For the past few weeks, Tae has found himself opening up to Jungkook. They would go to the library after school and study together, eating together became a regular thing for them, now it was easier for Tae to speak openly. Now Tae can speak whatever he has on his mind without thinking. He felt more relaxed with Jungkook.

One day Jungkook came to the lunch table with three people behind him. One of them smiled so bright that the sun would be embarrassed. He had red hair, his fringe was parted to show his forehead. One of them had light blonde hair. It was gelled to the side. He smiled gently not showing his teeth but two little dimples appeared on each side of his face. The last one had black hair. He gave off a friendly somewhat motherly aura. Oh forgot to mention he was very handsome. 


“These are my friends.” Jungkook said gesturing to them. They all looked at Jimin and Tae and gave them a smile.

“Hi I’m Jung Hoseok,” the guy with the bright smile said, “Hobi is fine” he continued.

“I’m Kim Namjoon.” said the blonde haired man.

“And I’m Kim Seokjin, call me Jin.” Lastly the person with the black hair said.

“Hi I’m Kim Taehyung, Tae is fine.” Tae said as he gave them his boxy smile.

“Aaaa, he’s so cute. Oh and handsome.” Jin said as he patted Tae’s hazel hair.

Tae’s cheeks turned light pink in response.

“I’m Jimin. You can call me Chim if you would like to.” Jimin said his eyes squinting as he showed them his toothy grin.

“Ohh! So fluffy! Like a mochi!” Jin yelled as he squished Jimin’s cheeks.

Tae and Jimin got to know Jungkook’s friends during lunch. Jin and Namjoon were actually a couple and Hobi was dating a girl outside of school. Tae and Jimin’s impression on Jin was a motherly figure. Jin wiped their mouth when they had food on their face, he returned their dirty plates and looked after them. Namjoon was very knowledgeable, he taught them the questions they didn’t get. Hobi was always cheerful, he liked to joke around. He could make anyone smile at anytime. Jin, Namjoon and Hobi were all older than Tae and Jimin. Jungkook was the youngest. Jin, Namjoon and Hobi were 3rd years. Tae and Jimin were 2nd years, and Jungkook is a 1st year.

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“Hey Tae.” Jungkook said.

“Hmm?”

“I got some entry tickets to ******* amusement park. Do you want to go?”

“Yeah sure, is Chim and everyone going?”

“Ah no…..Only us.” Jungkook blushed.

“O-oh Ok…” Tae said his cheeks turning bright red as well.

There was an awkward silence for about 2 minutes until Tae broke it.

“When is it?”

“Huh?”

“What date is it for? The amusement park.”

“Oh it’s on Saturday.”

‘Saturday….’ Tae thought. ‘Mum is probably going to get mad though. Saturday is the day mum wants me to study the extra book she buys…’ Tae glances at Jungkook. Jungkook could see Tae was in deep thought and was scared he would reject the offer so he used his secret weapon! It’s…….THE PUPPY EYES! Tae knew he lost. He can’t reject Jungkook when he’s looking at him like this.

“You’re not coming?” Jungkook asks him, his eyes were beginning to water.

“Huh? Of course I’m coming Kookie!” Tae said trying to stop the younger’s tears which were on the brink of falling.

“You’re free on Saturday?”

“Of course I am. Don’t cry. I’m coming. We’ll have a great time together.” Tae said as he hugged the younger.

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Saturday:

