You belong with me

Chapter 7 - Ignorance?

A week after the friend group hung out at Yuri's place, they had planned out schedules and started studying for the upcoming mid-terms they had. Y/n however was very passionate about scoring in her tests and she was very studious and studied and worked really hard to achieve her goals. Taehyung too was a very good student, but he didn't always study like y/n did. He wanted to get good grades. Period. He didn't really care if he topped the class or whatever. Unlike Tae, y/n was very focused and determined when the tests were nearing, all she cared about was studying. Nothing else.

A few more days passed by and everyone was feeling neglected or rather ignored by y/n. It's lunch hour and all of them are sitting at their usual table waiting for y/n. "I don't know what happens to her during these tests." Nari says worry laced in her voice. "Yeah, it's like she forgot we all exist. She just studies SO hard!" Jimin said. "Guys, don't get me wrong but I think you should all just stop worrying about her. She is absolutely fine." Yuri said chuckling. "Yeah, she is absolutely fine. We both went over to her home yesterday to study. She'll come back around right after she writes her last paper of this test." Jungkook said agreeing with Yuri. Taehyung who was quite all this while spoke up all of a sudden "Look at her. She is sitting all alone like we aren't here at all and you're saying she was fine yesterday when you went over. She shouldn't be stressing over like this over grades. What kind of friends are you? You should help her get over this toxic way of studying you guys. Not just defend her when people express their concerns." Yuri nods her head. "You're right Tae. We both have been her best friends since middle school. Do you think we would have just let her be like this? Trust e we have tried talking her out of it." Jungkook says scoffing at Tae's claims. Tae just shakes his head disapprovingly and walks over to her table.

Tae POV:

I get up and walk over to where y/n is seated. I called out to her once I reached her, and she looked up at me. It had been more than a week and I was so happy to look at her properly. I smiled at her and sat down opposite to her. She didn't have an expression like I expected. She just looked blank, and stress was written all over her. She had a half-eaten sandwich and her books on the table. I felt so bad looking at her in this state. The y/n I knew was all happy and chirpy. It was just a test; she nails every single one. I don't know why she is taking on so much stress. "Hi y/n. Long time no see" I said and flashed her my box smile. "Hi Tae." she simply said with a small smile. "Ok, so the reason I came over to talk to you is because I wanted some help with studying. Can we meet up later today and you could help me?" I asked rubbing the back of my neck. She just nodded her head and said "Okay. I'll wait for you near the gate after school." I said thankyou to which she just passed me a small smile. After that she went back to studying, completely ignoring me like I wasn't even there. I felt like she's ignoring me the most out of all of us. I saw her talking to Nari just fine today morning and I also saw her talking and laughing with Jimin between classes. According to JK and Yuri she was fine with them at her home yesterday. I just couldn't help but think that I did something wrong or maybe something happened after we hung out at Yuri's. Maybe it's something to do with that Yoongi guy. I rolled my eyes thinking about all these things. Bottom line is I don't know why she always keeps me at an arm's length. Every time I think we're getting close; she just goes three steps away from me. After a few seconds I just quietly got up and walked out of the cafeteria. I don't think she even cared or realized that I was gone.

Author's POV:

Soon, the day was over and like she said, y/n was waiting outside for Tae. They both went over to his place to study. He thought maybe if she was alone with him, it'd be different. But no, it was all the same. She asked him what his doubt was and explained it to him. She gave him some time to revise it and explain it back to her in order to make sure he understood. After he did so, she told him she had get back home before it's late and left. At times Tae caught her staring at him. As soon as he looked at her, she would turn away. After their little study session, she completely started avoiding him. Whenever she saw him, she would turn away and if she saw him walking towards her, she would quickly walk away. Soon, Tae just felt dejected and decided to just let her be. The tests soon rolled over and everybody were so glad and relieved once they finished their last paper. On the last day the group decided to go out and have fun. Y/n too agreed and went with them. Even now she tried so hard to avoid Tae. Nobody else seemed to notice this except for Tae. He didn't know what to do. But he definitely knew he missed her like crazy.

The week rolled by, and it was the day of their parents and teachers meet. Tae decided that he would definitely talk to her today. Both their parents arrived at the same time and met with the teachers together as requested by their teacher. They were told that they are both wonderful students and praised a lot. Their parents ended up talking to each other after they went outside the classroom. This made it very awkward for Tae and y/n. (You know how parents can be! Either way I love mine!!!!) Y/n's parents invited all three of them (Tae's family) to dinner to their home sometime. The parents left to go home. Tae seized the opportunity. As y/n was walking away he ran to catch up with her and held her hand and pulled her to make her turn around.

Y/n POV:

I was left alone with Tae, and I just didn't know how to talk to him. MY feelings for HIM are just going out of control. I was scared I would just blabber something to him. I quickly started walking away. I felt a hand grab mine and pull me. I hit something hard as I turned around. When I looked up Tae's face was mere inches away from my face. We both blushed so hard. We both were just staring right into our eyes. I just couldn't look away from his big doe eyes. I loved his eyes so much. It was one of his best features. I slowly pushed him away before anything could happen. "Y/n. I........"

What do you guys think our Tae is gonna say?????