rivals | taejin

IV

"Am I dreaming?" Seokjin kept repeating in his mind when he was finally in his new room. He got to learn what a room was that day.

He also learned many things, like there being personal space between others and himself, and how he was probably going to be disliked by many people. Many gods and goddesses, including their children, sided with Athena, not knowing the true tale behind his mother. It enrages him. She uses her power to intimate anyone that tries to stand against her, and also brainwashed everyone to believe she chased Medusa away because she "was a threat to humanity".

He also was told the rules and conditions of him being able to be at that school. If he's to cause any problems, wether with a god/goddess or any son/daughter of them, he'll be immediately sent back. He was told those was the conditions laid out by Poseidon, Zeus, and also his own mother, Medusa. He was given a few things for his first day of school including materials, clothing, food, and even a new friend. He hadn't met said friend yet, he was told he'd be the first person who spoke to him the next day, in his first class.

He decided to turn his back to the door and looked up at the moon. He had to be up in a few hours, as said by the fairy. He couldn't stop thinking about Hoseok. His dear friend Hobi. He wishes he can see him again, and bring him with him. He's done so much for Seokjin, he doesn't know how he'll ever repay him.

"Don't worry about it, the greatest payment is being able to meet an angel like you."

Is what Hoseok would always tell him, making him a blushing mess. Even now, he covers himself with the warm blanket and felt warmness invade his chest. He sighs, he hopes to see his hope soon.

***

"Wake up!"

Seokjin's body lands on the cold tiled floor with a bang. He groans and looks up at the person who threw him, only to look in wonder as it was the fairy.

"W-What'd you do that for?!" he said, rubbing his aching thigh.

The fairy sighed frustrated. "You were supposed to be awake an hour ago! It's your first day and you're already going to be late!" she exclaimed.

Seokjin blood rushed to his feet before he got up and ran around the room, getting all his things together. After 15 minutes of rushing, Seokjin was all ready and also very tired.

"I...I am...woah....I am ready." he said in between deep breaths.

The fairy flew towards the door. "Let us go then, we have about ten minutes before you need to be in your class."

***

They arrived inside the school, stealing wondering and questioning looks from the students. Seeing as they'd never seen Seokjin before, they were wondering who this new student was and why he started school a week late. Seokjin looked straight, ignoring all the eyes on him the best he could. His red ears, indicating his embarrassment from the attention he was receiving, were burning. He walked faster, following the fairy that started flying quicker.

They stopped in front of a wide white wooden door. The fairy left Seokjin, surprising him as she left without a word. A girl then came, and entered the class. She stopped, looked at Seokjin, then went inside. Jin arched an eyebrow. What was that about? He was then pulled by the wrist and slammed against the wall. A boy with dark black hair, tan skin and chiseled features looked at him.

"Who are you, newbie?" he asked.

Seokjin looked up at him. "Seokjin, i'm new. Who are you?"

The boy grinned, "I ask the questions, and you give me the answers.

Another boy came, the smell of roses attracting his attention. He put a hand on the other boy's shoulder, giving him an intense look and then looking at Seokjin.

"Leave our new classmate alone won't you?" he said, his deep voice giving Seokjin goosebumps.

The boy looked at Seokjin up and down before clicking his tongue and going inside the classroom. The boy looked at Seokjin, his eyes looking into his soul. Seokjin smiled shyly.

"Did he do something to you?" he asked, being able to smell Seokjin's scent more intensely.

"No, he didn't, thank you." he said, bowing slightly.

He then remembered that the fairy said his new friend would be the first person he spoke to. "Oh, so are you my new friend?" he asked.

The male shook his head, his wavy black hair moving cutely. "No, not that I know of."

Seokjin then caught a glimpse of red hair from the corner of his eye. He turned as the figure came closer. His eyes almost jumped out their sockets.

"Hobi?!" he said loudly, before running to said man and jumping on him, literally.

Hoseok chuckled as he hugged his waist. "Hello Seokjinnie."

Seokjin's eyes watered, "I-I thought I wasn't going to see you ever again." he whispered, feeling Hoseok's hand run through his hair.

He pulled back. "Wait, how are you here?" he asked.

If Hoseok was able to be here, why didn't he tell Seokjin, and what was he doing with Seokjin for all these years? He had so many questions and only Hoseok was going to be the one answering them.

"Hoseok."

Hoseok looked away and behind Seokjin, his smile slowly fading. "Taehyung."

Taehyung looked at his hand around Jin's waist, not being able to control the bit of anger he felt. Why did he even feel that way? He didn't know. He tilted his head. "Hoseok here is the son of Dionysus, the god of wine. Don't know why he'd keep that truth away from you." he said crossing his arms.

"And who're you son of? I never knew Aphrodite had a son. Are you perhaps Jisoo's twin brother?" Taehyung asked, ignoring Hoseok and stepping closer to Seokjin.

Seokjin turned around completely. "Uhm no, sorry to disappoint you, but i'm not the son of Aphrodite or Jisoo's twin brother. I'm Kim Seokjin, son of Medusa." he said with pride.

Taehyung's face turned expressionless. He's the son of who?!

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Jung Hoseok
•Son of Dionysus
•Age:22
"With hair as red as the wine of his father's chalice, Jung Hoseok is the son of the divine God of Wine"

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i registered/ enrolled for online classes today, and it stressed me out so i hope this chapter is at least decent 😭

also, good luck to anyone starting school or a job, stay safe! fighting! ✊🏽💜💜💜