THIRTY EIGHT: SEE YOU AGAIN

THIRD PERSON POV

2010

-Months later-

Seokjin... is definitely not like the Seokjin who I thought I knew.

"I cleaned the beds, and folded the clothes. I also helped the cafeteria ladies with food! They said it was superb! I also made a batch of cookies under their permission," Seokjin smiled as he presented the four boys with a batch of cookies.

"Are you sure you didn't poison this or something?" Namjoon asked as he sniffed the cookies.

"Say another harsh thing and I will send you flying," Seokjin replied whilst keeping his smile on, and that got a chill into Namjoon's spine.

"Oh come on, Seokjin just doesn't probably know how to express himself. Yet I didn't expect him to act like a malewife since he sent me 2 meters in one punch," Yoongi replied as he took a cookie.

"At first, I thought strength was something that needs to shown off for respect. But now, I guess being myself is much better than to gain respect," Seokjin smiled, and it felt like blossoms were falling down upon them.

"So you're actually not like that violent guy people told me about?" Jihoon replied as he bit down on a cookie.

"W-we shouldn't be talking about that...," Seokjin blushed in embarrassment.

"Jihoon, can I talk to you for a moment?" Yeonjun asked, and Jihoon nodded as he followed Yeonjun to a seperated place.

"Welp, this is a convenient last moment I can endulge before I get out of prison," Yeonjun chuckled and Jihoon's eyes widened.

"Y-you're leaving today?" Jihoon asked and Yeonjun nodded before smiling softly.

"You know, the reason why I became buddies with you was because... I wanted to fight you," Yeonjun sighed.

"My father... is a mafia boss. Well known and the most famous in underground business, of course he'd also want to see if I'm worthy of replacing him," Yeonjun said.

"So I wanted to fight you, Jihoon. I wanted you to find the most skilled members, the ones who're smart, but can't fight, and those who can fight but lack emotions," Yeonjun smiled.

"But... it looks like I can't really bring myself to see myself fighting you now," Yeonjun chuckled as Jihoon stayed silent.

"I may not be able to see you and your members again. Because I decided to leave being an underground gangster forever," Yeonjun said and Jihoon's eyes widened.

"What makes you... decide on that?" Jihoon asked and Yeonjun's eyes softened.

"I wanted... to also make sure my life is brighter. I realized after seeing you that I'm not even meant to be a delinquent in the first place, I had a dream for myself," Yeonjun replied.

"And with you, I'm confident to say that delinquents will become bigger, and stronger with you are around. I don't know your group name, but I promise to always support you.... because you're going to be number one," Yeonjun smiled as his eyes were starting to get glossy.

"Yeonjun... I'm gonna miss you," Jihoon sobbed as his eyes filled with tears.

"Agh, don't cry! You just got popular and now you're crying?! Take this," Yeonjun said as he placed something on Jihoon's open palm.

"What is... this?" Jihoon asked.

"An earring. The long earring I ussd to wear underground. Figured I won't need it now that I chose to live a normal life," Yeonjun replied as he lifted his bag up.

"I have to go now. I know we will never be able to cross paths again, but good luck... and don't give up. You got this, buddy, be the number one," Yeonjun said as he patted his shoulder, before making his way towards the cop who was ready to escort him.

"Yeonjun!" Jihoon yelled as he turned to Yeonjun, and Yeonjun turned back at him.

"Thank you for everything! And we will cross paths again! I'm sure of that!" Jihoon smiled widely as he waved his hand, and Yeonjun smiled softly as he waved him back.

-

Meanwhile, Jungkook was walking around freely in the streets of Seoul, chatting with his friends who were following him. He was always improving himself to become stronger, just like his twin brother.

"Hey! It's that stupid kid who lives in a girl's bar!" A voice laughed, and Jungkook glanced towards the group of kids who were crouched down in a huddle together.

"What's the commotion there?" Jungkook looked over at the group with curiosity.

There, he saw a boy shielding himself from the group. He was covered in bruises and he looked like he could cry at any moment.

"Hey! What's it like being in a girl's bar? You being a cheeky loser?" The bully said as the boy stayed silent.

"Haha! He's actually not denying it! He probably enjoys everyday being aroun-"

"How dare you say something about them?!" The boy defended as his eyes glared into the bullies.

"Oh? You're fighting back? You weakling! I thought we were friends!" The bully said as he punched the boy in the face sending him to the ground.

"That's enough," Jungkook said as he placed his arm on the space between the bullies and the boy.

"And who're you?" The boy shot back as he looked over at Jungkook.

"Try to lay another finger on him, I dare you," Jungkook replied.

"That's my friend!" The boy said as he slowly stood up.

"Friend? What kind of person punches their friend in the face?!" Jungkook replied and the bully smirked.

"We were fighting. But now we're gonna make up and be buddies again, right Taehyung?" The bully said and Taehyung looked down at the ground before nodding slowly.

