Childish | Jungkook

Chapter 16

Nearly a week passed since the party. A week of distance and detachment between Jungkook and I.

A week of separation and abandonment.

A week of lingering pain.

He could brush off his feelings and act normally with me again... but he didn't.

I could ignore the persistent fear in my heart and talk to him normally again... but I didn't.

Whenever my friends asked me if we were having a rough time, I had to put up a front and act like the whole situation wasn't affecting me like it did. I knew they wouldn't buy it, but I couldn't have them worrying about our problem.

Would we ever get past this and be friends again?

After sending my children with their parents, I tidied up the classroom before collecting my belongings and locking the door to go to the auditorium for the teachers' meeting. The principal was gathering everyone for a small announcement after school. I was a little annoyed that my relaxation time would get cut short because of this. It was frigging Friday.

While on my way, someone bumped into me from the side, causing me to fall to the floor from the impact.

Groaning due to the irritation I felt for the person for fueling anger to my already swarming stress, I looked up at the person with a piercing glare only to hold my breath.

Clearing my throat, I slowly stood up to my feet under Jungkook's flustered gaze. He gulped and pursed his lips several times before whispering an apology while scratching his head and then turned around to face the door.

Without a word, he locked his classroom and walked away down the halls, leaving me there rubbing my sore butt.

He still didn't want to talk to me... What's his problem anyway? Why was he acting like this?

Sighing, I followed him to the auditorium where nearly every other teacher was seated and chatting with each other about the trip tomorrow. Jungkook walked over to sit with Yoongi and Hoseok, so I went to where Jisoo and Joy were sitting to avoid awkwardness.

"Hey," Joy greeted as I plopped down before taking a peek at the boys. "Still avoiding him?"

I followed her gaze to see Jungkook laughing with his new best friends and I scoffed.

"Who said I was avoiding him? In fact, he's the one avoiding me, acting like a kindergartner himself," I spat bitterly, facing forward with my arms crossed.

"Uh huh..."

Joy turned to Jisoo who only shrugged back at her.

Did he hate me or what? Was he upset that I had another close male friend? What, Jungkook, what?!

Why was he being so childish?

"Alright everyone, quiet, please," the principal exclaimed as he stepped up to the stage with microphone and the noise died out almost immediately.

"Thank you. Now I gathered you all here to make a few announcements regarding the annual trip. Due to ceaseless complaints, we chose a resort in the mountains near the city this time for the trip. I'm looking at you, Nain." The man threw me a tired look and some teachers turned to look at me with amused grins. I knew many were grateful for me.

"Heck yeah," I cheered, wearing a smug smirk while the principal sighed before informing us about the necessary details.

"So be on time here tomorrow for the bus. And remember, it's a no-alcohol outing, so if I or any of the human resource staff catches you drinking, your salary will be cut."