control ◎ taegi

the first day at school

Taehyung strode down the street with a murderous air about him. A backpack was slung around his shoulder, and his old school uniform stuck to his body uncomfortably. He had grown since last year and although it wasn't too bad, Taehyung felt a little squeezed into his school uniform.

Soon he was rounding the corner to the school. A few figures became noticeable. They called out to him.

"Taehyung! Taehyung! You're back, Taehyung!!"

A bear galloped up to him, ruffling the back of his head. Another gave him a fist bump, congratulating him on making it back.

"Thanks Jimin and thanks Jin. I didn't want to come back but I have to. Let's go!" Taehyung broke out into a smile, glad to be around his friends again. It made Taehyung happy. The three bounded up the stairs and ran into a room buzzing with activity.

To Taehyung's surprise, the whole room erupted with cheers. Did they actually miss him? One of his friends, Jungkook, slung an arm around his shoulder.

"We missed you Taehyung, so- don't touch it you idiot- we got you a present!"

Taehyung's mouth hung agape as a box was thrust into his hands. It was difficult to get words out.

"Guys.. thanks. Really, just-"

"Open the box."

Taehyung ripped the lid off the box to reveal a ring. Engraved on the inside was a message from his classmates that made him burst out into tears, and fearing what he looked like, he held his hands over his face.

Everyone was a bit shocked, but not as shocked as Taehyung when he heard:

"Why are you upset now, Taehyung?"

from the teacher's desk.