"So, why are we here?" I asked. He drove the car to the same restaurant where we had our dinner yesterday.

I don't know why I followed his words and came to the restaurant. Every time I see him, my heart flutters so badly. But the moment his presence goes off, my feelings completely changes. I would have no idea what I was up to after that. Even now, I have no idea why I follow his every word.

Jungkook was looking down at the food we ordered. He looked low and looked lost in his deep thoughts. He hasn't looked at me or at anything since the food were placed on our table. He just kept staring at the food without even touching the cutlery.

After snapping off from a deep thought, he sighed with his lips curled, and finally, he spoke. "I just wanted to, uh....", he paused for a moment, then clicked his tongue with a sigh and said, "..... spend my evening with you at this place. And, uhm-"

"And?" I lowered myself to look at his face. "I want to say something." He took my hand and held it tightly. He exhaled sharply and looked at me, then said, "We had a great night yesterday. You really made my day so good and awesome. But, you don't know about me. It's not fair to make you as mine without any knowledge about me. So, uh...... let's take some time to understand each other."

He leaned front and kept his hand on my cheek. His eyes looks into my soul. I felt a spark inside me. "Let's be friends for some time. Take your time to know about me. And then, you can decide whether you could trust me and be mine or not."

I was astounded by his words. He saved me back there, fed me, dropped me safely, took care of me, made me forget all the bad things and made my day so beautiful. And now, he's giving some time for me to understand him and gave a chance to know his true-self.

Who can be so honest to a girl after spending a night with her? He is really a different person.

But, you know what? Even though your heart accepts, your mind keeps pushing silly things, just like mine.

What the fuck? Why am I having such a stupid thought of him? He fucked me and now he is asking me to be his friend and my heart too supports his statement. What the hell is wrong with me?

I got snapped out from my stupidity when he continued. "I promise you that I won't cheat on you and I will never leave you back on any condition. Our relationship is in your hands now. Just, take your time." He let out a slight smile and leaned back, trying to pull himself away from me. I stopped him doing that and held his hand. My heart felt relaxed. I was surprised by his words which were running through my mind.

"Look Jungkook, I don't know how to react to what you said right now. But I..." My voice started to break down. I controlled my emotions and brought myself together to speak up.

"I like you so much. I don't know why. The moment I saw you..... that time..... I-I felt so good. You were a stranger to me back there. But what matters the most is, you saved me. I know you can take care of me more than I do."

I had no idea how to react to the decision he took. I too had discomfort today morning about yesterday as he was a stranger to me. So, this may be the right time to discuss it and to get to a final conclusion now. I know he said that because he wanted me to gain his complete trust.

But..... What if he cheats upon me? What if he uses me for the time being? What if he is not a good person? What am I gonna do if I don't like him? How can I trust a man who I know for a day only?

My mind was fighting with his words and with my muddled thoughts. I couldn't make a firm decision. I don't know whether to trust him or not. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, thinking what to do.

After a moment of silence, having a deep thought about this situation, with a heavy heart and clear mind, finally, I decided.

"I'm ok with your decision. I'm so happy to have such a good friend like you." I smiled a bit after seeing him smiling. I know he was extremely happy with my decision but I was the one who was struggling a lot as I didn't want to disappoint him, mainly, to myself. I really wanted to change this topic. This kept bothering me.

"Uh Jungkook, please answer me this time. What happened to the old principal? Did you kill him with the help of the mafia????" I pointed at him with skeptical eyes which made him feel awkward and seemed funny to me.

"No!" He exclaimed so loud which made me laugh.

"Ah, that's a lot of expression." I said, chuckling. He raised his eyebrows and chuckled while running his eyes all over me.

"Not as you do dear!!! " I thought of mocking him but he mocked me terribly. I know what he meant but can't react to his silly words. I lowered my face in defeat and pouted.

"Hey! Don't take it seriously. That's just for fun." He leaned back at the chair looking at me and pointing at my face. "And don't do that."

"Don't do what?" I raised both of my eyebrows and came forward.

"Uh, this." He came ahead, holding my lower lips with his thumb and index finger. I let out a gasp as I didn't expect this. This was a sudden move but romantic. No! Snap out of it y/n!!!

"Jungkook! Friends don't do this." I tried to push his hand but I couldn't. Gosh, he's damn stiff like a rock!

"But you make me do this. I can't help with it." He pressed my lip softly and took his hand away, smiling.

I scoffed a bit and said, "Then I should tie your hands together and make you sit in a corner like a naughty child gets." I said this with my finger pointing at him.

"Then I'll sit on your lap." He said this with a smirk.

"Oh god!!! Jungkook!!!" I widened my eyes and gawked at him.

"What? Friends can flirt with each other. There is nothing wrong with it unless you implement it on.... " He paused immediately, and cleared his throat while arranging his cutlery and nodding lightly to himself.

"On?" I looked at him in an awkward way.

"Never mind." He chuckled and smirked at his words. I gave a deep sigh with a smile with my eyes closed for a second, thinking of his childishness, yet lovely actions. "I think I made the wrong decision." I said.

"If you think so, you'll regret it." He pointed at me while his hand grabbed the chopsticks. I clicked my tongue and leaned front to eat.

"Your mental condition has touched its peak. Come, let me show the way to the hospital." I said with a mocking tone while slurping my mouth full of hot, spicy ramyeon.

"Then, you should also come with me because best friends never leave each other." He started laughing heavily without even bothering about the crowd. His extreme change in his mood nearly flabbergasted me.

Even though I was mocked by him terribly, seeing him happy makes me accept my defeat.

I leaned back with a frown, and said, "Ah, fine. You win!", just for the play.

"Don't give up so soon. I wanna play with you for some more time." He swayed his head sideways and pouted slightly. We chuckled at each other before continuing our talk.

