SCHOOL 2020 ▷ bts

1.10

"I would like for you to do a little reconnaissance on a friend of yours." Somehow I had a feeling I knew who Seokjin was referring to. "Kim Taehyung."

"We heard about your outstanding academic performance in the Investigation classes," Hoseok continued, as he ran a light finger across the edge of the table. "And so we thought Kim Taehyung would be the perfect person to hone your skills on."

Unsurprisingly, they had brought me to the science lab. It was becoming more and more apparent that this was their "clubhouse", and again it showed me that Seokjin was the leader of the pack; he was, after all, the Master of Science, and no doubt he selected the place.

I snorted. "What makes you think I'd do as you say?"

Jimin's eyes brightened and his hand shot up. It reminded me of Hermione in the Harry Potter films. Though perhaps not as bright, because his answer was - 

"Yoongi said he'll pay you! He's rich."

From where he laid on the table, Yoongi slapped the younger around the head. "Says the lying dumbass with the rich uncle."

"Your parents are rich," Jimin pointed out. "Your mom's restaurant took off after it got featured on Daegu Eats, and your dad's law firm has been doing a lot better. Meanwhile my parents are dead."

"My parents are dead too." Yoongi smiled, exposing two rows of brilliant white teeth. "To me, that is."

Seokjin gestured to his right, palm exposed. "Namjoon?"

Namjoon walked up. In his hands he carried a black folder, and even from here I could see that it bore the academy's official stamp - as well as my name. 

That's my student record! How did they - 

Seokjin flipped it open idly. "Says here you got a fully-sponsored scholarship. That's very interesting. Isn't it interesting, Namjoon?"

"It is very interesting," Namjoon replied. "Don't you think so, Jungkook?"

"Sure sounds like someone managed to land a curveball," Jungkook agreed. "What do you think, Hoseok?"

"I want to play too!" Jimin whined.

"I do think it is a most intriguing piece of information." Hoseok was smiling at me. "Your thoughts, Jimin?"

"Someone cheated their way in!" Jimin screeched immediately. That boy has too much energy. Jumping up from his chair he pointed double finger guns at Yoongi. "Hyung!"

"Just shut up," Yoongi muttered, and he turned over for a better nap position.

I was getting tired of their games. "So? You guys said I'm good at what I do. Is it that surprising that I got a scholarship then?"

Seokjin's smile was terrifying. "Oh yes, it does surprise us. You see, the academy only gives out one scholarship a year. This year's has already been given out. And as a rule, the academy does not make exceptions."

I shrugged. "Maybe I'm just so brilliant that they did make one. First time for everything and all that, ay?"

"Bullshit."