When Truth Hurts

Chapter - 12

Jungkook stumbled, almost falling.

“Whoa...!” Lisa jumped up and grabbed his arms before he could fall. “You okay?” She asked, eyes wide.

He nodded slightly, still leaning on her. “Just… a little dizzy,” He said quietly.

“Sit,” She told him, guiding him back to the bed.

The nurse walked in with a small bottle and looked at them. “What happened?” She asked quickly.

Jungkook shook his head faintly. “No… nothing...”

“He was about to fall,” Lisa interrupted, “And he’s feeling dizzy.”

The nurse put the lotion down and knelt beside the bed. “Don’t move,” She said gently but firmly, reaching to check his pulse.

The nurse frowned slightly after checking his pulse. “You need to eat, young man. You haven’t been eating properly, have you?”

Jungkook looked away, frowning. “It’s not like that…”

But before he could finish, Lisa cut in. “Yes that's right he is not eating properly. He will eat now.” Her tone left no room for argument.

“Lisa....” Jungkook started, but she was already standing.

“I’ll get you something,” She said, holding his hand.

“You don’t have to...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,”

" We know about it." Jin said Sighing " And we talked about it."