Teenager || 𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐕

Chapter - 10

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Jimin stood up, holding his back, and glared angrily at the boy who was looking down, apologizing profusely.

"Kids these days can't even look where they're going," Jimin muttered with a taunting tone, as he bent down to pick up the fallen fruits.

Jungkook felt terrible. He stood there, silent and with his head bowed, listening to Jimin’s complaints. His quietness only seemed to annoy the older man more.

"Why are you just standing there? Come and help me!" Jimin snapped, making Jungkook jump in surprise. He nodded quickly and nervously rushed over to help collect the fruits.

Jimin let out an exasperated sigh as he worked, his phone suddenly ringing. "Yes, hello?" he answered, his tone still irritated.

Hearing the name "Taehyung" made Jungkook snap his head up, curious about the conversation.

"No, Taehyung, you can’t refuse. I invited you, and now you have to come! Everything’s already prepared!" Jimin lied, continuing to gather the scattered fruits.

"Really? Then why is your house locked?" came Taehyung’s voice from the other end, sounding completely unimpressed.

Jimin froze. "Wait! You’re at my house?" he asked, his eyes wide with surprise.

"Not at your house, but outside," Taehyung responded dryly. "I’m standing here, waiting for you. After calling me over, you just disappeared?"

Jimin quickly recovered. "No, no! I just went to the market for some shopping. But don’t worry, I’ll be right there!" he said, trying to cover his tracks.

"Alright, then hurry up, or I’ll leave."

"Stay there! I’m coming!" Jimin rushed to say, hanging up the phone and running toward his house, leaving the teenager standing behind with the fruit bag in hand.

Jungkook wanted to call out, but no words came out. He raised his hand, trying to stop Jimin, but the older man was already in such a hurry that he didn’t even look back.

Sighing, Jungkook glanced at the bag of fruit he was still holding. He couldn’t just leave it. He had to return it. So, he quickly ran after Jimin.

Jimin had stopped near a small house where two people were already waiting. Jungkook, squinting through his broken glasses, tried to get a clearer look at them but couldn't make out their faces. He needed to get closer.

Out of breath, Jimin arrived at the house and looked up at Taehyung and Soo Hee, who were both watching him with arms crossed.

"Sorry, guys," Jimin said, forcing a fake smile as he fumbled in his pockets for the keys.

Taehyung shook his head and turned away, but then his gaze landed on a familiar figure standing a little further away. "Jungkook?" he whispered under his breath.

Soo Hee followed her uncle’s gaze, her eyes widening in surprise when she saw Jungkook standing there with the fruit bag in his hands. Without hesitation, she ran over to him.

"Jungkook, what are you doing here? And what happened to your glasses?" she asked, worry filling her voice.

Jungkook blinked, finally recognizing her. "Oh, it's Soo Hee... So the man next to her must be her uncle," he thought. He quickly turned to face Jimin, who was still staring at him in surprise.

Soo Hee’s concern only deepened. "Jungkook, are you alright? Did someone hurt you?" she asked, her voice laced with genuine worry.

Jungkook felt a pang of guilt as he saw how much she cared. He quickly shook his head, wanting to reassure her. "I’m fine," he said, though he couldn’t shake the unease in his heart.