"Ow! Stop biting me and get off."

Taehyung groans as he tries to shake Hueningkai off his face but Hueningkai's lips are securely attached to his jaw.

After visiting the Astro detective bunch, the rest of the classes flew by excruciatingly slow especially since Taehyung teased me the whole time about my reaction to that beetle as well as for me wrapping up his blazer around my head but as if spending that much time with me wasn't enough, I found him following me to the babysitter club after school because apparently he said he needed to get something from Yoongi.

"Pabo Taehyung, doesn't come to see us anymore!"

Taehyun whines while he and the rest of TXT slaps at his thighs.

"I'm here now," He scoffs playfully and a small grin pokes at my lips- these baba's got my back.

Finally, Hueningkai decides to detach from Taehyung's jaw, and that freshly attacked area of skin turns a shade of red.

"And I just stopped by to pick up Soo Yeong ah's~ declaration. Knowing hyung, he probably hasn't handed it to Principal Bang as yet." He gently places Hueningkai down on the carpet.

"Yah!" Yoongi counters from his supine position on the floor. "It's on the table." He mumbles, softly.

I only stare at him with a sweat drop expression. I really expected him to protest Taehyung's words but apparently not. Is he that lazy?

After Yoongi's words Taehyung immediately gets up and grabs the paper from the table.

"Are you going to see Principal Bang?" Yoongi asks, after sitting up.

"Deh, apparently he wants to know how it's going here." Taehyung sighs and his eyes holds sadness. "I'll see you hyung, kids, Soo Yeong ah~." He bids before heading out.

Once he's outside all of the kids bursts into tears at his sudden and abrupt farewell. I myself am surprised. I thought maybe he took heed to my words and is fulfilling Yoongi's promise but I guess that's not the case.

Does he really not like it here?

I sigh, throwing that thought to the back of my mind as I engulf Soobin, Yeonjun and Taehyun in a warm hug and Yoongi embraces Hueningkai and Beomgyu.

"Aish," Yoongi sighs, as he pats their heads. "He really did it this time."

"Deh," I mumble, and hug them tighter. "Say, oppa." Yoongi looks back at me. "Why does Taehyung not like it here so much?"

Yoongi ruffles his hair, with a soft sigh. "If you're asking me that then it must mean he hasn't told you so it isn't really my place to say anything, kid. Sorry."

"Oh... it's fine, I guess."

After a while of trying to pacify these kids, they finally come round and they're all currently drawing, scrawling and writing to their hearts content over some pages that I tore out of my English notebook.

As for me, I'm lieing down on the carpet to catch a small break and at the same time I scroll through my smartphone, sifting for some casual work opportunities because I'd have to pay the Astro Detective bunch for their services.

I know they said it wouldn't cost that much but I live alone and although my parents do send over cash, it isn't exactly a lot. It's basically like living on a student grant or it's like being a broke college student and everytime I make an effort to save a little money something always has to break at home.

It's tough but I don't exactly like opening up about it because it's a sensitive topic moreover I don't want people feeling pity on me.

I bite my lower lip when I come across a job offer that requires assistance this Thursday for a Children's Day event at the mall.

I pout after seeing that I would have to dress up as a children's animation character but apart from that the hours as well as the pay isn't half bad.

"What should I do?"

"Yah, kid." Yoongi calls, and I slip my smartphone into my pocket. "I think it's going to rain soon so you should head home. I'll handle things here."

"Ah?" I look at him puzzled. "Are you sure? Namjoon-nim and-"

"I'm sure, now get going." He shoes, and I frown but get up nonetheless.

"Fine, fine." I mumble, and either hug or peck the kids heads and they giggle. "I'll see you guys tomorrow."

"Annyeong noona!"

• • •

[ Taehyung's P.O.V. ]

"So, Mr. Kim..." I stare at Principal Bang, as he speaks from his position behind his table. "I presume everything is going well at the club?"

"Deh." I reply, motionlessly. I don't like coming to see Principal Bang like this because when I do, I have to lie to him moreover, I have to now hide this bite mark that was graciously given to me by Hueningkai otherwise he'll think differently. "Everything's going well. Plus we got a new member."

