Painful Love

Deserted Courage

Seokjin rubs his eyes, tired.

He's been lacking sleep lately, thoughts keeping him up at night.

"President, do you need a break? You've been working really hard. And you seem exhausted." Irene says, concerned.

"I'm fine. I need to get more rest though."

"Do you want to talk a short walk at the school garden?"

"Why not?" Seokjin agreed.

Irene and Seokjin walk side by side. It's a bit awkward, but the tension is kind of relieving.

"Thanks, Irene." Seokjin smiles.

"No problem. Don't overwork yourself, though. What if you get injured?" Irene says, pouting a little.

"Fine, I'll be healthy..mom." Seokjin can't help but tease her.

Irene blushes. "Hey! I'm worried for you."

Seokjin stays silent. He takes a seat at a bench. He beckons for Irene to sit next to him.

"Irene..you're a really good friend to me. I just wanted you to know that."

"Thanks. You're a wonderful friend too." Irene looks nervous, as if she wanted to say something else.

"Hey Seokjin?"

"Yes?"

"I..like you. More than a friend. I really do."

The world seemed to freeze as Seokjin was in shock.

"Irene I.."

"You don't like me, do you?" Irene sighs. "It's fine Seokjin. I don't want to force myself on you or anything. But please, one moment with you is enough.."

Seokjin looked at her. "I want to try this out," He said softly. "We can try to be in a relationship if you want."

Irene's face lights up. "If you're willing to try I will be happy."

Before Seokjin knows it, Irene's warm lips are pressed gently against his. It would have been a perfect kiss, but it didn't trigger any emotion for Seokjin. Seokjin kisses back gently, slightly hesitant. Irene takes no notice of this. Or maybe she does notice, but she doesn't comment on it.

They walk back, hand in hand.

Meanwhile...

Jungkook decides to enter the Student Council office. He finds no trace of Seokjin.

"Do you know where Seokjin is?" Jungkook asks the other people in the office.

"I think he's in the school garden with Irene." A student pipes up.

"OK, thanks." Jungkook runs off.

The students stared at each other. "Did he just say 'thanks'?"

...

Jungkook finds Seokjin and Irene. They seem to be having a heart-to-heart conversation, and he decides to listen. His eyes widen as Irene confesses. Seokjin hesitates. But he says yes. But he didn't say 'I like you too'. Jungkook's hopes soared. But his courage to confess died.

Jungkook walked away sadly, more miserable then ever.

A/N:

I'm so sorry for not updating! There's been a lot going on, so please bear with me.

This chapter is going to add up to the plot.

I think I might have 2 or 3 more chapters. (And maybe some bonus chapters, but it's after they get together)

Thank you for reading! <3

P.S., if you were wondering, Jungkook did not see the kiss.