So Sweet, So Cold

Chapter 10

"Pack them all," Seokjin said after placing a bunch of various flavours of ramen and snacks in the cashier counter in front of Jungkook.

"All of them?" Jungkook asked wide-eyed.

"Do I need to repeat myself?" Asked Seokjin showing no emotion on his face.

Jungkook clicked his tongue in annoyance while checking the price.
Seokjin took out his phone and start scrolling it. Jungkook glanced at him thrice. But as Seokjin continues to give his attention to the phone, he asked,

"There must be something very interesting in your phone."

"What?" Seokjin asked giving Jungkook a cold stare.

"Ahem, Nothing. " Jungkook cleared his throat, avoiding Seokjin's gaze.

"By the way, how is your hand? Are you taking care of it or not? Applying medicine? " Jungkook asked glancing at Seokjin's banded hand and of course to change the topic.

"None of your business, Jeon, " Seokjin answered rolling his eyes.

Jungkook completely ignored Seokjin's rudeness and continued, "Also, can't you cook? You are eating all this? It's not healthy for you now. If you can't cook yo-"

"I said none of your business. Didn't you learn to mind your business or are you deaf?" Seokjin said raising his voice a little, boring holes at Jungkook by his glare.

Seokjin just doesn't wanna do anything with Jungkook. He knows that Jungkook is concerned. But he doesn't need him to care for him. Maybe Jungkook is doing it for his money, status etc, Seokjin tried to convince himself against his willpower.

Though Seokjin doesn't feel like Jungkook is a gold digger but he can be. Nothing is impossible. He can't trust anyone. Not after her. Not again. Seokjin trusted and loved her with his all but at the end of the day, she valued money more than him. She was a gold digger though she didn't seem like one. And Seokjin does not want to get people close to him. So he prefers his attitude no matter how rude he sounds.

Jungkook flinched from Seokjin's shout. The shock was evident on his face. Seokjin felt a sting in his heart for shouting at Jungkook but he didn't show it in his face, not even a bit.

"I - I didn't m - mean it like t -that, " Jungkook stuttered.

Seokjin exhaled sharply before saying, "Just pack things quickly."

Jungkook looked down and continued doing his job silently. Seokjin felt strong in his heart looking at Jungkook's dull face which he saw to shine with excitement, amusement, concern and cuteness.  And he hates himself for feeling this way. So to ease the awkward environment he asked,

"Do you work part-time here?"

Jungkook is shocked would be underestimated to say now. Cause he is more than shock. He stared at Seokjin for some seconds. He wants to answer Seokjin with his favourite line

'None of your business.

But he suppressed his urge remembering his promise with himself 'to take Seokjin out of his shield'.

As Jungkook was about to answer Seokjin's question, a loud and cheerful voice interrupted them.

"JUNGKOOK, son! Happy news. Your mom-", Mr Jeon, Jungkook's dad halted in his action as his eyes fell on Seokjin, "oh, Annyeonghaseyo."

Seokjin bowed lightly at him. Jungkook turned in his Dad's direction.

"What is it, Dad? And wait a second." He turned to Seokjin's direction, "Seokjin, This is my father. And he owns this convenience store. And I just work part-time on off days to help him. I don't work here regularly."

Seokjin nodded in understanding and turned to Mr Jeon's direction bowing 90° before respectfully greeting him, "Hello, Mr Jeon. I am Kim Seokjin. It's nice to meet you."

Mr Jeon bowed back lightly and turned to Jungkook. " You two know each other?"

"Yeah, We go to the same College," Jungkook answered.

"Ah, I see. You both are friends!" Mr Jeon chuckled in understanding. He patted Seokjin's shoulder. "It's good to see you, young man! I see you are very handsome. I see my son has good eyes." he said with a wide smile, winking at Seokjin.

"Uh... Dad, we are not-" Jungkook wanted to say that he and Seokjin are not friends or whatever his Dad is thinking. He didn't want to create any misunderstanding between them but got cut off abruptly by his Dad again.

"What not? Listen Jungkookie we have a family dinner tonight. Your mom got a promotion so we are celebrating." Mr Jeon said smiling.

"Oh my God! Did mom get the promotion? Ohh, she deserves it. I am so happy for her!" Jungkook beamed with happiness. His mom worked very hard every day and night to reach this far. And now finally she got a promotion. She truly deserved it and Jungkook can't be more than happy for this news. He started taking off his working apron.

On the other side, Seokjin was
observing the dad-son interaction quietly. A faint smile formed on his lips as he looked at them. It reminds him of his childhood. A 9-year-old Seokjin playing with his Dad. Running, laughing, playing. How beautiful and dreamy the time was! But now it's just all memories. Unlike Jungkook's situation. A bitterness formed inside his throat remembering his Dad's struggles in the hospital bed, fighting for life. But no, no matter how strong hero he was in Seokjin's eyes, he couldn't make it. He couldn't defeat the illness and left Seokjin to play alone in his life. He-

"Seokjin!"

His trains of thought got interrupted by a sudden call. He sighed and looked at Jungkook who was holding the plastic bag consists of all the snacks he bought. Seokjin moved his hand forward to take the bag. Though Jungkook was a bit hesitant to give him the bag, he did eventually. Jin paid the bill. As he excused himself and going to get back to his home, Mr Jeon called him, making him halt on his tracks.

"Son! Did you have dinner?"

Before Seokjin can answer Mr Jeon spoke again, "If you didn't have dinner and your family is not waiting for you at home then why don't you join us."

Seokjin faintly smiled at that, " There is no one waiting for me at home, Sir. I live alone. I appreciate your invitation but-"

"Then you are joining us for dinner. Come on let's celebrate together and don't worry about family dinner. Jungkook's friends are also part of our family,"  Mr Jeon smiled widely assuring Jin not to feel uncomfortable.

But the thing is 'he and Jungkook are not friends.'

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Guys my school, exam, assignments all are attacking me at once. I don't know if I can update frequently. But I will try. Wish me luck. But don't worry. I love this story. I will finish it. Just me under pressure. **crying in pain**

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