∆ chapter 18 ∆ : Smiles, Smoke & Stolen Glances

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Y/N's POV

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Y/N's POV

Someone grabbed my hand.
I gasped, startled by the unexpected pull-but my heart calmed the moment I saw Jeon Jungkook.
His pleading eyes locked onto mine, saying things we hadn't dared to voice.
His gaze held pain, regret... and something more.

Gently, I tried to slip my hand away.
"Let me go, Jungkook. I've got class to attend," I whispered.

"Y/N, can we talk? Please?"
he asked softly.

"Not now,"
I replied, avoiding his eyes.

"When?"
His voice came instantly, desperate.

"Maybe later, Jungkook. My mind's too full right now,"
I explained.

He sighed.

"I'm sorry I embarrassed you in front of everyone. But I'll wait... whenever you're ready."
And just like that, he was gone.

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I was already late for class.
But when I entered, the room was... empty?

"This is my class, right?"
I double-checked. Of course, it is!

Y/N, are you losing it for real?

I muttered to myself, a weird unease settling in.

Pulling out my phone, I saw a flood of missed calls and texts.

Jennie:
"Babe, where are you? We've been looking for you. You okay? The class is being held in Section A. Come quick!!"

Jisoo:
"You better get your ass here, bitch. I swear I'll kill you. WHERE TF ARE YOU???"

"Shit,"

I cursed under my breath, breaking into a fast walk toward Section A.

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The moment I stepped into the jam-packed classroom, anxiety washed over me.

This was a mistake.
I took a step back.

"Ah, Miss Y/N. Early, are we?"
the teacher said with a villain smirk that screamed, I'm about to ruin your day.

Shit.

"May I... come in?" I stammered.

"Of course. Come stand next to the board. Isn't it a wonderful day for punishment?"
His sarcastic tone made my stomach drop.

PUNISHMENT? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? WHAT IS THIS-KINDERGARTEN?!

"But I didn't know about the combined class!" I protested.

"You would have, if you were on time," he said, loud enough for everyone to hear.

Defeated, I dragged myself to the board.
Every step felt heavier than the last.

Humiliation? Check. Poker face? Barely holding up.

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As I stood by the board like a criminal in a courtroom, I could feel the stares burning into my soul.
People were whispering.
Laughing.

From the corner of my eye, I noticed giggles.
Of course-the principal's daughter and her minions, laughing like they just watched a comedy special.

Then my gaze found him.
Jungkook, sitting at the first bench, cool as ever.

Should I blame him for making me late?
No. I'm still mad, but... no.

Beside him? Lucas.
AKA: The Walking Cigarette

He was making pretend-smoking gestures with his fingers.

BRO. WHY.

And the worst part?
I almost smiled.

No no no. Y/N, control your stupid face.

Lucas winked.

I rolled my eyes so hard I might've seen my past lives.

I scanned the room-some students didn't care, others whispered.

Jennie and Jisoo looked pissed on my behalf.
I I winked to say I'm fine when in reality, I was 3 seconds away from a mental breakdown.

Then... my eyes landed on him.

Taehyung.

The Busan boy.

Why was he glowing like that?
His features-his eyes, his jawline, those lips. God, those lips.

He looked like a sculpture carved by obsession itself.

And here I was, mentally undressing him with my eyes like some lovestruck idiot.

Okay, Kim Y/N, STOP. This is school, not a fanfiction.

Just then, Jimin caught my attention.
He gestured toward the teacher, mouthing something.

Huh?

Perplexed, I tried to follow his meaning-when Taehyung leaned over and whispered something to him.

They scribbled on a tiny piece of paper and threw it at me.

WHAT THE-

I quickly pretended to bend down and pick it up, praying the teacher didn't see.
A
note? In the middle of my humiliation? Is this a love letter?!

Stop being dramatic, Y/N.

I unfolded the note, heart pounding.

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