In My Eyes [Vkook]

Back At School

Tae POV-

A few days had passed since I beat up Namjoon, he still hadn't returned to school. I sighed to myself and looked in the mirror. Hopefully he'll be in by tomorrow Every time I walked down halls I could hear people whispering about me. Did they have no shame? Did they not know I could hear them? I shook my head and splashed my face with water. I washed my face before drying it with a towel and climbing into bed.

I was sleeping alone, again, for the 5th time this week. It seems Kookie has become weary of me too. Doesn't he know I'll never hurt him? Why can't he understand it was to protect him? I closed my eyes and ran my fingers through my hair, letting sleep take over.

***

"Tae! TAE!"

I sat up, cold sweat dripped down the back of my neck. My breathing came in fast, loud puffs. There was a faint pounding in my ears, telling me my heart was working over time.
I turned to see who was shouting and saw my mum looking at me worriedly. "Tae, are you okay?"

I gulped, my throat felt dry, and I was anything but okay, but I nodded. "Just another bad dream..." She looked at me sympathetically and handed me a glass of water, which I gladly started chugging down.

She sat on my bed and watched me as I laid back down, after finishing my water. I closed my eyes and wiped the sweat off my forehead, trying to relax again.

My mum rubbed circles on my back in a soothing rhythm and started humming me a lullaby I recognised from when I was younger. The familiar tune sooned calmed me down and before I knew it, I was back to sleep again.

***

I woke up the next morning and rubbed my eyes as I sat up. Another restless night... Ever since Jin's house I haven't been able to sleep. Isn't it enough that Namjoon was haunting Kookie during school? Now he's haunting my dreams?

I groaned and stood up from my bed. After showering and getting dressed, I made my way down stairs and followed the scent of pancakes and maple syrup.

On the table was a plate with a stack of pancakes on top. Butter and maple syrup trickled down the sides. I grinned and sat down. Next to them was a note.

Dear TaeTae,

Sorry I couldn't stay and have breakfast with you honey, I had to leave early for work. Dad's still in bed but he probably won't get up, he was working the grave yard shift last night. So have a good day at school!!

Mum xx

I smiled and wolfed down the breakfast. Once I had finished up eating I cleared away my mess and went into the hall. I kicked on my shoes and slung my bag over my shoulder and walked out the door.

"Bye Dad!" I called before making my way to Kookies house.

***
We walked down the halls hand in hand. People gave me pointed stares and all the gossips started whispering as I walked past, but I took no notice of them. When are people gonna realise that I don't give a fuck?

"Namjoon still isn't out of hospital yet..."

"I heard Taehyung killed him!"

"I can't waaait to see what Namjoon will do to him when he's back."

"Maybe Namjoon is too scared to face him, maybe that's why he hasn't come back..."

I sighed and shook my head. Don't these people have anything better to do with their lives? We arrived at Kookie's class room.

He looked up at me and half smiled. I gave him my box shaped grin and hugged him close to my chest. "Kookie?" I asked as I pulled away.

He looked up at me. "Hm?"