In the middle of our talk, my phone started ringing. I checked on the screen. It was my mom who was calling me.

"If you wanna play, then play with my mom." I showed my phone screen to him when my mom was calling me.

"Hmm..... Attend the call first. I'll play with her later." He went back and leaned over the seat, smiling. I couldn't suppress my laugh while watching him avoid my mom's call.

"Ha!!! Defeated!!!" I clicked my tongue and winked at him with a suppressed smile before answering the call.

I slid the screen to answer the call when Jungkook's folded arms rested on the table and his lip pouts in defeat.

Eomma: "Hey sweetie!" My mother's voice showed a glee.

Y/n: "Hi eomma! How are you!?" I got boosted up after hearing her voice. Her voice is enough to make me energetic, for sure.

Eomma: "I'm fine sweetie. How are your studies going?"

Y/n: "Yeah, all good."

Eomma: "Great! When's your exam starting?"

Y/n: "Soon eomma! It starts in a month."

Eomma: "Awesome." She hummed and clicked her tongue. 

Eomma: "Uh, y/n-ah, is everything alright? You called me several times yesterday. What happened?" And now, I remembered I called my mom several times before going inside the principal's room.

Eomma: "I'm sorry sweetie. Yesterday I was stacked up with a lot of meetings with our directors. That's why I wasn't able to attend your call. You are fine, right?" Her voice really showed the worry she had till now.

Y/n: "Nothing to fear, eomma. I called you to inform you that the principal had resigned. Instead of him, the chairman took in-charge until the new principal arrives." Jungkook raised his thumb after I raised my eyebrows towards him.

Eomma: "Oh, that's great! It's Jungkook right? The chairman?"

Y/n: "Uh, y-yeah. How'd you know?"

Eomma: "Ah, I know him very well. You too know him. Don't you remember?"

Y/n: "I know him?" My face showed a puzzled reaction. Of course, my mind too.

Eomma: "You guys used to play the whole time whenever we visited Mr. Jeon's home. He only plays with you and he won't trust anyone other than you. You never left him behind. Neither do he."

"Y/n: But, I-I don't remember mom."

Eomma: "It's been a long time. You were too young. I hope you have forgotten him. You guys had a break ever since we moved to our native. And that's ok sweetie. He was a bit older than you and I think he remembers you. If you get a chance to meet him, ask him whether he knows you. You guys are really so close back to that time. I wish I could see you both together happily!" That's a lot of new information about him which shocked me at that point.

Y/n: "Eomma, can you tell me more about him? It may help me to speak more comfortably if I meet him." Jungkook was having a confused look while looking at me which didn't allow me to talk freely with my mom. That's obvious 'cause it's about him, right? So I stood up and went outside for a moment.

Eomma: "Sure sweetie."

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My stomach is full, so my heart and mind. We had our dinner and he dropped me at my house. Now I understand why I like him and wanted his presence near me. My mom said that we used to study at the same school and also be together even after my school hours. He used to be a reserved type and won't spend much time with other people. He loves his mother and his siblings.

But his life was straight opposite and so cruel with his father. He used to hide whenever his father arrives home. His father would never smile at him or spend time with him. He wished he could spend time and be happy with his father like other kids to. He always dreamt of it. But when time goes on, he realized it's impossible which shattered his dream. And that's when he started developing an aversion over his father. Because of him, he doesn't speak with anyone and avoids people whomever his father speaks to. It looks like he really hated him a lot.

From my mother's point of view, I'm the first outsider for him  to like, play and spend his time with me. My mom said that we would play with his elder brother and would take care of their younger sister. My mom doesn't know much about his siblings but she knew his mother very well.

My mom also said that she and Jungkook mother were close and he is just like his mother. Jungkook's mother would always treat me good every time when we visit their house. Jungkook and I would sit on each of her lap and would play and have fun with her. His mom loved her three children a lot. She is the one who supports Jungkook whenever his father hurts him both mentally and physically even though she is powerless in front of her husband.

Our friendship came to an end when my family went to our native. Now I have no doubt why he know about me and my mindset very well. I don't remember much but these things gave me some memories back with him. He had really gone through a very rough life.

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Author's pov

Jungkook dropped you at your apartment and drove back to his house. He wanted to spend his night with you but he feared of losing his control as he did yesterday. Jungkook's body was worn out but his mind was still fresh and that's because of you.

The moments with you flashes inside Jungkook's head, making him euphoric. It was just two days with you but your presence, your scent, the way you speak, the way you smile and everything about you makes him go crazy. He really love you a lot.

Jungkook would do whatever to make you as his. But the only thing which bothers him is his birth race. Jungkook hates his race a lot. People at the castle always used to fight with each other. Their mind were filled with vengeance and hunger for the throne. They were always materialistic and wouldn't give values to the poor people's emotions. He lived his entire life among these people, struggling, crying, and always wished for a better day.

Since the beginning, he liked you so much but he was too young to fall in love with you. You were the only person who cared for him as a good friend. Your energy level is the same as you had before. You were the only one who could change his emotions and mindset quickly, make his worst days to get vanished and gave his happiness back.

The decision which he took now is really so tough for him too. He took this decision just to keep you safe from his kingdom. After Namjoon's leave, his discomfort lead him the way to his final decision over your relationship.

He can fight for you and could do anything for you to keep you safe. But without your concern on your relationship, he feels it's useless. That's the reason behind this dinner. Seeing your face getting low and later seeing you smiling just for his sake shows him how much you care about him.

Jungkook is still not sure about your feelings towards him. But he know that you trust him with your whole heart. Even if you love him back, Jungkook fears that will you still be able to love him the same even after knowing 'The Real Jungkook'?

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