hate you (vkook)

five

The first weeks of the new semester pass in a blur. Taehyung always struggles to keep up when a new class starts, which is why he's now sitting in the college library on a Friday afternoon, desperately trying to catch up on his statistics homework. . He has been sitting here for over an hour and can't comprehend a single word in his book.

It's not that he's bad in stats. In fact, he used to be the top math student in high school. It's just that college requires a lot of time; time Taehyung didn't have. Or maybe he does have, he just doesn't spend it wisely. Lately, his days have been consumed by his part-time job, swim practice, and Jennie, who's been eager to spend time together almost every day.. yeah. He just needs to find a rhytm, get back to being productive for college, because his first exam was in a week and he's done almost nothing to prepare.

"Hey man." Yoongi's voice pulls him out of his thoughts. He plops down next to Taehyung, tossing his bag onto the table, not bothering with the annoyed looks from other students.

"Hi?"

"Taehyung-ah, please explain to me what you are doing in the library on a friday afternoon."

"I was about to make some ramen here, you got any spring onion?" Taehyung rolls his eyes, sarcasm dripping from his response. "What does it look like I'm doing?"

Yoongi frowns. "Jeez, you're tense. What's gotten you so worked up?"

"It's nothing ." Taehyung sighs.

"You're not getting laid enough?"

"What! No- I mean yes, I am. It's not that."

"Then what?"

"It's just- I need to study."

"Study? for what."

"Statistics."

"Oh, thank god I study arts."

"Don't remind me." Taehyung groans.

"What have you been up to? I haven't seen you much."

"Been busy with work, and Jennie has this new rule where me meet like every day."

"Every day? Yeah, you're definitely getting laid enough. I think I'm the one who needs to get laid after hearing this." Yoongi leans back in his chair, a smirk playing on his face.

"Yoongi." Taehyung hisses, glancing around the library. It's a study zone, and if he were actually focusing on his work, he wouldn't want to overhear this kind of conversation of someone.

"Whatever, man. You're still tense. Sure you don't need a joint?"

"Yeah, no," Taehyung replies, though part of him does.

"Okay, me and Kai will be outside if you change your mind." Yoongi winks, grabbing his bag and heading out.

"I won't."

Left alone with his books, Taehyung sighs, staring at the chapters he needs to read.

After an hour or two, he finally manages to get some work done. He still isn't satisfied, but it's getting late, and the library is nearly empty. As he packs up to leave, his phone buzzes—a text from Yoongi.

Bestie
I'm hungry. You done being a nerd?

Tae
You wish you were a nerd. Also, maybe eat something??? 

Tae
(Something without cannabis)

Bestie
Fuck you

Tae
Jk!! but I just finished.. I'm starving too, let's grab a bite