TROUBLEMAKER

TROUBLE 14

After the brief interruption, Taehyung continued with the attendance, his voice carrying authority yet a touch of warmth as he interacted with each student. As he called out names, the students responded promptly, their voices echoing in the classroom.

Meanwhile, Y/N couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered after her slip-up. With a sheepish glance at Jungkook, who offered an encouraging smile, she returned her focus to her remaining math problems, determined to make up for her lapse in attention.

As Taehyung meticulously took attendance, Y/N remained immersed in her task, determined to tackle the remaining questions on her worksheet. Oblivious to the calls of her name, she furrowed her brow in concentration, her focus solely on the math problems in front of her.

However, amidst the shuffle of papers and the murmur of her classmates, Y/N failed to register the second, more insistent call of her name. It wasn't until Taehyung's voice rose slightly in volume, accompanied by a pointed gaze in her direction, that she snapped back to reality.

Startled, Y/N looked up, her heart racing as she realized her mistake. "Here, sir!" she blurted out hastily, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she scrambled to respond. Taehyung's faint sigh, barely audible amidst the ambient noise of the classroom, betrayed a hint of frustration as he continued with the attendance, his gaze lingering on her for a moment longer before moving on.

"Alright, class, now that we've taken attendance, let's dive into today's topic," Taehyung announced, his voice commanding attention as he turned his focus to the whiteboard. "We'll be reviewing the concept of quadratic equations, so I hope you're all ready to engage your brains."

He paced the room with an easy confidence, his gestures emphasizing key points as he explained the intricacies of the mathematical concept. "Remember, understanding quadratic equations is crucial for our upcoming assessments, so pay close attention."

As he spoke, Taehyung's gaze swept across the classroom, ensuring that each student was following along. "Now, let's tackle some practice problems together to solidify our understanding. Who can tell me the first step in solving a quadratic equation?"

After finishing his explanation, Taehyung turned towards the class, his gaze sweeping over the students. "Any doubts so far?" he inquired, his voice projecting authority yet laced with encouragement. The classroom remained silent, prompting Taehyung to proceed. As he capped his marker, he addressed the class once more.

"Alright, now you can copy this down," Taehyung announced, his tone firm yet reassuring. "And don't hesitate to ask questions, kids. I won't scold you, not even if you ask a hundred times. Understanding is what matters." His words carried a hint of disappointment, stemming from the lack of student interaction.

Y/N's pen danced across her notebook, diligently jotting down the notes from Taehyung's lecture. With each stroke, she grew more convinced that perhaps Taehyung had indeed forgotten about the dreaded due date for the math homework. A sense of relief washed over her, allowing her to immerse herself fully in the lesson.

Y/N's contentment was abruptly shattered by the grating sound of Lina's voice, her reminder piercing through the classroom tranquility like a sharp dagger. "Sir, today is the deadline for collecting homework," Lina's tone grated on Y/N's nerves, prompting an internal torrent of curses directed at Lina for bringing up the dreaded topic.

Taehyung's response was composed yet authoritative. "I'm aware, Lina. Once you've finished jotting down the notes, could you please gather the notebooks?" His tone was firm.

With an overly polite demeanor, Lina complied, her words dripping with exaggerated courtesy. "Of course, sir. I've completed my notes," she affirmed, her extra politeness only serving to exacerbate Y/N's irritation.