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Man, I thought I was going to be happy today.

I had a wonderful conversation with my soon-to-be best friend, gave her the promised hug, confused everyone on the campus as to how did we change so much overnight, laughed gleefully about it, actually paid attention to class, did everything right with a smile on my face.

And then what does the universe do?

It decides that I've had too much fun for the day.

Something had to come and ruin it.

Or rather, someone.

Gently patting Jungkook's back as he sobbed, Tae and I shared determined looks with each other.

We were not going to let this happen.

A few minutes before shit went down

"Alright. I've tried to ignore it, but I really can't anymore." Tae said, slamming a book down on the table loudly.

I hit the back of his head without looking up from the computer.

"Ow." He said, glaring at me slightly as I looked up and smiled at him.

"Snap later. We're at the library." I scolded slightly, bowing to one of the professors with a smile. They nodded, a confused and slightly nervous smile on their face.

I've been smiling a lot today, and honestly, it's creeping people out.

I love it.

"Not that I hate seeing you happy, but you smiling too much reminds me of Joker."

"Why so serious?" I asked with a crazy smirk, making him shudder.

"That was an awful impression of him." He chided, making me chuckle slightly. "On a serious note though, I'm concerned."

"Just wait for about 10 minutes. We'll be done for the day and then you can tell me what's bothering you." I said, knowing exactly what it was anyway.

Jungkook was quiet today. Not once did he fangirl over Y/N, though he did make polite conversation with her.

He just sat there, moping about something that I'm still trying to figure out.

"Psh. Like you don't know what it is anyway." Taehyung scoffed.

"Well, I don't know what's bothering him, but I can take a guess," I said and shrugged, issuing a book to a fellow student.

"What?! Who?!"

"Shh." I shushed him, making him lean closer to me so he can whisper.

"Who?" He asked loudly in my ear, making me throw a stapler at him which he dodged with ease.

"That was such a half-hearted attempt."

"It's because I care too much to hurt you," I said, giving him the puppy eyes which made him melt.

Kim Taehyung is a sucker for my puppy eyes, and it's no secret.

"Let me just finish up and then we can talk." I ruffled his hair- which he let me do for once- before going to arrange a few books on shelf number 10.

Within 10-15 minutes, we were done for the day. Letting the other two students take over, we quietly left the library.

"So who do you think it is?"

"Well if you think about it, only one thing ever makes Jungkook upset."

"Microwaves?" He guessed.

"Tae I-"

"Kidding. Us being sad?"

"I guess two things make him upset."

"You don't mean the... she-devil?"

"I still can't believe you call his mom that." I chuckled.

"I just really don't like her." He huffed out, making me nod.

"Me neither. She's a good manipulator. Controlling Jungkook like a puppet, just to make people do what she likes." I said, my facial expression turning sour at the mention of that lady.

"And the worst part is, he doesn't even realise it. No matter how much we try to tell him, he's convinced that his mother knows best."

"Yeah." I sighed. "Even Rapunzel knew better than to stay in the tower in the end. How the hell are we going to get Kook out of his tower?"

"We'll find a way." He said, putting his arm around my shoulder. We walked in comfortable silence, taking a shortcut to reach the cafe.

Opening the cafe door, we went inside, only to be confused.

There was no sight of Jungkook. Instead, a familiar guy who we saw when we first came here was taking his shift.

I checked my watch, just to make sure if we had arrived at the right time.

This was the time for Jungkook's shift, so where the hell is he?

"Excuse me, where's Jungkook?" I asked the guy near the counter, who knew our dear coconut head.

"Ah, that guy. He had an emergency so he just left a few minutes ago. He looked very distressed." He said, making me worry instantly.

That is so not good.

"I see. Thank you!" I said before quickly running out with Tae.

"He's stressed. So if he runs at a fast pace, I'll never be able to catch up. Tae, you go ahead and stop him. I'll slowly catch up." I ordered, which he immediately followed.

There was no point in arguing. I was a slow runner.

Within 10 minutes, we found Jungkook under a tree with no one around, sobbing his eyes out.

