Jungkook is starting to think there's something wrong with his body. He tries his hardest to contain his hormones as he walks out of the changing rooms.

Eunji. Eunji. Eunji. Jungkook repeats in his head over and over.

"Are you okay, Jungkook?" Taehyung asks, putting a hand on Jungkook's side as they walk to where all the other students are waiting. Jungkook quickly slaps Taehyung's hand away, making the older wince slightly. "Hey! What was that for?"

"N-No touching," Jungkook snaps, feeling way too sensitive for Taehyung's touch right now.

Eunji's body. Eunji naked.

"Why are you still grumpy? You don't have to wear the Speedo anymore," Taehyung says.

"It's fine. Just—don't touch me." Jungkook starts to think that everyone's eyes are on him. They all know.

"Everyone, get into pairs and we will go over the basic strokes to start off with," the swim teacher announces.

"B-Basic strokes?" Jungkook's mind buries itself in the gutter.

"You know, backstroke, freestyle?" Taehyung whispers into Jungkook's ear while the teacher continues to explain the instructions.

"Oh..."

"What were you thinking?" Taehyung nudges Jungkook's side with his elbow and wiggles his eyebrows up and down.

"I. Said. Don't. Touch. Me."

"But why?" Taehyung whines while he continues to nudge Jungkook's side.

"Stop!" Jungkook shouts, startling everyone in the room.

"Excuse me, Jeon Jungkook?" The teacher crosses his arms, not impressed by Jungkook's outburst.

"S-Sorry—"

"I don't want another word from you," the teacher warns.

Jungkook glares at a guilty-looking Taehyung.

"I'm sorry," Taehyung goes to put a hand on Jungkook's side but retracts it immediately. "Sorry, it's a habit."

Jungkook feels terrible for shouting at Taehyung, but trying to keep his inevitable erection down is the top priority in this situation. He slides down into the pool, keeping himself close to the side. Taehyung slips in next to Jungkook effortlessly.

"It's a bit colder than usual." Jungkook notes, looking around at everyone else.

"Do you need me to warm you up?" Taehyung suggests, scooting closer.

"N-No thanks."

Taehyung frowns. "What's wrong with you today?"

"Nothing."

"Then come here," Taehyung says, pulling Jungkook to him.

Their bare chests touch as Taehyung goes in for a quick peck on the cheek.

"Not here... People are watching." —More so to the fact that Taehyung's swim-wear is that tight.

"So? You're my boyfriend."

Jungkook's heart sinks. He honestly does want to fulfil Taehyung's wishes and desires, but the lingering thought of Mina clouds his mind. That is until he can feel Taehyung's crotch on his own. Jungkook pushes himself away from the edge of the pool, only realising once he starts sinking that he can't swim. "Help!"

Taehyung shakes his head, ducking underneath the water. He rises back up behind Jungkook, wrapping his arms around the boy. "What would you do without me?"

Jungkook pouts.

"Look at you two, getting all chummy together," Jimin teases.

"I can't swim," Jungkook whines. "I hate this time of the year."

"You're not alone, Naeun is refusing to put her head under," Jimin says, pointing in Naeun's direction.

"What did you just say?" Naeun scowls. "If I put my head under, my makeup will smudge."

"I don't understand why you would wear makeup in a place like this." Jimin shrugs before swimming off back to Soobin.

Naeun scoffs. "Some people have insecurities, and obviously, Jimin doesn't understand that."

"I'm sure you look fine without it," Taehyung says, ushering Jungkook back to the side of the pool.

Jungkook sighs in relief as he is reunited with the edge—his hormone problem is now long gone. He wipes the water out of his eyes with the back of his hand. "Do you have a partner for the swimming exercises?" He asks Naeun.

Naeun shakes her head. "I thought I could just stay at the side of the pool and watch. I did it last year too."

"I always get forced to swim," Jungkook whines. "Why do you get special treatment?"

Naeun shrugs but then freezes. "Is that...?" Naeun watches a figure walking towards the three.

"No..." Jungkook rubs his eyes, not believing what he is seeing.

"I thought she didn't come to school today," Naeun mutters into Jungkook's ear.

"Sorry, I'm late," Mina apologises to the teacher, "what did I miss?"

"We are just doing warm-ups right now before going through the basic strokes. You will need a partner." The teacher looks over to Jungkook and Naeun, then to Taehyung. "Taehyung doesn't have a partner, he can be yours," he says, pointing in Taehyung's direction.

"S-Sir, Taehyung is—" Jungkook starts, but is interrupted by the teacher.

"No buts, Jungkook. You and Taehyung together only mean trouble."

Naeun and Jungkook watch in shock as Mina gets into the pool. Taehyung is supposed to be Jungkook's partner, but the teacher has ruined everything. And how the hell did she get her if she wasn't on the bus?

Jungkook locks eyes with Mina, and she smiles back, waving.

"Something is wrong," Jungkook mumbles.

"Why is she waving to you? Did you guys make up?" Naeun asks.

Jungkook shakes his head. "I haven't heard from her since last semester."

"Not even a threatening message?"

"Not even that."

"That is worrying. Have you told Taehyung?"

Jungkook's lips turn into a thin line. "No... You know him, he will confront Mina about it which will lead to her exposing all of us to the school. Or just not believe us."

"Ugh... She's evil."

