The Escort S2

Part 74: Goddamn Gucci

Jungkook's POV

I wait downstairs in Tae's pilates room to start his self-defense lesson. I have an entire routine planned with simple techniques for beginners, and in one hour he'll be ready. Yeah, Yoongi was right. It's time to prepare him should the unthinkable occur.

I check the time on my phone. What the hell is taking him so long? He then appears with a pitcher of his specialty drink and wearing a pink jumpsuit.

"Tae, what's this and what the hell are you wearing?" He smiles and chuckles.

"What does it look like, Kookie? Cold beverages and Gucci wear," His tone is bubbly.

"Wait. What?" While I'm glad his attitude changed about learning some self-defense, I'm not sure he has the right idea. No problem. I'll fix that.

Before I can speak, the doorbell sounds and Tae rushes upstairs.

"Who the hell is that?! Hey, we need to get started!" I say, as a bit of frustration creeps into me. My intention is to take my time with him and build his confidence. I breathe and reset myself.

I hear a series of footsteps.

"Kookie, it's friends," Tae says coming into the room.

"Friends! Tae, we're training," I say, mindful of staying calm and loose for training.

"Kookie, I invited some moral support."

"Moral support?" I question, combing my fingers through my hair. Tae returns holding a cheese, salami and fruit tray followed by Jimin, Ivory, and JJ. Oh, hell nah! Staying calm is not going to be easy.

"Tae, this is self-defense training and not a party. Why are all these people here?"

"Kookie, I was talking to Lisa, and I told her I felt uncomfortable, and she suggested I make it fun."

"Really? Isn't Lisa busy enough with a bunch of other shit?" I say, feeling my jaw tighten.

"Don't be a hater, Kookie." I just shake my head at the circus this is becoming.

"Jimin and Ivory also want to learn some moves and JJ said he'd help. Isn't that wonderful, Kookie?" I force a smile.

"Oh, why am I not surprised Ivory's here, and JJ is helping out?"

"Kookie, I brought donuts," Ivory says, holding up a large pink box of donuts. What is it about donuts and this kid? "Boy, why is it that every time I see you, you're eating something? Well at least this time you actually bought your own food. I guess that's good."

"Ivory, don't pay Kookie any concern. Thanks for the donuts," Tae says.

"Jimin, why the hell are you here?" I ask and fuck if he's not wearing a pick jumpsuit like Tae's. They all are.

"Well, Kookie, a few reasons. First, I'm giving my bestie some moral support, next we have matching pink Gucci jumpsuits, and my husband said it wouldn't hurt to learn a few moves." Everyone chuckles and I want to pull out every hair on my head. What the hell is happening to my one-on-one defense class?

"My husband's going to tackle me when I get home." Tae, Ivory, and JJ laugh.

I shake my head and walk to the front of the room ready to start.

"Tae, why are you all in pink?" JJ asks and I roll my eyes.

"Just because we're learning to be badass doesn't mean we can't be cute and stylish," the group giggles and I want to scream. Breathe just breathe I tell myself.