"Friends will never hurt other friends no matter how stupid the reason is," Jungkook said as he looked at the bullies before looking at th boy called Taehyung.

"What do you know?!" Taehyung shot back as he looked at Jungkook, who was taken aback.

"It's either I beat you up, or I beat those others up," Jungkook narrowed his eyes as he looked down at Taehyung.

"Why are you even in our business? You mind your own!" Taehyung said, but tears were starting to form in the brim of his eyes.

"That's right! You can just beat Taehyung up!" The bully snickered and Jungkook turned to the bully before instantly sending him a punch in the face.

The bully flew to the ground and his friends looked at him in shock.

"Another word, and I'll seriously punch you were the sun doesn't shine," Jungkook replied and the boys nodded before quickly taking their bully boss away.

"What was that for?!" Taehyung yelled at Jungkook and Jungkook stayed silent before turning to him and punching him directly in the face too.

Taehyung's eyes widened as he was sent to the ground, and Jungkook looked at him.

"Are you stupid? I won't let you be with some dipshits like them," Jungkook said as he looked at Taehyung.

"But... I won't get mad at someone who keeps defending their "friends", shows that you're a good person," Jungkook smiled slightly and Taehyung looked at him.

This guy is such a weirdo. Taehyung first thought.

"That's why people like you deserve real friends, like me," Jungkook smiled genuinely, a sweet and kind smile and Taehyung slowly stood up.

"Those guys befriended me because I always had money. But I guess... it was always because for money," Taehyung sighed as he looked at the boys who were spying on them from a distance.

"That's why we should get out of here before I beat the heck out of them and get myself in prison," Taehyung gritted out before taking Jungkook's wrist and pulling him away from the scene.

-

"HEY! YOU BASTARD!" A voice yelled. And Jungkook and Taehyung's eyes widened as the first thing they saw headed their way was a...

...flying slipper.

"oW!" Jungkook yelled as the slipper hit him right in the head.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HIM!" The voice yelled again and Jungoook's eyes widened as he looked up towards a figure marching towards them.

"Where do you think you're going taking Taehyung with you?! Do I need to beat you up?" A woman said as she glared at Jungkook, and Taehyung's eyes widened as he ran towards her.

"S-seoyoung noona! H-he's not a bad person! He's my.... f-friend!" Taehyung said as he pointed af Jungkook.

"Friend? Do you want me to believe that after those "friends" of yours did horrible things to you?!" Seoyoung replied and Taehyung hung his head down.

"Uhmm.... ahjumma I-"

"Ahjumma?! Am I THAT old?!" Seoyoung replied and Jungkook's eyes widened before going to his knees and bowing immediately.

"I'm sorry Ms. Seoyoung! I should've learned better! I'm sorry!" He replied and Seoyoung crossed her arms as she looked at Jungkook.

"To be honest, I should be the one apologizing," Seoyoung said as she stared at Jungkook.

"Taehyung always befriended anyone who wanted to be friends with him and ended getting hurt badly in the end. He always got beaten up by those friends that I had to go out my way and chase those boys away fearing they might be planning to do something bad to him," Seoyoung said as she sighed.

"But you... you're the first one to ever apologize for something so little as calling me ahjumma, or for being with Taehyung. So I trust my boy's words... for now," Seoyoung said as she placed her arm around Taehyung's shoulder.

"Let Jungkook in the hostel. Prepare him something nice as a thank you," Seoyoung smiled and Taehyung nodded.

-

"Taehyung, can you get us some pink towels?"

"I'll get them in a jiffy, noona," Taehyung said as Jungkook followed him into a pink hallway full of doors, and his face was burned red.

"Taehyung, can you get the lube as well?"

"Yep! Be right back after this!" Taehyung smiled.

"Taehyung, can you pick up the groceries later?"

"Sure, noona! I'll also make dinner later so make sure you stay!" Taehyung replied.

"No kidding, you actually live in a woman's hostel," Jungkook muttered and Taehyung shrugged

"And? It's like home to me," Taehyung said as he opened a door, and Jungkook's eyes widened as he scanned the room.

"Your room.... is huge!" Jungkook said in awe and Taehyung smiled widely.

"They offered me the biggest room here. I couldn't refuse since they kept insisting," Taehyung said and Jungkook looked at the interior. There was a bed, different books and some stuff like comics, a computer, and thick books.

"Something tells me you're a genius in mathematics and all that shit whiz," Jungkook said as he scanned the different books.

"Noonas said I'm a genius in math and technology, not sure if it's true though, but I've taken a liking to computers," Taehyung smiled as he changed into his pink slip-ons.

"I think this is the only room without pink in it, except your slippers," Jungkook said and Taehyung chuckled.

"By the way, what's your name?"

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(UNEDITED)

A/N:

Vote or u fall down a river

I'm starting to fill in Bangtan's origins but yea, we're going back to present chapters next chapter i think (?) So yep.