Miwa High, the school where you studied. You weren't popular; neither were you a bad girl. You were hardly noticeable as you managed to blend in the crowd all the time. Your grades were average and you weren't interested in any of the sports or cheer-leading. You were just a girl on the sidelines who liked to live her life in peace in her own way. You were always in your own world which was surrounded by music and you liked it that way.
You were walking towards your school as you had earphones plugged. As said earlier people hardly noticed you. But then there was this person that was the completely opposite of you. Girls would look at him all the time hoping he would spare them a glance while guys tried to get along with him because of his popularity.
Jeon Jungkook, the all rounder who was good at everything he did. His grades weren't the best but they were better than average. He was in the football team, he could dance very well and the reason all the girls swooned over him was his handsome face and well built body. His one and only best friend, the class topper Cha Eunwoo was popular as well. Both of them were known as the school heartthrobs. The three of you were in the same class but they never noticed you. But you didn't care either. All you wanted was a peaceful life and if anything they would bring all the attention on you which would make your life troublesome. You liked to keep a low profile.
You settled on your desk in the corner near the window. You looked at the sky and remembered the words your idol, Kim Namjoon had said, "Look up and we're looking at the same sky." You kept looking out of the window until there were loud noises indicating the heartthrobs had arrived. You sighed and put your earphones in your bag as you waited for the teacher to arrive. The classes went on like that until the lunch break arrived. You waited for everyone to leave as you slowly made your way towards your favorite spot where you could be by yourself.
You didn't sit in the canteen, but at a tree outside where it would be difficult to spot you. The rest of the day passed as usual and you went home.
You were now at the river side with your guitar. You loved to come here in the under the open sky and play your guitar. There would be people around but they would be mostly minding their own business. You were humming a song as your fingers tugged on the strings creating sweet sounds. You were in your own world playing with the strings and humming the song. You didn't realize when a ball was coming straight at your guitar. As soon as you realized you turned your guitar around and shielded it with your body making the ball hit your head harshly.
Y/N:Ouch! What the hell?!
You looked around to see the person who threw the ball. At a distance you could see some boys who were all looking at you. You picked your belongings along with the ball and went to them. As you neared them you realized they were from your school's football team. You cursed mentally for not escaping and rather turning up to them. This simply meant trouble but you weren't backing off now that you made your mind to confront them.
Y/N: Are you that bad at playing that you don't realize which way your ball is going?
You asked with a hint of irritation in your voice.
Caleb: Sorry, we were actually trying to make a goal.
There was the jerk, Hwang Caleb of Miwa highschool whom you hated with every ounce of your being because he liked to bully people.
Y/N: Well I don't know how you made it on the team because you were way far off hitting a person instead.
A few giggles could be heard.
Caleb: Yeah we made a bet that whoever hits your head gets half points and if the hit your guitar they would get full points.
Caleb said not bothering if his words could hurt other people. You looked at them and saw Jungkook and Eunwoo with them. Honestly you didn't care what they did but atleast you didn't expect this from them.
You turned to Caleb as he spoke to you.
Caleb: Now give us our ball back and return to your seat, we need to finish the game, don't mind the injuries though.
All of them were laughing except a few. You had your guitar in its bag slung over your shoulder behind your back. You looked at the ball in your hands and turned to him with an expressionless face.
Y/N: Take it if you can.
You threw the ball so far away that it landed into the river. And with that you started walking away ignoring their angry voices and threats. It would be fine since they didn't know you studied in the same school and you weren't going to let anyone talk to you like that.
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The next day you were at your usual spot under the tree listening to music as it was lunch break. You were observing some ants while listening to music when someone stumbled there killing some of the ants. You widened you eyes as you heard a thud and a person fell in front of you on their butt. It was Jungkook.
Jungkook: Arghh!
He groaned in pain. He sat up and looked behind the tree to see if anyone was coming. He sighed in relief and sat leaning on the tree. But the next moment he swore loudly as he saw you sitting beside him with a blank face.
Jungkook: Aish-sippal!!! (F*ck in korean)
He put a hand on his chest and heaved a sigh.
Jungkook: You scared me! What are you doing here?
Y/N: I should be asking you that.
Jungkook looked at you with a scrutinizing gaze.
Jungkook: Are you following me?
Jungkook asked raising one eyebrow. You chuckled.
Y/N: Too full of yourself, aren't you? Do you even know me?
His answer surprised you.
Jungkook: Yes, you're the girl from the park yesterday. So what are you doing here?
You shook your head.
Y/N: I didn't know you were this dumb. I study in this school.
His face twisted in confusion.
Jungkook: Then why have I never seen you?
Y/N: You ask yourself.
Y/N: But what are you doing here? I mean it looked like you were running from someone.
Jungkook: I was running away from Eunwoo. He wants to take me to the library to show me some history books. I hate history but he was adamant so I ran away from him. You must know him, right? Cha Eunwoo, grade 12-C? Oh even I haven't introduced myself. Jeon Jungkook, class 12-C.
He extended his hand to you.
Y/N: Nohara Y/N, class 12-C.
You replied ignoring his hand and focusing on the ants again. Jungkook let out a trusfrated sigh.
Jungkook: Why haven't I seen you if you are in my class?
You just kept observing the ants without saying anything.
He stayed silent after that and you plugged your earphones in your ears and started listening to music again occasionally swinging your head to the beat unconsciously. You felt a gentle tap on your shoulder as you turned around to look at Jungkook. You removed your earphones and looked at him waiting for him to say what he wanted to say.
Jungkook: I'm sorry for yesterday.
He said in a guilty tone. You looked at him with a blank face and asked.
Y/N: What happened yesterday?
Jungkook: About the ball hitting your head...
Y/N: Did you throw it at me?
Jungkook: No, I just want to apologize for their behavior towards you.
He said in a small voice.
Y/N: Why couldn't you just stand up to them back then instead of apologizing for them right now?
You asked in a calm voice as you didn't want to seem angry.
Jungkook: I did, but they hardly listen, especially Caleb. They think it makes them cool.
You hummed in reply and were going back to put your earphones on when he stopped you.
Jungkook: Umm so you play the guitar?
Y/N: Didn't you see me playing yesterday?
Jungkook: Yeah I did, hehe. Actually I was wondering if...
You tilted your head.
Y/N: If ...what?
Jungkook: I was wondering if you could teach me how to play the guitar.
You didn't know what to say. If you get associated with him, you would surely draw a lot of attention which you definitely didn't want to deal with. So you refused.
Y/N: No sorry I can't do that.
You avoided eye contact.
Jungkook: But why?
He persisted.
Y/N: Because I'm not that good at it.
You lied.
Jungkook: Stop lying, you looked like you have been playing it for years.
You sighed and gave up.
Y/N: Yeah I have been playing it since one year. Fine, I'll teach you. But I have a condition.
Jungkook: I'm okay with anything you say, just teach me how to play the guitar.
He said excitedly.
Y/N: Fine, I'll teach you how to play guitar at the riverside when you're free but other than that, we have to act like complete strangers to each other.
He was confused by your weird request but agreed anyway.
Y/N: Then I'll see you at the river at 6.
You left him there and moved towards your class.