Help Her (Jeon Jungkook FF)

Girlfriend?

As I locked eyes with Jungkook, a sense of curiosity washed over me. How could he not remember me? Six years might have passed, but I vividly recall our time together. Have I changed so much that he can't recognize me? It doesn't seem possible. I still see myself as I was six years ago.
"Why are you looking at me?" Jungkook asked with his eyebrow raised.
I snap out of my thoughts. "Hmm? Oh, I was thinking about time?" It came out more like a question than an answer.
"It's 10:45," Jungkook said.
My eyes widened, and I started to freak out. "Oh no! I was supposed to be recording at 10:30!" I said in a panic.
"Sorry for kneeing you down there again! See ya!" I yell, running out of the room.

After a few minutes of searching, I finally located Jung Hoseok and Min Yoongi. Upon bursting open the door to the studio, one of the guys was so startled that he fell out of his chair while the other remained composed and unruffled.
"Sorry for being late and sorry for scaring you. Are you guys Jung Hoseok and Min Yoongi?" I said, out of breath.
I haven't run like that in a long time. I need to start hitting the gym.
"Yes, we are. It's okay. Go in and get ready; we are behind," Yoongi said.
"Again, I am so sorry!" I said, rushing in.
"Okay, let's get to work!" Hoseok said and put on his headphones.

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[After]

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I took off my headphones and looked at Yoongi and Hoseok. "So... how did I do?" I asked them with a smile.
"You did amazing!" Hoseok said, clapping his hands.
My smile grew wider. 
"You did well. We are done for today," Yoongi said as he got up from the chair.
"Thank you guys," I said, bowing a little.
"Today was fun. Oh, remember we have to do this tomorrow as well," Hoseok said with a bright smile.
I smiled back and bowed one more time before grabbing my stuff. "See ya!"
I was about to open the door when someone opened it before me.
"Oh, sorry!" Jungkook said, smiling at me.
I stood motionless, utterly astonished. His adorable smile and the way his eyes gazed into mine caused my heart to skip a beat. All those familiar emotions surged back into my consciousness.

"Hey, everyone! I'm just getting ready to go out. Before I leave, is there anything you need?" Jungkook asked in a friendly tone. The others shook their heads, indicating they didn't need anything. Then, he turned to me and asked, "Is there anything you need?" His question caught me off guard, and momentarily, I was speechless. I slowly shook my head, still unable to tear my gaze away from him.
"Okay, I'm going out with Jess tonight. See you guys later!" Jungkook said to Yoongi and Hoseok.
He looked at me again. "See you, Caroline," Jungkook said before leaving the room.
I felt my whole body loosen up when he left the room, and I let out a long, quiet sigh.
How does he still have that effect on me?
"Who is Jess?" I asked Yoongi, turning to look at him.
"She is Jungkook's girlfriend," Hoseok answered for Yoongi.
I let out a nervous, forced laugh when I heard the word "girlfriend," causing them to give me a strange look. Their eyes met momentarily, and then they both turned to me. "Yup," one of them said casually, continuing to gather their belongings. Feeling awkward, I cleared my throat, tugging at my ear nervously.

"Okay, cool. Well, I better get going!" I said quickly,
"I have some dinner plans tonight. Bye!" I waved them goodbye and quickly got out of there. I could feel my heartbreak into a million pieces.
"Come on, Caroline... don't feel like this. He doesn't remember me anyway," I thought.
I could feel tears start to form in my eyes. "No, no... Don't cry, Caroline! Stop right now!" I tapped my cheek lightly.
"I need to leave and get a drink," I turn a corner and bump into someone small.
 "Sorry, I didn't mean to—" She cut me off by raising her hand up in my face. I stumbled back in shock.
"watch where you're going, you bitch!"
"I said I was sorry! No need to be rude and call me a bitch!" I snapped, looking down at her. 

I felt her sharp gaze bore into me. "You bumped into me. You'd better watch out next time. I won't be so nice," her voice scratched at my eardrums, leaving a sense of unease in the air. Agitated, I longed to escape her unpleasant presence, wishing I could claw out my own ears just to avoid ever hearing her again.
I lowered my head and walked around her quickly. 
"I wonder what she's like when she is nice?" I grumbled...
My mind went back to Jungkook and his girlfriend. I couldn't help it; I hadn't seen him in years. He's going to be in my every thought now...
"Hey, are you okay?" Jimin's gentle voice reverberated through my ears, causing me to turn around. My eyes met Jimin's, and I could see the concern etched in his gaze as he looked at me with worried eyes.
"Why are you crying?" He asked me.
I didn't even realize I was crying.
"I'm not crying..." I mumble as I wipe my tears away.
"Yes, you are." I rolled my eyes and returned to continue walking down the hall.

The moment I felt a hand resting on my arm, a shiver ran down my spine. My breath caught in my throat, and my heart began pounding against my chest as if trying to break free.

"Come here, you!" Jack yelled, grabbing my arms.
"Jake, please no!" I sobbed as I tried to get away from him.
He pushed me to the ground and got on top of me.
"I'm sorry, Jack! I won't do it again! I promise!" I screamed, trying to get him off of me.
Jack stopped and came close to my face, causing me to sob.
"You're going to regret disobeying me!" Jack hissed while grabbing my face.
I looked at him with pleading eyes. Suddenly, Jack grabbed my arm and twisted it awkwardly. I heard a pop and a snap, felt a burning sensation, and experienced an excruciating amount of pain shooting through my arm. 

"Please don't hurt me..." I mumbled, turning to look at Jack. He let go of my arm.
"I'm sorry; I said I would never do it again. I don't want another broken arm again," I cried and thought about the pain I had gone through the first time Jack broke my arm.
"Jack? Who is Jack?" I looked at Jimin and realized it wasn't Jack standing before me.
I struggled to find the right words to say to Jimin, but my thoughts seemed to jumble together, leaving me unable to speak.
"I'm sorry, I need to go," I mumbled softly, feeling my cheeks flush with embarrassment as I lowered my head and hastily made my way out of the building.

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Edited 07/23/2024