Previously

Jungkook finally make up with Jaehyun with the help of his friends. He also finished the math re-take exam with great score. When they hold the party for Jungkook’s successful winning against Teacher Kim, Jungkook announced that he was looking for a girl to return her book. He also revealed that he may have a stalker.

Chaeyoung met Mingyu before she went to perform. They also have a celebrity-like lunch date. During the date, they open up about each other secret and explain the misunderstanding between them. Mingyu threat her to come to the soccer match after she finished her performance as the payment for the cap that he gave as a gift.

***

“Mic Check, Aa, aa,” Chaeyoung showed her thumb to Jisoo as a sign the microphone already functioned well. During the first week of summer holiday, Chaeyoung spent her time by doing busking in Han River for collecting charity money. She was busking with her band which consists of her church friends. Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo.

“Hello everyone, today’s weather is really nice isn’t it? Summer really a good season when all of us want to play outside with our beloved one. So, to make your summer date perfect, we like to sing some songs for you. But, it really is a pity that there are a lot of kids out there who can’t enjoy this lovely summer like us. So, if you want to deliver this joyful atmosphere with them, you can do it through the charity box over there. We will really appreciate it. Nah, for the girls and boys who can’t sleep last night thinking about today’s date, I will present you the first song, A midsummer night’s sweetness. Enjoy!” Chaeyoung began to play her guitar and singing.

There were a few audiences during the first song, but after the third song, more and more people gathered to watch Chaeyoung’s band which called Blackpink performance. After the fifth songs, they took a break for a while. Chaeyoung quickly looking for her phone then send a message to Namjoon’s mom. She forgot to tell her that Namjoon had a match today at 4. She knew Namjoon and his Mom relationship wasn’t really close. She was sure he didn’t tell his Mom. After sending the messages and drink, Chaeyoung was getting ready again to continue their busking event.

“It really is a pity that we should wrap our today performance. Thank you for all the audience who gathered and spend their time with us. So, as we saying goodbye, we will sing the last song for today. I will sing If It’s Your Last by Blackpink,” Chaeyoung wrap up the event today with applause and cheers from the audience.

Since the first day, they successfully attract many audiences. They also gained quite a lot of charity money. Some of the audiences even admitted that they already become their fans. They really come in every busking. Lisa also made their SNS account to inform their busking schedule as requested by the audience.

After their busking was finish, Chaeyoung and her band-mates were busy organize their instruments when a tall man who dressed like ninja (because he covered his face by wearing mask, a cap and black hoodie) in this heat walked towards them. Jisoo who was busy rolling the cable saw that suspicious man who stood in front of the charity box. His left hand was holding a cup of coffee while the other hand was on his hoodie’s pocket. Jisoo watch that man carefully. He took out his hand from the pocket then put something into the box then walked away. After that man left, Jisoo immediately walked towards the box and saw there was 200.000 won inside the box.

“HEY YOU! Ah, what I supposed to call him. HEY! WAIT AMERICANO GUY!” Jisoo was chasing that guy. That guy kept walking but then pausing for a bit after he realized that he held Americano in his hand. Jisoo desperately chase after him while wearing high heels which she not used to. Fortunately he stopped and then looked back.

“Ah, hey, huft, huft. Do you… really put… 200.000 won into… the box? Are you not mistaken? Huft huft…,” Jisoo was panting and tried to organize her breath.

“Yes, I am. Isn’t you doing a charity?” that man replied. Jisoo can’t tell his expression because his face was covered.

“Really?? Woah, thank you so much! I thought you are mistaken the bill. Well, since you give a big amount, please wait a moment, I will be back,” Jisoo hurriedly running back to their busking place and that man following her by walking slowly.

“Hey, anyone have something to give to that man? He gave 200.000 Won donation money! We can’t let him go empty handedly,” Jisoo panicked.

“WOAH REALLY??? But, I don’t bring anything worthy to give,” Jennie was looking on her bag but didn’t find something suitable as a gift.

“Me neither. I am late today so I didn’t bring anything with me,” Lisa also responded.

“It’s okay. You don’t have to give me something. I really just want to donate,” that guy seems understand the situation.

Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo were surprised because that man was already standing there and hearing their conversation. Especially Jisoo. She was sure she came here by running and that guy just walked slowly. Ah, maybe his long legs made him could reach this place faster than other people. Or perhaps those damn heels made her hallucinating. She thought she was running but actually she just walking.

“Ah, I am sorry. We are really appreciating you kindness. May God bless you and replace it with something more great,” Jisoo felt so embarrassed because she couldn’t gave him anything as a token after made him walked back.

“Thank you,” he was smiling behind his mask.

“FOUND IT!” Chaeyoung suddenly shouting and made Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and that man look at her. Realizing all the eyes were at her, she let out an awkward smile and then come towards Jisoo and that man. Chaeyoung hand out a little gift box to that guy. He opened the box and found a bracelet on it.

