Ms. Kim

Chapter 3

I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. I cried all night because of him. I'm going to see about getting that restraining order on Saturday. I'm also changing the locks this afternoon so that won't happen again. I decided to stop by the cafe to get some coffee because of my hectic night.

I walked in and that amazing aroma filled my nostrils. "We aren't open yet--Jennie" I saw Jihyo at the register putting rolls of quarters in it

"I'm sorry, the door was unlocked so I assumed" he chuckled and shook his head.

"I'll make an exception for you, the girls are asleep, what would you like. Your usual?" I shook my head and his eyes widened. I cleared my throat

"Can I get a black Americano with two shots of espresso" his eyes widened in disbelief then he nodded. I paid and waited for my coffee on the other side.

"Are you Ok Jennie, this is a rather strong and caffeinated drink" I nodded slowly and he focused back on the coffee. I heard a yawn so I looked behind me to see Lisa. Her hair was in a ponytail, she was wearing a tank top and shorts, and showing a lot skin.

"Hey Uncle Jihyo" he gave her a smile and waved. She hugged me "Hey Aunt Dara" I turned to correct her but she kissed me, on the lips, her breath tasted like mint. She pulled back and my eyes widened, Jihyo was in shock also. "I'm sorry Aunt Dara, I meant to kiss your cheek" how blind is this girl.

"Good morning" we all looked behind us to see Dara standing there in her work clothes. She walked over to Lisa, hugged, and kissed her cheek.

"Hi Lisa" I looked at Jihyo and he looked at me. Lisa looked at Dara "Aunt Dara if I didn't accidentally kiss you on the lips, then who did I kiss?" Lisa pointed at me and Dara's eyes widened.

"Jennie, I'm so sorry, she's blind as a bat. Lisa put on your glasses, now!" Lisa pulled her glasses out of her back pocket then she put them on.

She looked at Jihyo and Dara then she looked at me. She blinked a few times before her eyes widened "Miss Jennie! Did I-I'm so sorry. You have soft lips- I'm-" she ran out of the room and Dara chased after her. Jihyo laughed as he handed me my coffee

"We won't tell anyone, I'm very sorry, we don't wanna risk your job" I gave him a reassuring nod before speed walking out.

I had to wear a scarf to cover the bruise from him choking me which was annoying. Once I got to the school I wrote the assignment on the board and put the papers on my desk. The bell rang and kids picked up their papers as they walked in.

"That's your assignment, do it...or don't, I don't care" Taeyoung raised his hand and I pointed to him "Miss Kim are you Ok-" before he could finish his question I interrupted "No I'm not, get to work" I laid my head on the desk and heard nothing the rest of class.

After the bell rung I lifted my head up to watch the kids leave and the other kids crowd in. They took their papers and got seated. "That's your assignment, just do it" they nodded and I put my head down.

I felt her staring at me but I didn't have the energy to look up yet. Nearing the end of the class I felt a tap on my shoulder, I looked up and saw Bobby standing there. My whole body froze and I felt tears fall down my face.

"Get away from me" he was visibly confused. He probably doesn't remember what he did "Get away from me you psycho!" He was about to say something but someone stepped in front of me..Jungkook.

"Get out, you're clearly creating a problem" Before Bobby could say anything a few other boys got up and dragged Bobby out.

Jungkook turned to me "Let's Go for a walk" I walked out of the class and Jungkook closed the door behind him. We walked down the hallway in silence, I'm guessing he's not trying to push me to talk. "Kook I'm fine, last night some things were said and I- I'm fine" he looked at me for what seemed like forever. "You know I'm gay right" he said bluntly so I nodded.

"Do you know why?" I shook my head no and he stopped walking. I turned to him and he said "I was raped by a woman when I was 11" my eyes widened.

He took a step forward and whispered "You don't have to tell me the truth but that fear in your eyes when you looked at him, i felt it from my seat. He might not have raped you but that look told me he got damn near close" he took a step back and I just looked at him.

"Let's Go back to class, we have five minutes left" he walked me into class and luckily no one commented on what happened.

After class everyone was leaving and I put my head on the desk. I heard the door close and relief washed over me. "Miss Kim" I looked up to see Lisa shutting the shade on the door. She walked to all the windows and closed them, then she pulled a chair next to me. She sat down and pushed up her glasses.

"Miss Kim what's wrong" at this point I'm getting mad.

"Get out" she just sat there and crossed her legs "I'm not leaving until you talk to me"

I was pissed, at everything. "Alright. I, a 29 year old woman has an ex boyfriend who's a lunatic. Last night I was molested by him because he was drunk and broke into my house with the key I didn't know he had. He almost raped me but I had to makeup some bullshit lie about loving him. But instead I'm falling for a student of the name of Lisa Manoban. I could go to jail for statutory rape but who gives a damn. No one cares!...I don't have parents, I don't have siblings, I grew up in poverty and I worked my ass off to get here! I'll be damned if it all goes to waste because of him or because of anyone!...I'm not okay...no one can feel what I am feeling...I'm drowning" it felt so good to get it all out. I didn't even realize how much I cried.

I looked at her and she was sitting in the same position with the same blank expression on her face. She handed me a box of tissues "I know how you feel, I've experienced most of the things that you went through. I'm not going to tell you my story because there's a time and place for everything" I took some tissues and wiped my face

"I'm sorry about your parents, no kid should go through that" her expression darkened a bit.

"My parents died five years ago" I'm confused. If her parents didn't die recently then why did Dara and Jihyo just get her.

"Don't worry about it" I looked up at her. Her eyes were glaring into me. For the first time she was scaring me, what happened to her.

"I should apologize for this morning" she took off her glasses and handed them to me. When I put them on my head started to hurt, everything was a blur. She giggled at my expression. I took them off and handed them back.

"Dara told me that I should apologize and if it's not too much, please continue to be their customer" I nodded my head but then a thought popped up.

"You weren't going to apologize if she didn't tell you to" she shook her head no and I lifted an eyebrow "I knew it was you when our lips touched. If Uncle Jihyo wasn't next to me I would've kissed you for a longer time." I was shocked, truly shocked.

"Soft lips Miss Kim...soft lips" she got up and walked out. My mood was somehow lighter. I was even a little flustered, she's probably embarrassed from what she said so I'll drop it...for now.

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Can I try your soft lips Jen? 😅