"And don't be late!" Scolded Hyonu as he opened the car door for Jeongguk, allowing him out of the car. Jeongguk only nodded and took a few steps, leaving Hyonu on his own but he was forcefully pulled back.

Hyonu snarled in Jeongguk's ear, sending shivers up his spine and goosebumps appearing on his soft skin.
"Your lucky I didn't whoop your ass or better yet.. Tie you up in bed with me.. Next time, it's punishment. I ain't letting you go so easily anymore. Got
that?"

Jeongguk, once again, only nodded. Too afraid of possible saying the wrong thing or his 'Okay' not being submissive enough for Hyonu.

As he walked up to the school and headed through the doors, he went to his locker. Jeongguk made his way through the crowd to retrieve certain books for one of his classes when he spotted Taehyung standing by his locker.

And he looked pissed.

Jeongguk didn't want to talk and he didn't want to make Taehyung anymore upset, so he pretended that he didn't see him and casually turned around, heading to his class instead.

Unfortunately, for him, his plan didn't turn out the way he was hoping for. Taehyung had noticed Jeongguk walking towards him and quickly turning around, making a sudden exit without even saying 'Hello.'

Taehyung ran up to Jeongguk, grabbing him by his hand which took the boy by surprise. He turned around to face Taehyung, placing a fake smile on his face.

"What's up?" Asked Jeongguk casually, which only seemed to agitate Taehyung even more as he acted as if nothing was going on or nothing had happened. When really, so many things happened, so many feelings that Jeongguk was keeping privately to himself.

"What's up?" Taehyung repeated, making it quite clear that he was annoyed. "What do you mean? Why are you acting as if you didn't read my messages last night?"

Jeongguk never spoke, he looked down towards the ground with guilt. As Jeongguk stared at the floor, he had forgotton about his neck and the mark Hyonu had left. Taehyung touched the side of the boys head, boiling with fury. "Is that a hickey on your neck? Did Hyonu leave this crap on you?"

Jeongguk nodded his head slowly. Taehyung shook his head in disbelief, dragging the boy of course as he pulled Jeongguk into the nearest bathroom. He released the boy and only stared at him with passionate, intensive eyes.

"Why the hell didn't you answer? Why did he leave that stupid hickey on your neck?"

"I'm sorry Taehyung.. And it's fine.. Ifs not a big deal.. Anyways..You see.. I really couldn't at the moment.. I.. I was too busy-"

"Too busy what? Making love with Hyonu?"

Jeongguk scrunched up his face, his nose wiggling slightly as his eyebrows narrowed at the disturbing thought of him and Hyonu in bed together.
"Your kidding right? I have no interest in him Taehyung.. I don't even care for him."

Taehyung frowned crossing his arms, his eyes becoming slightly darker, scary even. Taehyung took a step forward, backing Jeongguk into one of the bathroom corners.

"I swear to god if he hurts you-"

"Enough Taehyung. I'm fine, really. I can take care of myself."

Taehyung chuckled, throwing Jeongguk a little off guard.
"Right, okay. Just like how you took care of yourself when you got beat up and passed out on the ground. Did some great work there Jeongguk."

Jeongguk frowned at Taehyung's endless teasing. It was at that moment when one of the bathroom stall doors opened extremely slow.

The two felt embarrassed, but Jeongguk had been hit harder as his cheeks flushed red.

They forgot to make sure that nobody was in here.

Taehyung slowly turned around and groaned at the sight of who had come out of the stall.

Jimin.

Jimin smirked, biting his lips as he approached the two, resting a hand on Taehyung's shoulder but he was quick to brush off his best friends hand.
"Could you wash your hands first?"

"Oh please, I didn't even use the bathroom."

"Then what were you doing in here?" Questioned Taehyung.

"If you must know.. I saw you intimidate the boy in the middle of the hallway and drag him across the hall towards the bathroom. I ran in before you could see me and.. Well.. Hid in the stalls."

Taehyung pouted as he playfully messed around with Jimin; ruffling his hair, poking at his face, rubbing his tummy and pushing him gently.
"Stalker."

Jimin stuck out his tongue like an irritated little child. "Am not!"

"Are too!"

"Am not!"

"Then what do you call it?" Confronted Taehyung which only made Jimin giggle.

"It's called being the love angel."

Taehyung thought about what Jimin had said and shrugged. "What's that suppose to mean?"

Jimin flicked Taehyung's forehead and Jeongguk only watched with annoyance. "Ah, your so thickheaded. Obviously I'm an angel, and two, I'm watching over you guys. I'm in charge of your love."

Taehyung shook is head, a small scoff escaping his mouth which caught the attention of Jeongguk who seemed offended.

"Oh please, you think we like each other? Grow up Jimin."

"Then why were you calling me last night about him? You were so panicked and frantic.. I'm surprised you didn't find his home address and appear on his doorstep."

Taehyung rolled his eyes as Jimin continued his story. "Besides.. It's probably for the best that you didn't. Otherwise, I'd say the atmosphere would've gotten heated pretty quickly."

Taehyung softly punched Jimin in the arm who pushed him back.

"Your such a pest Jimin.. Now, Jeongguk, why don't I walk you to class." Taehyung raised an eyebrow when Jeongguk declined.

"No thanks. I think I'm capable and smart enough, unlike you, to find my class."

Jeongguk pushed past the two boys and made his exit from the bathroom, on his way to class.

Taehyung's mind was all over the place.
Was it something he had said?

A faint smile appeared on Jimin's face as he placed his hands on his hips, staring at Taehyung.

"You've got yourself a stubborn gay."

"You think he's gay?" Asked Taehyung.

Jimin nodded, licking his bottom lip with a smirk. "Definitely. Maybe you should tell him your secret as well?"

Taehyung choked on Jimin's words, taken back by what had come out of his mouth.

"B-But Jimin... I'm.. I'm straight I'm not-"

Jimin put his hand to Taehyung's mouth, silencing him. "It's undeniable that you like him. It's abundantly clear that you have some exclusive, unidentified affections towards him."

"Jimin... How will I know for sure..?"

Jimin Smiled rosily and stroked the top of his head delicately. "Oh mark my words.. You'll know when the time comes."

With that said, Jimin hurriedly scooted out through the door, leaving Taehyung off in his own world.

He turned to look in the mirror, nodding at himself.

"Darn Taehyung.. Needless to say.. You definitely said something wrong..."

He bit his lip at the thought of Jeongguk.

"And you can start fixing it by showing how much he means to you.."

Taehyung suddenly piped up, his spirits returning to full high.

"Yes! That's, without a doubt, what I'll do..."

Taehyung tidied himself up and left the bathroom, continuing to talk to himself.

"Yes.. That's just what I'll do.."

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