“One of the kids who will receive the donation money made it for me. But, you can keep it. If you have a free time, you could come visit that girl while wearing that bracelet. She will be very happy,” Chaeyoung felt that she needs to said to tell him that the bracelet was not an ordinary bracelet. It has a meaning.

“AH! And also, we could give you a song! Yeah, since, we are a band you can request a song that you like. We will sing it in our next busking!” an idea suddenly popped out from Jisoo’s brain.

“Yes, if you have a song that you like, we could sing it for you,” Chaeyoung shyly repeat Jisoo’s offer but actually she was felt so anxious. How could they become so confident by offering to cover his favourite song? They are only amateur band after all.

“Becoming dust by Kim Kwang Seok. That’s my favourite song,” said that man while wearing the bracelet.

Oh Gosh, I am screwed. Chaeyoung was cursing on her head. The same condition happened in Jisoo’s head too. Why his favorite song should be the song that really difficult to sing? That song is really iconic and they were afraid to screw it. Besides, it was his favorite. They didn’t dare to ruin it. But, they already said it so they can’t take it back. After put on the bracelet, that guy was looking into Chaeyoung and Jisoo who were spacing out with anxious expression on their face. Both of them were busy thinking about the worse scenario.

“Ehmm. Hmm.. well,” that guy was clearing his throat to made sure the two girls before him was still conscious.

“Ahahaha you sure has a great taste of music. Our vocalist, the beautiful girl right here, will sing it for you. You will, right, Rose?” Jisoo was smiling awkwardly and casually passed the burden to Chaeyoung.

“Aaa Ha… Ha… Ha… Sure… I will. But, please don’t expect it too much. Ha.ha.ha but still, I will try my best to show our gratitude,” Chaeyoung still hasn’t recovered from a shock she got because Jisoo suddenly handed that heavy task to her. But, she can’t do anything besides showing a fake smile.

Unnie, how could you do this to me. Chaeyoung sent telepathy through her facial expression.

I am sorry Rose, it just slipped out from my tongue. Jisoo replied to her by the same way.

“Sure. I will come tomorrow. I really expect it,” Chaeyoung and Jisoo were frozen when that guy thanked them and pulling down his mask and smiled.

“Ah, sure. Well then, thank you so much once again,” after froze for a second, Jisoo finally back to life then clumsily bowing to him as the sign of gratitude. Chaeyoung still hasn’t back to real life until Jisoo pushed her lightly with her elbow.

“Oh, ah yes. Thank you so much!” Chaeyoung quickly bowed to that man.

“You are welcome. I hope you can collect lot of donations money. Erm, well, I will be going first. Say thanks to the girl who made this bracelet. It so pretty. Then, excuse me,” Jaehyun smiled again then bowing to those girls before he left.

“Woah, did you see that??? Oh My God, he is freaking handsome. Hahaha even Chaeyoung couldn’t take her eyes off of him,” Jisoo tease Chaeyoung who seems hasn’t fully back to her sense.

“Geez, Unnie, your boyfriend also crazily handsome. But, yeah who on earth aren’t captivated by that amount of visual??!!!,” Lisa backed Chaeyoung up because she know how Chaeyoung’s felt.

“Sadly, I don’t have a boyfriend again. I broke up with him,” Jisoo replied to Lisa’s tease. The other three were quiet for a while because they tried to digest Jisoo’s words.

 “Wait, What??? You broke up with him? But, he didn’t tell me about this!!!” Chaeyoung was surprised by Jisoo’s proclamation.

“Yeah, it’s a long story.I will leave him on your care from now on. Please take care of him. I only trust you, Rose,” Jisoo smiled but somehow there was bitterness on that smile.

“So, I have chance to get close to your ex, right Unnie? Hehehe…,” Lisa tried to hype up the atmosphere again.

“Anyway, that Americano guy, is he a celebrity? He dressed like that in this heat, give big donation and super handsome. I won’t surprise if he is actually an actor,” Jennie was curious about that guy identity while putting the last cable roll into Jisoo’s car baggage.

No, he is not a celebrity. He is just ordinary student. Yes he is handsome, but what make me shock is, why should I meet him here right after I meet his friend? Chaeyoung still quite but she has a lot of thought on her head which she can’t say out loud.

They started to packing again after the short commotion and get into Jisoo’s car. When they were chatting over the reason Jisoo’s broke up with her boyfriend, Chaeyoung got a call from Namjoon’s Mom. Namjoon’s mom asked Chaeyoung to come to her house if she is not busy. She was agree and asked Jisoo to drop her off in the nearest station.

“Rose!!!” Jisoo called Chaeyoung after Chaeyoung got out from the car. Chaeyoung bent over towards the car window so she could hear Jisoo.

“I am sorry for not telling you about us. I know he still very shock with my sudden decision. So, please, can you stay by his side, and cheer him up? At least, until he could move on from me,” Jisoo made a long request to Chaeyoung.

“Unnie, If you really that worry about him, why did you broke up?” Chaeyoung wasn’t happy and complaining about the request.

