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"That's your plan?" I asked again, making sure I heard correctly.

"Yes." Jungkook nodded confidently, making me mentally sigh.

He must've thought about it the whole night and came to this decision, but I can't help but feel that all this is going to go downhill real quick.

This boy seriously doesn't know what he's about to do. Or he doesn't know his mother because he's blinded by the obligatory love he has for her.

"And what if she isn't convinced after you talk to her? What if she still wants you to leave this course? What if 'just having a conversation with her about your passion' doesn't work out?" Tae asked the real questions, making Kook falter for a moment.

He wasn't trying to be harsh, he was just trying to help Jungkook out. And his plan has a very small probability of working, so we need to be prepared for the worst.

"Then...then I'll have to just not listen to her." He said hesitantly, making me proud.

Before, he used to blindly follow her words, ignoring how he feels. Now, he's finally doing what he likes, no matter what his mom thinks. Even if he's still hesitant.

Now that's what I call progress.

"Alright. Let's go now before Mr Kim threatens to lock us in the class again. He needs to work on his threats though." I said taking my bag. Taehyung and Jungkook nodded, wholeheartedly agreeing with me.

"I'm right here." Our professor said, making us turn to him.

"We know." We said in unison, smiling brightly before running out of class.

"The sheer amount of disrespect..." Mr Kim sighed before shaking his head with a smile.

"Guess I'll just have to Google up some decent threats later on."

~On the day of the talk with Jungkook's mom~

Will it surprise you in the slightest if I say that the plan went to shit?

Because it sure as hell didn't surprise me.

It all started smoothly. Mrs Jeon drove up here to the cafe, willing to have a conversation. Jungkook was ecstatic.

Until he wasn't anymore.

As soon as she came here, she spoke with her annoying smug smile.

"I knew you would come to your senses."

"Oh no. Seems like there's a misunderstanding." Tae whispered to me as we were spying on them from the 'staff only' kitchen.

We begged the owners to let us hide in there and eavesdrop, though we could barely hear anything.

So I just put my phone on the seat beside Jungkook and used Tae's phone to call my own. When Jungkook accepted the call and put the phone there again, we could hear the conversation.

"Mom...I wanted to talk to you about what I'm about to do right now."

"You're coming back home with me, right?" She said, shaking her head with a smile. "I knew you were smart Jungkook. Thank God you dropped those two friends of yours and thought about it. It's about time you give up this childish hobby of yours." She said, making me snicker.

Well well well. Isn't she in for a delightful surprise?

"Mom...I'm not coming home." Jungkook said clearly, making the smile drop from his mom's face. Her face hardened, and we could hear her displeasure.

"What?" She asked, her tone cold. "What does that mean, Jungkook?"

I could see Jungkook being intimidated by the tone his mom used since he was a kid. Biting my lip, I prayed he would be strong enough to get through this.

"I...I can't...I want to..."

"You want a happy life don't you?" She asked, cutting him off. My eyebrows furrowed.

"...yes."

"And don't you trust your mother? I want a happy life for you too! I want you to have a stable life and enough money! I want you to live happily too. That's why I was strict with you as a kid." She tried persuading him.

Shit.

She's trying to manipulate him again to make him do what she wants.

"...really?" He asked softly, looking down.

"Of course Jungkook. I love you. I only want the best for you." She said, making me grit my teeth.

She starves him from love and affection and only gives it to him when she wants him to do something that she likes. And if this continues...

"I think our plan is going to shit," Tae said, staring at Jungkook who was starting to hesitate.

"You don't say?" I said sarcastically, also staring at them.

"What do we do?"

"We leave it to him until he can't do it anymore. He needs to do this himself." I said, looking at Tae. "We need to trust him right now," I said, making him nod slowly.

"You're right. He can do this. He's Jeon Jungkook." He said with his cute smile, making me ruffle his hair.

"You're obsessed with my hair." He frowned as he tried to set it back again.

"Can't help it." I shrugged, smiling before turning to Jungkook and his mom.

Seeing Jungkook hesitate and not reply, his mother scoffed.

"Those friends of yours got into your head, huh? You used to listen to me without a question. But now?" She asked.

"I think Jungkook just clenched his hand into a fist," Tae said, staring intently.

"If a fight breaks out and property is destroyed, you're going to pay." A staff member reminded, making us nod immediately.

Please don't break anything Jeon.

Except for your mom's non-existent heart.

"They seemed to have ruined you to the point that you can't even understand what's right anymore." His mom continued, making me roll my eyes.

What a bitch.

"Such useless friends will only drag you dow-"

"Don't talk about them like that." He said angrily, cutting her off. His mom shut up, surprised over how her son decided to oppose her.

"Oh my God, this might just work," I said out loud, grinning.

He's got this. And now I can finally relax.

"Indeed." The owner said, also staring intently before sipping her tea.

Taehyung and I turned to stare at her, wondering when she managed to sneak behind us and watch all this unfold.

"What? Want some tea?" She asked.

"Nope. We've got some right here." Taehyung said, gesturing to the mother and son.

"True."

"They have done nothing but show me what true love was." Jungkook started, making us turn to him.

"Something you never could. They stayed with me and respected my decision. Even now, they could come out from where they were hiding when I hesitated, shouted at you and took me away. You know why they haven't done that, though?" He asked calmly before smiling.

"It's because they trust me." He said.

"Fuck, I'm crying," I said, tearing up.

"Me too," Tae said, sniffling.

"We're so awesome," I said, sharing a high five with Tae.

