soul switch│ j.jk ✔

t w e n t y - t h r e e

here's jeojo, the best thing i've seen in twt yesterday lmfao.
i'm thinking, if jeojo had a stand ability, what would it be and what would be its stand name?

( for more notes, see last part of this chapter. )

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i stared blankly at tae, unable to take in what he just said.
"sorry, what?"

he drank from his water bottle, not looking at me. he put the bottle down, still not looking at me.
"i wanted to ask you something."

"w-why are so serious, though?"

"it's really no biggie at all."

"shoot."

"you sure? you won't get offended?"

i raised a brow.
"really, you're making me nervous."

"well—" he said as he licked his lips "—i've been observing you for awhile. you've been acting weird. it's as if you're always expecting something bad to happen. i've known you for years. i would know if you aren't feeling okay."

again, i stared blankly at him.
what was he trying to point out?
i'm having a vague idea but i needed to make sure.
"what are you trying to say then?"

tae didn't spoke for a moment as loud juniors came in the cafeteria like bellowing gorillas. he let them pass us before speaking again.
"ever since both you and jungkook went to the clinic, you've started acting strange."

i knew it.
i gulped down as my brain started thinking of an excuse.
"i—well, i just feel like not in the mood these past few days."

i heard the clanking of dishes and utensils around us as i focused back on taehyung, nervous.
"does this have something to do with jungkook?"

as soon as i heard his name, i quickly shook my head.
"oh, no. this doesn't concern that guy."

taehyung finished his bowl, i wasn't even half with mine.
"you know i'm your bestfriend. you can tell me anything, eru. anything. i won't judge you. if something's troubling you, i'm here to listen."

his words cut deep into my emotions. i felt his sincerity and my guilt kept clawing in my chest. i can't tell him.

i can't tell him anything.

i can't tell him i wanted him to fall in love with me. that i wanted him all for myself.
i love him too dearly.

"of course. same as you, tae. you can tell me anything as well."

"you know i'd do that. but i also expect you to do the same for me."

another sting in my chest.
"i'm just really not in the mood these past few days, tae. but i'm okay. i promise."

taehyung looked at me but he didn't smile. he just looked at me in the eye. i felt like i was going to burn under his intense stares so i quickly avoided his gaze and continued eating.

"also," tae suddenly said, "i might come with you on your way home." i looked up at him.

"huh? why?"

"i wanted to see your mom and dad again. i haven't seen them in years."

i nodded and smiled at him. mom had been asking me about him. she can finally see him now.

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school hours passed by sluggishly.
every now and then i would yawn and check my wristwatch and look back at our professor.

when the school bell rang, signalling the end of our last subject, i wasted no time and swiftly picked up my things.
clover told me earlier that her boyfriend would pick her up because they'll see a movie tonight. it'll be just tae and i.

clover quickly disappeared from the classroom after waving goodbye. i had to wait for tae for a few minutes since their group for this subject was discussing about their presentation.

tae smiled apologetically after. i told him it was fine. i looked around the classroom. jungkook was nowhere to be seen.
"let's go." tae said and i nodded.

i walked towards my locker to change back my leather shoes. taehyung was quick to change his and told me he'd wait for me outside.

the late afternoon sunlight illuminated the slightly crowded with students all wanting to go home.

when i opened my locker, i noticed a yellow sticky note on the door.

meet me by the garden wanna ask u something.
—jk

i raised a brow.
of course that idiot would be tripping again. i knew his tactics. i didn't mind his note and quickly grabbed my leather shoes, wore it and returned my other shoes back on the locker. i closed and locked it before walking towards taehyung who had his back against the wall. upon seeing me, he stood up properly and smiled softly at me.

"let's go."

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author's note;

hello, cutiepies.
aym so sorri the update took so long. college is very stressful and energy-draining plus i wasn't in the right mood to write anything at all. i didn't wanna force myself to write for the sake of chapters and end up making a shitty update so i rested for a bit.

to anyone who's reading lethal throne i will be updating very soon. :> please stay tuned for the update. :>

-cookiemilk