“It’s very complicated. But, please, from now on, I only trust Seokjin on your hands. Okay? Please do my favor! Please…?” Jisoo begged.

“Alright, alright. I got it,” Chaeyoung gave up and decided to fulfill Jisoo’s favor. Jisoo was really happy after she heard it. Chaeyoung took a deep sigh then wave her hands to Jisoo before she walked towards the train station.

Chaeyoung pressed the bell and the gate automatically opened. She come in and surprised after she saw the cheering kits on the table. Chaeyoung was too shocked that Namjoon’s Mom need to call her twice for Chaeyoung to replied. She asked Chaeyoung to help her bring that stuff to the car because they were late. After hopped in to the car, Namjoon’s Mom suddenly remember that she left something so she came back to the house. In a seconds minutes, she get out from the house while bring a DSLR camera.

“Ma’am, did you made all of this cheering kit?” Chaeyoung asked Namjoon’s Mom when they were driving towards the match location.

“Hahaha yes sweety. I made it by myself. I even design it personally. Are you surprised? It is high quality goods, right? I could be mistaken as Home Master,” she laughed and looked so satisfied.

“Ah, yes. I don’t know you have this kind of talent. The cheering slogan really look like one of the slogan that the fans of boy group bring during concert. Don’t tell me, you used to be a fanclub president?” Chaeyoung .

“How could you know? I am not the president, I am the marketing head. I used collect and made a goods of idols back in my young days. But, don’t tell Namjoon about it, okay? It’s a secret between us,” Namjoon’s Mom replied Chaeyoung question.

“Really??? You are not joking, right?” Chaeyoung wasn’t believed at Namjoon’s Mom confession.

“No, it’s true. I used to make unofficial merchandise in my school days. I design it myself. I sell it to gain money to go to my favorite group’s concert. Since I met my husband, I am hiding that fact. He and his family elegant woman. I am afraid he will hate me by knowing the fact that I am a hardcore fangirl. Although I hide those facts from him and Namjoon, I still love K-Pop. I even went to the concert of the popular boy group. I watch, Seventeen, BTS. I enjoy their music. Hey, but keep it a secret from Namjoon and my husband, okay?” Mrs. Kim talked about her hobbies excitingly.

“Okay, okay. I promise,” Chaeyoung smiled and thought that Mrs. Kim is really cute.

“Actually, before I get married, I have a dream. I want my son to become an idol. But, it seems like I can’t achieve it. So, as the result, I always dress him nicely. I love cute stuff too so I made him wear cute clothes and decorate his room with cute stuff. I didn’t know back then that it could affect his liking. You saw his room right? He loves to collects a cute stuff too. He is embarrassed because he is a man but loves cute stuff. That’s why he had another room for his collection and let his bedroom look normal,” as they talked, they were arrived at the destination. The cheering was heard once they arrived at the stadium.

“With his look, yes it is very surprising. He looks so tough and manly but when I found out that he loves cute stuff, he suddenly become so cute in my eyes. That soft side of him, is not to be embarrassed about. But don’t worry, I will keep it a secret. Hihihi…,” Chaeyoung giggling while thinking about Namjoon’s cute gallery.

Chaeyoung and Namjoon’s Mom arrived at the stadium. They were immediately looking for empty seat. Namjoon’s Mom said it could be embarrassing if they sat in the front because of the cheering slogan and the headband that has Namjoon’s picture and named on it. So they choose to sit on the back. They both embarrassed but they still wear it. Luckily, Chaeyoung got a cap from Mingyu before. She wore that cap so she could hide her face. She also afraid if she coincidently met her friends.

***

Jaehyun took off his hoodie. It really hot and it kill him. He came inside the stadium and sat on the opponent team’s supporter. He didn’t want to take risk to get spotted by his friends because he lied to them he went to America. He watched the match seriously. He observed his teammates, especially Namjoon. It seems like they can’t catch up the counter attack by the opponent. The striker of the opponent was really fast. Their teamwork also really good. It’s almost the end of the 1^st half and his team was lose to 2-0.  At that time, Jaehyun really regretting about his past incident. He really helpless. He can’t do anything to help his team. He really wanted to talk to Namjoon but he can’t.

The whistle was heard as a sign the end of first half. Jaehyun went out from the stadium to call Jungkook and told him about what he should do to Namjoon. Jaehyun was climbed the stairs towards the exit while looking for Jungkook’s name on phone when he heard a girl behind him talk so loudly.

“OH, JIMIN, I WILL COME HOME LATE. WHAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU!” said that girl while close her left ear with her hand so that she can focus hearing the sound from her phone on her right ear. She seem so hurry so Jaehyun move aside to give her a way. Once Jaehyun move, that girl quickly climbed and reach the exit door. Jaehyun was surprised while he saw that girl. It was the girl from the charity event that he met earlier. She wore a headband with Namjoon’s name. She must be one of Namjoon’s fan.

