A/N Hi guys, before you read this book, please be reminded that Jungkook is still in school so his hair will be gelled up.
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Jeon Jungkook
"It's..."
Jeana decided to cut me off, "Look, Jungkook" she stared at me, "What I'm going to say next is going to make things really awkward but... I... like you. But you like Sabrina, so it's fine" she closed her eyes.
What? She likes me? My mind and heart was whirling with excitement but I was too shocked that I just blurted out, "m-mianhae, b-but I don't like you that way"
She stared at me for a while with wide eyes then back down at the ground, "o-oh. You should go back home now"
I nodded and left her house. Gosh! Jungkook! Why did you do that?! What was I thinking? I just shook my head and entered my room. I just wanted to punch something. I could've made her mine right there and then.
Well, now I won't have a hard time breaking up with Sabrina. I decided to talk to Eomma about this. I mean, she is a girl, she would know how to help me.
"Eomma" I yelled.
"Ne? I'm in the kitchen" Eomma replied.
Why are women always in the kitchen? "Eomma, I want to talk to you about a girl"
Eomma looked at me excitedly and clapped her hands, "Omo! This is the first time! Who is it?"
"Eomma, it's a long story. Basically, I really like Jeana"
"Jeana? As in our neighbour?" Eomma cut me off.
"Ne. Well, I knew she wouldn't like me because she's a 10 and i'm a 3. So I decided to date this girl from school, Sabrina. I do not like her, but she's similar to Jeana; nice, beautiful, but not as pretty as Jeana." I told her.
"Aish, you, then what happened?"
"Well, earlier Jeana confessed to me that she likes me. I...um... got shocked and told her I didn't like her back." I tell Eomma.
Eomma shake her head, "well, slowly win her back then"
"Ma! It isn't that easy!" I groaned, running my hands through my hair.
"Im serious, darling. You have to break up with Sabrina either way" Eomma said, rubbing my arm.
"Or! I could date different girls to move on from Jeana" I said, grinning.
Eomma sighed, "whatever you want, son" Eomma stood up and gave me a kiss on my forehead, "just think twice while doing it"
Was it a good idea though? I could move on from Jeana easily. I decided that it would be a great idea if I date different girls.
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"Sabrina, we're breaking up" I tell her with no emotion on my face. Honestly, in my heart, I felt so bad. She was practically innocent.
"H-huh? You're kidding right?" Sabrina asked me.
"Aniya. We're over" I tell her, walking away.
"Yah! Jeon Jungkook! Wae!?" I heard her cry from afar.
It took me a few weeks to say those words to her. I did regret it a bit but I know it's going to help me get Jeana.
I took a seat on a vacant chair. I saw Jeana entered the class and stood in front of me with crossed arms.
"michyeosseo?!" she asked me, "Just because I confessed to you doesn't mean you can break up with your girlfriend" she scolded.
I noticed that she had dark circles under her eyes and she became skinnier. Really skinny.
I became concerned, my eyes softened and I sat up straight, "Yah, Jeana, have you been eating"
Her frown was replaced with no emotion, "wae? why do you care?"
"Aniya, you just look really skinny" I tell her.
"Yah, don't change the topic! Why did you break up with her? She's so hurt, you know"
I stared at her and sighed, "I don't like her anymore, araseo?"
"Aish" she shake her head and took a seat beside me, "Jungkook, what do you think if I cut my hair?"
I looked at her, "Wae? Why would you want to cut your hair?"
She shrugged, "I don't know, I feel prettier with short hair"
I mumbled while looking down, "you're already beautiful"
She heard it and smacked my arm, "Yah, i'm serious, stop joking around"
I grinned, "You should. I bet you'll look even more prettier than before"
"Araseo, but you have to follow me"
I whined, "Why should I?"
She smiled at me, "so you can compliment me"
I laughed and shook my head, "yeah, yeah, whatever"
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Jeana
I scrutinized my now shorter hair, unsure if whether I looked more better. I glanced outside the glass window, finding Jungkook leaning against it while playing his phone. I had no idea why I brought along Jungkook and why I asked him opinions. Shouldn't we be more awkward ever since I confessed? To my astonishment, we became more closer.
I took a final glimpse of myself in the mirror before leaving the salon with a pacing heart. Will Jungkook like it? I pushed the glass door and revealed my new look to Jungkook. He averted his gaze away from the phone and stared at me for a minute. My cheeks flushed in red when his eyes were glued on me.
"H-how do I look?"I asked as I tucked some strands of hair behind my right ear.
He finally answered when he got back to reality. "You look p-prettier."
A smile crept across my face immediately after hearing the compliment.
"Let's take a photo," he said as he sauntered nearer to me. Why does he want to take a photo?
My eyes widened when he threw his left arm over my shoulder, extending out his hand so he could a good angle for the both of us. I gulped and cleared my throat. We both smiled and posed to the camera despite how awkward it was.
After a few clicks, Jungkook finally released his arm from my shoulder. It felt like I could breathe more easily now.
"Let's go home," he said as he switched off his phone. I nodded and walked beside him.
I'm surprised that he initiated a conversation and I felt like I was more comfortable with him than before. Maybe the main reason why I avoided him was because I was being too cautious of my feelings and now that I've expressed myself, I felt relieved even though Jungkook rejected me. I think we're better off being friends.
"It seems like you don't avoid me anymore," blurted Jungkook.
I craned my head up to him and smiled. "Right.I was being too selfish that I didn't care about what you feel."
Jungkook ruffled my hair, making my heart flutter. Gosh, I don't want to embarass myself.
"Its okay. So, we're friends now?"
"Yeap," I responded.
He flashed a smile and I swear, that was the most happiest smile I've ever seen. I felt proud because I could bring joy to him and I could see his smile again.
The traffic light flashed a green man at that moment. I crossed the road and from the corner of my eyes, I could hear and see a motorcycle heading towards me in a fast speed. I glanced over to the motorcycle and all I could hear and see was the honking and the light from the motorcycle. My eyes widened and my mouth agape abit.
"Jeana!!!"
A hand seized my wrist and I was pulled away from there, my body and head bumping into Jungkook's chest. I was wrapped in an embrace and I could hear his heartbeat beating very fast. I froze and could only stare into blank space.
I almost lost my life.
"Are you okay?!"Jungkook asked he held my head, catching a clearer look of my face.He scanned me from head to toe to find any injuries. Without me realising, a tear trickled down my cheek.
I almost died.
"Jeana..."
He wrapped his arms around me and I started sobbing, making his blazer wet. I was scared to death.