T H I R T E E N

"Kook, do I really have to? I don't want to talk to him. Can't me and him just go without talking? It can be silence between us, I won't say anything to him anymore, I promise." Jeongguk begged his slightly younger brother, clasping his hands together in a pleading motion.

"Gguk, no, you need to talk this out. I know how much you hate talking and how much you just want to keep this awkward and keep you reputation but this is getting out of hand. What if a teacher saw you both fight? Or even better, the principal? You both would be in trouble." Jungkook said, taking his brother's hand, walking towards the school again.

"You're supposed to be on my side! You're my identical brother for crying out loud!" Jeongguk complained, tossing his head back as he was forced to follow much to his avail and dismay.

"Gguk, I am on your side. But this is nothing but drama and will hurt someone. You elbowed Taehyung in his face." Jungkook commented, shaking his head.

"He shouldn't have been behind me then."

"He was only trying to help you out and pull you back, Jeongguk." Jungkook made clear, staying calm and collected. "Just talk to him and if it doesn't work then so be it. Seokjin-hyung knows what he's doing."

Jeongguk finally gave in, huffing out in pure defeat as he trailed behind his brother. "How many tickets have you sold?" He decided to change up the topic, getting nowhere with the previous topic.

"Hmm, well, I got Hoseok to agree to come, Yoongi and Taehyung have their tickets, Jimin I think does. I need to try and convince Seokjin-hyung but I don't think he can come, Namjoon said he is. Throughout the eleventh grade, over a hundred. Twelfth, maybe ninety? Whole school, I want to say over three hundred. We had a lot of people buy tickets more towards the beginning we started selling." Jungkook smiled.

"Only? That's not a lot, Kook." Jeongguk muttered. "I really need you to set up another stand. I want everyone to be here. This means so much to me, Jungkook. It means so much to me."

"I know, and I'm trying. Some said they are just going to buy the tickets at the game instead of early. Others are purchasing tickets tomorrow. Stands will be packed, I promise." Jungkook smiled, looking back at his brother with complete reassurance.

"What if only a few people show up?" Jeongguk rarely showed how anxious and nervous he was, Yoongi never witnessed Jeongguk even shed a tear, only his brother had the opportunity of seeing him so vulnerable.

"I promise more than you think will show up to your Friday game, I promise." Jungkook stopped to pull his brother close to his chest. "I wouldn't let you down, this game is more than special and I know it is. Don't worry, we will try are best to all be at the game and show up. Hoseok even agreed despite the fact you hate each other's guts."

Jeongguk nodded, hugging his twin back, letting out a soft sigh. "Thank you so much," He breathed before he pulled back, watching the smile on his brother's face grow.

"Anytime, Gguk. Now, since I am doing all I can for you, I need you to talk to Hoseok and ACTUALLY talk to him." Kook mentioned, emphasizing the word 'actually' so his brother understood.

"Fine." Jeongguk replied, following Jungkook back to the school where they saw the five still talking and having fun.

Taehyung wore the brightest and boxiest smile this planet has ever witnessed, his face having still leftover ice cream over his chin and nose and cheeks. No one dared tell him however, he looked too adorable and was overly happy and excited.

This subconsciously force a sweet smile to Jeongguk's face, taking in the creases and the shape of Taehyung's smile, the way his laugh sounded from where the twins stood, the beautiful, full hearted, sweet-sounding giggle. His heart was laughing with Taehyung.

"We're back from Jeongguk's practice, great to see you all." Jungkook said, returning a smile to everyone as he shoved Jeongguk in front of him. "Now, Hoseok and Jeongguk," Jungkook started, already sounding annoyed. "Talk to each other. Hug, chat, laugh, I don't care, just fix yourselves, okay?"

Jimin grabbed Taehyung's hand. "Me and Tae will be going back to my place go watch cartoons." He announced.

"Oh no, Namjoon, we have another one." Yoongi gulped. "It's another Seokjin, he and his damn cartoons."

"Wait, Seokjin-hyung likes cartoons?" Taehyung grinned, squeezing Jimin's hand absentmindedly.