“Hey Kookie!” Tae said trying to catch his breath. “Tae, you’re here.” “Yeah, Sorry the bus came late.” His breathing was still rough. “It’s ok, try to catch your breath first.” Jungkook chuckled. As soon as Tae cooled down, they walked to the entrance. They handed there tickets and entered into a complete different world. It was like walking into those magical portals in cartoon movies. They moment they entered the amusement park, all they could hear was loud screaming coming from the rides, people talking and laughing. It had such a happy atmosphere. “Tae! Let’s go on that!” Jungkook said jumping up and down with excitement. He was pointing a roller coaster called “Cyclone”. It twisted and turned upside down, the people screaming their hearts out as the roller coaster zoomed. “Ah sure.” Tae replied nervously. “Yay!!!” Jungkook jumped in happiness and joy. He ran straight to the long line. The line took about 30 minutes. Tae prayed for it to last longer but unfortunately it didn’t. As they walk closer to the ride, Tae could feel his heart pounding so hard that it felt like it would jump of of Tae’s chest. He was nervous, he was scared. Tae was about to die from the nervousness until he felt a hand clutching onto his own. He looked down to see Jungkook’s hand holding tightly on to his own. “It’s ok Tae, this is going to be fun. You have me with you.” Jungkook said giving his bunny smile. Tae smiled gently and nodded in response. They chose to sit at the front of the ride. It was strange, somehow Tae didn’t feel nervous or scared anymore. ‘Kookie is magical’ he thought to himself. During the ride Tae screamed his lungs out. When the ride stopped, his face was frozen. His hair was a mess from the rushing wind during the ride. He sat there completely still like a rock. Jungkook began to worry. “Tae?” the brown haired boy asked, his eyebrows furrowed. Tae sat there for another 30 seconds before screaming. “That was so much fun!!” Tae yelled. “Hahaha, I’m glad you enjoyed it.” “Let’s go on another ride!” Tae said with sparkles in his eyes. “Sure.” They walked around the amusement park. They played on so many rides. They went into the haunted house, the flying swings and many more. They played to the hearts’ content. It was lunch time and they decide to have a break. Jungkook sat down at the lunch table as Tae ordered their food. He stared at Tae’s soft, long hazel hair. His eyes then trailed to Tae’s long eyelashes, fluttering each time he blinked. Eventually his eyes brought him to Tae’s lips. His glossy, soft, red lips. Moving as he ordered their food. Jungkook came to a realisation to where he was staring. He turned his head to face away, his cheeks blushing bright red. ‘What am I staring at?’ Jungkook asked himself. Tae came back with two cups of ice cream in his hands. “I didn’t know what flavour to get you so I got you chocolate.” the elder said as he handed the ice cream to Jungkook. “Th-Thanks” Jungkook thanked. “No problem. Was chocolate ok?” “Yeah, chocolate’s fine.” “What’s your favourite ice cream?” Tae asked. “Huh? Ah I like mint.” “Oh I see. I’ll get you that next time.” “What about you?” Jungkook asked. “Hmm?” “What’s your favourite ice cream?” “I like strawberry.” Tae smiled. “Oh ok.” “Want to try?” “Pardon?” “Do you wanna try strawberry ice cream?” Tae asked as he scooped some of his ice cream. Offering it to Jungkook. “Ah ok.” Jungkook said. He could hear his heart thumping. Butterflies were flying around wildly in his stomach. ‘This will be an indirect kiss…’ Jungkook thought. He nervously opened his mouth. Tae placed the spoon in his mouth. “Yummy?” Tae asked. “Y-Yeah. It’s good.” Jungkook said his blush reaving his ears. “Kookie are you sick?” Tae asked in a worried look. “No. Why?” “Your face is really red.” “Ah no. Maybe it’s just really hot here…..” Jungkook stopped talking as soon as he felt Tae’s hand in his forehead. His hand was nice and cool, probably from the ice cream. “Hmmmm….. Doesn’t seem like you have a fever. Maybe it really might be the heat.” They both enjoyed the rest of the day playing mini games. Such as shooting games trying to win plushies. Jungkook was able to get Tae a giant teddy bear. Before they knew it, it was sunset already. Jungkook looked over to Tae to see him hugging the giant Teddy bear with sunset at the back. He secretly took a photo and settled it as wallpaper. He thought Tae was the most beautiful being he has ever seen. Jungkook thought to himself, ‘Am I in love with Tae?’