friends.

four.

Jeongguk let out a strangled breath, pushing his body weight up on his one arm with his eyes on his phone that was coming on every second. He didn't want to read what it said, usually he was eager whenever Taehyung sent him a text but after seeing Jimin's name on the first text he didn't want to read anything.

However, he also had to remember that Taehyung saw him as a best friend and that's what they were, so he had to act like one. He couldn't be mad at Taehyung and call the boy selfish when he had no idea about Jeongguk's feelings for him.

I really hope he doesn't like Jimin. Jeongguk did one last push up before he sat himself on the floor and picked up the phone to reply.

tae
BRO
jimin asked me to study with him at the library this morning
And I was surprised because no one ever studies in the morning at like 7 am usually ppl hang out in evening or whatever
But he was like
'I know you like studying early'
LIKE HOW DOES HE KNOW THAT

jk
Maybe he likes you

tae
Hopefully as friends only

jk
Oh do you not like him like that ?

tae
Not really
He's cute and he'd be a really good boyfriend
But I don't want to date someone I don't know that well
Maybe if I get to know him better I will

jk
That's smart
Maybe he isn't that nice
You'll find someone else

tae
Idk
He's the first person in months I feel comfortable talking to other than u
BUT UR RIGHT
Maybe I'll find someone else
Wyd

jk
I was just working out
Are you still at the library

tae
No I'm waiting for the bus rn
I'm so hungry I wish I had money to buy McDonalds or something I hate cooking

jk
I just ordered McDonald's u can have some

tae
OMG TY
I'll see u soon then

Jeongguk switched apps and began to order McDonald's, getting what Taehyung usually liked but not his exact order as it would be too strange.

I hope the bus is already here. Jeongguk now had to keep himself busy somehow while waiting for Taehyung which was always an impossible thing.

Taehyung sat down on the bus, plugging his earphones in straight away to zone out completely for the rest of the ride. However, that wasn't easy when his thoughts began to bother him again.

It felt like had an addiction, and that was studying.

It frustrated Taehyung because he had no clue how to get help for it. Most people just thought he was a massive nerd and had an obsession with studying, which was partially true. He did have an obsession that was taking control of his life, but it wasn't out of desire and love.

The same uncomfortable feeling of anxiety settled in his chest telling him to take out a textbook and start reading.

I'm gonna miss my stop if I start now. Taehyung chewed on the inside of his cheek trying to ignore the strong urge to start. Why am I like this? I don't even get good grades, I just work and work only to fail.

The nervousness grew worse the more he held back. It didn't help when a certain someone began to walk from the back of the bus and take a seat down next to him.

"Hey!" A boy from his lectures caught him by surprise.

"Oh hey Namjoon." Taehyung's voice wavered and soon after he began to pick at the skin on his hands to relieve the anxiety.