And believe me when I say that my heart broke into a million pieces.

Seeing him or Tae cry is the one thing I simply cannot stand.

I quickly sat down beside him and pulled him into a hug, making him cry even more. Tae immediately joined our hug, and we three sat on the ground huddled together, with Jungkook sandwiched in between. We were on either side of him, protecting him in a way.

"What's wrong, Koo?" I gently passed my fingers through his hair, which completely contradicted what I was feeling on the inside.

I. was. Furious.

"M-my mom-" He choked on another sob and left the sentence unfinished. However, it was no surprise that she had something to do with it.

My eyes slightly widened when I thought of the possibility that she could be hurt or in a hospital.

I do hate her, but if something happens to her, Kook can't handle it. Between his controlling mother and workaholic father (who does try his best but is never really present), he would without any hesitation choose his mother.

After all, she's the only parental figure he has. And even though he doesn't realise how she controls him using the love he craved; she's all he had as a kid.

"Shh. Take your time." I soothed him, trying not to worry too much right now. Tae held his hand as we both whispered soothing words to him.

Soon, the sobs turned into sniffles, and the tears finally stopped.

My shirt was slightly drenched with his tears, but I just ignored it for now. I've got a crisis over here.

"Here," I said, taking out a small pack of tissues I always carry in my pocket.

And for once, I thanked God for making me a messy eater. These tissues sure did come in handy now.

"Feeling better?" Tae asked, slightly pulling away from the group hug.

"A little." He sniffled.

"Take your time okay? Don't force yourself." I reminded him, making him nod.

"Thanks, guys. You're truly the best." He said, making me ruffle his hair.

"Don't get all emotional on us now. I'm not ready to cry. I don't look as good as you when I do." I said, sighing dramatically. "Care to share some tips on how to look like a cutie while sobbing my eyes out?"

Immediately, Kook burst into a small fit of giggles, making me smile warmly.

"Unfortunately," Kook sniffled. "You just can't compare yourself to me. I'm too awesome."

"You would be more awesome if you didn't leave any snot on my shirt, but oh well." I shrugged playfully.

"Shut up." He said embarrassed, making Tae and I chuckle.

Man, their smiles are something I would do anything for.

"What's wrong with your mom though?" Tae asked quietly, not wanting to cause any trouble but also too curious to keep it in. Jungkook sighed, looking way too sad to even continue breathing.

"She has a problem with me taking this course since it's 'practically useless'. She wants me to take the path of medicine like my dad...but I don't want to. I want to stay." He said, tearing up.

We quietly listened to him, giving him support through our silence.

"She said she wants me to drop all of this and stop wasting my life away. That this would get me nowhere and she didn't bring me into this world for me to be a disappointment...what should I do? Should I leave?"

"No." Tae and I said in unison, immediately hugging him tightly. "We won't let you."

He chuckled slightly before sighing again.

"She also said you both aren't someone I'm supposed to be hanging out with. That I should be making more reliable friends as my brother does."

His brother is the only family member we can trust, and I'm so glad his parents did the right thing and did not use protection that night.

My thoughts came to a halt when I took in his words.

"Bitch. The fuck is that supposed to mean? You snotted on my favourite shirt. My BTS merch. Bring in a person who won't cringe at that shit or push you away, listen to you, use their precious tissues, give you moral support and beat up those people who try anything with you. Tae and I will gladly leave our positions as your best friends" I ranted, huffing in the end.

"And what if a person like that exists?" Tae asked, making me look at him.

"I'll just make sure they don't exist anymore. I don't have a special knife set and soundproof basement for nothing." I said, grinning.

"..."

"..."

"Guys it was a joke- stOP SCOOTING AWAY FROM ME!"

Of course, we knew there were problems we had to solve. And this wasn't going to be easy. His mom was a real stubborn one.

Just a few minutes of blissful ignorance never hurt anybody though, and God knows that we all need it.

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If you can't find a person who loves you the way you deserve to be loved, go in front of that mirror and drown yourself in compliments. You deserve it and people are stupid to not be able to see that.

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