CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

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- but...
- y/n, we are wasting precious time that we can use practicing.
- fine...
She said placing his tray on top of his.
- thank you Jungkook.
He nodded.
- I'll take yours too.
He offered to the other two but Jimin wasn't going to be less chivalrous to the other lady.
- I got hers Jungkook.
Jimin said pulling her tray towards him.
- you did not ask her if she was done first, you just took her tray.
- oh, right... I'm sorry...
- don't fret, I'm done.
Helena quickly came to his rescue.
The four walked out of the dining hall.
- do you want to join us or are you trying to go somewhere different?
Y/n asked Jimin.
- I don't mind we can do this together, is not like we aren't going to do the same.
Jimin said to everyone.
- Jimin is right, that way, we can help each other out.
- the top highest tower then?
- that's fine Jimin, let's go.
- shall I take us there?
Y/n offered.
- can you take all of us at once?
- I don't know Jungkook, I have never tried more than one person at once but I can give a try.
- ok, if you can't, we can split up and I'll take Jimin and you take Helena.
- deal...
She said before getting ready, following the steps like she had been taught, they held onto her.
When their eyes opened they were all on top of the tower.
- you did it bestie...
Helena clapped with happiness.
- I did...
Y/n began to speak but her legs gave up on her, Jungkook's hand reached for her arm, stopping her fall.
- woah, that took all your energy, didn't it?
- yes...
- just take a minute to find your balance again, breath slowly and deep.
She did what Jungkook was telling her to do, he stood very close to her back just in case, his side leaned against her back.
- alright you, let's go to the other corner so you can get to work on your own skills, enough talking.
- are you ok y/n?
- she will be fine, I'll take care of it, you go and practice, this is part of it, she will get there slowly.
Jungkook assured her.
- ok, I'll trust you with her.
- you have nothing to worry about Helena, I owe her my life so...
- stop saying that, because it's not true.
- is not, weren't you the one that saved my life when I was held captive by that man?
- nooo, you handled that all by yourself.
- y/n, stop being so modest because is not necessary, we all helped him to escape from the debacle that he went through.
- let's forget it, we came here to practice not chit chatting.
She said walking away from everyone, before Jimin and Helena took one side of the tower and Jungkook followed her.
- what's the matter, why are you so defensive about it?
- it's done, you are here and that's what matters.
- ok then...
He said before walking to stand in front of her.
- look at me...
He said with exasperation lazed all over his voice, but she didn't lift her gaze.
- I asked you to look at me y/n...
He said once again with gritted teeth, but she was stubborn as a mule.
- ok then, I'll do it my way...
He let his hand swipe to side subtly to let the shadows circle around them, Jungkook brought both hands up cupping her cheeks making her lift her head.
Their eyes met, she felt like someone had given a jolt of electricity to her heart, his soft eyes made her heart warm and full, why it took her so long to realize how soft and gentle he really is under all that rough exterior, most likely all he had been through with his so called father hardened him, but she was going to make sure that he goes back to who he used to be.
- what's going on in the head of yours y/n?
- nothing...
- really? That look doesn't seem like us nothing.
- I was just thinking that's all.
- mhmm, about?
- nothing important, so there is no reason to make a big deal about it.
- well I am going to make a big deal about love, if we want us to get closer, we need to start by trusting each other and by getting to know each other better, don't you think?
- I told you, is nothing.
- tell me...
He learned closer to her ear.
- love...
His deep voice gave her goosebumps.
- what is it, are you afraid of me?
- of course not sir, what makes you think that?
- is just the way that you are holding yourself back, you weren't this way before, what happened to you?
His lips brushed the shell of her ear.
- I'm not afraid of you Jungkook, that's so silly.
- it's what I can perceive from the way you have been acting since I got back, since I kissed you it's like we are going backwards instead of forward.
- oh Jungkook...
- let's just talk about this later on, whenever we are alone, this doesn't look good.
He said as he pulled back letting the shadows drop.
- let's see what were you and Jimin working on last.
- physical shields.
- do you want to continue working on that or something else?
She could feel the frustration in his voice, and she was feeling frustrated with herself, why was so hard to open up to him.
- alright let's focus on the task in hand for a while, let's forget about whatever is happening between me and you, just helping you to get better at summoning your powers.
- I also need to learn what to do so my energy doesn't ran out so fast.
- that's an easy one, you need to build stamina and that only happens when you workout.
- ughh, working out, I hate working out.
- yep, that's what most people say, but unfortunately in our cases is a must.
She let out a sigh of exasperation.
- fine no working out... for now, so let's see how fast you are with weapons.
He said throwing her some daggers on a holster.
- that fuck...
She said out loud but by the time her eyes met his he was already in front of her dagger in hand.

She said out loud but by the time her eyes met his he was already in front of her dagger in hand

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- let's see what you got.
- I don't know how to use this Jungkook, my father never took the time to teach me how to fight with weapons.
- lift your arms, always find a way to block my incoming swings.
He said swinging at her, but she bent back slightly, avoiding him.
- good, now since you don't know how to use these kind of weapons, let's use your hands.
He said taking the dagger from her and putting them to the side.
- now your fists in front of your face, like I said before always looking forward to block any punch that your opponent could throw at you.
- like this?
Her stance was a little crooked for his standards.
- one sec.
He walked behind her, his hands took ahold of her arms, moving them around in the perfect fighting stance.
Y/n didn't know why him standing behind her was sending her mind down nasty thoughts, which made her heat aches with need.
Jungkook's nose picked up on the sudden change of her scent.
She was aroused.
- are you ok?
She only nodded knowing that if she spoke up, her voice would betray her shamelessly.
- good.
He finally felt satisfied with her stance so began to retract his arm, making sure that his hand graced her breast before moving back to his spot.
That touch almost made her body combust, she wanted the man in front of that was for sure, wanted to be under him, over him, everywhere possible when it came to him.
- are you sure that you are ok?
His hand lingered on the curve of her butt while waiting for the confirmation.
- I am...
Her voice a mere airy whisper.
- alright, if you say so.
He moved back to his previous spot,  y/n felt the cold replacing the warmth of his body against her back.
- go for it love...
He said suddenly.
- go for what?
- try to punch me.
He had a devious smile.
- what, are you crazy?
- no, I said what I said.
He tilted his head while a beautiful smile flashed across his lips.
- come on love, I know you have been wanting to punch me since you met me.

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