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Stucked in a Love simulator
Episode - 05
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Joae's P. O. V
"Woah Joae...!" Kiara gasped at the amount of letters and chocolates falling off my locker. "Can't imagine how many are behind you-"

"Shut up Kiara. It's just one." I replied as I took out one of the many papers and read it in my kind.

'This was never prior planned
But who knew?
I fell in love,
With your smile, your raven hair,
Even when you're not in your lucky day
You look like an angel
My angel.
Even with your hair short
You look the most beautiful
Maybe...Falling in love with you
Was the best choice.
If I'm being honest,
I like you.
I may not bring you moon but
I can become your moon.'

-Your secret bunny.

"Uwu~" Kiara smirked which made me roll my eyes and laugh. Though this was the best that anyone could ever could've. It made my heart flutter and sad at the same time. Flutter because Joae atleast have someone who loves her truly and is Gentle unlike the rest of the guys.

And sad, because I could never.

I had a lot of followers and people around me, few friends and a boyfriend. But in the end everyone left except Micha.

I smiled at the bitter memory but stopped thinking as I felt a hand on my shoulder. I smiled at kiara before waking towards my classroom.

I love walking alone.

It gives me enough space to think about my future plans and let me overthink without anyone disturbing me with their life story.

I am not a good listener. I accept it. But I never chat endlessly annoying someone's the fuck out, Never.

I know it's not a good trait but I can not be faking something that I can never like. I only tolerate Micha's big mouth no one else. Side effects of growing up alone.

I was thinking a lot of stuffs while keeping note of my surroundings pretty well. Like the tree with weird red flowers, the child walking with his grandpa and the guy following me-
Wait!
I immediately turned back catching him red handed.

"You? What the hell are doing?" I glared at the creepy stalker who was none other than Hoseok. The audicity of this guy to stalk his ex girlfriend even after getting humiliated so many times.

He kept silent while scratching his head. He then smiled softly,"Um..Joae, I want to talk with you."

I tried not to gasp. This guy's dare is cloud touching for real. "I also wanted to tell you that your face has became so much attractive in these days." I commented as his face lit up in seconds but my next comment changed his mood completely,"-Attracting my fist."

"Joae-"

"Hoseok, I had enough of your shits and no way I'm going to tolerate you anymore. You know it well why I broke things up with you, right? Now you should genuinely fuck off before I take few serious steps against you." I told him with the most serious tone I could've pulled.

Hoseok opened his mouth and took a step forward which made me back off. He noticed it and immediately stopped. He then took a deep breathe before speaking." "Fine....You moved on too early I guess? But I CAN'T! I still love you like a fool, Joae. You're the girl of my dreams. I loved everything about you, I loved you when you were the most terrible looking in our whole school. But the only thing I admired you, your hair, you cut it? Why?" I eternally rolled my eyes and let him finish his bullshit so that I can go.

"Can you please come to the point? I'm very tired after attending seven classes straight." It maybe was disrespectful but he deserves it. I yawned which was absolutely real as I am skipping my Beauty sleep time for this Jerk face bastard.

He clenched his fist as he spoke,"You changed, So much that I can't really identify you as Joae." Because I'm not? I rolled my eyes. "What so ever, if you have planned to move on or put on an act of not caring then I'm sorry. I am NOT giving up from you that easily Joae. Love ain't a game."

"That's it? Am I free to go now?" I said with a smile which just made him frown even more.

I took the chance as I started to walk away with wide steps. But the worse, He kept Chasing behind me with big footsteps. I increased my steps and he did the same. So we both ended up running.

I still haven't reached the Alley and here this mother fucker is running behind me. If it continued like this for 10 more minutes I would have to scream because this guy's behaviour is creepy as fuck even with a face of angel.

But I didn't need to.

"Oi, ugly witch, why you running?" Out of nowhere my dear adopted brother popped up with his shining red car. And maybe this will be the first and last time I'm thankful for him to show up.

"Can't explain right now, Open the damn door!" I kept my tone as desperate as possible while he immediately opened the door letting me in. "Mr. Charlie can you please drive a little faster?" As increased the car's speed I looked back through the window. There's no more Hoseok.

I sighed out of relief.

"Mind explaining the situation madam?" He raised his eyebrow with curiosity all over his face.

I never plan on giving an explanation to Taehyung. Not even if I had the strength. "Curiousity kills the cat, dear younger bro." I didn't speak more or replied him any longer as I face the opposite while Leaning back on my seat.

I catched the glimpse of Hoseok's effection bar. It was 38%. But the thing is why did it rise? And why was he suddenly following me? This all questions kept spinning in my ead that I eventually fell asleep leaving this questions unsolved.

It will take years if I leave things to Jungkook knowing how shy and introverted he is. So I took my first step. If I need to increase his effection bar then I also have to give some effort.

