It's the day when all the fun ends. It's the day you are going back to work.
I did my usual morning routine and went to school. I went to Lily and the 6 boys. We're waiting for Jungkook.
While talking, Jungkook arrived.
"Morning Kookie!" Jimin smiled and waved.
Jungkook just looked down and went to his locker, get his things, and went to his class.
"Well, that's..." Jimin looked at him.
"Odd..." Taehyung finished.
"What happened to him?" I asked.
"We don't know. I don't think he's being the Jungkook he usually is." Hoseok answered, looking concerned.
•RIIIINNNGGGGG!•
"Time for class." Namjoon said. And we walked to class.
•TIME LAPSE•
It's already lunch time, and we sit at our usual table.
"Kookie, gwenchana?" Taehyung asked.
"I'm fine, hyung." Jungkook played with his food.
"You don't look fine..." Jimin said slowly.
He stood up and went somewhere.
I already finished my food, so I followed after Jungkook.
I went outside the field and I couldn't find him.
I walked around until I heard crying.
Huh?
I walked to the tree and looked behind it. There I saw Jungkook crying, holding a picture.
I sat down quietly beside him and pat his back slowly.
He sniffed and looked at me. He wiped his nose and cheeks.
"Why are you here?"
"I came to check on you."
"Why? Do you care about me or something?"
"I do. You are one of my friends."
Jungkook stayed silent.
"Wanna' talk about it?"
"No."
"Alright. But are you sure you're...okay? With being alone?" I asked him.
He just responded with a nod.
I stood up and was about to leave.
"I'm not okay..." He said.
I turned to him. He was already looking at me.
"Today is...my sister's birthday." He looked at the picture.
I went back and sat down. I looked at the picture.
"You have a sister?"
"I do...or did."
"I'm so sorry-"
"It's fine. She didn't leave this world yet, you know." He chuckled. I scratched my head in embarrassment.
"Her name is Jennie." He did a small smile.
"That's a beautiful name." I smiled.
"It is. She's 10 years older than me. So she's my older sister.
"She and I were very close. We play a lot, we talk about things to each other...she was the best sister I ever had."
"But...?" I asked.
His eyes darkened.
"She was abused by my father. He kept hitting her, call her names, and hit her again. It was scary to watch. I don't think she deserved it.
"But one day, I went to her room to check on her. But when I looked inside, she wasn't there. I became worried, until I saw a letter on her desk."
Jungkook gave me an old looking, folded paper. I unfolded it slowly and read it.
Hello Jungkook. I just want to say that I'm sorry. I'm sorry for leaving without knowing. There's a thing that you don't know. Don't tell mom or dad. Arraseo?
All those years, when dad kept abusing me. I was depressed. Those bad words that he said about me...I can't get it out. I decided to get away from here. Don't look for me. Jebal. I need some time alone. Just tell mom that I love her.
I love you, baby bro. Remember that.
Love, Jennie
I folded the paper and gave it back to Jungkook.
"That's...upsetting." I pursed my lips.
"Yeah...I told my mom that Jennie went missing. She called the police and they were looking for her. I kept crying and crying. And dad wasn't home that time because of work..." Jungkook clenched his fists.
"The police haven't found her. And it has been 9 years..." Tears flowed on his cheeks.
"I..." Jungkook choked.
"I miss her..." He cried.
I felt sad after hearing the story and seeing Jungkook like this.
Unexpectedly, he hugged me. He probably needs comfort right now. I just hugged back and pat his back.
"I'm sorry..." I said.
"It's okay, I...felt much better now that I let it off my chest." Jungkook lets go of the hug.
"Does anyone know about this?"
"You're the first one."
"Oh wow."
"Thanks for listening though."
"No problem. You don't have to tell me."
"Eh..." He smiled at me, and I smiled back.
"There you go! Now you look much better!" I pinched his cheeks.
"Ow! It hurts!" Jungkook complained.
"Now you know what it feels like when you pinched my cheeks."
"Sorry." He laughed.
"Wanna' go back?" I asked.
"Not yet. Let's stay for a few minutes."
"Us? You want me to stay? Don't you need some time alone?" I raised my eyebrow.
"I want to know you better."
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A/N Okay, just saying, when Jennie went missing, Jungkook was just 8 years old. And Jennie was 18 years old when she ran away.
