Promises

Chapter 3

~Next day~

~Jungkook pov~

I walked to my locker. I got the books that I needed and I closed it. I looked around. I have to go to 2nd period. I tried to remember where I had gone yesterday to find it. I began to walk through the hall. I saw the familiar class. I smiled. I walked into the class. I sat down at the desk. This class has assigned seats. I sit right behind the person I'm supposed to avoid, Kim Taehyung. Yesterday, everyone told me to stay away from him. They told me this at lunch. Taehyung was there too, but he was sitting across the room, eating alone. I've kinda been watching him. He doesn't have any friends. He seems lonely. I tried asking why I shouldn't be friends with him, but they didn't explain. They just said that I shouldn't.

My thoughts were interrupted when Taehyung walked into the room. He sat down in front of me. He had headphones in. He must like music. I do too. Maybe I can start a conversation about it.

"Class, please open your books to page 128." The teacher said, walking into the class and closing the door. We all got out of your books. I turned to the page.

"Ok, all you have to do today is answer those questions on that page." He said, sitting down at his desk. I smiled. That's not a lot of work. I quickly got to work on it.

Within a few minutes, I was done. I put the book away and put the paper on the edge of my desk. I looked at the boy in front of me. He was quietly doing his work. I watched as he wrote down answers. I could faintly hear his music playing. I instantly recognized it at Bigbang, my favorite group of all time.

Taehyung finished his work. He put his book up and he put his head down. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. He looks so peaceful. I smiled. He's really handsome. I don't see what could be so bad about him. He seems too nice and calm. Then again, it seems that way, I don't know if he is like that. I guess my new friends know more than me. I've only been here for 2 days, I can't just go around making assumptions.

I sighed and looked down at my desk. I lied my head down as well and I closed my eyes, drifting off into a light sleep.

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"Alright, class, everybody wake up and listen." The teacher said. I opened my eyes and looked at him. Taehyung did the same. He even took his headphones out.

"I will be assigning a science project. You will be working with partners.." He said. I smiled. I can work with someone I know.

"But, I will be choosing them." He continued. I frowned. Never mind, I'll be working with a stranger. The teacher began to call out names. I patiently waited for mine.

"And, Jeon Jungkook will work with Kim Taehyung." The teacher said. I guess he's not a complete stranger. I shrugged and stood. The bell rang. I got my stuff and walked out of the class. It's lunchtime, and I'm hungry. I quickly walked to the lunchroom. Jin and Jimin were already eating. I got in the line and got food. I sat down next to them and began to eat.

"Hi Jungkook, how has your third day been so far?" Jin asked.

"Good. I got my first project today in science." I said. He nodded.

"Yeah, with Taehyung!" Yoongi said, walking over to the table. Jin and Jimin looked at me.

"C'mon Jungkook, tell the teacher you want to change partners, I'll be Taehyung's partner." Yoongi said.

"What? No, I'm okay with it." I said.

"Jungkook, Taehyung is different, it's better for you to work with someone else." Jin said. I looked down.

"I get that I'm the new kid, but I'll be okay." I said.

"I know you're trying to look out for me, but I'll be fine. He doesn't seem all that bad." I said. They all looked at each other. Namjoon and Hoseok even joined the conversation.

"Fine, but, the minute he's weird, you need to tell us." Jimin said. I smiled and nodded. We all began to eat. I looked past Jin and Jimin and saw that Taehyung was still eating alone. He was texting someone. He looked sad. Seeing his hurtful face made me want to hug him. I frowned and continued to eat. I hope that us being partners will allow us to become friends.

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I stretched as I walked through the door of the house.

"Sir, welcome home." The maid said. She took my back. I smiled. I walked to my room and I yawned. Today has been tiring.

"Sir, would you like a snack as you do homework?" The maid asked.

"Yes, please." I replied. She bowed and left. She had dropped off my backpack. I got it and walked over to the desk. I sat down and began to do my homework. The maid came and handed me my snacks. I thanked her and she left. I continued to do my homework.

An hour later, I finished. I yawned. I got up and walked to the bathroom. I quickly took my shower and everything so that the maids didn't have to do it. I then walked out of my room after I put on some clothes to sleep in. I walk to the dining room. Dinner was ready. A maid walked over to me and took the dirty clothes and towel. I walked into the dining room and walk over to my seat. My parents smiled.

"Sweetie, we haven't seen you today, how was your day?" My mom asked.

"It was good. I've been doing homework, sorry." I replied, smiling.

"Meet any new friends?" My dad asked. I looked up.

"You mean I didn't tell you yesterday?" I asked. They shook their heads.

"Well, I met 5 new friends. I might make another tomorrow. Anyway, their names are Jimin, Yoogni, Jin, Nmajoon, and Hosoek. I might become friends with Taehyung tomorrow. We have to do a project, so we may start to talk and stuff." I smiled. My parents nodded.

"We are proud and happy that you have friends." My dad said. I smiled.

Soon, dinner was over. I walked to the room and closed the door. I turned the lights out and lied in the bed. I began to think about Taehyung. He's always alone. I know what it's like to be alone. I had a reason to be alone. I understood why I was alone and I didn't really mind. But I didn't want to be alone. I've had no one to talk to, other than my parents. I haven't had another person I can relate to or talk to midnight with. I've never had a sleepover, a playdate, anything. I've missed out on a lot of my childhood. I guess Taehyung has too. But, that's something we have in common. He may have his reasons, but he can move past them... I did. I want to help him. I smiled to myself as I slowly drifted off to sleep. I want to become his friend tomorrow.