Damn.. Was the only word I could utter after hearing that voice. His voice. I tossed my phone aside as soon as I got home, ignoring it as long as I can. I decided to take a nice long shower, even after I'm done, I don't even take a glance at my phone.
Heck it. Whatever.
I focused on my assignments instead. I didn't even bother checking up on my phone before bed when actually, I usually do it. I was just so angry at myself for being so naive and believing it was a she throughout the whole week we talked.
Why can't Kookie just tell me the truth? Is it cause he has feelings for me and is afraid to admit the truth because I already made it damn clear that if Kookie is a guy, we would just be friends?
But wouldn't that be good? We are both guys. It's only natural we stay friends.
Unless.. He's gay?
Brr.. I shrugged at the thought of that and decided to call it a night after too much thinking.
Sleep it off, Taehyung, sleep it off.
My morning routines are as per normal. Wake up 630 in the morning, take a shower, get ready and head out. No time for breakfast since my class starts at 8am. Having to go through the same tedious routines every morning in the train, people pushing each other just to have more space or rushing in before the train door closes. I sometimes can't help but think of myself as such a loser.. I sighed as I alight the train at Dover station, it's where my school is located.
While slowly making my way to class, I finally checked my phone to see spam messages from Kookie and one from Jimin.
Time stamp: 21:00, yesterday
Kookie: Hey look.. I'm sorry
Kookie: I should have tell you the truth
Kookie: You there?
Kookie: Sigh.. So what if I'm a guy.. Is it so wrong to talk to me now?
Kookie: Taehyung... Please
Kookie: Why are you not replying me..
Kookie: Sigh, it's okay.. Night
Time check: 7:30
Kookie: Morning, you're online but you still won't speak to me huh?
Kookie: Hais.. Fine. Have a good day. Sorry I'm such a bother.
I don't why but I can't help but to feel sorry. Am I being too hard on him? I sighed. I then back from his chat and pressed on Jimin's instead.
Time stamp: 22:00, yesterday
Jimin: Taeeeee accompany me somewhere after school tomorrow! Since we are having different timetable today.. Meet me at our school's cafeteria once you're done!
I simply replied an "Alright sure" to Jimin and totally ignored Kookie's messages.
As planned, I went to meet with Jimin as soon as I'm done with my last period. He was looking hip-hop like with his baggy jeans and oversized sweater. He saw me and greeted me with a simple "Yo"
"Sup, J. Where are we going?"
"Don't ask, just follow"
I rolled my eyes and followed him. As usual, when I'm with Jiminie the annoying one, we can never talk serious. It'll always be filled with nonsense and laughter but yeah, he is my best friend and I hope our friendship last cause when it comes to someone who can protect me, I would definitely place my bets on Jimin cause he understands me inside out.
We boarded the train and alighted at a stop called Bugis. We then walked a couple of miles to a school building? I wasn't sure because it says Laselle.
I nudged Jimin and asked, "Dude, you ask me to accompany you to an art exhibition?"
He laughed, "You pabo. Can't you see it clearly states Laselle SCHOOL of the arts?"
I look away in embarrassment, trying to act blur and he said, "Tae my alien best friend, I guess you should start wearing glasses. Your alien virus is affecting your eyesight"
I glared at him and sulked, my lips pouting, as he continued laughing his ass off.
"Alright let's just go in okay? We can't miss this!" Jimin pulled my hand and rushed into the school.
As we entered the school, it was so big and beautiful. All the students studying Arts, some in drama, filmography. I literally Wow at everything I saw here.
Jimin finally stopped at their auditorium. It was big and I could see the place all prepped up for a performance, I guess.
"I'm so excited!" Jimin squealed.
"And why is that? I don't see anything interesting at all" I rolled my eyes.
"Shut up, Tae. Learn to appreciate art more"
"But its so-"
"Shhhhh you pabo, it's starting" he placed his index finger on my lip to shut me out.
Sheesh, what's so exciting anyway? The stage curtains open slowly, swooping up from the centre as they draw, revealing the stage and two dancers. From the look of their outfits, I bet the dance moves would be damn sick.
A track from EXO - Overdose started to play in the background and I bump my head to the beat. The dancers were so awesome, I can't help but to feel blown away by their slick, accurate moves.
The song then changed to EXO - Miracles in December. One of the two dancers move forward for a solo. While the other went backstage.
"There he is there he is, Jeon Jungkook!!!" Jimin started screaming so does the rest of the crowd.
"Jeon Jungkook Jeon Jungkook" the crowd cheered. The cheer receded and they watched him in silence.
It was as if time froze.
I watched him in awe as my jaw slowly drop, lower and lower. He dances so well, full of expression, feelings. I was so absorbed I could even see the sadness in his eyes.
Is it because of me? Sigh.. Now I feel like a jerk..
The crowd clapped and cheered after his performance was done. Jimin screaming "Jungkook" at the top of his lungs. Jungkook bowed and waves to the crowd, flashing such a bright smile which illuminates the room.
He's perfect.
I was still observing him when all of a sudden, Jimin grabbed my hand pulling me out from my seat.
"Aish stop pulling me. I'm not a puppet"
"Quiiiiiickkkeeeerr" asking me to fasten my pace.
"Jiminie you pabo you better stop right now or else-"
"We are here!"
We were now backstage and there stood those two dancers earlier who was resting at the bench. I stood one corner while Jimin slowly went closer to the dancers and said, "Hello again, Jungkook. Your dance was so awesome and you too" Jungkook thanked him and Jimin was now looking at the other dancer who looks slightly older than us.
The older dancer walked towards Jimin.
"Jung Hoseok"
"Park Jimin"
They shook hands followed by a light smile. Jimin then walk towards me, tugging me in which i hesitated. Jimin being Jimin, he still pulled me anyway.
I swear he has to stop doing that.
"Hoseok, Jungkook"
"Ne?" They both replied in sync and turned around.
"Let me introduce to you guys, my best friend, Kim Taehyung"
"Ahh hyung" Jungkook blurted.
"Huh? You guys know each other?" Hoseok asked.
"Aniyo. Wrong person I guess. Sorry but I got to go. Nice to meet you, Taehyung" Jungkook bowed and walks off.
Hoseok squinted his eyes but gave me a handshake anyway before going back to whatever he is doing.
I quickly stormed out the place and yelled at Jimin,
"You purposely brought me here, didn't you?"
"What the bloody f... calm yourself"
"Don't lie Jimin, I know you know"
"What the heck are you talking about Tae"
"The person I'm contacting"
"Hell no? Wait you mean.."
"Hell yes"
Jimin gasped. "Tae I had no idea"
I sighed and apologized to Jimin. He gave me a bro hug and pat my back, "Its okay man.. Whatcha gonna do about it now?"
"I don't know.. I don't even know why I feel this way right now when I was so angry at him yesterday"
Jimin placed his hand on my shoulder and softly asked, "Do you actually... Like him?"
"Hell no. Maybe.. I don't know okay!" raising my tone a little.
"Well Tae, as your best friend for 3 years now, I suggest you figure it out. If you don't like him then forget him. If you do, grow some balls and admit it" he patted my shoulder once more before leaving me alone.
"Argh" I groaned in frustration. But that pabo is right.
Grow some balls, huh?
Today: 18:00
Taehyung: Jungkook.. I'm sorry...