Prime Academy ✔

CHAPTER 24

Lisa

"You're 17?" I gawked at him.

We we're on our way to Jungkook's penthouse that wasn't used for years now, according to him.

Kai nodded at me, "I-I'm sorry for causing you both trouble, noona, hyungnim."

"Anyway, why did you steal antibiotics? You know you're elligible for imprisonment at that age here in our country." Jungkook spoke.

"I don't have money to buy one." Kai lowered his head.

I sighed, "Obviously. If you did, you wouldn't have stolen. Are you even a student? Which school are you attending?"

"I dropped out of school." He answered.

"Why?" I asked.

The kid lowered his head again, "It's my choice."

I sighed, "I asking why, kid. Answer me properly."

"I-I ran away from the shelter." He answered.

My brows went up, "Oh, so you're an orphan."

"Don't tell me you're planning on adopting him." Jungkook glanced at me and stopped driving.

I didn't even noticed we've already arrived at the building where Jungkook's unit is at.

I shrugged my shoulders, "There's always an option."

We went out of the car and dragged Kai along with us. We arrived at the highest floor and entered Jungkook's penthouse.

"You're penthouse is pretty big. Why aren't you using it?" I asked Jungkook, slumping down on the sofa and tapping the space beside me for Kai to seat on.

He nodded at me and sat beside me like an obedient kid that he is.

"It's only my second time using this penthouse. My mom wouldn't let me live alone. Dad bought this place for me." Jungkook explained.

"Well, while you're touring in your on house, why don't you cook for Kai?" I tilted my head.

Jungkook nodded, "Make yourself at home, kid. I'm cooking whatever's in the kitchen." And he finally left us.

We both kept quiet for a good minute as I watch him fidget his fingers. Probably uncomfortable getting stared at by me.

"Why did you ran away from the shelter? What's the medicine for?" I tilted my head.

He bit his lips, fully knowing he had no escape from me.

"I-I don't think I'll like it there." He answered.

"Hm? Are the staffs abusing you or something? Or are the other kids bullying you?" I asked.

He shook his head, "It's not like that. Ever since I arrived at the shelter, nobody wanted to foster me. I'm turning 18 next month and I'll probably won't be able to get picked when that happens. The shelter will kick me out."

What the... That's one messed up orphanage.

"You look cute enough for me to adopt tho." I held his chin.

His eyes met mine and he immediately smiled at me, "Really, noona? You're gonna adopt me?!"

"You haven't told me the reason why you stole the meds." I raised an eyebrow at him.