied while giving me a sweet eye smile. His tone sounded more relaxed as he put me down gently. 

As he put me down I was brought back to reality. Finally realizing how embarrassing the situation was, I tried to hide my embarrassment. I had been in someone’s arms. A complete stranger had just saved me in the most cheesy position ever. 

“Oh...Uh...Hi! Thanks for saving me.” I blushed while staring at the sky. For some reason, making eyes contact with him was very difficult. I tried not to look at his beautiful face and hoped that he wouldn’t be able to tell that my cheeks were bright red. 

“No problem. Glad you're ok.” He chuckled. I could tell he was staring at me intensely without pause. It was kind of uncomfortable but it felt nostalgic. Something about him was different. 

 “Ahaha… The Sky is very beautiful today!” I blurted out hoping to start a conversation. At my embarrassing comment my cheeks flushed even harder, probably as red as a tomato. 

“It sure is.” He smiled while seeing my red face. He suddenly patted my head and lifted my chin until we were face to face.  

“What’s your name? I questioned as I stared at him. His facial features were just as perfect as his body. His eyes, his nose, his mouth, and everything about him was like a sculpture from Bts Blood Sweat and Tears Music video. Something about him, maybe his aura was dragging me closer to him.  

“I’m Jungkook. Don’t you recognize me?” 

I dug through my memories to remember anybody named Jungkook. The only Jungkook I remembered was my childhood friend who was living in America. He suddenly moved to Hawaii when we were young and had disappeared without a trace. This couldn’t be the same Jungkook. … Could it? 

He came closer to my face. To the point that we were almost touching noses. 

“Do you really not remember me?” He questioned with a pout. “I’m your childhood friend Jungkook from America. Ring a bell?” 

“Wait. … Are you really Jungkook?” I realized, gasping at how handsome he became. No wonder when he caught me, it felt quite familiar. 

“Yep. It’s me Jungkook. It’s been a long time childhood friend.”

 He held both of my cheeks in his hands and leaned in. He nuzzled his forehead against mine; our signature greeting as a child. 

No one but him had known that childhood signature greeting. The person holding me could have only been the Jungkook I’ve known all my life. I just hadn’t realized how tall and handsome he had become in the time that we didn’t see each other. 

“Ahh… It’s been a while! I’ve really missed this.” I smiled while accepting the nuzzle.  

“Well so have I.” He replies while giving me his bunny smile. 

After a long nuzzle we parted to tell our own stories.  

I began. “Well I just moved to Korea. Had some family problems. It’s been tough but I’m finally here. I needed a safe haven from home in America.” 

“How about school?” 

“Oh that… Well school has been pretty chaotic even though it’s only been the first day. I was meddled into the Rose Princes business and somehow became the White Rose Princess.” 

“White Rose Princess? Sounds like you’ve been having fun.” He smirks.

Curious as to how he appeared in Korea, I question him. “So how have you been doing?” 

“Doing great. Just moved here like you and I’m planning on staying at this school. It’s even better that I get to see you everyday now.” 

“I didn’t hear about why you disappeared from me back in America. How did it happen and how’d you happen to find me?” I questioned, curious as to how quickly he knew I was in Korea. 

As if I pressed a switch, the mood instantly turned gloomy. It was at that point when I knew I had stepped on the wrong foot. He stared into my eyes. His sharp gaze never leaving me. They held a hint of sadness and pain. I reflexively embraced myself for his news, sensing the tension and fear.

He sighed. “Well I thought I could refrain from telling you this but eventually you’ll have to know it. It’s better safe than sorry I guess…” 

He began. “Well to begin I’ve actually been lying to you all these years when I told you that I moved to Hawaii. I've had my circumstances. Threatened to not even get close to you, I was forced to flee. I didn’t really disappear from you, I have been watching you all this time. I just couldn’t get close to you. It was a really struggle you know?” 

I nodded.

“It’s great timing that you moved to Korea now. Your home in America isn’t safe. Eventually you’ll have to go back home but right now if you head home, it’s like heading to your death bed. I came to Korea to warn you. Things have become bad, and it is only the start. A wave of troubles will soon come your way and you’ll have to face them head-on.”

“What troubles?” 

He gulped. “Well your father---.” 

“Hey!” Taehyung rudely interrupted out of the blue. Are you ok?” 

