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XXIII

His boyfriend hummed and shook his head, putting his phone away and giving his cute baby a half smile. "Nothing, love. I'm gonna go shower." Taehyung excused himself and left without another word.

Jimik was left dumbfounded as well as Jungkook who raised a brow in suspicion.

"What's the matter with him?" Namjoon asked. Clearly confused much like the rest of the boys.

Jimin sighed and Jungkook spoke up. "He's been weird lately. He barely talks to us and mostly has been on his phone. We don't wanna intrude in his privacy. We trust him, so neither Jimin nor I have any suspicions of Tae being unfaithful."

Jin looked at the direction where the middle child in the maknae group left off. "I'm gonna go freshen up too. Love you guys." He excused himself and went into the lockers, hearing one of the showers running as the water hit the cement floor.

"Hey, Tae." Jin called out softly.

The maknae stopped the shower and grabbed his towel, wrapping it around his waist as he stepped out of the shower. "Oh, hey hyung." Tae greeted, not really looking at the elder, walking to his locker to get his clothes.

"Are you doing okay? How's the relationship?" The eldest carefully asked, just in case Taehyung would feel pressured and he'd snap or something.

"Hm? I'm fine. Relationship is cool. Just a lot on my mind, that's all." Taehyung shook his head, drying himself off and starting to dress himself.

Jin looked away but nodded nonetheless. "Your boyfriends are worried about you. We all are."

Taehyung didn't reply for a moment, closing his locker then sitting on a bench to put his shoes on. "Yeah. But you don't have to. I'm alright. M'just tired." The younger replied curtly and left the room, leaving Jin to ponder in his thoughts at his friend's strange behavior.

Meanwhile, as Jimin was approaching the locker room, he saw his fellow 95z walking out without sparing him a glance, not noticing the blonde. "Taehyung!" He called. He thought this was his chance to speak to his boyfriend privately.

"Jimin-ssi." Tae said, smiling a bit.

"Why aren't you talking to us lately? Did we do something wrong? Are you feeling left out? I promise I'll try harder. Jungkook too. We love you. I'm sorry if you-" Jimin's rambling was cut off by Taehyung's hands cupping his cheeks, pecking his lips quickly. "Woah, hyung. It's okay. Don't worry about me, yeah? I might be a little distant, that's only because I'm trying to figure something out but I promise I'm okay."

The eldest of the 95z wasn't buying it, but nodded nonetheless. He wanted to ask Taehyung what was so important but he decided that was a matter to speak once they were home, so he let the tan boy saunter off to God knows where.

🎀

Taehyung looked down at his phone expectantly, exiting the gym without looking at his surroundings.

Turning a corner, his shoulder bumped with another, making him drop his phone and look at the person he just had ran into.

"I'm sorry bro, you alright?" The nameless male before him apologized and picked up Taehyung's phone, returning it to him.

"Yeah. Thanks." He replied shortly.

The other just smiled a bit awkwardly and moved on forward. Taehyung looked back at him with a suspicious glare.

He swore he's never seen that face before. Then again, could be a transfer student.

🎀

"So, exactly what does this guy look like?"

"I thought I told you- ugh, I'll send you a picture. There. Sent."

"Oh damn! He's kinda cute."

"And he can be all yours if you just do me this one favor."

"First of all, I said he's cute. Second of all, I'm not crushing on someone I don't even know. Third of all, I don't do brats any favors, I was practically kidnapped for this shit."

"Whatever. Just don't get lost and do what I tell you."

"I won't get lost, I know my way around already."

"Shut up, you little vermin. I'll have you wiped off the face of the earth."

"I can't believe I was taken out of the academy for this."

"It's the same thing just less rich snobs to show off and fight over your status."

"True."

"Okay, now go. I'll message you when I need you."

"Wait- aish. She hung up. You. Fricking. Piece. Of. Poo."