25: RACHEL POV

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RACHEL POV
After third period, I slipped a note in Taehyung's backpack, asking for him to meet me at the soccer field of the school at lunch. Then, after the longest fourth period of my life, I went to the soccer field and waited at the corner near a hill where no one was around. Just then, I saw Taehyung coming and my heart started to beat faster. He walked in a cool fashion. He looked careless but cute. I watched as his perfect eyes looked around, while his soft hair blew back from the breeze. I saw his defined jawline as he looked around, and his square smile shined, catching everyone's attention. However, to my dismay, when he got to me, about a dozen other girls were following him.

"Hey Rachel!" He said. My heart skipped a beat.

"H-Hey Taehyung!" I said back.

"Why did you want to see me?" He asked. I looked behind him and saw the girls glaring at me.

"Ew who is that." Someone said.

"Why is she talking to Oppa." Another snapped. I swallowed the knot forming in my throat.

"I wanted to talk... Alone." I said. Taehyung turned around and saw the girls.

"I need you all to leave me alone." He said with a cold tone. The  girls pouted.

"But Oppa! Why are you talking to that ugly girl but not us!" One shouted.

"At least she doesn't cover her face with make up like you." He said back. This new side of Taehyung kind of frightened me, but at the same time, he looked powerful.

"T-Thanks." I said.

"Are you saying she is prettier than us?" A girl screamed.

"No, why would I say that. Just go away." He said to them. My heart snapped in half. Does he think I'm ugly? Tears started to form in my eyes.

"Ha! He doesn't think your pretty little girl so get away from him." One shouted.

"Hey! Don't--"

"No, it's fine." I interrupted Taehyung. He turned to me. "Never mind." I said. With that, I ran away as tears fell down my cheeks. Taehyung, why did you have to hurt me like that.
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I ran away to the hallways and ran into Jamie. She was with Jimin, but I couldn't help but to cry in her arms.

"Oh my gosh, Rachel are you okay? What happened?!" She asked. I shook my head as I continued to sob. My heart hurts...
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Jamie sent Jimin to lunch and led me into an empty classroom. She sat me down and handed me tissues. A few moments later, Anna ran in the room as well.

"Jimin told me that Rachel was crying. What happened?!" She asked. She sat next to me and hugged me. I took a deep breath and explained to them what happened.

"Kim Taehyung..." Jamie gritted through her teeth.

"How could he say that?" Anna asked.

"I'm just not pretty I guess..." I said.

"Don't you dare say that!" Anna and Jamie yelled in sync.

"You don't need a boy to tell you you're pretty! You ARE pretty okay! You only need us and yourself to tell you that." Jamie said. I let her words sink in.

"You know what? You're right. If he doesn't think I'm pretty then that's his loss. Not mine." I said and they cheered me on. With that, we giggled and hugged. "Thanks guys. I really appreciate it." I said and they nodded. Then, we all walked out.

"Hey guys, I'm going to go to the restroom to wash my face. You guys can go ahead to the canteen, I'll meet you guys there." I said.

"You sure?" Anna asked and I nodded. With that, we parted and I went to the restroom. After I washed my face, I walked in the hallways towards the canteen. The hallways were empty since everyone was out eating, so the walk was peaceful. I stared at my feet as I walked, but I heard the door to the entrance of the hallway open. I looked up to see Taehyung. I rolled my eyes and turned around to walk the other direction.

"Wait Rachel!" He said. I kept walking. "Wait!" He said. I stopped. Then, I took a deep breath and turned around.

"It's fine. I don't need any words from you. I don't need a guy to make me feel bad about myself. I got all the approval I need through my own eyes. So if you are here to show me pity for what you said, save it. I don't need your sympathy." I said.

"No... I-I... I wanted to apologize. I didn't mean it. I was just--"

"No... I don't need an apology either. We are just on two different levels. I'm fine." I said. With that, I turned back around to walk away again, but his words stopped me.

"YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!" He yelled. My heart and mind froze. W-What did he just say?
"You're beautiful... You really are. I just didn't want to turn those girls against you. That's why I said what I did. The last thing I want to do is put you in danger." He said. My heart fluttered. Am I hearing this correctly?

"I-I wanted to protect you... I like you." He said. At that, my eyes widened and I slowly turned around to face him.

"Y-You do?" I asked. He nodded. I smiled wildly and walked up to him.

"That's a relief... Because I wanted to confess to you." I said. He smiled as well.

"Does that mean that you'll go out with me?" He asked. I couldn't process what was happening. KIM TAEHYUNG JUST ASKED ME OUT. OH MY GOSH.

"Of course." I answered. He walked towards me and hugged me.

"You're mine now." He said and my heart fluttered. Oh my gosh, is this really happening?

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