Opposites Attract

Chapter 01

Kim Taehyung, 22 years old, a fourth year student, was, in many ways, the ideal student. As president of the student council and a member of the school's swim team, he was admired for his intelligence, discipline, and natural leadership. Teachers praised his maturity and diligence, often saying he was a role model for the entire school. Known for his athletic build, sharp mind, and quiet charm, Taehyung was often referred to as the "prince in disguise." With his glasses on, he radiated a composed, intellectual aura; but when he took them off, his striking features seemed to shine even more, leaving a trail of awe-struck glances in his wake.

Though he came from a humble family-his father an office worker and his mother a bakery assistant-Taehyung carried himself with a natural grace that made him seem as if he belonged to another world. He had two younger siblings, a boy and a girl, and he adored them, often helping them with schoolwork or treating them to sweets from his mother's bakery. Despite his busy schedule, Taehyung managed to be a loving son, a supportive older brother, and a steadfast friend, especially to his best friend, Park Jimin, who also served as his assistant on the council.

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It was a typical sunny Monday morning, and Taehyung was already busy with his duties, checking around the school for any rule-breaking. He walked with Jimin by his side, carrying a stack of papers that needed to be sorted and signed by the council. They were halfway down the hallway when the distant sound of raised voices made both boys pause.

"What's going on over there?" Jimin asked, raising an eyebrow.

Taehyung tilted his head, listening for a moment. He narrowed his eyes as he noticed a crowd gathering down the hall, near the lockers. "Trouble," he muttered under his breath.

Without another word, he shoved the papers into Jimin's hands, catching him by surprise. "Whoa!" Jimin exclaimed, fumbling to steady the stack, but Taehyung had already started down the hallway at a brisk pace. Jimin sighed, shaking his head with a grin as he hurried to catch up.

As Taehyung approached, he could see a girl on the ground, her books scattered around her as she scrambled to collect them. Kneeling beside her without hesitation, Taehyung gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "Are you alright?" he asked, his tone soft and reassuring.

The girl looked up, her eyes wide as she adjusted her glasses, clearly flustered. "Y-Yes... I think so," she stammered, glancing down as she nervously tried to gather her things.

Jimin arrived moments later, assessing the scene and then bending down to help collect the scattered books. "Here, let me help," he said, offering a warm smile as he handed the girl a stack.

Once Taehyung helped her back onto her feet, he finally looked toward the source of the commotion-a girl with crossed arms and a haughty expression, flanked by two others. Lisa, 21 years old, a third year student in business management, his girlfriend of nearly two years, stood at the center, her gaze icy and unapologetic.

Taehyung sighed deeply, removing his glasses to pinch the bridge of his nose. He usually only took off his glasses when he was exhausted, frustrated, or irritated. The subtle action made the surrounding students gasp, and even the girl he had helped was momentarily distracted by his face, which seemed both handsome and stern.

Taehyung straightened up, returning his gaze to Lisa and her friends, Jisoo and Jennie, who were widely feared in the school for their intimidating demeanor. With an exasperated sigh, Taehyung finally spoke, his voice calm but firm.

"What's going on here, Lisa?" he asked, his tone heavy with disappointment.

Lisa simply scoffed, averting her gaze as if the whole situation was beneath her. Taehyung's expression hardened as he looked back at the girl he had helped. "What happened here?" he asked gently, offering her a reassuring nod.

The girl hesitated, casting a fearful glance at Lisa and her friends, but Taehyung's steady gaze encouraged her to speak. "I-I accidentally bumped into her," she explained nervously, "when I closed my locker... and then she got angry and... threw my books on the ground and pushed me..."

Taehyung's jaw tightened, and he looked back at Lisa, his patience clearly wearing thin. Lisa raised an eyebrow, her expression defiant.

"Lisa," he said firmly, "this was an accident. There was no need for any of this."

"Why are you siding with her?" Lisa shot back, her voice laced with bitterness. "She's just some random girl!"

Taehyung's expression remained impassive as he responded, his voice cool. "She's a student here, just like everyone else. And you were in the wrong."

Lisa rolled her eyes and chimed in. "Oh, please. If she can't see even with her glasses on, what's the point of wearing them?"

Taehyung scoffed, unable to believe the pettiness of their response. "Really? That's your excuse?"

Lisa wasn't listening at all.

"Respect me I'm still your senior!!" Taehyung said with a mix of an angry and cold tone

He reminded her, even tho Lisa is his girlfriend, they still have to give him respect, as he is a year older, and they were still in their third year.

Compared to Jisoo and Jennie who were a little surprised, Lisa didn't react at all.

"We're really sorry Tae Oppa...we tried to stop her" Jennie explained and Taehyung just nodded in understandment knowing Lisa's temper, no one except for him, can handle her attitude

Jisoo was carresing Lisa's arms to calm her down.

Taehyung sighed, massaging his temples as he processed what they were saying. He knew Lisa had a fiery personality-one of the things he had initially admired about her. But recently, her actions seemed more reckless, and he couldn't ignore the way she had humiliated an innocent student.

"I'm not siding with anyone," Taehyung said slowly, his tone firm and unyielding. "I'm doing what's right. You can't treat people like this."

Lisa's eyes flashed with anger, but Taehyung didn't waver. "The two of you need to come with me to the principal's office," he declared, not leaving any room for argument. He adjusted his glasses, his expression now cold and businesslike.

Lisa scoffed again, but she said nothing. She simply turned on her heel and began to walk away, her friends following closely behind. As they left, the students watching the scene whispered to each other in awe. Even though Taehyung was dating Lisa, he hadn't hesitated to stand up to her and do the right thing.

Jimin walked over, giving Taehyung a sympathetic look. "That was... intense," he remarked, glancing in the direction Lisa and her friends had gone. "You alright?"

Taehyung sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I don't know, Jimin. Sometimes it feels like Lisa and I are on completely different pages."

Jimin gave his friend a supportive pat on the shoulder. "Well, at least everyone saw you standing up for what's right. Even if it's complicated, you're still being true to yourself."

Taehyung managed a small smile, appreciating Jimin's words. "Yeah. I just hope it was the right decision."

As he glanced back down the hallway, he couldn't shake the feeling that today was just the beginning of a much larger challenge, one that would test not only his relationship with Lisa but also his own principles.