Enemies With Benefits | liskook

• chapter 8 •

Jungkook's Pov
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"I don't understand." Jimin heaved a sigh and ran his hand through his hair, "Why does she never text me back? What's wrong with her?"

"Maybe Chaeyoung just doesn't like you, Chim." His face morphed into a distasteful expression.

"Course she likes me!"

"Sorry but she just doesn't seem interested." He sulks with his head on the table, after sending what I think is his third text to her in a row.

"Hyung, maybe she's just lost her phone?" Taehyung slightly snickers, rubbing his back, trying to comfort him.

"Yeah, maybe." He mumbles, head still in his hands.

The canteen seemed less busy than usual, most people are studying in the library for the upcoming exams. Nearing the end of term meant competition, tests and track meets were all looming, and everyone was cramming in last minute practice.

I prod at my food, sighing as I let my thoughts wander. I feel so unmotivated nowadays. I can't even distract myself with track. Not that it brought me much enjoyment anyways but at least it was something to do.

Tae and Jimin are still trainees and when they tell me stories about late night practices and their dorm life woes, it makes me feel so empty. I know it's never their intent but hearing all about the life I want to lead is crushing me. It's a hard pill to swallow.

The doors to the canteen swing open, and I catch a glimpse of the girl that brings a small glimmer of hope into my life. Her oversized sweater, hanging over her school skirt makes her looks so adorable. She scans the room and her lips curve into a smile when she sees me.

I watch her walk towards my direction, an equally large grin on my face. Obviously, neither Jimin or Taehyung notice, far too engrossed in their meals and conversation.

"Hey" she takes the seat next to me and I give her kiss on the cheek.

I can see our interaction has peaked Taehyung's and Jimin's interest, as both have stopped eating to glare at the both of us.

"Yah Jeon Jungkook?" Taehyung folds his arms and Jimin copies suit.

"Mmm?" I say as I reach for Lisa's hand under the table.

"Are you two a thing?" His eyes narrow and I let out a small laugh. I look at Lisa who's enjoying this moment as much as I am. She gives me a look which reads 'you going to tell them, or am I?' and I line out my lips into a grin before saying,

"Kind of." and their eyes widen simultaneously and I can't help but snicker at the synchronism of their reactions.

"Yah! When were you gonna tell us!"

"Yah! Jungkook-Ah" I can see Lisa covering her laugh and in this moment I couldn't be much happier. Until-

"Wait till Tzuyu hears about this one," I feel Lisa's has stiffen in mine, as Jimin starts laughing, "after you just hooked up with her aswell. You wasted no time-" Taehyung swiftly smacks Jimin in the back of the head and he stops talking to rub over the saw spot.

The air grows cold and Lisa's hand slips from mine. I internally curse while shooting daggers at Jimin, trying to get the message across that if he doesn't shut up I'll-

"Hooked up? So you did have sex with her?"

I was at a loss for words, as I turned to face her. I could see the anger in her eyes but past that, there was a glint of pain. I tried to process an answer but for some reason my brain wasn't functioning.