involve ¦ vkookmin

xix. first day

jungkook's pov;

i breathe in relief. the smell of spring. a bunch of different perfumes and colognes of people used was all over the air. i grip my bag's strap and march my way in the gate of the university. a smile not leaving my face because of the excitement.

it's as i expected, a beginning of my life in the seoul.

"fag!"

the sudden aggressive shout from an unfamiliar voice caught my attention. i immediately search for its owner. i already detected who it was at the left hallway.

i saw the troubled guy picking up his books, but the dude who shouted the slur was having his foot stepped on one of the books. the reason for him unable to pick it up. he looks up at the dude standing and was hesitant to say a word. he looks scared and hesitant.

it's bullying, alright.

"what?!" the dude barked making him flinch. he immediately lower his head to face the ground.

i look around and it seem like no one even budge to get in the situation, so as a good person i decided to butt in. i took a big exhalation.

"hey!" or i shouldn't have.

i approached them with all my might not knowing there's another guy who's tall standing behind the dude. this kind-of make me regret getting in the situation. all of them looked at me, including the ones who were watching.

i stopped my feet. i don't know what to do after this because i might get targeted next. i clench my fist and shake off that cowardly thought.

"who 'you?" the dude asked in hostile manner. he raise his chin either his brow. indicating his dominance and arrogance.

before i could say a word, the taller guy pat his shoulder. he just smiled warmly, "c'mon, let's not start a ruckus first thing in the morning."

the dude scowled at him and shook his hand off. he just clicks his tongue while walking pass me; he bumps my shoulder which i almost lose my balance. then the taller guy tailed him. he even greets me with a warm smile as if he did something so heroic to stop the bully.

as if, he was being a standby.

imagine if i never butt in?

the crowds continue their way as if nothing happened. i guess university is toxic. hopefully, i don't see those bullies again nor encountering something like this once again.

after they passed by, i ran towards the person to help him. he's looking for something else besides his books. i kneeled down to equal him, " 'you alright?"

"y-yes," without looking at me. his eyes stuck to the ground while searching for something. he was even squinting his eyes. i started to look around as well and possibly found his glasses, "looking for this?"

i showed him the glasses. he even touched it to make sure it was. he nodded with a smile, so i gave it to him. he then quickly wore it, "thank you!"

look at this guy. changing his troubled expression into a bright sunshine instantly. i can't help but return the smile, "you're welcome."

we both stood and fixed ourselves. he clasp his hands together, "you must be new here. i'm jung hoseok!"

i bow slightly like a nod, "i am jeon jungkook. it's nice to meet you."

"pleased to meet you!" he pulls my hands and shakes it energetically. "what department are you from?"

"uh, business administration," i answered while scratching my cheek with my index.

he perks, "ah! i'm from accounting, our faculty is this way."

he gestures with his hand. i nodded while he leads the way. throughout the time we walked together, i now know some stuff about him because of his talkative personality. hoseok-hyung is a transfer student, a scholar just like me. he have been studying here for a year now, and the bullying occured ever since he started to date someone once, but it didn't last because of the homophobia thing. the conversation was getting serious and deep, but then we have to part ways. that cut our conversation short. before we go on our way, he guided me where my first class was and bid goodbye.

"thank you, hyung."

"no~ thank you!" he chuckles, his lips forming a heart shape from his bright smile.

before i turn around and walk away, "wait! can we exchange contact?"

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a/n: been awhile, thx for the patience