Tulip

Scandalous

Chaeyoung had a decent sleep, for the least.

The warmth of Jungkook's body (which was probably due to the fever) was very comforting, she didn't even hesitate to inch closer to its source as she slept. That, plus Jungkook's scent; a mix of clean and citrus. It radiated through his body and clothes, and Chaeyoung wouldn't escape it if he wasn't there either because the whole room was infused with the sweet smell.

But unexpectedly, her body automatically misses the warmth provided, and she woke up in the morning to see Jungkook wasn't there anymore.

After a few long groans, tossing, turning and internal battles to continue her sleep, she went out of the room and was immediately greeted by the smell of food.

Like a child attracted to candy, she followed the smell which led her to the kitchen, where she saw Jungkook in an apron, cooking something.

"Good morning." She made her presence known, her morning voice raspy as she rubbed her eyes.

Jungkook turned his head and smiled warmly. "Good morning Chaeng. Did you sleep well?"

Sleep well? Boy, of course she did.

Images of their bodies just centimeters away from each other flashed in her mind, causing a stir in her stomach and her heartbeat increasing in pace.

Deep inside, she was blushing. But thankfully the morning features of a human don't include a red, flushed face.

"Mhm."

Jungkook chuckled as he turned off the stove.

"You should go wash up first, I made breakfast." He said, as he took a plate from the kitchen shelf.

Chaeyoung obeyed, and a few minutes later they were both sitting at the dining table.

"Where are the others?" She asked, noticing that they were the only two in the dorm.

"Personal schedules, remember?" He said, taking a bite of his pancake. His nose was runny, proof that he was still ill.

Chaeyoung nodded in response.

The two ate in silence, not awkward, it's just that they were too indulged in the food.

That was until Jungkook spoke first, but coughing heavily.

"Hm, I'm going out, too." He coughed. "I've got somewhere to go."

Chaeyoung frowned, knowing that he was going out whilst having a fever.

"Okay.. But where to..?"

"H-huh? N-nothing, haha.." He laughed nervously.

Her frown deepened.

"Jungkook? Look at me." She demanded.

He gulped down nothing, his throat bobbing up and down.

"L-look at you? Why so sudden?" He smiled, but was definitely avoiding her eyes.

"Where are you going?"

"Uh, um-"

"Answer me, Jungkook. Where are you going?"

"I, uh, the company! Y-yeah, I have to go to the company! That's right! Busy day today!" He fake-grinned, sounding awfully excited.

Chaeyoung wasn't buying any of that. She continued to eye him suspiciously.

"You're lying. You're not going to company aren't you?"

His body stiffened visibly.

"Where is it that you're going, huh? Is it the gym? Jungkook, you can't go to the gym! You're still sick!" She scolded.

But at that, Jungkook relaxed a little, as if he was relieved.

"Uh, y-yeah, I'm going to the gym, actually. You caught me, hoho.." He continued to act.

Chaeyoung bit her lips in annoyance. But before she could nag more, Jungkook cut her off.

"You should probably get going too right? The girls must be worried by now. They'd kill me if you stay any longer." He smiled nervously.

Chaeyoung's frown hadn't disappeared. She sent a deep glare to the boy in front of her.

"Fine. But if you get sick again, I'll end your life for good, understood?"

He released a deep sigh of relief.

"Y-yes, ma'am."

 
 
 
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Soon, Chaeyoung got back into her own dorm by a cab, because Jungkook said he was too busy to send her.

Not that she minded, but his behaviour was really suspicious that morning.

"Ooo, look who just came back from a boys' dorm?" Lisa mocked as she entered their unit.

"Scandalous, Chaeng!" Jennie teased along.

"So whose bed did you sleep in last ni- what's with the frown?"

Chaeyoung didn't pay them any attention. In her brain, it was full of the thought that Jungkook is keeping something away from her.

She pouted as she dropped her body on the sofa.

That Jeon Jungkook.

He's hiding something!

 
 
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Short chapter bcs why not hehe