Secret (A Jungkook Fanfic)

Chapter 12 | How Can I Say It's You Without Saying It?

Days passed - your first semester came to an end, everything felt like it had just started, but now it's already the end of the first semester. You're in the last semester of your school life, and at the same time, you're all equally focused on your studies.

You're doing better than before - you're not a bad student, but an average one. Your exam results are decent, but your parents are not satisfied with whatever you do. Times have changed - marks speak louder than humans, but the effort behind it all remains invisible to them. They have no idea how you manage to reach this scoring level amid your busy schedule, with special classes and two tuitions each day. By the time you get home, all you want to do is bury yourself deep in bed and rest there forever.

But for now, you don't want to think about anything - you can't wait for the dawn. You've already started to imagine how your tour is going to be and can't wait to make memories with your friends. You really want a break from your busy schedule, and this school tour arranged for a couple of days feels like the universe heard your thoughts.

--Morning--

You were chatting animatedly with Jimin and Mina when Jungkook returned, a sense of purpose in his stride.

Jungkook - I've arranged the luggage in the bus; it's almost full.

Jimin nodded, looking a bit sheepish about the pile of bags crammed in the storage.

Jimin - Yeah, even I didn't get any space left to put my bags.

Mina chimed in, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Mina - But guys, before all the seats are full, we should at least snag some good places for ourselves.

You chuckled at her enthusiasm.

Y/n - Don't worry. We'll find some good spots to sit.

Mina shot a glance at Jungkook, a knowing smile playing on her lips. The two seemed to share an unspoken plan, one that you were blissfully unaware of. Jungkook returned her smile, excitement flickering in his eyes.

Mina - Okay, who is sitting with who?

The question hung in the air, and everyone fell silent for a moment. You found yourself lost in thought, contemplating the seating arrangements. Mina opened her mouth to speak, but you cut her off, making a choice that surprised even you.

Y/n - I'm sitting with Jimin.

A heavy silence settled in the air after your declaration. Thoughts raced through your mind, each one tangled in a whirlwind. You badly wanted to sit with Jungkook, but you believed he still had feelings for Mina, and you didn't want to complicate things.

Jimin sensed the underlying tension; he knew you liked Jungkook but also understood why you had chosen to sit with him instead. You thought that if you were too close to Jungkook, it would be even harder to suppress your feelings. Meanwhile, neither Jimin nor you were aware that Jungkook actually liked you.

The moment felt charged with unspoken emotions, leaving you feeling more conflicted than ever. Jungkook's expression faltered slightly at your choice, disappointment flickering in his eyes. He had hoped that this trip would be a chance for the two of you to reconnect, to share laughs and moments like you used to. You've started to avoid going tuitions together, you aren't sitting with him in the lunch break too, Jungkook is noticing all theses quietly. 

Mina, catching the shift in mood, looked between you and Jungkook, her smile faltering just a bit.

Mina - Well, I guess Jimin and Y/n are together. What about you, Jungkook? Who are you sitting with?