. “See you on Monday Tae.” Jungkook waved Tae goodbye. “Bye Kookie. Thanks for today.” “No problem.” Jungkook smiled. Tae stood there staring at Jungkook’s back fading off into the distance. As he rode the bus home, he thought of what his mother would do. What face she would make and what his punishment would be. Thinking those things made him clutch onto the large bear harder. Trying to remember the happy moments he had minutes ago instead of his punishment. ———————————————————— “I’m home.” Tae said as he shut the door behind him. The instant he entered his house, he was greeted with a slap from his mother. “KIM TAEHYUNG! WHERE WERE YOU?!?!” Tae’s mother yelled. “I-I was out with a friend..” Tae answered as his body shivered in fear. “WITH A FRIEND?!?! Do you know what day it is?!?!” “Sa-Saturday….” “And what were you suppose to be doing on a Saturday?!” “Homework…” “Instead you were hanging out with a friend?!” Tae’s mother yelled as she grabbed a duster using the wooden part and started hitting Tae. “I didn’t give birth to a son who doesn’t care about his studies and hangs out with friends! Don’t make me repeat myself! Your goal in life is to exceed in your studies to get a good job to help your mother to pay off her debts! All because of you, we are in debt right now, therefore you are to pay it off! ” She yelled hitting him harder. Tae winced back. His pale skin was covered in bright red marks. She grabbed his hair and yelled, “If you don’t get good results this term, don’t think I will go easy on you.” She pushed Tae against the door with a loud THUMP. Tae screamed as he hit his head on the door knob. His hand covering the pain. She sat down on the couch and started to watch TV. “You aren’t allowed to have any dinner or breakfast you hear me?!” She screamed. “Y-Yes mother.” Tae replied as he walked upstairs to his room. That night Tae kept on repeating these words in his head ‘I will make mum acknowledge me. One day I will fog beyond mother’s expectations and make her feel proud of me.” ——————————————— The next morning he woke up to pain all over his body. His pale white skin was now covered with purple lines. He touched his head and felt a large bump. His winced in pain when his hands pressed too hard. He looked into the mirror. His eyes were swollen and red from crying and his right cheek was puffed up with a red hand mark. He sighed knowing what he looked like. He got dressed, he choose to wear his sweater today to cover his marks. He tried his best to wash his face. He didn’t want his friends to worry, but seeing how he looked like now he knew they would be suspicious. He placed a large white bandaid on his cheek. It was the only way for it to cover the red hand mark from his mother. He just needed to come up with an excuse. “Hey Tae!” Jimin slapped Tae’s shoulders. Tae winced in pain from the injuries he had from last night. “What’s wrong? What happened to your face?” Jimin asked in concern. “N-nothing. I’m fine I just pumped my face on a pole.” Tae smiled. “Tae. You’re hiding something aren’t you?” Jimin asked in suspicion. “N-No I’m not…” Tae said pulling on his sleeves “Come on Tae, I’ve known you since we were kids. You always stutter when you lie” Jimin said as he pushed Tae to a alleyway so now one could see them. “Really Jimin I’m fine.” Tae said. Jimin started pulling Tae’s sleeves up revealing purple marks. His face turned pale his eyes widen and his jaw dropped. He peeled the bandaid off of Tae’s face revealing a red hand mark. “Tae who did this to you?!” Jimin asked with sadness in his eyes. “It doesn’t matter…” “It does! Is it your mum?!” Jimin yelled. Tae fell silent. “That ….” Jimin muttered under his breath. “Jimin, I’m really fine. It’s not anything new…” “Tae you need to tell the police. She can’t keep abusing you like this.” “No Jimin, she’s still my mum no matter how she treats me. She’s the one who gave me life, without her I won’t be here.” “Tae…” Jimin gave Tae a hurt expression. “Jimin please don’t tell the rest about this. I don’t want them to worry. Especially Kookie.” ———————————————— “Today we have a transfer student from Daegu. Please be nice to him.” The teacher said before a boy with mint hair appeared. “Hello I’m Min Yoongi. I’m from Daegu. Please look after me.” Yoongi said with a bow. “Please have a seat.” The teacher gestured to an empty seat next to Jimin. “Hey Yoongi, I’m Park Jimin. Let’s be friends” Jimin said as he extended his hand out for a handshake. He tried to give off a friendly aura by smiling. The boy blushed in response. “Ah yeah…” At lunch Jimin introduces Yoongi to everyone. “Guys this is Yoongi. He’s new here.” Jimin said gesturing to Yoongi.
