Blunt

Jin

I am ready to leave the classroom, when Jeongguk calls my name. He is still sitting on the bench in the dead-centre of the room.
He's been coming to classes regularly, and also started paying attention for a change. He also started asking ne questions after class. I like how just scolding him one time, has caused such a positive change in his demeanor. Ugh, I might just be the best teacher there is. (Mental pat on the back)
"Yes, Jeongguk? What can I help you with?" I say from my place near the door.
"Umm, I know this is not something you would expect from me. But I need some advice?" He says, fidgeting with his fingers.
"Is that a question or a sentence? You need to frame your sentences better, or someone might misunderstand." His fidgety, consciousness makes him seem like a tiny baby.
"Ah, actually I wanted to ask about umm, this situation I am in." He ignores me and continues, "I.. want to... ask if you've.... been in a relationship?"
I immediately burst out laughing. I can't believe that Jeongguk is asking me for relationship advice. The situation is way too hilarious.
"Fine. Thanks for hearing me out." He humphs loudly and gets up from his chair, to leave.
I calm my laughing, or try to.
As he passes me, I grab his arm.
"Look, you have to know how absurd this situation is. I know you didn't or rather still dont like me much. But now you are asking me about relationships?"
"Well, girls throw themselves at you, so I thought you would be a good choice. And I didn't like you, but now I think you are not so bad." He admits with his head down.
"Umhm.. yeah. So what do you want to know?" I ask him non-chalantly.
"There's a rumour that you are gay." His statement catches me so off-guard that my shock shows clearly on my face.
"That's the reason why I actually thought you were a decent choice for asking about relationships." He states.
It takes a moment for me to realise that he just told me he is gay too.
"Are you trying to hit on me?" I arch a brow at Jeongguk.
"WHAT? No... You? Why would you think that? I have this guy that I really like and I wanted to ask him out. But I think he is still not over his ex. So I wanted to know if you had any advice about how to approach him with a date." He says.
"Well, Jeongguk. Lets sit somewhere to talk about this. I really have somewhere to be right now. And I would really like to help you out , but we need to analyse this more before taking any actions." I pat his shoulder and we exchange numbers to keep in contact about meeting up later sometime.
I really like how Jeongguk thought I would be helpful, and I dont want to let him down.
I hope he gets along with the boy.

As I reach for my car door, the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. Its been a week since Hoseok was attacked, and I have been on edge ever since. The looming feeling that someone is watching me returned with a vengeance after 2 days of absence. Now, I feel watched all the time. But I dont act like I know it. I dont even look around as I open the door, and climb in the car.
I breathe a huge breath, and turn in the ignition. The only place I actually feel safe is home. I asked Yoongi to stay with me.
His presence calms me. Hoseok also drops by ever so often.
I haven't told any of them the real reason why I feel so on edge.
I reach my building, and park. As I get out of the car, I cant shake off the feeling that there is someone nearby.
I hurriedly get in the building and rush towards the elevator. I safely make it to my apartment, but Yoongi is still not here.
As I change out of my clothes and freshen up, there is a knock on the door. I shout "Coming!" before grabbing a towel to dry my face.
I open the door, "Hey, Yoongi. You're pretty late tooodayyy.....??" But through my blurred vision, I can vaguely make out that the person is not Yoongi. I curse myself for not grabbing my glasses.
"Wha? Wh..who are you?"
"So, you DID forget me.. What a shame." Says the voice that has haunted me all these years...