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"Hold on, where are you going?" I managed to grab Jungkook's wrist before he could run off and do what I think he will do.

"I'm going to talk to Hoseok hyung." Jungkook replied with a poker face. I knew it. I just know he is going to do something stupid and unnecessary. He was angry and I think I have developed an angry Jungkook fetish because I find him very attractive right now.

But this is no time for fetishes so I set it aside and tried to be logical, "No. you can't do that."

"What do you mean I can't do that?" Jungkook raised his eyebrow at me, questioning my judgment once again. "Do you like him?"

"You're being unreasonable, you know that?" I tried to laugh it off but he wasn't very happy about that.

"Vee, don't make me ask again. Do you like Hoseok hyung or not?" Jungkook repeated, this time his voice is deeper. "It's just a simple yes or no. So what is it?"

"No." I sighed, relaxing my grip around his wrist. I looked at his unchanged expression again and bit my lip nervously before speaking again, "I don't like him, okay? So there's really no need for you to confront to him."

"But he still has to know." Jungkook was calmer now. "That we're.. dating."

I noticed Jungkook looking away from me when he said it. The word still sounded new to us and a bit awkward at this stage so we try to avoid saying that. "I'm telling him."

"I just don't want to be awkward around him. I see him everyday too. It might affect the team." I reasoned to him. "It's not just about us. Think about the team too."

"I know that." Jungkook replied, putting his hands inside his pockets as he released a sigh. "Hoseok hyung will understand. It's not going to be awkward.. just trust me."

"Will you.." He stepped forward, moving in closer to me and reaching for my hand as he kept his gaze on me, "Trust me?"

"I have a better idea." I told him, not breaking eye contact. "What if I tell him?"

"You'll really tell him about us? Are you sure?" Jungkook furrowed his brows and tilted his head, another adorable habit of his when he's confused.

"Isn't it better if I was the one to tell him?" I added. He wasn't going to allow me. I can just tell from his body language so I need to do something to convince him. Jungkook doesn't have a physical weakness. He can literally do anything under the sun when he puts his mind into it. I have no doubt about that but I know one thing he can't resist.

I pulled him aside and pushed him against the wall next to the stairs, away from anyone's view. Jungkook stared wide eyed at me, completely caught off guard as I place a kiss on his cheek. I was feeling very bold today and I'll probably not be able to sleep again later. I'll be thinking about this over and over again.

Jungkook just looked at me, silent, so I took it upon myself to do the talking while he smiles to himself. "Don't make me do that again."

He still can't stop grinning as I stepped away from him, his tongue poking his inner cheek. He looks stupid but cute. I hope my face isn't as red as his is. Why are we so awkward?

"Uh, okay, I'll see you later then. Bye." I turned and walked away, hurrying down the stairs. I heard him take a step forward, probably to chase after me, but didn't. I took the chance to runaway.

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"What? Is that true?" Jimin raised his voice and everyone in the cafeteria looked at him. Well, the girls are already eyeing him even before I told him that Jungkook and I are dating.

Secondhand embarrassment is real. Syd and I pulled him back down to his seat and he was just grinning from ear to ear. "If that's true then I'm so happy for you and Kook! I knew he had a crush on you. He just wouldn't admit it! I mean, he wouldn't be paying so much attention to you if he didn't like you. I was totally right."

"What the hell, Jimin? Can you make it any more obvious?" I said in almost a whisper. "Which part of secret did you not understand?"

"Geez, Vee, who hides their relationship these days? Even 14 yeard olds post pictures of them kissing their boyfriends on Instagram." Jimin rolled his eyes at me then turned to my best friend who happened to be on his side. "Can you please put some sense into her? Hiding it won't work. I bet Yoongi hyung already knows. That guy has freaking ears even on the floor."

"I think Jimin is right, Vee." Sydney added, "It's better to just tell everyone. At least the team."

"I don't know." I replied. I'm still hesitant to tell the team. Mostly because I don't know how to tell them and how they are going to react to it. "I should tell Hoseok first."

"Hoseok hyung? Why?" Jimin questioned, holding a fry in mid air, over his mouth.

"Well, he kinda said he likes me?" I said. Jimin laughed so hard that he fell from the chair.