With Joae's pocket money I could only afford only one packet of chocolate. And added a note though I'm not a poet like Jungkook so just a small note.

Even if it is short, I believe it will increase by +1 or +2 maybe. I hope.

I was deep into thoughts while walking back to the house. Today was half-day at school. And for some reasons or someone I have to take the other path home. It will also help me to ignore Taehyung as nowadays he is forcing me to get into his car which I absolutely hate.

I was Walking past an abandoned building when I heard someone's painful groan. Certainly a Male.

It was from an abandoned apartment. Who the hell goes in there?

Keeping my thoughts aside I tried to walk away when I heard another groan which made me realise who's voice it can be .

I probably was scared but this is just a game and I'm the main character. I've the fate of a main character, I probably wouldn't die would I?

Like that I opened the heavily broken door of the building entrance walking inside. As I walked inside I was greeted by such a scene that I never wished to see.

Yoongi, who had bruises all over his face and his hands were bleeding. My body froze at the scene.

Yoongi was shaking heavily with eyes closed. It was clear he is still awake but can pass out anytime.

I couldn't decide what I should do right now. If I should call the police or ambulance,  try to contact his house members or....

Or take him to my house.

My head was blank but I can't let him bleed till he dies even though it wasn't that big of a cut that he will die.

At that moment I didn't see him as a love interest or a gaming character. I saw him as a person who was heavily beaten and was struggling.

I took a deep sigh before taking fast steps towards him. I softly slapped his cheek calling his name.

He tried to open his eyes. "W-who.." he couldn't even talk. Obviously he is going through a lot of pain.

I didn't think much as I just wrapped his arms around my nap helping him to stand up. After a while of struggling he really did get up. Now I need to head to the closest place I could take him to which means my (Joae's) house. And I am also lucky today. My parents aren't home today. So the only person I need to deal with is Taehyung but who cares about his opinions anyway.

Like that I started to help him walk to my house.

-End of Joae's P. O. V-

Blinking his eyes twice finally his blurry vision became clearer. "You..?" He looked at Joae with his small eyes while Joae tried not to make the situation more awkward by staying silent.

"Ahh...You...what happened to you?" Joae inquired while Yoongi struggled to sit up. "Don't move hastily" she warned while helping him to sit straight.

After finally being sat he finally spoke. "They were my old school friends. They suddenly contacted me after three years of separation. I agreed to meet with them. But when I appeared at the building they mentioned they were sniffing white powders. I swear they weren't like this before. They were playful and savage but never druggist. I was concerned while they tried to force it on me. They were three and I am alone. They beat me up and I ended up loosing conscious." Yoongi explained while Joae's whole body froze up. 'How terrible..!' Joae covered her mouth and tried to calm herself down as she have to encourage Yoongi.

The gaming system always showed that Yoongi is a ice bag but never showed how brave he is. I always thought of him as some naïve guy throughout the whole game now I am regretting it.

"You are lucky that I was passing by the same building or otherwise..." Joae stopped talking about it as she found it necessary to change the subject. "I plastered your hand which was bleeding and cleaned your bruised areas. Is there anywhere you're still feeling pain?" Yoongi sighed and shook his head. "Are you... um... Hungry?" Unknown to what to say she asked a random question.

Yoongi scratched his head while blushing. "Ummm.....A little bit."

Joae took the chance,"Then rest here in my room until I come back, okay? Do not leave without informing me." And she went away.

"Mhm...would he like some milk and cookies? Or should I offer him pastry?" She scratched her neck as she took out a pastry, some cookies and a glass of milk. Settling them in a plate as she proceeded towards her room she nearly loosened my grip on the plate by how surprised Joae was. "TAEHYUNG, what the fuck?"

Leaning over the door frame He eyed Joae and then the plate, his face doesn't hold a pleasant look. "What are all these for?"

Joae cleared her throat as she threw the best excuse she could pull at that time,"I am hungry."

Taehyung rolled his eyes "Is an idiot written on my face? Who is that guy and what is he doing in your room? You know that mom and dad wouldn't like it if you bring boys over-"

"I know. But he is not even my friend! He was injured badly and luckily I was passing by, I don't think helping an injured person will trigger mom and dad?" Joae raised her eyebrows which made him more frustrated.

"You're still the same." Suddenly there's a sharpness in his voice. "Mean and arrogant."

"What are you-"

"WAS THERE ANY DAY WHEN YOU ACTUALLY THOUGHT OF ME AS A FAMILY MEMBER? Do you ever cared about anyone other than you? You don't know anything except hurting people around you!" He greeted his teeths while his face darkened. He was flaring his nose and fussing in anger. His eyes never stopped glaring at me.

At that time my eyes searched for his effection bar and my jaw dropped.

'0%'

It was showing the red colour which is supposed to mean danger. I am cooked. He is angry and his affection bar will decrease further.

