Choose Me || Taehyung x Reader x Jin

Chapter 11: Cypher

It's been weeks since Yoongi oppa lectured me about being too close to Taehyung. I remember him dragging me out of the basketball court, leaving Taehyung standing alone and stunned in the middle of the court.

"Y/n, what were you doing?!" Yoongi oppa exclaimed and rubbed his furrowed eyebrows. I assumed that he also thought that Taehyung and I were about to kiss. Words could not leave my mouth as my face turned into a bright shade of red, I was embarrassed when I realized what just happened.

"You're brother will be furious if you two continued what ever that was, and he would be so mad at me if I didn't do anything to stop you!" He explained and sighed, looking at me with concern. I knew Yoongi oppa just didn't want to tolerate such inappropriate behavior. The word could spread fast because a lot of people were around when it happened, soon enough rumors will start to spread about us. He was right, my brother would be furious. Especially because Namjoon didn't like Taehyung.

After that, things have been slightly awkward between me and Taehyung. Well, I guess it's only me who's awkward. He still acts normal around me, as if nothing happened. But still, it was noticeable that he became a little more cautious around me, especially around my brother and his friends.

I've also been completely ignoring Jin oppa after his interview with Jisoo unnie. He seemed confused of my sudden distance, but he didn't bother to ask me why. I guess he doesn't care enough to find out what was wrong. I try to leave for school earlier than my brother whenever his friends are around, I would skip breakfast and walk without them.

"Yah! Y/n, is it true? How come you never told us?" Jimin nudged me as we packed our bags once our class was dismissed. I tilted my head in confusion, watching as the other students turn their heads to me as if they were waiting for my reply.

"Ohh, the rumor about you and Taehyung hyung dating?" Jungkook added, his wide eyes stared at me and my mouth dropped open. My brows furrowed as the other students in class started whispering and watching our conversation.

I lightly bump their heads together and harshly whispered "Keep your voices down!" Jimin and Jungkook looked embarrassed and winced at the pain on their temples. They snickered and watched my panicked expression, still unable to answer as more students seem to anticipate my reply.

"Neh! I heard about that too! That scene in the middle of the basketball court sounded so sweet! Aigooo," Minhee chimed in and cooed, she grinned at me and pinched my cheek. "Y/n, I've always thought you'd look so cute with Taehyung!" She added and some of the girls gasped and scoffed at me. Jimin and Jungkook nodded their heads in agreement and patted my back.

"ANIYAAA!" I yelled at the top of my lungs, all the whispering and hissing around me stopped. Minhee, Jimin and Jungkook looked shocked. "We're just friends!" I yelled again, before grabbing my bag and storming out of the classroom.

My three friends ran after me and tried to call out my name. "Y/n! Wait for me!" Minhee was too small and short to keep up with Jungkook and Jimin, who managed to run pass me and block my way. I covered my red face and sigh in defeat.

"Yah! You have to tell us what happened!" Jimin said to me, panting and out of breath. "I knew you liked each other! I knew it!" Jungkook chuckled as he brushed off the hair that fell on his sweaty forehead. Minhee appeared next to me and rested her arm around my shoulder.

"Aish! I swear nothing happened!" I explained and sat on the bench. The three of them sat beside me and waited for me to continue the story. I briefly told them how I was upset— without actually telling them why, and I ran to Taehyung for comfort.

"JINJA? Omo, I heard you kissed passionately in the middle of the court after confessing your love for each other!" Minhee nudged me and squealed while she cupped her own cheeks.