Before anyone could say anything, Yoongi was engulfed into a hug by Jin. “AAAH his mint hair is so cute!!” Jin said. “I’m Kim Seokjin, nice to meet you.” “Hi Yoongi I’m Kim Taehyung. Tae is fine.” Tae said showing his infamous boxy smile. “I’m Jeon Jungkook.” “I’m Kim Namjoon, Jin’s boyfriend.” “And I’m Jung Hoseok! Hobi is fine.” “Nice to meet you all. I’m Min Yoongi. I’m from Daegu.” “Oh Daegu.” Jin said in amazement. “How old are you?” Namjoon asked. “I’m 18, born in March 9th.” Yoongi responded. “Then shouldn’t you be a 3rd year?” Namjoon asked. “I’m in the 2nd year because I am new to this state and my parents agreed that it’s best for me to repeat a year so that I get to be more familiar to this place.” “No need to be so formal Yoongi. You’re one of us now, so you’re like family to us.” Jin said holding onto Yoongi tighter. “Ok. Jin hyung.” “AAAAH so cute!!! He just called me hyung Joonie!” Jin squealed. “Yeah he did.” Namjoon replied. ———————————————— During class, Yoongi’s POV: “Students please turn to page 135 in your textbooks.” the teacher ordered. Great… Suddenly I could hear Jimin drag his desk. “You can share mine.” He said with his bright smile. He moved his desk right next to mine, placing the textbook between us. “Ah thanks…” “You’re welcome.” How can someone look so perfect. His fluffy orange hair fluttered in the summer breeze. His eye brows furrowed when as he tried to understand what was written in the large book. His small looking hands rested on his mochi soft cheeks. He had dark brown eyes, ‘I could stare at his eyes all day’ I thought to myself. What I loved most about him was his smile. His smile was warm, each time he smiled, I feel as if my boring monochromatic world has been filled with colours. It was beautiful. That lesson I was not able to learn anything. ——————————————————— Jimin’s POV: Today I decided to walk home with Tae alone so that we can discuss with why his mum hit him. “So Tae…Why did your mum hit you anyways?” “Because I went out on Saturday…” “Saturday? Was there something special going on during Saturday?” “My mum wants me study extra books she buys on Saturdays.” “Instead where did you go?” “I went to an amusement park with Jungkook.” “Jungkook….” Jimin muttered to himself. He felt his heart clench. He somehow felt angry just by imagining Jungkook and Tae laughing with each other. He hated the thought of them playing and going on rides together. “You guys went without me?” Jimin putted on a fake smile and nudged Tae’s shoulders. “Sorry, Kookie wanted to go just the two of us.” Tae smiled back. “Well at least you’re enjoying your teenage life a bit.” Jimin tried to smile back. He thanked that Tae was stupid enough to fall for his fake smiles. ————————————————————————— “Hey guys!” Jimin yelled slamming his lunch try on the table. “What?” Jin managed to mumble with food being stuffed in his mouth with Namjoon. “You know how the summer vacation is coming?” “Yeah…” Hoseok said in curiosity and suspicion. “Well, how about we go to the beach?!” Jimin screamed in excitement. “That sounds great Jimin.” Namjoon said glancing at Jimin before back at Jin with a spoon of rice. “I’ll go since Joonie seems like he wants to go.” Jin said. “Of course I will go. You can’t leave out all the fun stuff from me.” Hoseok said proudly. “What about you guys?” Jimin asked as he looked at Yoongi, Jungkook and Tae. “Yeah sure…” Yoongi said as he thought about a shirt less Jimin. “I-I think I can go….” Tae said. “Then I’ll come as well.” Jungkook continued. “Great! Then we’ll all meet at *******beach on Wednesday next week. Sounds good?” Jimin asked. “Sounds great.” Everyone answered.