"What? You didn't hear anything, Taehyung!" Yoongi averted his gaze, crossing his arms over his chest. "Namjoon, we have to get out of here, quick." He said aloud, grabbing Namjoon's hand before he could say anything, starting to walk away with the younger.

"Jiminie! We have to follow!" Taehyung dragged Jimin much to his avail, rushing after the other two.

Then only Jungkook, Jeongguk, and Hoseok stood there. "Well then, getting rid of them of them was easy." Hoseok commented with a chuckle.

"Yeah, they didn't put up much a fight with leaving us here to fend for ourselves." Jeongguk added, watching the four run around, watching Jimin fall on his ass. He shook his head.

"This is a great start, you guys do your thing. Text me when you're done, please." Jungkook vocalized, wrapping his arms around Jeongguk to embrace him before he walked away, running over to help Jimin up even if the older was laughing and dying.

"So . . ." Hoseok looked down at the floor, rubbing the back of his neck. "I don't really know what to say, I just . . . This is all really stupid and dumb in my opinion and-" Hoseok was cut off by the younger's vowels.

"I'm sorry,"

"What?" Hoseok's head snapped up, meeting the younger's fixed look. "What did you say? Did you-"

"I said I'm sorry, Hobo-Nut." Jeongguk bit his inner cheek before he pressed to tongue to the pinched area. "Okay? There, I said it, I said I'm sorry. I'm sorry for hating you. I hated you because- well, I don't even know. I hated how you hung out with Yoongi so much even though he was my friend before yours. You're always by him. I hate it. I guess I have to accept it though." He rambled.

Hoseok was quite surprised by the vowels the younger released, raising a brow. He wasn't going deaf, he heard Jeongguk apologize. "What about saying my name? Is there an apology there?" He decided to ask, making the situation a bit lighter with his question.

"Pfft, yeah right. I'll never apologize for the nicknames I give you, Horseradish." Jeongguk snickered, stuffing his hands into his pockets. "Your nicknames are the one thing that make me like you. I get to make fun of you for shit unintentionally. Also, who makes their kid's name Hoe-Sock?"

"Hoseok. And my mom named me. I actually like the nicknames. Yeah, they're insulting but I enjoy hearing them, they somehow bring me this unwanted joy." Hoseok mocked, rolling his eyes.

"Is that so? Then I plan on to keep giving you these nicknames. Even if you didn't like them." Jeongguk stated, weakly giving a small simper.

"Are you ready for your game on Friday? Nervous?" The older inquired simply, rocking on his heels.

"I don't know, I'm more excited than anything. This is going to be the biggest game. We go against the Lions. How big is that? We're undefeated, I don't want this to be the first game we lose." Uttered Jeongguk. "Speaking of the game, it means a lot to me you're going even though you hated or hate me. I'm very thankful."

"Of course, I know how big this game is. And who's to say I came just for you?" Hoseok hummed amusedly, pursing his thin lips ever so slightly.

"Oh? And who did you go for? Yoongi-hyung?" Jeongguk was quick to replied, tilting his head to the side.

Hoseok's cheeks became bright crimson as he heard the words slip from Jeongguk's lips, averting his gaze onto the not so interesting floor. "No . . ."

"Oh! So it is for Yoongi-hyung! You like him!" Jeongguk gasped, chuckling loudly as his hands clasped over his stomach. "I knew it! You should ask him out!"

"What? I don't like him! Why would I ask him out? He doesn't like me!" Hoseok complained, shaking his head. "Shut up, Bunny Face."

"Bunny face? Out of everything, that's what you came up with?" Jeongguk's face was red from laughing so hard.

"What? They're cute and adorable!" Hoseok teased, crossing his arms over his broad chest, smirking ever so slightly. He let a cackle our as he saw Jeongguk's reaction to being called cute.

"What did you call me? How dare you insult me as such. I think we should go back as enemies." Jeongguk pouted, turning so his back was to Hoseok.

"What? Over being called cute? All the names you call me and saying cute is way too much or too far?" The older gasped, mocking Jeongguk's tone, shock lacing within his face, not too sure if the raven-haired was serious or not.

"Don't ever talk to me or my brother ever again," he pretended to flip his hair as he walked away, chuckling to himself. "You're such a baby, I'm joking. Let's go meet back up with everyone." The younger said.

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