“Jungkook, it’s me. Listen, I will make it quick. You need to tell the backs to help Namjoon. Namjoon seems not ready when he should face the counterattack. He got nervous because he needs to face the striker 1 on 1. Our teamwork was a mess. They really eager to win and forget they should back Namjoon up too. And, told Namjoon he doesn’t have to worry to give the order to the backs. He has a right as a goal keeper. More importantly, make him focus. It’s his first time facing a strong opponent,” Jaehyun talked so fast and it even sounds like he was rapping.

Jungkook paid all his attention listening to Jaehyun. After Jaehyun finished his hang up the phone and come back to the bench. He was looking for Namjoon to talk to him but then a middle aged woman come to the bench and looking for him. He was confused but after knowing that woman was Namjoon’s Mom, he let her talked to Namjoon first. Jungkook hope that the moral support from his Mom could help him to gain his confidence back.  Namjoon was shocked while he saw his Mom came to the bench.  He bring his Mom to changing room so that they don’t disturb the other.

“Son, listen. You lost your focus. You need to back your sense. It’s not different like when you are studying. You need to concentrate. I don’t want you to play poorly like this. You play was a mess. Don’t be afraid. I know it’s your first time, but do your best! Mom will not forgive you if you don’t give your best. You know how hard I tried to persuade your Dad to let you join this soccer team? Don’t disappoint me. Do as you can. REMEMBER TO STAY FOCUS. Okay? Good job son. Never think of losing before you heard the whistle. GOT IT?” Namjoon’s Mom squished his son’s cheek then pat his shoulder. Namjoon just nodding and not saying anything.

“Sorry that I made you embarrassed. They will think you are a Mama boy. Listen well to your coach and your senior, okay? I gotta go,” his Mom smiled at her beloved son.

“Mom, thank you. For coming,” Namjoon finally said something before his Mom was out of his sight. His Mom was smiled proudly then clenched her fist then mouthing “cheer up! You can do it! Fighting!”

Namjoon was back to the bench. After listening to their coach next strategy, Jungkook asked him to talked privately.

“I am sorry,” Namjoon apologize once they were alone.

“I don’t want to hear that. You don’t have to feel sorry. We are team. If we lose, it is not one person fault. Remember it. I know it is hard for you. But don’t take it seriously for now. You have us. If you think you need a help. Freely command all the players on the field. They will listen to you. We are not senior and junior on the field. We are team mate. If they don’t listen to you. Tell me.

“Counterattack is really frightening, so from now on, we will go with defense. We will guard you. We will use the same pattern as them. We are aiming for counterattack. So, don’t need to worry. 2-0 is really a small gap. Trust us. We can do it. Stay focus. Don’t think about the other thing beside the ball. AND NEVER EVER THINK YOU ARE FAILING TO GUARD THE GOAL. If you ever think like that again, I will kick you from the team. I don’t accept a loser,” Jungkook encourage Namjoon and relying Jaehyun’s messages. He knew, when it comes to skill, Namjoon didn’t lack of anything. The only thing that he was lacking is experience.

They were back and joining the team to get some rest. Namjoon was sitting on the bench while Minghao come and offer him a drink.

“Hey, you are amazing today! How could a newbie like you could play without feeling nervous? Usually, the not-experienced goal keeper will tend to feel extremely nervous when the opponent’s striker doing the counterattack and they should face him 1 on 1. But, you are unexpectedly looked so calm. It seems like it’s not your first time. You did well,” Minghao gave compliment to Namjoon.

“Moreover,  you are really a newbie. I heard that you just start to play soccer on the 3^rd year of middle school. That’s great. Ah, and if you need someone to be aware and back you, don’t hesitate to call me. I am a little bit deaf so you should shout my name out loud,” Yugyeom joining Minghao to showering Namjoon with compliment.

Namjoon was smiling then thanked his senior for their encouragement. He felt quiet embarrassed but also happy that he got a lot of support. It somehow warmed his heart and boost his confidence to do more better in the second half.

The referee blew his whistle and the second half was begin. This time, Jungkook’s team only focus on defense. Although they were barely attack, they really optimizing the counterattack when it possible. The quick counterattack lead the great teamwork between Jungkook and Jaehwan made Jungkook successfully score 1 goal for his team 10 minutes after the 2^nd half begin. In the middle of second half, they change the strategy. After the goal, the opponent guard Jungkook tightly. So, they planned to attack through the wings player. Jungkook will attract the back player while Jaehwan, Taehyung and Dokyeom will penetrate the front line. Their strategy was success because Jaehwan’s heading made it into the opponent’s goal line. Now, they were tied with 2-2. There was less than 8 minutes left in the second half and it made the tension on the field getting so tensed.

“Phreeeeet…!!! The referee once blew the whistle. The supporters of Jungkook’s team suddenly become so loud. They were mad and not satisfied with the referee decision. The opponent’s striker fell down in penalty box and the referee decided it was a foul. Minghao sure he didn’t even touch the player but why did he fell down. He didn’t accept and keep protesting to the referee made the situation become worst. Not only the opponent got the penalty kick, but also they got a yellow card for Minghao. Taehyung was protesting against the referee’s decision but the referee not even budging.  Afraid the members will get the red card because of the protest, Jungkook dragged Taehyung away from the referee.

