It was now Thursday, and I had Astronomy class today. For the first time in my life, I groaned at the thought. He will be there. I can't understand why he would be so rude when I was trying so hard. He is just a jerk like everyone else, I thought he would be different. I hoped he would be different, but no one is.
I sat in the middle row today, hoping no one would mind me moving into their seat. Most just walked past me and found elsewhere to sit. Then, he came in. He came dressed in black with timberlands.
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Our eyes met and he stared for too long, he glanced at our normal seats, which were right in the front. I looked down, prepping my pens and pencils, trying so hard to ignore him. My throat seemed to be drying as I felt the weight of his feet walking towards me. 'Please don't' but there he was, unloading his bag onto our table. I sighed softly, it was inevitable I guess. He sat down abruptly, a plop as he hit his seat. He now was just staring at me and I couldn't look away. Jungkook's expression was flat, nothing showed. He was empty. The cut on his lip was gone, but something still lingered. His presence was heavy. Our lector started, and for the first time I couldn't think about stars. The only thing invading my thoughts was Jungkook and how he wouldn't stop looking at me. He began to write quickly on his notepad.
'I'm sorry.'
He slid it in front of me, and I had nothing to say. I gulped as read the note over and over. I nodded slowly, and smiled a closed mouth smile. I now only wanted to focus on class. I want to forget ever meeting Jungkook there that night, it never happened. Fully immersed in studies, I closed my eyes and listened to the professor Mr.Kim go into detail of the stars place in our universe and the role they play. I hummed in pleasure at the thought of the beautiful stars. I could only smile, this class always will bring me pleasure. Something felt off, and I found Jungkook staring at me, his lips agape and he was a little closer than before.
"Please, don't hate me. I want to be close to you. I'm sorry", he whispered and I could feel the air from his lips on my cheek. "I-I don't hate you, I just wanted to help and you were out of line." I looked down, "We can talk after class." He smiled.
"Ok"
The bell signaled for the end of class hall and I felt myself grow tense. I don't know why I just didn't forget about talking with Jungkook, but he just seemed different. I want to understand him. Even though I walked away I still worried about what he said about his father. I don't like thinking about others hurt. Maybe I could make a friend with the handsome latter.
Jungkook met me outside, he was a bit taller than me, making me feel out of place. "Want to grab coffee?" "Sure."
On campus they had a small coffee shop, with maybe 4 stools to sit on. Sadly there was only one left. "Jimin, you sit. I'll get our drinks. For you?" I blushed at his kindness. "Uh anything, I don't know coffee well.." "Arraso"
A few moments later, Jungkook came with two Caramel Macchiatos in hand and a small Danish. "They had only one left, we can share." He stood in front of me as I sipped a sip of coffee, and I have never tasted something so wonderful. "Oh aish, let me pay you for-" "Aniya" he pushed my hand down. "It is an apology and gives me a chance to talk with you more. I enjoy your company Jiminie." He said with a bunny smile. I've never seen his full smile, and my it took my breath away. I found myself feeling hot in my cheeks. "Let's go somewhere with more chairs." he smiled and gathered our cups and began walking to the courtyard. It was so cold this November, my thin sweater was doing no justice. We sat under the roofed yard in a soft silence. "What makes you tick Park Jimin? What makes you Park Jimin?" I blinked slowly at the question. I never thought about it before. "Uh uhm I really love the stars and the sky, it brings me happiness." I said slowly, trying not to give so much away. "But why do they attract you?" I paused in my thoughts. Should I say? I bit lip softly and sipped my coffee. "Well you see, my papa was an Astronomer. He always spoke of the universe and how our sky was so beautiful because of the things so far from us. He always showed me the beauty in the sky and stars. My mom was a writer and would often write for my father's work. Stars consumed my childhood. And they are all I have left of them. " I finished in a whisper with a half-hearted smile. Jungkook looked concerned "Jimin-ah you don't have to continue until you're ready." "No it's okay, they passed away a long time ago, but every night I watch the stars to feel close to them. They are watching down on me, I know they are." I felt a little teary eyes but I didn't let them flow. I blinked quickly. "But I also really love music and art. They relax me." I said moving into a happier topic. "What about you Jungkook?" "I run. A lot. It keeps me active and makes me feel like I'm escaping. I draw a lot. I like capturing moments in pictures." He said softly. I thought I had seen him sketching in class. "I would love to see your work sometime Jungkook." I genuinely enjoyed talking to him. He seemed so kind yet mysterious. I loved his energy.
