When Truth Hurts

Chapter - 12

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Jungkook held onto the stranger's shoulder tightly, his hand shaking.

The stranger turned around, but Jungkook was surprised to see someone he didn't know.

"Yes?" The stranger said puzzled.

Jungkook froze, his grip loosening from the man's shoulder and took a step back as he bowed and apologized.

"O-oh, I’m sorry! I thought... I thought you were someone else."

The stranger blinked at him for a moment  before nodding"It’s okay," He said,before walking off down the hall..

Jungkook watched the man disappear around the corner, his heart still pounding, don't know why.

Behind him, Lisa approached and stopped next to him, looking concerned as she saw him standing there, staring after the stranger.

"Jungkook, are you okay?" Lisa asked softly, placing a hand gently on his arm." What happened ?"

Jungkook snapped out of his daze, turning to look at her. "Yeah, yeah, I’m fine,I...I... just... thought I saw someone I knew. Guess I was wrong."

Lisa raised an eyebrow but didn’t push the issue. "Well, let's get you back to the nurse's office, okay? You’re not okay yet."

Jungkook nodded and they both went back to the nurse office.

After receiving treatment, Jungkook and Lisa stepped out of the nurse’s office. Lisa turned to him and asked, “You haven’t eaten anything, have you?” Jungkook shook his head. “I’m not hungry,” He mumbled, but Lisa ignored his protest and gently pulled him toward the canteen.

As they walked, murmurs filled the hallway. Students whispered to each other, casting glances at Lisa.

"Look at that. The nerdy girl with the popular guy?" A student whispered audibly as they passed.

"Does she even know her place?" Another snickered.

Lisa just ignored the remarks and tightened her grip on Jungkook’s arm, stopping him from responding.

Once inside, Lisa went to get food while Jungkook watched her. “What’s all that about?”He asked when she returned with a tray. Lisa gave him a small smile and shrugged. "It’s nothing new. People don’t like me. I don’t have any friends here, so when they see me with someone like you—someone popular—they’re making it a big deal. But I’ve learned to ignore it,” she explained casually. But Jungkook can see sadness in her eyes.

As he was about to respond, when his phone buzzed. It was Yugyeom calling. “Where are you?” Yugyeom asked. “I’m at the canteen,” Jungkook replied. “I’ll head back to class after I eat.”

"Fine. Don’t be late," Yugyeom said before hanging up.

Jungkook placed his phone back on the table and turned to Lisa who said “We should eat quickly. Don’t want to be late.” With a nod, they both dug into their food.

After finishing lunch, Jungkook headed back to his class. And after the class ended he attended the self-study session.

By the time he finally left school, it was already late. He arrived home at 10 PM.

As he stepped inside, he was greeted by an unexpected sight—all his hyungs well except for Taehyung and Jimin, were waiting for him in the living room.

“You’re late again,” Yoongi said crossing his arms.

Jungkook scratched the back of his neck awkwardly, avoiding their gazes. “I had self-study,”