Namjoon took a deep breath and concentrate on the ball. After the whistle sounds was heard, the opponent team’s executor landing his foot on the ball and aiming the right corner of the goal. He tried to make a fake move but Namjoon can read the actual direction of the ball. Namjoon barely blocked the ball by his fingers and it made the ball bouncing back to the field. Mingyu successfully snatch the free ball and dribble it to the middle of the field. In a second, the opponent team already surrounding him. He need to pass the ball and his eyes catch Taehyung who was free. In no time, Taehyung already arrived at the opponent’s area and wait the right timing to give a pass to Jungkook who already waiting near the goal line. But, it was impossible to pass it to him because he was fully surrounded.

Taehyung saw Jaehwan was free at the other side and he decided to pass it to Jaehwan. But, before he kicked the ball, the opponent’s tackled him from behind. The tackle was really hard and made Taehyung cried in pain. The medical team immediately came and took him outside the field. There was 1 minute left before the match end. Which means, it was the only chance they have to win this game or it gonna be a battle of penalty kick.

“Huddle!” Jungkook call his team to made the last chance strategy. Mingyu suggested to aim it directly towards the goal because there won’t be enough time. They all agreed with him. They choose Jungkook to do the kick but, Jungkook refuse it and pass it to Dokyeom. Jungkook know that with this long distance kick, Dokyeom was a lot better than him. Dokyeom felt burdened but, since the hope to going to final match now in his foot, he confidently accepted the offer.

“GOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!” the supporters screamed out the same word as Dokyeom’s free kick successfully passing the goal line. He run around the field and all his teammate were running towards him to hug him. As they celebrate their win, the second half was over. Both of the team made a bow to the referee in the middle of the field then shakes hands with each other.

All the juniors who were sitting on the supporter’s seat run over to the field and hug Dokyeom as he is the hero of this match. They also congratulate Namjoon because his performance on today’s match made him the as the pride of Junior team. Namjoon looking towards the supporter seat and found his Mom and Chaeyoung were standing on the back. He was embarrassed as he saw his Mom wearing a bandana and holding a slogan with his name on it. Chaeyoung also do the same. He smiled and waving at them.

Although they win this match, they won’t celebrate it yet. They all think if they celebrate it now, it will become a jinx. So, they immediately went home and rest. Jungkook was the last one to left the stadium. He was chatting with the opponent’s captain and it made him forget about the time. After spending around one hour, Jungkook excuse himself to go home.

There weren’t many people on the bus he ride on. He sat on the seat near the door and opened the window. The summer breeze in the afternoon was refreshing. Today’s match was tiring. It seems like he was doing 4 hours long match. What made him even more tired is because he wanted to fully focus on final match but he can’t. He needs to concentrate on his study too. He have the remedial test on Friday for Biology and Chemistry subjects. He really hope that he could at least reach the minimum passing score.

Jungkook feel a vibration on his lap then quickly opened his bag and take out his phone. His Mom called him to ask whether he will has dinner at home. After answer he will eat dinner at home but he maybe late, he hang up his phone and put it back to his bag. Before he zipped his bag, he realized that his note book was missing. He can’t leave it because he needs it to study in case he didn’t pass the remedial test. Jungkook press the bus bell then drop off in the nearest station to change bus.

Jungkook was running towards the school building, he change his shoes to indoor shoes then quickly rushing towards his class room. Jungkook looking on his desk’s drawer and his locker but he couldn’t found it. He even looked on his friends’ drawer and locker. He almost gave up but suddenly he remembered their club’s room. Maybe he put it on the club’s locker. He still has a chance to find that book.

It’s Saturday and there was no one in the school building. Most of the student who come to school mostly on their club room or the field. The empty classroom gave Jungkook a chill so he unconsciously speeding up his steps. He finally arrived at the shoes locker and he opened it to change his shoes. Jungkook was surprised and it made him shiver. He took off the pink sticky notes with a rose pattern on it and he read it. “You really did an amazing job today. I wish you could even do better on the final! Fighting \(^o^)/”.

 “What are you doing there?” Jeonghan asked Jungkook and it made Jungkook jumped out of shock.

“HEY! YOU SCARED ME! Can’t you make a sound when you come?” Jungkook felt like his heart was dropping on the floor because he really surprised.

“What kind of sound you expect me to do? The stomping sound? Geez… Anyway, why are you so surprised? Don’t tell me, you are scared of the ghost?” Jeonghan teased Jungkook who still tried to calming his heart down.

“You are scarier than the ghost. Anyway, what are you doing here in this hour?” Jungkook was curious because it’s pretty late to be in school on weekend.