Jungkook scoffs. "You're telling me?"

"What are you guys talking about?" Taehyung asks, floating closer to Jungkook and Naeun.

"N-Nothing— "Jungkook mumbles, wanting to sink under the water.

"We were talking about how Mina—" Naeun starts but is cut off by Jungkook.

"Has gotten more beautiful over the break!"

"I have?" Mina asks, overhearing Jungkook's outburst. "That's nice of you to say, Jungkook! I did put on a little weight around the face though..."

"I-It looks better like this," Jungkook stutters.

"I don't see the difference—"

"Shut up, Naeun. Are you trying to get us exposed?" Jungkook whisper shouts into Naeun's ear.

"I missed you guys so much over the break," Mina confesses. "Especially you, Jungkook."

"W-What?" Jungkook looks to Naeun who shares a shocked expression.

"I don't trust her," Naeun whispers the obvious into Jungkook's ear.

"Everyone, find a space in the pool, and we will start with the first stroke," the teacher announces. "We will start with freestyle."

"Don't tell me we are actually going to participate," Naeun whines.

"You're my partner now, so help me float," Jungkook orders.

"But my face— "

"No one cares." Jungkook splashes Naeun with water.

"Jungkook! That's it. I'm going to help you drown!"

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"You suck at this," Naeun grunts, letting go of Jungkook.

"No!" Jungkook starts to sink until he feels a familiar pair of arms wrap around him.

"You can take over." Naeun swims off to Eunji and her partner.

"I've got you," Taehyung whispers deeply into Jungkook's ear.

"W-Where is Mina?"

"She had to go to the toilet, and I saw you struggling."

"I was fine," Jungkook says, pouting.

"Just relax, I'll help you float on your back."

Jungkook nods, letting Taehyung lead him. He is now looking up to the ceiling, supported by Taehyung's hands. This feels nice... He feels like a feather in Taehyung's hands, almost like he is actually floating. "I could fall asleep like this."

No response

"Taehyung?" Jungkook calls out. Wait... his hands are gone. "Taehyung?!" Jungkook starts to flail his arms, no longer floating. "You tricked me!"

Taehyung chuckles, swimming back to Jungkook. "I knew you could do it. It's all in your head."

"How did you swim away without me knowing?" Jungkook genuinely wants to know.

"Forget about that, you just floated without my help," Taehyung says, grinning widely.

"I-I did..." Jungkook's eyes light up, feeling Taehyung's arms wrap around him once again.

Taehyung helps Jungkook return to his floating position, his back and legs using Taehyung's hands for support. Jungkook looks up to Taehyung, smiling down at him.

"Hey, beautiful," Taehyung teases, caressing the side of Jungkook's cheeks.

"S-Stop, you're making me feel funny," Jungkook whines, feeling Taehyung's hands roam dangerously close to his backside.

"Is that so?" Taehyung asks, groping Jungkook's ass.

Jungkook yelps in shock. This is bad.

"You should have kept the Speedo on. Your ass would feel even more divine," Taehyung teases, slipping his hand into Jungkook's swim shorts. "It's getting too tight for me, so it will be just right for you."

"Tae... What..." Jungkook's mind starts to wander off to the image of Taehyung in the tight speedo. This is really bad.

"Don't get too excited," Taehyung warns. "What if someone sees."

Jungkook bites down on his bottom lip and shuts his eyes tightly, trying not to get aroused. "D-Don't do this here."

"Do what?"

"You know..."

"Say it."

"Taehyung," Jungkook whines. "Don't be like this." The temptation to let it happen is growing, and so is something else...

"Are you sleeping?"

"Jungkook? What the hell??"

"JUNGKOOK!"

Jungkook's eyes jolt open to an angry-looking Naeun.

"W-What?!" Jungkook's eyes frantically look for Taehyung, but he is nowhere in sight. "Why are you—"

"Oh my god, Jungkook! You have a boner!" Naeun screeches. "Ew!"

Naeun lets go of Jungkook, making him flail his arms in panic. "D-Don't let go!"

"Jungkook has a boner, Jungkook has a boner," everyone in the room starts to chant in sing-song.

Jungkook stops flailing and lets himself sink to the bottom of the pool, embarrassed. Now is the perfect opportunity to drown in his self embarrassment. There is no coming back from this. The string of unfortunate events has hit rock bottom—rock bottom being the pool floor. A calm silence surrounds him as if it's there to help him cope with his embarrassment. He's alone now, there is no need to worry anymore.

Just as he starts to accept his fate, a pair of arms wrap underneath his shoulders, lifting him up to the surface. Jungkook gasps for air but keeps his eyes shut. If he can't see them, they can't see him.

"You should have let me drown in peace," Jungkook mutters, still refusing to open his eyes.

"What were you doing down there?" Taehyung asks, shaking Jungkook's shoulders.

"Down there?" Jungkook points downward."I was—"

Jungkook notices the blush on Taehyung's cheeks, and that is when he realises he is still hard, and his erection is pressed onto Taehyung.

"I-I'm sorry," Jungkook mutters, trying to separate himself from Taehyung.

"No, it's okay. I can't have you drowning on me," Taehyung says, keeping his grip tight.

"Please don't ask about it."

Taehyung chuckles. "Don't worry, remember? It's a natural thing, no need to be embarrassed."

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A.N: Hi