Stigma | KTH ✔

11 | Yuna

A/N: And so another year at uni has officially begun and I have some serious pain-in-the-a*s courses atm. Thus, updates will appear whenever I have time -- which is like never but hopefully I'll be able to push out some chapters as a result of my endless procrastination (((:

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Thus another week went by in a blur as it's already Thursday afternoon. The school bell finally rang, meaning that yet another day of school had come to its end. Areum and I exit the classroom with a cheerful aura surrounding us as we're hyped for the epic movie-night that will finally take place tomorrow. We eventually reach the stairs where we part ways and bid our goodbyes before my feet slowly makes their way upstairs. Meanwhile, I considered staying at the library for a couple of hours since I had some math to catch up on. But I'd much rather chill in my bed and not talk to anyone or move a muscle.

I suddenly feel something poke me in the ribs, the ticklish sensation causing me to jump in my place while releasing a high-pitched squeal. A split second later I hear someone burst out laughing beside me, and I immediately shoot the culprit a deadly glare.

"I wish I never told you I was ticklish," I mutter at Taehyung -- who's still laughing at my reaction -- feeling betrayed.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I never expected you to jump like that though," he wheezes, trying to gain control over his breathing. I then poke him hard in his ribs to avenge myself and he lets out a shriek in the process. Now it was my turn to be gasping for air due to the uncontrollable laughter leaving my lips.

"Don't forget that I already know your weakness," I remind him with a chuckle, flashing my most evil grin. He chuckles while raising his hand up to prevent me from coming near him.

"Okay okay, we're even now!" he exclaims in defeat.

We finally reach our lockers and grab our bags.

"So what are you doing today then?" he asks casually as we start making our way towards the stairs.

"Study in the library until I'm too tired, I guess. Math is killing me," I reply with a low groan, pouting at him. "What about you?"

"Oh that sucks. I could stay and help you, but I have to do some stuff for dad so.." he says with a frown, however my heart flutters at the possibility of him staying with me.

"Oh that's kind of you, but it's okay. Thank you for the offer," I quickly say with a smile. I then narrow my eyes slightly at him while tilting my head to the side."I didn't know you're good at math."

"I'm good at everything," he says like it's the most obvious thing in the world. I roll my eyes playfully at him, meanwhile he's smirking confidently.

"Well congrats to your good genes I'm not envious at all," I mutter bitterly, making him snort.

"What can I say? I'm an exceptional human being."

"And you have confidence. I understand why all the girls are all up in your face."

"Jealous?" he asks, flashing me a smirk with one raised eyebrow.

"Yeah, I wish the girls drooled over me too," I reply sarcastically while rolling my eyes at him, making him laugh again.

We reach the entrance to the library, I turn around to look at him.

"Thank you for escorting me to the library, you are very kind," I sarcastically thank him with an exaggerated thankful voice. "I hope whatever you're helping your dad with goes well." He chuckles at my sudden change of character, grinning amusingly towards me.