"Syd, I'm sorry to tell you this but your boyfriend has gone insane. You need to dump him." I said to my best friend who was busy helping Jimin's heavy butt off the floor.

"Wait, did you say Hoseok hyung likes you?" Jimin repeated when he finally composed himself. "That can't be.. When did that happen?"

"I don't know. Do I look like I'm Hoseok?" I replied sarcastically which had both their eyes rolling behind their heads.

"You need to tone it down with the sarcasm." Jimin told me. "But on the bright side, that actually makes you perfect for Jungkook."

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"Hey Dad, how's work today?" I greeted him by the entrance way as he was removing his shoes and putting them back to the shoe closet. He's always been such a neat freak.

"It was okay, darling. How was your day?" He replied as he put a kiss on top of my head.

"Same same." I shrugged my shoulders, biting on an apple while I sat back on the dining table to finish my homework so I can binge watch on Netflix later.

"Hey, I noticed you've gotten tanned these days. Are you putting on sunscreen everyday? You know too much sun exposure is not healthy." Dad said, always reminding me about sunscreens.

"I do put sunscreen everyday." I replied, but that wasn't the reason why I got tanned. "Actually, I haven't told you this.. I joined the.."

"Joined what?" He sent me a glance when I trailed off. Can I really do it? Can I tell him about the whole baseball thing and that I have been lying to him?

"The swimming team at school!" I exclaimed, adding more lies. At this rate, I'm going to be buried under a pile of lies and it would become harder to confess.

"Swimming?" Dad had a puzzled expression but he just shrugged it off. "I never thought you'd be interested in that."

"What do you mean? I've always been athletic." I laughed it off awkwardly and pretended to focus on my homework.

"As long as it doesn't distract you from studying then it's okay for me." Dad gave me a smile and then went up to his room to change his clothes. I feel guilty. I should just tell him the truth.

My phone screen lit up beside my notebook and I was so fast to unlock it, knowing fully well that it was Jungkook. Sometimes, I'm ashamed at how whipped I am for him and I can't even deny it.

jk:  want to go for a run?

jk: loser buys lunch tomorrow.

vee: guess you'll be paying for my lunch tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

jk: don't thank me just yet. I haven't lost yet.

I ran up to my room immediately and changed into running clothes so fast. My Dad was surprised to see me running down the stairs two steps at a time. It's a miracle I didn't land on my face.

"Slow down, will you? You might hurt yourself." Dad said and I almost laughed at him. I've gotten sprained my ankle too many times in just months. "Going somewhere? I thought you were doing your homework?"

"Just going for a run nearby. I felt kind of stuffy." I quickly put on my shoes and hurried to the door, "I'll be back soon."

I see Jungkook waiting for me. He was wearing all black, black shirt and shorts. God, he looked cute even when standing still, just waiting there for me. He lifted his head up and saw me coming towards him and a perfect smile greeted me.

"I thought you got scared and bailed on me." Jungkook smile got bigger, teasing me, as we walk side by side.

"You wish." I replied then began to run ahead of him.

"No warm up?" Jungkook shouted after me and began to chase after me, wanting to win. "Fine by me."

Even though I gained a good head start, Jungkook was catching up to me faster than expected but I can still make it. He is just behind me. I can hear the thud of his foot as it come into contact with the ground. God, is he even human? How can he catch up to me that fast?

Jungkook surpassed me and I gave up midway, breathless. He stopped and walked back to where I was crouched down, trying to catch my breath, "You need to gain more stamina."

"You're not human." I told him between breaths and he chuckled.

"Guess you lost." Jungkook sported a grin, one that made every girl in school stare and once made me want to punch him.

"Fine. I'll buy lunch tomorrow. I value my life more." I pulled myself back up on my feet and walked back with Jungkook.

"I can forget about the bet.." Jungkook said, chewing on the insides of his cheek. "If you say yes to being my date to the prom."

I almost choked on my own saliva. He just asked me to be his date for prom. Oh my
God. I've never been asked out to Prom by a guy I like. "But, is it okay?"

Dumb bitch. Just say yes before he goes to Prom with Taehyung.

"I guess?" He replied, glancing at me then looking away again. "I want to go with you."

I smiled as I gave him my answer. "Okay."