Mr. Arrogant [Book 3] | Kim Taehyung (re-published) [COMPLETED]

Special Chapter: Pt. 3

Rae's POV

I must have gone crazy. No, insane is a better word. Ugh! Why did I say that?! They'll think I'm weird. But I'm pretty sure they already think I'm weird.

And just why the hell did I say that out loud?! Am I out of my mind? Do I have to see a doctor to see whether or not my mind is still stable? I feel so embarrassed that I could die.

I'm currently curled up into a ball, my back leaning against Eunwoo Oppa's long legs. We're still at the skate park, watching the other's run and skate all around.

Eunwoo Oppa said he's too tired so he sat down on a bench. While I, shamelessly sat on the dirty ground, resting my back on the lower part of his legs while I hugged my knees.

Just half an hour ago, I had suddenly blurted out, "I love you, Taeho." Even thinking about it, makes me wanna choke myself to death for unknowingly saying that out loud when I'm supposed to only say it in my thoughts.

But luckily, I safely managed to come up with an excuse, which they stupidly believed.

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·[flashback]·
{3rd person's POV}

"...d-did you say...y-you l-l-lo-" Rocky began, stammering - his voice shaky and low.

Amusument and a majority expressions of shock were plastered at their faces. Mostly Rocky and Sanha who's faces is as pale as a sheet, looking like they were about to faint at any minute that Bin and JinJin had to assist them.

Rae's eyes widened, just realizing that she had said that out loud. She covered her mouth with her hand as her eyes searched for Taeho. They made eye contact for a mere 3 seconds before Rae finally decided to break it.

"N-NO!" Rae panicked, waving her hands in the air in protest. "You all misheard it! I said something else!"

"T-then what...did you say, noona?" Sanha asked, anxiety written all over his face.

For a moment, Rae was quiet. No excuses came into her mind for rescue. Not until she spotted a bubble tea shop just across the street. What a coincidence!

"I love tea! Bubble tea!" Rae blurted out, panic was obviously behind her voice but the other's seem to not have noticed. "That's what I said."

"Bubble tea?" Sanha wiped the single tear that strangely escaped his left eye.

"Y-yes...bubble tea." Rae repeated, shutting her eyes tightly shut, hoping that they would at least believe her obvious lie which they actually did.

"Good." JinJin breathed out. "For a moment there, I almost considered it."

Rae let out an awkward chuckle before silently stepping backwards. She mentally cursed herself the most dirty swears she could ever think of over and over again.

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! She screamed in her mind. Just let me die, please!

·[end of flashback]·

{back to Rae's POV}

"Do you really love bubble tea?" Eunwoo's voice interupts me from my daze.

"H-huh?" I looked up, having to lean the back of my head on his leg.

"I'm asking, did you really, truly, honestly said you love bubble tea?" he repeated, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Cause why the hell would the nine of us all misheard you? That's absurd."

Biting my lower lip, I lowered my head back down. "Fine." I sighed, defeatedly. "I lied, alright?"

Even without looking, I knew he's already smirking. "So you really did confessed your love for Taeho, unknowingly?" he joked.

"Shut up." I shyly muttered.

I heard him clasp his hands. "I have a new ship already." he sneered, enthusiastically.

"Can you please?" I pleaded, my eyes watching out for the other's, warily.

"Don't worry, Rae-ah." he patted my shoulder, dramatically and I just rolled my eyes. "I'll keep it a secret...for the meantime."

That's when I quivkly stood up and faced him, my eyes glaring at him as if saying a warning. "Don't. You. Dare." I hissed with a stern voice.

He just shrugged before standing up from the bench and running towards Bin who apparently is now having a dance showdown with Rocky. I just sighed and sat bavk down on the bench.

"Are you alright?" a familiar voice from behind asked.

I looked up to see the last person I would ever want to see right now. Cause really, I didn't expect him to approach me since I'm always the one who does.

"Y-yeah..." I quietly muttered, my eyes shotting back on my now, sweating palms.

"You're face is really red, you know." he gulped quietly after saying that. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Oh, that was unexpected. He's concerned. About me!

"Uh-no..." I chuckled awkwardly. "It's just that it's really hot. That's why my face is red."

Wow. I'm actually pretty good at making excuses.

"Oh, is that so?" at the corner of my eye, I saw him also taking a seat beside me.

I gulped, my heart beating picking up speed.

There was an unpleasant silence, which made me more uncomfortable. My pupils were now shaking, my head is racing while my heart throbbed rapidly.

"I'm sorry." I suddenly blurted out.

"Why?" he asked, facing me.

He seemed so innocent now. A new side of his that I've never seen. Because ever since I met him, he's always being rude, arrogant, quiet and quick tempered.

I chuckled mentally. He has amused me once again.

"Because I feel like I always annoy you." I muttered, fidgeting with my fingers.

"Ha." he chortled. "That's true."

Pang. That hurts.

Frowning, I crossed my arms over my chest and faced forward, pouting. Just then, a voice caught all our attentions.

"Guys!" Jae Hee called out beside her boyfriend while waving her hands in the air. "Me and HanJoo has to go!"

I stood up from the bench and watched quietly.

"Why so early?" MJ asked.

"We have work." Jae Hee quickly replied before flashing an innocent smile.

"Oh, okay." MJ nodded before turning in my direction, pretty much looking at Taeho.

Jae Hee turned to us too. Everyone did. I just waved and smiled before turning to Taeho who just blankly stared at them.

"Bye." he said, loud enough for them to hear.

"See you soon, Tae." Jae Hee just beamed before grabbing her boyfriend's hand and walking away.

I diverted my attention back to Taeho, my face quickly darkening as soon as I saw the look on his face. Oh how I hated that look.

I felt my heart tightening as I clenched my fists into a ball. He was staring afar, probably watching Jae Hee as she walk away.

I feel my heart pound louder, the sound almost visible to my ears. My eyes were now turning glossy as I bit my lower lip.

I couldn't help but ask myself the question that has been waiting to be answered.

Why can't you look at me instead?