“I need to take my shoes. I forgot that I spilled milk on it so I want to take it home to wash it. By the way, congratulations for getting into the final!” Jeonghan closed his locker and locked it. He looked at Jungkook who still looking inside his locker.

“What are you looking at?” Jeonghan move closer to Jungkook and looked inside the locker.

“A secret admirer notes? You are indeed so popular. Go rent other locker to put your gift. Tell the delivery boy to stop using mine,” Jeonghan was quipping.

“Delivery boy? Don’t tell me, you know who deliver all the gifts?” Jungkook surprised because Jeonghan seems to know the one who delivered the gifts.

“Well, why are you curious about him?” Jeonghan smirked.

“Just tell me. I need to discuss something with him,” Jungkook getting impatient.

“Aaah, to found out your secret admirer? Well…. He probably know about it. But, I won’t tell you. Nowadays, almost everything is not free even for a little information,” the suspicious smile was blooming on Jeonghan’s face which made Jungkook felt annoyed.

“Alright, what do you want for exchange?” judging from Jeonghan’s expression, Jungkook know he want something from him.

“Help me once I was sort of player,” Jeonghan showed a winning expression on his face.

“Okay I promise but only for one match. So, tell me, who is that guy?” the curiosity made Jungkook agreed immediately with Jeonghan’s offer.

“Come to my basketball team practice tomorrow then you will know. Ah, it’s getting late. I am heading first,” Jeonghan wave his hand to Jungkook then running outside.

“Hey! What does it means?? Yoon Jeonghan!!” Jungkook felt cheated and tried to catch Jeonghan but he stopped in the middle because he knew Jeonghan won’t give more information. Besides, he needs to found his note book and don’t want to be late for dinner.

Jungkook walked towards the soccer club room. He took the key out and put in the key hole but, the door was unlocked. He push the door handle and found Namjoon was inside.

“Why do I keep bumping into you in here? It seems like we having an affair. Meeting secretly like this,” Jungkook came inside then put his bag on the nearest table.

“Emm yeah, maybe it is what they called as fate,” Namjoon replied to his senior’s joke without stopping organize his locker.  Jungkook come near Namjoon and opened his locker. He took out all his stuff but he couldn’t found his book. Then, he began to searching beneath the table, the sofa, and every possible place.

Namjoon closed his locker door then watching Jungkook who were busy finding something.

“What are you looking for?” Namjoon tried to help his senior.

“Oh, emm, do you perhaps see my note book? I need it to help me study,” Jungkook raised his head from under the table, screening out the room and rethink which place he hasn’t search.

“Sorry but I think I am not see it,” Namjoon closed his locker but then he opened it again and took out a black covered book.

“Hey, what do you have in your hands?” Jungkook stood up and clean his hands and knees from the dust. Jungkook went to the toilet hoping that he could find it there.

“A note book,” Namjoon answered.

 “May I see it? I think it is mine,” Jungkook come closer to Namjoon and reach out his hand.

Namjoon handed over the book. Jungkook check it.

“You see? Jeon. Jung. Kook. It’s mine,” he showed Namjoon the cover and point out his name on it.

“Ah, I am sorry. I must be mistook it as mine. When I found it, the cover was face down,” Namjoon was panicked.  He didn’t want Jungkook to think that he was a thief. He really mistook the book as his. When he found it, he only saw the cover. The rose pattern definitely Chaengi’s signature either the handwritten. He remember that Chaengi lend him her notes. Although he wasn’t sure he bring that book with him. He has no idea why Jungkook has that book.

 “Anyway, the notebook is very great. It easy to understand and it has all the important resume. The hand written also very neat. It looks like it belong to a girl. I am quite surprised that book is yours,” Namjoon tried digging up the true owner of the book. He was curious is that belong actually belong to Chaengi or Jungkook purchased it from Chaengi’s friend.

“it’s really mine. I got it as a present. Don’t get the wrong idea. I don’t even know the girl who gave me this,” Jungkook scratching his unitcy neck and avoid Namjoon’s eye contact so he won’t caught being nervous.

“Ah, so got it as a present from your fans,” Namjoon finally got the answer. Ah, poor Chaengi. So the guy she likes is Jungkook sunbae. She also said the same exact words. He didn’t even know her.

“Wait, isn’t it strange? You said earlier that you mistook it as yours. But, you say clearly know it was belong to a girl. Yet you still claim that’s yours. Do you perhaps, know the owner of the book?” Jungkook smelled something suspicious.

“No. I borrow my friend notebook and it so similar. My friend is a girl. That’s why I am very sure it’s mine,” Namjoon replied calmly although he really didn’t expect Jungkook will asked that question. He almost got caught. To avoid further investigation, Namjoon immediately said goodbye and left first.

“Hey Namjoon!” Jungkook called him before he closed the door.

“You are very smart. Can you teach me about this chemistry subject? I am sure you will understand it once you read it,” Jungkook threw away his pride and asked Namjoon to teach him. He didn’t care about pride anymore. He should pass this remedial test or he will take extra lesson next semester.