I stood there silently thinking about Jungkook’s words. Tuning out everything around me, I constantly replayed what Jungkook had just said. “I came to Korea to warn you. Your father. Your father--.. Your father--....” The word ‘father’ continued to echo in my head. 

“HELLLLOOOO~ Are you still alive?” Taehyung screamed as he came closer to my face. 

His scream instantly emptied my thought process. “Wait wah?” I was too surprised and shocked to come to a conclusion. Something about the word “father” irked me but I was to stunned to think. 

“Well are you alive?” He questioned again. He waved his hands in front of my face when he was already too close. 

Pissed off at his actions I turned away from him. “So what else did you want to tell me?” I asked Jungkook whilst ignoring Taehyung.  

“Heyyyyyyyyyyy. Stop ignoring me!” Taehyung yelled in irritation. 
Jungkook looked at Taehyung. Clearly uncomfortable by his presence he sighed. “I’ll just tell you later. It doesn't hurt to wait a bit I guess.” 

He came close to me and nuzzled his forehead against mine. 
A snap could be heard from the side as a furious Taehyung glared at Jungkook. 

Jungkook backed away and gave Taehyung a wink. “See you guys later!” He replied as he turned around walking towards the school gates.

When he was a far distance away Taehyung rushed over towards me. “Are you ok? Did he do something to you?!” 

I stood there blankly watching Jungkook until he disappeared out of my sight. 

Obviously irritated at Taehyung who had interrupted my conversation with Jungkook, I sighed. “Of course he did something to me. When he caught me as I fell from the tree, he made my heart race.” 

He frowned. “I should have been the one to catch you…” 

At his remark I frowned back. “What?” 

“Did he really make your heart race?” 

“Of course not stupid. I was joking.” 

He sighed in relief. 

I averted my eyes, slightly feeling bad for telling a lie. I remember protecting Jungkook as a child when he was fragile and weak. Now he could catch me bridal style no problem. I would honestly say that I did come to like him. A bit. Only a little bit. 

“You ok?” Taehyung questioned while seeing me thinking. 
“Yeah. Just thinking about a couple of stuff that Jungkook and I talked about.” 

He frowned once more. “Ok…” 

Using this time, I carefully thought about everything that happened today. I sat down on the grass contemplating how tough my life had become. It was only the first day of school, but it was filled with craziness and memories. I had met the 3 most popular boys at school, became the white rose, and talked with my childhood friend Jungkook that I haven’t seen in so long. Jungkook had grown handsome, too handsome and perfect. I remembered our nuzzle greeting and continued to smile.

“I guess I’ll just leave you to your thinking then…” Taehyung said while sitting on the grass. He looked extremely displeased and he deserved it. 

I closed my eyes to focus even harder on the words that were left on hold earlier. Danger… warning… father… This time with my head cleared out a bit I started thinking deeper into the word father. What about it made me feel so uncomfortable? 

When I couldn’t think deeper about it I opened my eyes in frustration. I looked at the forest in the back gate of the school. Trying to sort out my thoughts I tried to focus on the forest. Moments later a girl and a boy started walking towards the forest. I found it unusual that the girl looked unhappy. I was about to turn away when I saw it happen. The girl suddenly pushed the guy’s arm and backed away. She was on the verge of tears. The guy who was pissed held her arm firmly. I looked at the whole scene in shock and rushed to help the poor girl. 

When I arrived I slapped the boy in the face. “That’s wrong. Apologize. Now.” 

“What you gonna do then B-tch?! 

Stop me?” He threatened as he grabbed my arm. 

I was fearful but I knew I had to stay strong. “Well I’ve called the police. You got 10 seconds to run before they catch you.” 

“Police? Hah. You're lying.” He screeched. 

Weohhhhh weohhh. Police sirens could be heard from a distance. 

“Cheh I’ll get you back later.” The boy spat as he ran away. 

I turned towards the sound of the siren. Behind the tree was the cat and Taehyung. Taehyung held his phone which displayed a siren app. 

“You owe me one.” Taehyung 
smirked. 

“Sure” I giggled. 

The girl apologized and thanked us. She quickly ran back to the school into the arms of her boyfriend. I went back to the tree to clear my head. As I sat there I thought of the words “father” again. 