I slide Soo Yeong's declaration sheet across his somewhat organised table and he immediately takes a hold of it.

"Min Soo Yeong..." He reads, after putting his glasses in front of his eyes. "Isn't she the recent transfer student? So, all this time she wasn't apart of a club... What made her join?"

He looks up at me expectantly, and I panic a little on the inside because I didn't anticipate for him to ask me that.

"Uhm... She likes kids in general..." I shrug and he just gives a nod of approval.

It's not a total lie. She did mention that kids are cute and she gets along quite well with TXT so even if he decides to check up on her, it wouldn't be a train smash.

"Alright, and meetings? Do you regularly attend them?" He further interrogates and tosses Soo Yeong's declaration sheet aside.

"They don't really have much of those but despite that things are pretty organised and the kids are happy." I answer, with a small boxy smile.

"I see, your grandparents would be happy to hear all of this." He declares, as he sets his glasses over the table but I bawl my fists unnoticeably. "Keep making them proud and happy. That's all for now. You can go Mr. Kim."

"Thank you." I bow and turn to leave.

Once my back is facing him, I clench my jaw, irritatedly and I turn the handle to his office door, pulling it open.

"Making my grandparents proud. Tch. After making that deal with Soo Yeong ah~ I'm sure it's far from that."

Once I step outside and shut the door behind me, I frustratedly run a hand through my mint locks, and a heavy sigh escapes my lips as I look down at the ground.

"Only if I had that much love and patience that Soo Yeong ah~ has for those rowdy ki-"

"Taehyung ah~!"

A soft yet panicked voice calls out for me.

"Soo Yeong ah~?"

I turn only to have her body crash against my own.

• • •

[ Soo Yeong's P.O.V. ]

I suddenly crash into Taehyung's chest and I feel his hand slide down to my waist.

"Minho..." I mumble, in his embrace. "He almost cornered me and I'm scared."

Instantly, I feel Taehyung's arm slide from it's position on my waist and he grips onto my wrist. Without a single word, he pulls me along as he jogs through the hallway and all I do is keep up with his brisk steps.

I knew Taehyung would still be here at Principal Bang's office so after running into Minho just a while ago and narrowly escaping, I made my way here instead of going back to the club because the kids are there and if they see how Minho behaves, it's definitely going to be traumatising for them.

"Soo ya~!" I flinch when I hear Minho's roaring tone. I definitely don't want to be cornered or pinned against a wall by him again because the last time it happened it was really horrifying. "I just want to talk!"

I turn my head to get a look at how far Minho is, and I see him round the corner and he's jogging straight towards us. My gaze then shoots up towards Taehyung's face but it seems like he's already noticed him as well.

"We're aren't going to outrun him." Taehyung informs, suddenly coming to a halt. "We'll just have to confront him."

I yelp softly as he swings me to his side and we both face an approaching Minho and as he steps closer a smirk draws on his lips.

Taehyung's body slowly tenses up beside me and I glance up at him in concern because somehow I feel like I'm putting so much unnecessary pressure on him and it makes me feel so guilty.

"Tae... Can't we just go to Principal Bang's office?" I suggest, and he looks down at me.

"It's too late for that besides this is our problem and we need to solve it together." He explains, with a light smile. "So, don't worry too much."

I nod, and with a gulp I watch Minho finally come to a halt just a few metres in front of Taehyung and I.

He stands with a grin across his face, "Soo ya~ it's not nice running away from your ex boyfriend like that and don't think I forgot about the banana milk. I will get you back for that, in a very pleasurable wa-"

"Minho," Taehyung suddenly cuts, his voice is deep and intimidating like. "Last time I wasn't around but this time, I won't let you lay a finger on Soo Yeong ah~."

As I watch Minho step closer, my grip on Taehyung's arm tightens and I feel a world of uneasiness wash over me.

"I'm tired of seeing your face wherever Soo Yeong is." Minho growls. "Talk about clingy."