“Well, I think so. But, I want to enjoy my life. I don’t want to bother myself learn the 2^nd grade subject. Can I suggest you a better teacher?  I am sure that teacher will teach you in great way that made it easier for you to understand,” Namjoon replied sincerely.

“Who?” Jungkook really curious.

“The girl who give that book to you. I am sure, she will do a better job to teach you,” Namjoon laughed and walked away. He felt so happy once he look Jungkook’s annoyed face.

***

Jungkook sent a picture.

Dokyeom            : Wth, r u try to do?  bragging abt ur popularity?

Taehyung            : wow a secret admirer?

Jungkook             : I got it again after the match. Isn’t it creepy? I told u the sender is a stalker.

Jaehyun               : So, r u trying to catch her? How? Analyzing the hand writing? kekeke

Mingyu                 : kekeke u watch too much crime movie.

Jungkook             : Jeonghan knows who delivered the gifts. But he didn’t tell me for free.

 He took the advantage n told me to went practice with his team.

Jaehyun               : LOADING IN PROCESS

Mingyu                 : pay me a lunch for the hint.

Jungkook             : wth r u talking abt?

Dokyeom            : hey, I suggest don’t ever try to take the police entrance exam.

Taehyung            : I don’t get it. Someone pls tell me.

Jungkook             : stop joking around. It’s not funny. I need to catch the stalker.

Jaehyung             : Just come as u told.

Mingyu                 : if u don’t get it. Just come as Jeonghan said.

Jungkook closed the chat room and put his phone into saving power mode. his phone showed a noticification that only 5% left battery power. He charged his phone then staring at the yellow and pink post it in front of him. The hand writing from each post-it were different. But, one thing that similar. The rose pattern. It probably written by different person. But, there was a possibility that the stalker intentionally change its written style so that he/she won’t easily discovered. As for the pattern, it was intentionally there to inform that it was the same person who sent it. Jungkook kept thinking about any possibilities but then give up since he will know the culprit tomorrow.

Jeonghan texted Jungkook to come at 9 and met him in the class in the next morning. Jungkook did as he told. He was nervously entering the school building. He came earlier than he supposed to. He changed his shoes then walked towards the classroom. Nobody was there. Jungkook looked at the clock and there was 5 minutes left before 9. He decided to wait. It’s 9.10 already but Jeonghan hasn’t showed himself. Jungkook about to chat Jeonghan while Jeonghan send his a message which told Jungkook to come to basketball court. Jungkook stand up and do as he told.

The hallway was so quiet and it kinda scary. Although it’s still morning and the sun still up but this silence could make even his owned footsteps sounds so creepy. Jungkook walked carefully so that he didn’t make sounds. Once he arrived near the shoes locker, he stopped and listened carefully to the sound he just heard. He was focusing his ears to listen. It sounds like a plastic bag noise. He walked slowly and tried to take a looking for the source of the sound.

“Boo… Seungkwan?” Jungkook saw someone who look like Seungkwan from behind who was busy took out the gift from the plastic bag.

Seungkwan freezed. He knew that voice. It’s Jungkook. Seungkwan gulped and slowly turn his head.

“Jungkook sunbae! Hahaha it such a surprise to see you at school in weekend,” Seungkwan pretend to be surprised.

“It also a surprise for me to see you here. What are you doing here?” Jungkook smelled something fishy. He slowly approached Seungkwan.

“Ah, I come to pick my shoes. I forget to bring it home. Hahaha,” Seungkwan tried to hide the plastic bag he was holding.

“Don’t you think you are mistaken? It it 2^nd grade locker. Don’t you think yours was in the north building? By… the… way… It still summer, isn’t it? But you already have a part time job as Santa Claus. Deliver a gift to kind children in their shoes locker,” Jungkook attacked Seungkwan right away.

“Ha.ha.ha… Sunbae, you know. It is …. Well…,” Seungkwan stuttering as he got caught right handedly. He lost words. Jungkook didn’t say a word. He waited for Seungkwan to explain. Jungkook’s stare made him uncomfortable. Seungkwan can’t hold it anymore. He knew he can’t escape.

“I am sorry,” Seungkwan stared at floor, didn’t dare to looked into Jungkook’s eyes.

“What are you apologizing for?” Jungkook opened his locker then took out a gift.

“I was the one who deliver all the gifts. Please forgive me. I have no choice. My older sister is very scary. She is the one who order me to deliver those gifts. Sunbae, you know how scary older sister is?” Seungkwan made a saddest expression that he had to gain Jungkook’s sympathy.

“I am sorry but I am the only child. I can’t relate. I don’t know how it feels to have scary older sister. But, yeah I think it so scary,” Jungkook gave the gifts from his locker to Seungkwan. Jungkook was hold his laugh once he saw Seungkwan’s face. He was about to cry. He found it very funny.

“Hey, don’t make such a funny face. I am not going to scold you. Anyway, are you just deliver a gift? I mean, other than gift. Such as a letter, or perhaps post-it,” Jungkook patted Seungkwan’s shoulder to calm him down. He also softens his gaze so Seungkwan will relax.