“Wait… Father?!” It had only begun to sink in that he had mentioned my father; the father that had abandoned me in America. After witnessing the situation where the girl was almost , it became clear to me. I had always wished to forget the painful memories, but it always came back to haunt me. I had pushed it out of my memories for so long but now it was returning. 
Scenes of my childhood with my abusive father flashed before my eyes. The painful memories of being hit; the days when my father was drunk. Being screamed at over and over again whilst taking punches straight to the stomach. Being hit often with golf clubs and belts when he felt mad, I could only remember the times of crying out in anguish and pain. The most disgusting man on earth; the most hated man on earth, that was my father.

The painful scenario replayed over and over again in my mind. This time I began to shudder.
The shuddering started small, but gradually it grew bigger and bigger. 

Taehyung who saw my irregular behavior immediately rushed to my side. “Hey! Hey! You ok?!” He continued to shake me as tears welled up in my eyes.

“I’m sorry. Please! Please don’t! I’ll do anything!” I shouted at the top of my lungs. I continued to shake in uncontrollable fear, eventually turning it into a spasm. 

Taehyung, shocked by the situation looked at me with sadness. He was filled with pain and hurt. 

Hugging me tightly, he refused to let go of me as I tried to resist. 

“Let me go! Let me go! Get away from me!” I screamed, the spasm taking control of my body. I desperately tried to push him away, only the memories of my father’s abuse that I had endured every day in America filled my mind.

“I’ll do anything! Anything at all! Stop!”

 I screamed even harder, drool eventually coming out of my mouth.

Taehyung who could sense the danger hugged even tighter. 

“No! I won’t let you go! Look at me! Please!” Taehyung begged as he tried to control me from shaking too much. He forcefully grabbed my chin and made me look up at him. 

My eyes filled with tears was forced to look straight ahead at his beautiful brown eyes. His eyes held indescribable pain, but it held passionate intensity and determination. 

My eyes wavered as I was losing focus. My mind was in chaos and my spasm wasn’t helping me keep in control of my body. 

“Look at me. Look at me!” Taehyung repeated whilst grabbing even tighter. I know it’s tough for you, but you're safe! In my arms I will never leave you. 

I thought it was a mistake when I heard his words. I haven’t heard the words “never leave you” in so long. It was a word almost foreign to me. I had been abandoned by my father, and my mother didn’t care much about me. She only wanted to stay away from that abusive man, the number one most hated man in my world. If it was to get away from him, my mother would do anything, maybe even murder. The days of being abused or left alone was too many to count. No one would ever stick by my side. 

Slowly but completely I stopped shivering. I panted heavily, my body worn out from all the excessive movement. My mind entered back to reality and looking up, I noticed a smiling Taehyung. He gave me the biggest grin ever and I couldn’t help but smile back. I wished I could stay like this forever. 
“Meow!” 

I looked down surprised at what was in my arms. The cat was still in my arms despite the spasm that I just had. It didn’t leave me. 
It purred as it snuggled close to me. “Meow! Meow!” 

Cats have always grown an attachment to me. No matter how much it hates me at first, it always returns back to me. I chuckled. Guess I caught another one. I should probably take this one home.

Hmmm…. “I think I will call you Iris.” 

Taehyung looked at me curiously. 
“Why Iris?” 

I smiled back at Taehyung. “Well that’s because she seems like a messenger from above. It was because I saved her that I had met Jungkook and met you again. I saw you in a new light and learned that I must conquer my fears. Plus Iris is like me; protective on the outside but fragile when broken. I don’t want to leave her.” 

Taehyung understanding my words patted my head. “A suiting name for a suitable owner. You saved her. You both deserve it. Plus if she is the reason that we met this way, then I think Iris is the best name ever given.” 

When I heard his words, I could feel the sincerity. He seemed much different from his school appearance, much kinder, much cooler. 

“Wow did not expect you to say that.” I teased.

“Of course not you lowlife. You’ll only hear this from me once.” He joked back.

“Ahaha….” I laughed sarcastically.
With courage I stood up with Iris and looked at Taehyung. I didn’t know whether I would regret my words later or not, but I knew it was worth a shot. 

He quickly stood up after me and scratched the back of his head. “What? Is there something you wanna tell me?”

I stared into his eyes, not wanting to change my mind. I offered my hand asking for a handshake. “Let’s start again.” 

He looked at me confused. 

“I’ll be the white rose. But don’t leave me.” 

Finally realizing his situation he grinned. “Gladly” He chuckled.  

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