"We attend the same school and we're in the same class, what else do expect?" Taehyung bites with a soft smirk. "Moreover, she is my girlfriend."

"Tch-"

"And you need to keep your distance from her. It's clear as day that she doesn't want to be around you." Taehyung interjects, his eyes burning with flames of anger.

"I have free will to be around whoever I want." Minho bites back, with a wicked smile. "And she just happens to be the one I need the most. It's simple as that."

"What you need is a slap across the face Minho!" I suddenly shoot, and the tears threaten to brew from my eyes. "I don't like you anymore! And what's pathetic is how you waited until the end of our so-called relationship to love me- but I really don't think this even is love."

"Soo ya~..." Minho's voice is low. "I know I hurt you a lot. I put you through a lot but deep down I know you still like me! Come on! I'm much better than him! I've told you this before! Just be with me, damnit!"

I stare at him in shock, as his grating voice echoes in the desolate hallway. I honestly thought that he was going to apologise but I guess I was wrong and either way- with or without an apology, I'm still not going to take him back.

I can't constantly worry about him repeating his deeds and being hurt all over again. That's just stupidity at its finest.

"Yah, listen here trash bag." Taehyung suddenly speaks, stepping forward, and my arm slips from his. "Love isn't about forcing someone to be with you. It's about letting nature take it's course but if somehow it doesn't work out, then tough luck- we just have to accept that and move on. Like Soo Yeong's already did."

As Taehyung speaks I feel a few stray tears roll down my cheeks, and that tingly feeling returns, suddenly making me feel warm on the inside but I bite on my lower lip in order to use the pain to help control my emotions.

"Stop spitting nonsense, moss head." Minho growls, stepping closer towards Taehyung as well. "I'm not ready to acce-"

Minho suddenly stops speaking and his eyes narrows as his head tilts slightly to the left but all the while I feel my body fill with an unimaginable amount of nervousness and fear.

"Yah, what's that on your jaw?" He suddenly questions and Taehyung's hand goes on to touch the bite mark left by Hueningkai from earlier.

"Oh, this little thing?" He questions innocently as a small smirk tugs at his lips. "Soo Yeong ah~ couldn't get enough of me earlier."

I gasp unnoticeably and a blush spreads across my cheeks. Did Taehyung really just as lie about me giving him a love bite?

"Tch, so you actually meant it when you said those lips are for Taehyung." He hisses in jealousy, and Taehyung briefly looks at me from over his shoulder. His one eyebrow raised but my face flushes brighter. "But I'm not just going to stand by idly and watch her slip from right in front of me."

The backpack from Minho's shoulder slips, and it falls to the ground. Then he quickly bawls his fist and he aims a punch straight at Taehyung's face.

I gasp at his violent gesture, feeling both my heart and breathing rate rapidly increase but luckily, Taehyung manages to catch Minho's fist within his hand then he simply pushes it aside, making Minho back step a little.

I feel my body go numb, and the tears fall from my eyes but alas I quickly run up to Taehyung, standing directly in front of him. I can't let Minho hurt him, especially because of me.

"Minho! Please stop!" I yell, my voice is sharp but at the same time, shakey. "Just stop and please just go. I don't want to see you anymore!"

But instead of heeding my words Minho smirks and steps towards me but instead of backing away I keep my feet firm on the ground- not moving a single inch but before he could stop directly in front of me, I feel Taehyung's hand snake around my waist, and he pulls me backwards.

"I've told you this before, don't overstep your bounds." Taehyung's strong voice fills the hallway, and my back is pressed against his chest. "Accept that your chance is over with Soo Yeong ah~ and you better get out of that imagination of yours because it's not good in there."

"Tch," Minho spits, and his facial features reflect anger and rage but alas he clenches his jaw, and roughly picks up his backpack, swinging it over his shoulders. "I'll let you off the hook for now, Taehyung, but don't think this is over just yet."

A/n: What do you think Taehyung's grandparents have to do with him being in the babysitter club? and I'm sorry if this chapter was terrible.