AIN'T MY FAULT | taekook

Chapter 6

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The loud cheering outside was evident that it was lunch time. Running footsteps can be heard in the hallways. Student chiling, shouting and the typical chaos were present around.
His pen was working on the paper as fast as he can. He tried remembering everything he wrote, but he know he have to re-read the whole at night anyway.

Taehyung completed the first set of his notes, and closed the pen with it's cap. Yawning he stretched his hands and looked up, only to get shocked.

Mr. Jeon was still sitting his his chair, legs crossed, his shirt sleeves folded, looking directly at him. Taehyung heartbeat fastened, he didn't heard a single noise coming from the other. He thought he was alone in the room, and too occupied in his work, he not even looked around.

He gulping avoided the eye contact, turning his head towards the door, only to find it locked. He felt tense. To be with your teacher in a locked room alone, didn't went well with his mind. He started fidgeting with his sleeves, trying best to not show his discomfort.

He cleared his throat at looked at the other again, finding his stare still on him. Mr. Jeon eyes were a mystery to Taehyung. How can a person look at someone with so much intensity, the silence in the room was so tense, he is afraid Mr.Jeon can hear his fast beating heart.

"Mr. Jeon you can have your lunch, I promise you I will not leave without finishing my work" Taehyung tried to convince the other, not able to take the staring and silence anymore.

But the other kept looking at him, his chair tilted, one hand on the desk while other on his knee, the desk blocking half of his view.

Taehyung smiled sheepishly, looking back at his papers, embarrassed to not get answered back.

"I promise." He tried again.

Which made something switch in the other's eyes, turning them more dark, just like his soul. Mr. Jeon finally turned his eyes away from him, and looked at the window.

"You complete the given work. And then you may go" His voice was low, hoarse.

Taehyung blinked at the other, not expecting to get answerd. He nodded his head and started doing his work again, though from time to time glancing at his teacher.

But the other's eyes were now focused on the window, his posture didn't seemed relaxed, more like tired, very tired.

Taehyung stopped writing and studied the other's now side profile. Mr. Jeon is sure a handsome one. Even more than his few favourite actors. Not a single flaw on his body, all perfect.
All perfect except his eyes.

Taehyung in his life had made numerous friends, had met number of people, but never came across such eyes. They are so deep and empty.

His eyes symbolise a mute person. Like how they wanna say something, but afraid to do so. The intensity was so intimidating that Taehyung don't want to look at them, but at the same moment he can't stop thinking about them.

And he might be just imagining but when the other looks at him, the eyes turns darks, so dark that Taehyung think he might get lost in that darkness. The darkness that will swallow him whole.

Taehyung again blinked and turned his eyes to his notes. To stare at your teacher so long seemed wrong to him.

He just hates you idiot. That's why his stare is different, nothing else.

Stupid brain.

Taehyung finished his work then quickly, not bothering to look up again, afraid might get lost in his thoughts.
He packed all his things and got from his seat, backpack hanging on his right shoulder.

"I finished my notes sir, I will take my leave then" he bowed to the other.

Mr. Jeon didn't respond, just a small nod. Head rested on his chair, eyes closed.

Taehyung then started walking to the door but stop in the middle and turned to the other,

"Kim Taehyung" he voiced.

Mr. Jeon opened his eyes, flinching. Frown on his face, but didn't looked at the other. Taehyung noticed this but thought it's because the other was not expecting him to say something.

"I thought you didn't get my name, I'm Kim Taehyung." Taehyung smiled, he bowed again and left the class.

Oh how he should have waited there, should have seen how his teacher started shaking by his statement.
How the other gets affected just by his voice.

Jungkook is now afraid. Afraid of himself. Kim Taehyung has entered his mind, even if he like it or not.

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Taehyung walked through the hallways, humming a tune, chewing on a protein bar. He had to skip his lunch, but he has emergency options. Blame his always hungry stomach.

He scrolled to his phone, liking several posts on his feed. Hoseok had informed him that he is coming to his place tonight, just for a movie marathon.

Taehyung waking by the wall, looked up and saw Mr. Min carrying a huge amount of papers in his hands, steps cautious, balancing the papers to not let them fall.

"Oh" Taehyung ran and took half of the bundle from Mr. Min, who looked at him surprised.

But then smiled, "Thank you, I was dying for some help." His teacher chuckled.

Taehyung smiled at him and bowed, they started walking to what seem to be Mr. Min officer room.

"Keep in on that table." Mr. Min announced while himself placed the other bundle on different one.

"Thank you Taehyung for helping me." Mr. Min smiled at him.

"Ah it's no worry." Taehyung smiled back, he liked Mr. Min. The ideal tecaher every student want.

"Wait okay" Mr. Min walked and opened his drawer, taking out a big chocolate bar.

"This for you." He handed the other, who beemed, cheeks red blushing. It reminded him of his hometown teachers. They used to award him sweets for being a good boy.

"Thank you Mr. Min" Taehyung bowed.

"Jimin" said, eyes showing a familiarity.

"Huh?" Taehyung asked wide eyed.

Mr. Min cleared his throat, laughing a little,
"Since we are out of class, you can call me Jimin hyung." He smiled.

"Oh no no..." Taehyung tried to deny, feeling embarrassed.

"Please" Mr. Min has a sad emotion in his eyes, Taehyung rembered it was the same look the other gave him on his first day.

"Okay. Jimin hyung." Taehyung smiled.

Jimin smiled and patted his shoulder,
"If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to tell me okay. Think me as your brother."

Taehyung heartily nodded his head, happy to have such nice tecaher.

"You are too sweet, always stay like this. Take care of yourself okay?" Jimin advised, though Taehyung thought there was a plead in that.

"Yes hyung." He then looked at his watch "Oh, I have classes, see you then." Taehyung smiled.

"Thank you again for the chocolate." He bowed and left the room, now with a bounch in his steps.

Jimin looked at the door, from where he left.

"What a lovely kid....hope he get the best in life." Jimin smiled, but his eyes soon turned sad.

"I miss you Tae......." He mumbled, a small tear leaving his eye.

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