“I rarely deliver a letter. Most of sender was put the letter inside the gift. The only letter I deliver is for Mingyu sunbae,” Seungkwan answering Jungkook’s question with loud voice and it almost sounded like he was in military. Jungkook could see that Seungkwan was telling the truth.

“Okay, okay. I got it. Ah, btw, return all the gift that sent to me. Tell your sister that I don’t accept any gifts. I don’t need it. It’s better for the sender to give this gift to someone in needs. Moreover, if they have enough money, it also better to spend it for their ownself or their family. Rather than spend their money for me. I really appreciate it, but I feel burdened,” Jungkook didn’t want to asked further to avoid being exposed that he was looking for the post-it sender.

“Alright,” Seungkwan answered.

Jungkook smiled then left. Before he was going too far, Seungkwan called him, asking is it okay to give the gift for other seniors. Jungkook replied with yes and it made Seungkwan smile so brightly. Jungkook thought he didn’t have the rights to forbid others to receive gifts.

***

It’s a nice afternoon. The weather was not really hot as the sun slowly went to west. The summer breeze and cold drink help people to cool down the heat. Great view of Han River accompanied with the honey-like voice of street musicians was perfect to spending the peace summer afternoon. A lot of people gathered around a group of street musician which consists of 4 girls.

“I’ll become dust and fly away

Blown away by the wind,

I’ll be there next to you

Even though I gather each and every small piece of my heart

And write a poem, no such poem is enough to describe you”

As the girl ends her performance, the audience gifted her with loud applause. Some of them also stand up and put some money to the box. The vocalist thanks the audience for the money they put into the box and said they will deliver the charity money for the children in needs.

“She has a great voice. She really is your type, right?” Jungkook let out his opinion after the girl end her performance.

“YOU SURPRISED ME!!!” Jaehyun who wasn’t aware that Jungkook was sitting beside him was surprised.

“Geez… You really like her that you don’t even realize my existence,” Jungkook got annoyed.

“Sorry. I just very surprised. You know I supposed to be in America right now. Moreover, how can you recognize me? Does my disguise is fail?” Jaehyun felt anxious.

Jungkook looked at Jaehyun from head to toe. He was wearing white cap and grey masked to hide his face. He also wore black t-shirt with white shirt as an outer, ripped jeans and sneakers. Look normal. Anyone won’t tell it him. Jungkook also surprised that he could recognize Jaehyun in this crowd and covered face.

“No, your cover is perfect. It is just me who could recognize you right away. I bet we spend too much time together,” Jungkook teased Jaehyun.

“Don’t try to seduce me. It won’t work. Ah, you went to school today right? How was it? Do you found the culprit?” Jaehyun got curious.

“No. I just met the one who deliver the gift but he said he never deliver a post it or letter,” Jungkook told what he found this morning.

“He is someone from our club, right?” Jaehyun smiled although it was hidden behind his mask.

“How could you know???!!” Jungkook’s eyes opened wide because he was surprised.

“Well, the delivery boy must be close enough with you. He knew that you really hate when others club asked for your help. Especially the basketball team. That is why you never go around basketball field or go to school when they have practice. There is a low possibility that he bump into you if he deliver it while basketball team is practicing. So, who is the clever dude?” Jaehyun sipped his Ice Americano after gave Jungkook the explanation.

“It’s amazing. How could you able to analyze it that far? The clever one is you. You should join the FBI. It’s Seungkwan. He was very surprised when I caught him. He answered me right away that I am sure he was telling the truth. There is no reason for him to lying though. Hey, they performing another song! Woah, her voice is great!” Jungkook stopped talking and began to listening to the band’s performance.

Jaehyun’s phone keep on ringing when they were watching the performance. He was afraid that it annoyed other audience so he put it into silent mode. He touched the view option on chat window. Dokyeom was sending a lot of messages.

“KOOK!

I

THINK

YOU

CAN

FIND

THE

STALKER.

I

HAVE

A

SOLID

CLUE.

LET’S

MEET

UP.”

What an annoying way to send a text. Jaehyun was about to tell Jungkook about this news but, he decided to wait until the band finished the song. That was because Jungkook seems to enjoyed their performance.

“Hey, I think you still have a hope to find the stalker,” Jaehyun said it while clapping after the vocalist girl finished their last song for today.

“So, now you can analyze the suspect? Is she also someone from our club?” Jungkook became skeptical.

Jaehyun gave his phone to Jungkook so that he could read Dokyeom’s messages. While he was reading the message, Dokyeom suddenly sent a picture. Jungkook click on the picture then slowly turned his head from the phone screen to Jaehyun. Jaehyun confused when looking to Jungkook’s shocked face.

“Why?” Jaehyun snatched his phone from Jungkook’s hand. He looked to the picture. After took a deep look of the picture, he stare at Jungkook with same expression as Jungkook did.