The next few weeks were really nice. I was given more than I could ever ask for, and obviously that was to see Taehyung every single day.

Well, actually... That's how it started at first. After a while, I felt really sad. I really didn't mind being his slave - or whatever he was doing to me, but he wasn't doing it because he liked me. Taehyung probably hated me.

Taehyung's new spot was in front of me now. Every day, I take lunch with him, too. And during the night, sometimes he stays late, so I have to drive him home. Honestly, I don't even mind that much.

"Lunch time~" Taehyung cooed as soon as the bell rang. I shuffled my things together and waved off to my friends with a smile; this was the usual, now. They didn't mind either, since they thought I was having the time of my life.

- - - -

Now that we were sitting together, I could feel my heartbeat hammer through my chest. He had been getting closer and closer ever since we sat basically anywhere but in the cafeteria. Apparently Taehyung didn't like some of the people. It fit well, since they didn't like him either. He was always bullied, but ever since I was about, they kept their distance.

I suppose... I'm more like a barrier to Taehyung.

But I decided to speak anyway, because I still wanted to get closer. "We'll be having a group project soon. Wanna do it together?"

Taehyung chewed his food, pursing his lips but shrugged quickly along with a nod. "Yeah, I think it would be fun."

I couldn't help feel happy about it, however I still felt sad about it. He was probably doing it because he didn't have any friends, using me instead.

"Wait, Hoseok-ah. You have something on your face." I watched him lean closer, his hand even closer as his thumb became more accessible to my face. Of course, I fucking froze. I was speechless and felt my cheeks fluster when his thumb pressed against my nose, rubbing off the piece of whatever god forsaken food decided to get stuck on my face. "There ya go!"

"T-Thank... You." I looked away and held in my happiness. Oh god, he just touched my face. He just-

"Excuse me..."

Us boys flipped our heads backwards at the unfamiliar voice. First we noticed shoes... Then slender ankles, slim calves, a skirt... breasts, and a pretty face. I had to admit, she was cute.

"Can I get through, please?" Her pretty black hair moved slightly as she tilted her head, a soft smile covering her facade.

"Ah, yes, sorry!" I shuffled over to make room, noticing that Taehyung wasn't cooperating that well with this situation. As soon as she came down from us, she thanked us and made on her way.

I glanced at Tae, furrowing my brows when his eyes were wide and still glued to where she left.

"... Got an eye on her?"

Taehyung snapped out of his trance, looking away with a blush. "W-Well... I think she looks p-pretty cute."

I couldn't help it; a frown formed on my face for a minute. The way he stared at her with those gleaming eyes full of interest... no doubt, he must've loved her. I felt my heart sink in a hopeless, shattering despair; yes, I always had a feeling he was straight, however... having to actually be a part of this circle was never something I wanted to be apart of.

But I smiled anyway. "Yah!" I nudged him playfully, "You should totally talk to her."

Taehyung turned and looked at me, a little red blush covering his face. "Y-You think?"

"Yeah, who'd ever deny you? Not even I would."

Oh...

Oh god. Did I just say that out loud?

Fear ran through my veins while my limbs were numb and my heart raced. I tried playing it off casually, but not even Taehyung looked past it without a strange look in his eye. "Y-Yeah..."

I just felt scared now. "Sorry, I have to go." Without thinking much, I stood up and sped walked away, trying not to listen to Taehyung's cry as I made my way to the bathroom.

- - - -

I stayed there all lunch. I kept in my headphones, sitting down on the toilet lid and ignored the world around me for a while. I didn't even bother trying anything either; I just kept cursing myself in my head... Why did I have to have feelings for him? Why him, of all people?!

... Why did I have to be gay?

It would hurt so much less.

I exhaled, taking out my headphones with frustration since class was going to start soon. When it was finally time to get out, I went to my locker and grabbed my stuff, making my way to class and sitting in my regular seat. I pulled a smile, as always, and talked with my friends a bit before class officially started. Thankfully, no one noticed how upset I was.

I wasn't sure if Taehyung noticed, but he didn't say anything about it.

God, I acted like such a baby.

"Okay class, today we will..." Yada yada yada science stuff. I couldn't even focus in class today. My mood just felt so bummed, and it wasn't even Tae's fault. I actually got the teacher mad at me for not paying attention more than usual today, which made me a bit frustrated but I shrugged it off with a laugh and a smile.

I noticed Taehyung glancing behind me when I was called out, as if he was worried. For a minute, I thought he could see right through me but my acting always fooled everyone, so it wasn't possible.

The bell finally rang, and my friends waved me off a goodbye. As usual, they told Taehyung really dumb things or stuff that would've normally made me blush or yell at them, but today I didn't feel like doing it. That didn't mean I didn't do it... I still did it - I just felt drained and fake today.

When they were gone, I faced Tae and kept my smile. "So Taehyung, are you going to go home early today ooooor...?"

"Uh... Hoseok?" His dark orbs made way to my own. They looked worried. "Do you like hanging around with me?"

My brows furrowed, while my mouth opened immediately to respond. "I do. Why? Did someone say something?"

Tae's eyes lowered and he played with his fingers. "No... I'm just... No one likes me here, so I thought maybe you didn't either when you ran away earlier..."

"I do." I actually really like you. "I think it's safe to say that as my slave owner, you are a very good friend." I winked and he scrunched his face, which turned a furious shade of red.

"Yah! Don't say that!" I started chuckling at his cuteness while he stuck his lips out. "You saw it coming anyway! You still didn't apologize for hitting me in the face okay?!"

"Oh, right. Sorry about that."

"That's not going to cut it!" Tae stood up and stomped to me, yet it just looked so damn cute. "You are still under my wing okay?!"

"I know." I grinned.

Taehyung was now toe to toe to me, making me falter in my dominant looking face a bit. His face was so close, I could literally feel his breath against my face. I was so tempted to do something that would undeniably ruin our relationship... "Kneel down before me."

"Oh, I'm sorry, you'd still be too short for me to kneel below you."

Taehyung crossed his arms and let out a loud "Ugh! You're so...!"

"Funny. I know. It just comes out like a faucet."

Taehyung just slapped my arm, leaving me feeling happy and laughing a bit. "I see you always think other things than actual work during class. Why?"

Because you're too fucking complicated for my heart. "I'm smart enough to learn it at home in a few minutes anyway. It's not as if I need to listen."

Tae's eyes suddenly widened in awe. "Hey, I have an idea. You can tutor me!"

"Tu-Tutor you?"

"Mhm! Y'see... I'm not actually that smart. I really do try to study, but I can't get myself to comprehend it fully."

I lost my smile when he told me that. "Hey, don't say that. You're smart, but you're just... smarter in other subjects. Like me, I'm not good at drawing at all. Know what I mean?"

The boy's head nodded slowly, maybe not totally convinced. "Y-Yes..."

"Cheer up. We can go get something to eat for supper if you wanna." And just like a switch, Taehyung's smile grew and he even hopped excitedly like a child.

"I do! I do!"

This is why I love him so much... "Well, let's go, then."

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IM SO SORRY

I LEFT THIS FOR SO LONG

PLEASE FORGIVE ME