Euphoria | Jungri

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The game ended with 111-74, and their school clearly lost in this round.

"Ssaem, where is Jungkook? Can't he play? We lost confidence without our captain." Taehyung asked.

"No. He will not until he gathers all his mind again." He said strictly.

All of them heaved a sigh, but yeah, they also don't know why he is playing like an amateur, instead of an expert captain.

"I think I know what can help him." Jaehyun said, looking at them.

"I'm thinking the same thing as you, I bet it." Mark said, sighing. "I never know how much she means to him until now."

Taeyong dived into his thought. He finally made his final decision. Taking his phone from the bag, he dialed someone's number.

Jeon Jungkook, you better say thanks to me later.

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Yeri ended the call, before excusing herself at Saeron, saying that she needs to go to the washroom.

Her face is full with concerns, as she exited the hall. She arched her neck to search for any shadow of him.

There he is, sitting alone on the bench while palming his face. Stepping closer to him, she placed her small hand on his shoulder gently.

He lifted his face, and she could see the strain of tears on his cheeks.

He was crying.

He seemed surprised and speechless to see Yeri in front of him.

"Don't cry. You already did your best." She placed herself beside him.

Then, she slowly pulled him to a warm hug, as he buried his face in the crook of her neck.

She shivered at the skinship of her neck and his forehead, but her heart just can't stop beating wildly.

As she feels his body relaxes and there is no hard breath, she pulled away from him.

Taking his arm, she rubbed a circle at a spot on his wrist. "This can heal your anxiety. I learn it from my mother." She said awkwardly, since he is staring at her.

"I don't know what make you lost, but come on. You're Jeon Jungkook. The greatest player in basketball. All of your teammates are waiting for you inside. The students too. I know you can do it." She comforted him.

She glanced at him for a second. "Don't just stare at me like that. Say something."

"Thank you." He muttered slowly, but enough to bring a smile on her face.

"Now, let's get inside, I wanna see you playing in the court, not crying alone outside." She stood up, pulling him with her.

But Jungkook stopped on the spot, pulling her wrist to face him.

"Why?"

"If I play and we win, promise me something." He said.

"Promise what?"

"That you will wait for me outside the hall. Here, to be exact." He said.

She frowned at his request, but just nod her head as an answer.

"And," He took off her cap, staring at her face.

God, she is really beautiful. How come he didn't realize it soon?

He cupped her cheek, before crashing his lips on hers. Her eyes widened, staring at his closed ones.

If this is a dream, I wish that I'll sleep forever.

She closed her eyes, responding to the kiss. It is sweet and passionate. Her heart was about to explode.

He wanted to use his tongue, but remembering that they're at the public and he has something to manage, he pulled away before the kiss goes any further and it would be hard to control himself.

He rested his forehead against her, as both of them catch their breaths.

Yeri was blushing, really hard. But she just can't look away from his eyes. She is too confused to say anything.

He can't even resist her kissable lips, as he leaned in to give her lips a single peck again. "And don't wear this cap when I'm with you. I want to see your pretty face clearly."

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"Jungkook!" Taehyung called him as he stepped into their school's spot.

"How many games left?" He asked, drinking the water.

"We already played 3 games, and only won one. We only have 8 games more." Jaehyun answered.

Jungkook nodded. Walking to the trainer, he bowed, smiling respectly. "I'm ready, for sure."

The trainer observes his face. His eyes are brighter than before. He thought, smiling.

"I see. Let's change your place with Taeyong. Taeyong, you will play for the two last game, replacing Jimin's spot later." He said.

Taeyong smiled brightly to Jungkook, giving him a high five.

I really made a good decision.

The previous game ended, and it is their turn. They screamed their cheers before stepping into the court.

The students that come to support them went wild when they saw Jungkook.

In other way, he looked at her spot, and she is also smiling at him.

Well, you gotta do this, Jungkook.

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