Help Her (Jeon Jungkook FF)

I Think I Like The New Kid

(What the Hight School looks like)

I walked into school with my head down low, trying to cover the bruise on my cheek that Jack gave me last night. I got to my locker and grabbed everything I needed. As I closed the locker, I felt a sudden force turning me around - it was the hands of a large person. I knew who it was...

"Hello, Caroline," Leo said, glaring at me.
"What do you want, Leo," I said, not looking at him.
"Hey, look at me while I'm talking to you," he said as he forcefully lifted my head up.
"What happened to your face? It looks even better now!" he said and touched my cheek. I hissed in pain and slapped his hand away while stumbling back. He laughed and continued to try to touch it.
"Stop it, Leo! Leave me alone!" I said while trying to get away from him.
"Can't get away that easily," Leo chuckles as he tugs on my hair a little.
"Leo, stop it," Jungkook said, shoving him aside to stand before me.
Leo initially had a shocked expression, but he quickly recovered.
"Oh, lookie here." Leo chuckled, crossing his arms and glaring at Jungkook,
"Jungkook is the tough boyfriend coming to save his girlfriend!" He said sarcastically.
"Leave her alone," Jungkook asserted in a low voice.
I peeked over his shoulder to look at Leo.
"Stay out of this, Jungkook," Leo hissed as he got up into Jungkook's face."Guys, please stop. There's a large crowd ahead," I exclaimed as I attempted to pull Jungkook away from the gathering.
"Why don't you come with us, Jungkook!" Leo's annoying girlfriend said, biting her lip and looking Jungkook up and down. 
"He would never do that... right?" I shook my head and continued to pull on Jungkook.

"I don't need friends like you guys. I have Caroline, and that's all I need," Jungkook said, wrapping his arm around my waist. 
 I felt my heart flutter, and I looked down at my hip and saw his hand. "Aw, how cute!" Leo said sarcastically. "Leave. Her. Alone," Jungkook's voice was low and dark. His eyes were bringing red, and the vibe of his body was angry.  

"That was hot,"  I thought, staring up at him,
 "Gosh, not now, Caroline!"  
"Jungkook, come on," I said and grabbed his hand, which was on my waist. Jungkook looked at me and nodded.
"We don't have time for this," Jungkook said, walking away with me still hand in hand. Jungkook was pulling me away from Leo, and just when I thought we were done, Leo said something.
Leo's voice boomed, "Coward!" Startled, Jungkook abruptly stopped, causing me to run into his back.
"What did you just say?" Jungkook asked slowly. "I said, 'Coward!'" Leo repeated.

Jungkook slowly turned around, glaring at him. Leo seemed a little scared by Jungkook's intense gaze.
"Jungkook..." I whispered when he let go of my hand.
"Jungkook, no! He's just trying to provoke you!" I said while trying to stop him from walking over to Leo.
Jungkook hurried over to him and grabbed the collar of his shirt, pushing Leo against the lockers. Leo now looked scared, aware that Jungkook could easily overpower him.
 "Jungkook, please stop!" I yelled, desperately trying to pull him away from the situation. Jungkook gently shoved me off his shoulder with a determined look in his eyes. It became clear to me that he would not change his mind, so I reluctantly stepped back, feeling helpless as I watched him continue.
"Don't ever talk to Caroline, don't ever go near her, don't even look at her, or I will hurt you!" Jungkook's dark-toned whisper into Leo's ear even scared me a little.
I couldn't let Jungkook get into trouble because of me, so I stood on my tippy toes and leaned against his ear.
"Jungkook, please let this go... It's not worth it... Please, for me," I whispered in his ear. I felt him shiver and glance into my eyes. I shook my head no with pleading eyes.

Jungkook let go of Leo and grabbed my hand; we ran down the hallway and around a corner.
I pulled him into a closet and closed the door quickly. Jungkook pushed me gently against the door, his hands on my shoulders.
"Is he mad that I made him stop? What is he going to do to me? He wouldn't do anything to me... right?" All these thoughts raced in my mind.
"My eyes widened as a gasp left my mouth when he grabbed my face. "Jungkook, what are you doing?" I asked, feeling kind of scared.
 "Are you feeling alright? Did he hurt you?" he asked me gently, his concern evident in how he framed his questions.
I shook my head. "I'm fine, Jungkook...but um, you're too close, though..." I mumbled before swallowing in nervousness.
"Oh, sorry..." he said, stepping back and scratching the back of his neck.

"Why did you do that?" I asked, staring at him.
"Um, I... I don't know why." Jungkook shrugged his shoulders and glanced away in embarrassment.
"Thank you," I blurted out, staring at him.
Jungkook smiled brightly.
"It's not a problem. I would do it again," He said.

Times like these I wish could last forever, but I know my happiness doesn't last that long. Once this day is over, I will be going back to my depressed self getting beaten by my stepfather. Hiding my bruises with makeup. But I didn't want this feeling to go away; I never wanted it to go away. But with Jack in my life, I will never be happy until he is out of it... that's not going to be for a while.

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[home]

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I entered the door on time, determined to avoid another beating from Jack and explaining my bruised cheek to Jungkook. I walk into the kitchen and find Jack sleeping with his head on the table, surrounded by many bottles. I sighed and walked to the living room to grab a blanket. Then, I walked back to the kitchen. I stopped and just looked at him.
"I wish you could love me..." My voice cracked.
"I wish you could stop getting drunk and get a good job that pays good money. I wish you didn't make Mom take her own life with your hurtful words and actions. I wish you were the one who passed away instead, but what can I do about it? Nothing... I can't change a thing about anything..." I put the covers over him and walked to my room.

I gently push the door to my room open, sinking onto my bed and releasing a deep sigh. Peering out the window, I am greeted by the stars gleaming brightly in the night sky.
"Can you hear me mom?" I whispered, feeling that burn in my throat.
"I met someone who I like... He, um, is nice. He stood up to Leo for me. No one has ever done that before. Jungkook made me feel like I was worth something. He was gentle with me and asked if I was alright. It... made my heart flutter and my face get hot." I stopped talking for a second and realized something.
I sat up in bed and brought my knees to my chest. "I think I like the new kid," 

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Edited 07/21/2024