you're all i want || jinkook ✔️

//38 - "Are you sure?"//

     It's been a few weeks since he's talked to Jungkook and classes have been back in full swing. The cafe isn't as packed as it usually is aside from college students coming in for group projects or to do homework now. This means that Jin has all the time in the world to get lost in his thoughts and he really wishes business would pick back up again.

"You think Minho would let us fuck around for a bit? I'm so bored," Jisung sighs after coming back up front, leaning against the counter next to Jin.

Jin chuckles. "I doubt it but you can always test your luck."

"There's nothing to do and we've already cleaned everything we needed to. I don't see why not," he convinces himself and he pushes himself off the counter. "I'm gonna go ask."

     "Ok," he replies and continues to search for things to do. A table frees up and he goes over to clean up when something on the tv catches his attention, causing him to pause.

     "A professor from X University has been detained today under severe sexual assault allegations against his own students. A former student has filed a lawsuit against him and seeks justice not only for himself but for any other victims he has caused mental and physical damage to. We have no further details at this time but we will keep you updated as new information surfaces."

     The few people in the cafe who happened to listen in start to murmur amongst themselves while Jin is shocked and at a loss for words.

     They actually got him.

     Jisung comes over, dragging his feet with his head hanging low. "He said no," he mumbles but when Jin doesn't answer him, he looks up. "What happened?"

     He glances over at the tv where Jin's eyes are still glued and he waves his hand in front of him. "You ok?"

     Jin finally tears his attention away and looks at him.
"Uh, yea. Just watching the news."

"Oh? Anything interesting?"
"A professor got arrested for sexual assault."

Jisung grimaces. "That's fucking disgusting. How hard is it to not lay a hand on your own students? I hope they put him away for life. I can't imagine what his victims went through, they deserve justice."

Jin nods. "Yea."

There were a lot more reporters than Jungkook had expected out front but this is big news. A teacher at a prestigious university getting caught for sexual misconduct, he's not at all surprised. Professor Cho's classes have been canceled until they find a substitute for him and unsurprisingly, everyone wants to drop his class regardless.

A lot of students who are free are feeding into the reporter frenzy, spewing stuff that they have no clue about. All they offer them are more rumors and nothing concrete. He doesn't want to deal with that but he wants to see Mr. Kim. He sneaks into the building through the other exit and hurries down the hall towards his office but he's stopped by his uncle.

"Oh hey—"

"Come with me," he interrupts him and pulls him back the other way, dragging him to his office. He ignores Dara who's just staring at them, confused, and he slams his door once inside, stomping to his chair while Jungkook still remains by the door. He hasn't seen his uncle this angry in so long.

"What the hell were you thinking?"

Jungkook furrows his eyebrows, squinting his eyes in disbelief. "What do you mean? Professor Cho had this coming and you know it. I'm actually doing something about it, unlike you."

Ji-yong slams his hand on the desk, standing back up. "The university does not need this kind of attention! Do you realize what this could do to our reputation? Our sponsors are already wanting to drop us! Do you have any idea in what spot you put the school in?"

"Is that all you care about?! Are you fucking serious? What he's done is serious and you're here yelling at me? I didn't put the school in jeopardy, Professor Cho did that from the beginning!"

     "If any reporters come to you, don't you dare say a word, you hear me? Don't talk to them, don't even look in their direction."

     Jungkook scoffs. "Why are you trying to cover for him so badly? Don't tell me you knew all along," he says and slowly he comes to the realization that yes, he did. He looks at his uncle in disgust and Ji-yong rolls his eyes.

     "Don't look at me like that, you little brat. I'm your uncle."

     "That means nothing to me. You think just because we're family, I have an obligation to you? Well you're wrong. Might as well contact the family lawyer cause there's no way I'm standing by you."

     "Then you can forget about your education and your allowances."

     "Fine! They mean nothing to me anyway," he says and leaves the room, slamming the door behind him. He apologizes to Dara about the noise before finally making his way to Mr. Kim's office. He's fuming, livid. He can't believe his uncle would do such a thing and he's embarrassed to be related to such a despicable man.

     He walks into the room and sits down, Mr. Kim noticing how visibly angry he is and just as he's about to ask, Jungkook answers for him.

     "My uncle knew about everything."

     Mr. Kim's eyes widen, shocked. "What do you mean? Like, everything everything?"

     He nods, his arms crossed. "I'm sure he knew about Dojin too," he sighs and covers his face. "Fuck! Now what? I don't think my uncle is going to go down easily. He's going to fight dirty to save his own ass."

Mr. Kim sighs, not knowing what to do either. He's aware that Ji-yong is going to deny everything and feign ignorance. He thought he knew him but with what Jungkook disclosed to him, he's not so sure anymore. Although he does agree with Jungkook that he'll do whatever it takes to stay afloat.

"Let's just focus on Professor Cho for now. Maybe we can get Ji-yong for something else."

"I'm not so sure about that. He's going to be on high alert from now on. He's also kicked me out of uni so if he catches me, he'll know I'm up to something."

     Mr. Kim sighs once more. "Maybe Dara knows or overheard something. I'll talk to her later and I'll let you know if I find out anything."

     "Ok."

     "Did you update Jin at all?"

     Jungkook shakes his head sadly. "No but I'm sure he's seen it on the news already. He asked for some space and I don't want to keep pressuring him. He told me he'd think about it though but he hasn't contacted me yet. Like you said, let's focus on Dojin's case and hopefully, Jin may get motivated to testify."

     "Right, ok. So what are you going to do now that you've been expelled? Do you have a place to stay?"

     "Yea I do. He's delusional if he thinks he's fucked me over. I just have to settle some things but I should be fine," he says as he gets up and Mr. Kim stands too.

     "Are you sure?"

     "Absolutely. Thank you though. I'll talk to you later, Mr. Kim."