"And you know what?" Jungkook said, making us look at him again.

"I feel ashamed to even have hesitated. Not anymore, though. I'm clear on what I have to do." He said, determined.

"I'm going to do what I want. I want to be happy. The life that you want me to have, doesn't make me happy. My passion does. My friends do. They make me happy. And if you truly want me to be happy, you will understand and let me continue while supporting me." He ended before relaxing and munching on a cookie.

"You gotta pay for that." The owner reminded.

"Yes ma'am." We saluted before turning back again.

Mrs Jeon stayed quiet for a while, before scoffing.

"Yup. She ruined it." I chirped. "She's cancelled."

"When was she not?" Tae asked, making me pause.

"Oh yeah. Nevermind." I waved it off.

"You don't get it, do you? This isn't real happiness! This won't last! This isn't socially acceptable! A photographer? That's what you want to be?! That's not even a proper career!"

"Did she just- Oh my God." I facepalmed.

"She's slightly uneducated and only cares about society." He pointed out before continuing. "I don't like her."

"You're not alone on that one."

"Oh wow," Jungkook said after finishing his cookie.

"Wow." He said again, sitting up straight.

"What's he gonna do?" Tae said, getting excited.

"I can't believe I never...." he said and paused, staring at the empty plate in front of him.

We all waited, anxiously waiting for what he had to say.

"I can't believe I never asked for the recipe for the cookies. Simple delicious!" He said, smiling brightly.

His mom blinked.

We all stayed quiet, disbelief clear on our faces.

"Why is he like this?" I asked.

"It's because of you. He's becoming like you." Tae said.

"No wonder he's awesome," I said before doing a hair flip, making him facepalm. I let out a giggle before turning back to the drama that took place.

"Did you not hear a word I said?!" His mom shouted.

"Sorry." He said sheepishly. "I was busy enjoying the cookie."

"I can't believe we temporarily closed the cafe for these two." The owner complained. "The mom's a dumbass and the son is...well I guess he's fine. He appreciates taste and that's something I respect. It's just the mom." She said, sighing before looking at us. "You better pay for the cookies." She warned.

"Yes ma'am." We saluted yet again.

"Rock paper scissors. Loser pays the money." Tae suggested. I immediately shook my head.

"My luck sucks. No way. I'm not willing to go broke just yet." I replied.

"We'll split the bill." He decided, making me nod.

"Fair. Time to call my mom for pocket money like a shameless 19-year-old." I said, making him chuckle.

"Look, Jungkook. Stop being stupid." Mrs Jeon said.

My eye twitched as I tried to control myself.

I failed.

"Take that back!" I barged out of the staff room, angrily stomping in their direction as Taehyung tried to stop me.

"Oh boy." Jungkook facepalmed.

"You do NOT get to call him STUPID! That's the insult only WE can use! WE as in the people who aCTUALLY LOVE HIM!" I shouted.

"I have given up on this generation." The owner's husband said, sighing.

"Lighten up, hun." His wife playfully hit his shoulder. "I remember when you were that young and buff. We used to sneak out and-"

"Oh my God. Please don't say that out loud now." He stopped her from spilling the details.

"Out of all things, this is what you get triggered over? Have you even listened to our conversation?" Jungkook asked us, making us turn to him and ignore the cafe owner and her husband for now.

"Every word. We heard. Every. Word. " I said, making him sigh.

"You both are idiots..." He said before getting up and throwing an arm around our shoulders.

"But you're my idiots." He said with a smile.

"Well, Mrs Jeon." Jungkook started, "I gave you a chance and you threw it out the window. I'm going to do what I like and you know you can't stop me. I'm legally an adult so I can do what I want." He shrugged before continuing.

"It was not a pleasure being your son, and I can finally understand why dad divorced you." He said honestly.

"I can't believe I blamed him even though he never even left my side. As far as I'm concerned, my family is made up of my brother, father- who I need to talk to and apologise- and my two best friends." He smiled.

"Stealing away my happiness when I was a kid and making me your perfect son for society...I hope you had fun while it lasted. You won't ever get to do that again. And as for your reputation that you care about a lot? I couldn't care less." He rolled his eyes.

"It sure did take me some time to open my eyes. Now that I did though, I'm never coming back. Go back home, Mrs Jeon. You've just lost your son. Forever this time." He said before leaving the cafe, just like in the movies.

"YOU'VE GOT TO PAY FOR THE COOKIES!" The owner reminded me yet again. We both turned to Jungkook.

He walked faster, pretending to have not heard that.

"Did this bitch just-" Tae cut himself off as he felt a burning glare coming from the owner.

"Well, shit. I forgot my wallet." Tae said, making me sigh. I reached towards the pocket for my wallet...

My wallet...

My face dropped as I felt nothing in my pocket. Smiling sheepishly, I avoided the glare.

"I forgot mine too."

We both turned to Mrs Jeon, hoping she would pay. She looked at us and raised an eyebrow before scoffing.

"Hell no. You've ruined everything." She said before storming out and getting into her car, leaving immediately.

We slowly turned to look at the owner, who gave us a sadistic smile before gesturing to the kitchen.

"Dishes. Now." She ordered sharply, making us scurry to the kitchen like scared mice as we began our work.

Jungkook, I swear to God-

I rolled my eyes before smiling.

I guess I'll let you off the hook just this one time.

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As a wise Blackpink song once said:

"We must kill this love yeah it's sad but true! Gotta kill this love before it kills you too!"

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