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03 | pizza

03: 피자

"HELP ME GET together with Park Jimin."

The sentence was simple, and the message I was trying to get across was very clear. So, I didn't understand the confusion that was written all over Jungkook's face.

Silence seemed to engulf us in minutes, and I was getting impatient. "Well? Why aren't you answering?"

At this, Jungkook seemed to snap out of his trance, before that hateful smirk appeared on his lips again. I stared at it in silent contempt. Why do I want to smack him whenever I see that smirk of his? "Sorry, Pres, that was quite a shock."

I furrowed my brows, suddenly growing bashful. "Do you think me having a crush is shocking?" I said, lowering my gaze. 

"What?" 

Sure, I was called out as the Ice Princess and all that crap. My bluntness has proven to be intimidating and I was a dull person. The only thing I was good at was studying and being President. But, does me having a crush not fit? 

Does it really come off as a big surprise? That I have feelings, too? 

Some part of me was hurt by this, but it was understandable. Yeah, some people could think of me that way. Even Jungkook could. He's really no exception. 

"N-Nevermind." I said, blowing out a breath. I pressed my lips again. "So? Will you help me?"

Smirking, and with eyes gleaming in amusement, Jungkook leaned forward. "You're surprisingly naive, Pres. Of course I was shocked you have a crush on that ray of sunshine. You two are quite the opposite."

I glared at the smug boy in front of me, feeling my blood run hot. "You don't even know me, Jeon." I said, clutching the clipboard to my side tightly. "You can't be the judge of how opposite we may seem."

Taken aback, Jungkook blinked, as though realizing something before chuckling to himself. "You're right. I'm sorry about that one. But, I have to admit..."

I raised a brow, waiting for him to finish his sentence.

"Seeing this side of you," Jungkook said, now in front of me, incredibly close. No, way too close for my comfort. Jungkook smirks, licking his lips as his eyes darted from my eyes down to my lips. "It's kind of cute."

Cheeks reddening uncontrollably, I opened my mouth to retort, but he had stepped away from me, opening the closet door. "It's a deal, then." 

"See you, Pres." Jungkook said, flashing me his devastatingly charming smile before he casually left the place, the sound of his footsteps fading away. 

• • •

I CLOSED THE door shut behind me with my foot as I held the books tightly against my chest. Sighing, I walked away from the library, before my eyes landed on the books. 

"Ah, what a bother." I muttered softly to myself. The books were for tomorrow's lessons. I had to review it in order to get a proper test score, if there will be any pop quizzes. 

Yup, I sigh. This is the kind of things that should bother me. Not Jeon Jungkook.

Jungkook, who I had been thinking of for quite some time now. He, who, for some reason, I couldn't help but think about. I glance to the windows and saw the light of the soft sunlight setting.

I'm late again.

But apart from the little closet incident earlier with Jungkook, nothing has changed much from the routine I usually have. I still got home late. I still had to finish my duties. I still had to talk to the principal. And now that Hana's busy with her university club, I was left to my own devices inside the apartment my parents left for me.