The Jerk Next Door | pjm

08

"Hyerin-ah! Ireona!!!" Jimin screamed in my ear. As usual, i glared at him. "I would appreciate it if you just tickle me rather than doing annoying things to wake me up."

He hopped on my bed and without hesitating, he tickled me until i was on the floor, rubbing my ass where it's in pain. "I said to tickle me to wake me up, not when i'm awake, you punk!"

"I think i have to get my ears checked from all those shoutings you do everyday."

"Well, better drag me along because i surely can't hear anything clearly right now." I folded my arms.

"Sorry not sorry." he sang. I threw a pillow at him. "Get out you punk."

He saluted, giving me his widest smile ever before heading downstairs. I think this has become his daily routine, waking me up in the most annoying way.

We were walking side to side, having a little chat. He was calmly walking, his hands in his pockets having a great morning while there's me, hesitating to ask him if he was alright.

"Do you have something to say?"
He looked down at me making me panic. "I-im just wondering why y-you suddenly got so emotional last night but no need to answer that. It's fine." I nervously laughed.

I heard him sigh. "Maybe some other time Hyerin. When the time is right, i will tell you but for now, please forget about it." He ruffled my hair giving me a slight smile.

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Surprisingly, we made it to our class without Ara and her minions around. I thought i was gonna have a great time today but little did i know that they were planning on something.

I was pushed inside the girls' toilet by those girls. They hovered over me and made me kneel down in front of Ara. How pathetic of me for being so weak. She forced me to look up at her, digging her nails deep in my cheeks.

"There's so many other guys in the world Hyerin. How dare you fucking touch my sweetheart?"

I scoffed. "Exactly. You made that fact yourself. Why don't you find yourself another man instead of chasing one that's already someone else's?"

Her hands went up in the air and a slap echoed in the bathroom. I touched my cheeks ready to fight back but her little dogs pulled my arms back.

"You think by dressing up like this will make you get Jimin? Dream on little girl."

I sighed. "Can i just enjoy my last year of high school? For fucks sakes." i muttered under my breath.

"And just so you know, i'm older than you, little girl."

"How dare you address her like that you nerd!" Her minions defended her.

"I should be saying that. How dare you address my girl like that you little piece of shits." A voice was heard behind Ara.

Ara stood there, pretending to be shocked. She then turned her head towards me. "I guess you're not such a loser anymore Kim fucking Hyerin. Look, even Jungkook is by your side. What's your darkest secret, you slut?" She spit on me, rolling her eyes while escaping the scene with her annoying heels.

Jungkook gave them a cold stare before running down to me. "Is everything alright? Are you hurt? Since when did this start?" His grip started to hurt around my arms as he looked at me worriedly. "Jungkook it's fine. She only did a couple of things to me but not as bad to the point that i have to go to the hospital." I assured him, slowly escaping his grip.

We both went to our own classes. I really don't want a scolding right now for being late. As i opened the door to my class, all the students turned their heads towards me and Mrs Jeong gave me her death stare.

"I'm really not in the mood to scold you but the next time you're late in my class again, you're gonna receive a punishment. Understand?" I nodded then slowly dragged myself at the back of the classroom where i can see Jimin's worried face.

"I'll tell you later but right now, i just want to be alone." i told him.

As soon as the bell rang, i packed up my things right away until i felt a hand stopping me. "Let's eat together." "Sorry but im gonna eat with Jungkook. Catch up on you later." I tried not showing him my emotions by smiling at him. Hopefully that worked. He slowly let go and gave a smile.

Me and Jungkook took our trays and sat at our original spot. I couldn't wait any longer to ask him that has been on my mind for an hour. "Should i tell Jimin about what happened? Because he will surely notice the red mark on my right cheek. "Do whatever your heart tell you Hyerin. He said that he will protect you right? Well he better fucking keep his promise."

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We were walking home in silence. I looked up at him and opened my mouth but nothing came out. "Im sorry." I frowned. What is he sorry about? "I was there when it happened. I was gonna make a move and defend you but Jungkook came to be your hero and save the day." I noticed him clenching his jaw, staring straight at the road. "How did it feel huh? To be rescued by no other than Jungkook?"

I nudged him making him roll his eyes. "I sense some jealousy Mr Park. You are so in love with me." I joked and the next second, i felt him pushing me against the wall, his hands slowly letting go of my wrist and trapped me with his arms in the sides of my head. "What if i am in love with you Hyerin?" He tilted his head to the side, reading my expressions. I was frozen in my spot. He started leaning to me feeling his hot breath on my cheeks and stupid me closed my eyes.

He then started laughing and flicked my forehead. "You mean, you are so in love with me, Miss Kim." My face is so hot and i didn't think twice so I stepped on his foot making him glare at me. "In your dreams you jerk." I left him, flicking my hair in satisfaction.

We arrived at our own house and bid goodbye to one another in a playful way. As soon as i closed the door behind me, i let out a big sigh which caught my mum's attention. "How was school honey?" "I had a really bad day mum but it's nothing to worry about."

I went up to my room and dived to my bed. She will not let me be weak. I will not show my weakness. I will not cry because of her. I will be strong. I repeated over and over again. This is only the beginning of her stupid game but why do i feel like this is already the worse scenario that can possibly be done to me?