~ After School ~

After a long, tedious day without Jungkook to keep me company in my classes, I gloomily entered my room with my shoulders slouched and threw my school bag aside on the ground.

Preparing myself to jump onto my bed and take a good nap, I suddenly noticed that my blanket was largely puffed up.

Is there... something on my bed?

With my heart starting to race and my hands beginning to quiver, I fearfully tiptoed closer toward my bed.

But suddenly, the enormous creature in my blanket abruptly moved, causing me to let out a loud scream of extreme fright.

Hearing my shriek of dread, the horrifying monster gradually popped out of the blanket and revealed itself.

"J-Jungkook?!"

"Mmm..." He sleepily murmured with his eyes still closed like a newborn baby.

"W-What're you doing here?! H-How did you even get into my house?!" I asked in utter confusion, knowing the fact that my mother was still at work and the front door was surely locked when I left this morning.

"Your window was open..." Jungkook carelessly replied while he let out a big yawn, as if it wasn't a big deal that he literally broke into my house like some sort of robber.

Letting out a deep, disbelieved sigh, I slowly walked over to his side and gently placed the palm of my hand on his forehead to check if he was sick or not.

Noticing his forehead was scorching hot, I let out an anxious gasp.

"Jungkook, you should really-"

But as I attempted to suggest that he should go back home, he suddenly grasped my hand with his, forcefully pulling me onto the bed with him.

Snuggling himself closer to me, Jungkook gently wrapped his muscular arms around my waist and placed his head on top of my stomach.

"W-What're you doing?!" I nervously questioned, my entire face being an absolute blushing mess from his unexpected action.

"Shhh... let me sleep..." He cutely muttered in a drowsy tone, tightening his embrace on me as he fell asleep on my belly.

With my heartbeat being an uncontrollable wreck, I felt the corners of my lips unintentionally curl up from the utter contentment overwhelming me.

God, I like him so much.

In fact, I've spent countless nights falling in love with the idea of him.

His unpredictable kindness he often expresses towards me, the slight difference in his behavior when he's around me, the elated simper that never leaves his face when he speaks to me, every little thing he does constantly brings my hope for some apparent reason.

Maybe, just maybe, he likes me back.

Gently running my fingers through his fluffy hair, I softly caressed Jungkook on his head while he peacefully napped on my stomach.

Silently admiring his beautiful features, I asked myself the question that's been doubtfully lingering in my heart for a while now.

Jungkookie, do you feel the same way?

~ The Next Day ~

Patiently situated at my seat, I often found myself taking a glance toward the door, hoping Jungkook would come to school today.

After waiting for what felt like eternity, the door of the room vigorously opened, revealing a weary-looking Jungkook.

With a bright smile instantly creeping onto my face and the butterflies fluttering inside of me, I delightedly greeted him as he approached his seat.

"Hey Kookie."

"Well someone looks happy to see me?" He stated with a wide grin forming.

"P-Psh, no?" I bashfully denied, embarrassed at how utterly obvious I was being.

"I know you missed me Seoyeon." Jungkook teased, casually hanging the straps of his backpack on his chair as he situated himself down.

Of course I did you idiot.

"S-Shut up." I sheepishly said, grumpily looking away from him as his giggles filled my ears.

Right at that moment, the teacher entered the class with a huge stack of papers secured in his arms, indicating that he had an activity to assign today.

"Good morning everyone." He enthusiastically greeted, only to receive an apathetic groan from the entire class in response.

"Today, I prepared a worksheet for you all to do with a partner to review for your upcoming test. So please find yourself a partner and I will pass out the assignment." He announced, causing the screech of the chairs to echo through the entire classroom as the students stood up to choose another student to work with.

Turning my head to face Jungkook, I decided to ask him to be my partner.

But suddenly, he was approached by an eager-looking Yerim.

"Jungkook, can I be your partner?" She excitedly asked, receiving a small nod from him in response.

"I guess." He carelessly replied.

With her face instantly lighting up, she suddenly grasped Jungkook by his hand and tugged on it.

"Let's work over there." She suggested, pulling him along with her as they disappeared from my sight.

Yerim...?

What was that all about?

Did she not see me?

Why is she acting like that?

As I was getting lost in my overflowing negative thoughts, I was suddenly snapped back to reality by a gentle tap on my shoulder.

Hastily turning around, I saw Taehyung fondly gazing at me with his chin in the palm of his hand while he leaned on my desk.

"Seoyeon, want to be partners?" He asked.

"Okay." I replied with a small smile.

After the teacher passed out the worksheet, the students began to diligently work on it.

Although I tried my best not to get distracted, I couldn't help but take glances at Jungkook and Yerim, who were happily conversing with each other as they sat right next to one another.

Every time they shared a genuine laugh, every playful slap Yerim gave Jungkook, every time she leaned unnecessarily close to him, I cringed.

What the hell is she trying to do?

Is she attempting to get closer to him?

Is she trying to make me jealous?

Does she like him too?

"Seoyeon!!!" I suddenly heard Taehyung loudly shout at me, making me flinch in extreme surprise and look at him in haste.

"W-What?" I confusedly questioned.

"God, can you stop looking at Jungkook for at least a second?" He agitatedly asked, raising an eyebrow in disbelief.

"S-Sorry..." I apologized, lightly slapping myself on both sides of my cheeks as I tried to focus on the worksheet.

Letting out a deep, defeated sigh, Taehyung suddenly asked me an unexpected question.

"You like Jungkook, don't you?"

Completely freezing in my position, my mind went absolutely blank as I mentally panicked.

"Just tell me." He ordered, making me give up on attempting to cover-up my genuine feelings.

With my face entirely flushed, I sheepishly gave him a small nod.

And once again, Taehyung let out a distressed sigh.

"You have no idea how jealous I am of Kookie right now." He grumpily confessed.

"I'm pretty sure he likes you back Seoyeon. I mean like, who wouldn't fall for a girl like you?" He generously assured, smiling at me with his comforting grin.

With my heart greatly warmed from his kind compliment, I responded with a bashful smile with my cheeks glowing.

"I hope so."