The Lieutenant [Jeon Jungkook x Reader][21+][COMPLETE]

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Jungkook and I had spent the remainder of the morning on the obstacle courses with Namjoon sitting on the stand, with his deputy, watching our every move. I had no idea why he hadn't moved, I would have thought a man of his caliber would have better things to do, and according to him the last time we spoke, better soldiers to see.

"I swear, lieutenant Kim is bipolar," I mumbled to Jungkook while we made our way back to the dorm for our lunch break. Jungkook immediately started to cackle at my statement, much to my dismay. "It's not funny! I'm being serious! One second he is telling me I'm useless, and the next he is sitting watching us for hours? What's the deal?"

"Ooh, he's in love with you," Jungkook teased.

"Don't be ridiculous, after the way he's treated me, I'm pretty sure it's the polar opposite," I shook my head and started staring blankly at the ground beneath my feet. I knew Namjoon wanted me to prove to him that I'm good enough to be in his platoon, but I couldn't fathom his actions. He could have stayed and watched us for our first few rounds, but almost three hours seemed excessive. The interest he had taken in me specifically was odd, I hadn't seen him behave the same way with any other soldiers. I was glad he had taken the time to watch me, properly watch me, without being crowded by hundreds of other soldiers; even if I didn't quite understand why he had. Regardless, it was a prime opportunity to prove myself to him, and thankfully I hadn't made a fool of myself. Yet, Namjoon sitting on the side of the obstacle course for hours had confused me entirely. His attitude towards me changed more than the weather did.

I still had no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't be good enough for him, and he had made it blatantly obvious that he didn't want me either. I had started to come to terms with the fact and was looking into other platoons. Jungkook seemed to be interested in platoon one, so I wouldn't mind joining him there. JB seemed to like six, so that was also a potential option. I knew my dad would be proud of me, regardless of the platoon I ended up in.

"So, how are we feeling about tomorrow?" Jackson enquired as he plopped onto the empty seat beside me in the dining hall.

"Nervous," I admitted openly.

"I'm okay," Jungkook mumbled with a mouth full of food.

"Why are you nervous?" Jackson asked me as he started eating the food on the tray in front of him.

"Because I'm a woman, and it's been made fairly evident that I'm at a disadvantage because of it. No one seems to care that I know what I'm doing, all they see is a pair of tits and long legs," I huffed.

I had surprised myself with my answer. I didn't realise I was so bitter.

My response seemed to have stunned the males at my table as well, because no one spoke for a while after that. We ate in silence until Jungkook couldn't handle the awkwardness anymore.

"Jackson, do you know anything about who will receive an offer for this dorm?" Jungkook asked as he leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.

"I know of a few prospects, but nothing definite yet. I will only receive the list of names once the lieutenants finalize them at the meeting tonight," Jackson responded nonchalantly.

"Do you know when we will find out? Will it be the first thing tomorrow?" I butted into the conversation.

"You will definitely know before lunch, but I don't think it will be the first thing. The letters need to be printed and signed by the lieutenants that give you an offer. It's an extensive process..." Jackson trailed off.

I sighed and returned my attention to my food. I had to pack my bag the next morning without knowing where I would be going. I could be moving into a new dorm or I could be calling Hoseok to come and pick up his failure of a sister. I would much rather have found out as soon as I opened my eyes if I was staying or going. Hanging around all morning would push my anxiety levels through the roof.