Taehyung's mouth left a bitterly chuckle as he continued to speak,"Since the day I stepped into this house after my parents passed away your mom and dad have always been treating me like their own son that I never realised for once that I am not their biological child. But....You! You never failed to show me how much you hate
me. The first day I came in I wanted to be good friends with you but what did you do? You pushed me away and poured a glass of water on my head. You got scolded much but you didn't change your attitude towards me. It has always been the same, so I just gave up from the idea of trying to be friends with you." His intense glare never changed and continued to pierce through Joae. Joae didn't know what to do she just tried to sneak out of here but suddenly a scene started to play in front of her. She couldn't make out what it was.

A small Taehyung was standing front of Joae, probably fifteen years old. "You should hate yourself for treating me like a lowly being. I always wondered how the daughter of 'My' parents can be this much of a bitch." Taehyung smirked while Joae started to shout.

"HUH!? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR BRAINCELLS, Kim Taehyung? Why are you suddenl-"

"SHUT UP!" Taehyung shouted back. "You are a piece of shit. Even your parents doesn't love you!"

"What nonsense are you-"

"Do you want to test it?" A psychopathic smile spread over Taehyung's face. He came closer. "Hit me!"

Joae's eyes widened and she started to step back while shouting Taehyung's name but Taehyung never backed off as if he was not himself at that time. "Hit me, Joae...." He whispered last time as they were one inch away before he could grab her, Joae closed her eyes and unconditionally slapped him.

"What are you both doin-TAEHYUNG!" both the parents ran inside the room where Joae was standing stunned and Taehyung who was on his knees sitting on the floor holding his cheeks.

After that everyone blamed Joae and her mother hit her for the first time in her life. She shouted multiple times she did nothing but no one listened to her.

As the flashback stopped playing in front of Joae's eyes she came to her senses. Anger started to boil up.

"You know why your parents liked me more?" Taehyung asked. After some seconds of silence he himself replied with a smirk,"Because you never fulfilled their expectations;Your behaviour, tastings and communication with them was never to their liking. It never mattered to them that if you top the exam, come first in sports, or anything you were never praised. But I, who never results well or comes first in sports they always liked me because I always acted like their expectations. This is why I am Independent and you are not."

It was bitter but not whole truth. Yes, they showed love towards Taehyung than they ever did to me. Always gave him whatever he asked for but it was not because they disliked me or my behaviour. Because they never saw Taehyung as their own. It was the truth. They always saw him like a precious child but never theirs.

"Cat got your tongue?" Taehyung laughed further. "Kick that guy out before mom and dad comes back. Do you get it-"

"Shut up." Taehyung stopped laughing. "Whom are you calling unloved? You think I am unloved because they never gave me luxuries? Stop being delusional! They pity you. They pity you enough to always shower you with stuffs. Do you even know what love is?" Joae asked him a bitter chuckle left from her lips as she started to  get too invested as is relating this with herself. She was also like Taehyung.
Yuwon is now realising that her parents never loved her.

"You don't have to treat or buy things to keep the person you love happy. Love is not about money or independence. It's an emotion-but what can I expect? A bastard like you will never realise this. And what were you saying again? That I always been rude to you? Yes, the first time you came in I threw tantrums, cried and made scene but wasn't it too obvious? A ten year old, who have experienced her parents love alone suddenly need to share it with a stranger. What do you actually thought she had do?" Joae fisted her hands. She knows what the real Joae have done is not the right but the way Taehyung is potraiting it isn't right either. "Ok let's forget about it. What about the incident after that? You were fifteen. How the hell can you make Joa-Me suffer? I did nothing wrong. I always tried to mind my own business. Even if it was my anger but you and your damn parents never really realised I wanted to be loved." Joae took a deep breath trying to calm her nerves down. Taehyung who was taken back had a startled expression all over him.

"Jo-joae..." Taehyung mumbled while Joae just took the foods before leaving Taehyung alone.

It was 11:45 PM.

Yoongi left with a Thank you note before Joae came back in her room. She spent the rest of the day in her room. She didn't even went for dinner as she wasn't feeling like to face Taehyung.

It would be awkward and that jerk is stubborn as hell, he doesn't know what to say or do in situations. That is why Joae starved herself.

"Ahh! Can't beleive I will ever starve myself because of a Jerk face" she facepalmed herself but to her utter, someone knocked her door. She stood up from her place. "I ak not hungry, mom-"

"It's...me!" Taehyung. Joae gulped but she wasn't planning to open the door. She still haven't forgotten their last interaction. "Hey, I came here to give you dinner."

"I am not hungry." Joae nonchalantly remarked while her growling stomach spoke other wise.

Taehyung closed his eyes as he was having trouble to pronounce the upcoming words forming in his tongue. "About the incident earlier..." Joae's heart clenched trying her best to calm down,"I am Sorry!"

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