Chapter Nineteen: I Think I Like Him

"I love you."

"I love yo----" Jungkook stopped, his brain stutters for a moment and his eyes take in more light than he expected, every part of him goes on pause while his thoughts catch up.The man knew you were not serious but still ....

You smirked " Got you..." You laughed when he rolled his eyes, his stomach shifts uneasily and his brain feels full of static like an old television set that's lost the signal, he knew you were joking but something about the words you said, Made him wish it was true.

He sighed.

" Y/N sshi...." You hear a voice calling you, it was Ken " How is your husband doing?"

You stood up right away "Oh thank you for taking care of him " you softly smiled.

" Why are you talking like I am a kid or something?" Jungkook rolled his eyes again.

" Aren't you?" You turned and winked at him making Ken chuckle.

"Good, I wish you a fast recovery Mr.Jeon." Ken bowed to him and Jungkook didn't have a choice but to do the same.

"Thank you ."

"Make sure not to eat anything for at least for the next two hours." Ken added before leaving you two alone again.

" So...When I can leave?" Jungkook asked with a yawn and stretch out his arms "I need some sleep or I will mess up everything tomorrow.."

" You can actually leave in an hour or something but...... of course if you wanted to stay I can ask them to prepare a quiet room for you." You sat by the edge of the bed and looked at him.

Jungkook raised his eyebrow confused "Who would do that?"

" Rich people." You laughed " You know...because they get crazy scared for the simplest thing and need to check every two second especially for their kids.... aka you"

The man rolled his eyes "Well next time you decide to go out with your friends leaving me alone, consider hiring a nanny."he scuff playfully

You laughed " Are you giving me attitude now? ........But I will think about it" You stick your tongue out.

You two paused for few minutes looking around the busy place before he broke the silence " So, What did you and Soyeon talked about?"

You blinked twice then smirked " And....why would you care? " You said and then it hit you, the words Soyeon said making your cheeks light up and eyes looking around ignoring his stare but you barely notices. The only thing you were really aware of, is the sound of your heart throbbing against the cage of your chest.

You remember how scared you were when you saw him in the hallway, you knew how sad you were while watching him in pain and you couldn't do anything..... You can't deny the effect this man has on you but still....... This doesn't mean you like him or something? Right?

Right?

" I just asked.." Jungkook added before holding his phone.

" Oh by the way, At what time you have that trial ? " You asked and the eyes that were focused on the screen looked up at you now.

"10 am. Why? " Jungkook asked

" I just asked." You smiled " Since you kept saying it's important and everything, I thought I might come but too bad I have work."

" Oh!" Jungkook sucked in a breath when you came closer to put your hand on his forehead to check the temperature but even if it was a simple touch the man could feel sparks dance across his skin around the area you just touched but not just your action that made him hold his breath firmly but what you said before that.

You were actually willing to come and support him just because he said it was important.

And that's what Yuju never did.

When you made sure the fever is gone you looked at him again "But send me the address anyway, Maybe I will get fired or something..." You laughed and he did the same."oh by the way... Can I ask why is it important? like I am pretty sure it's not your first...." You said and he sighed putting the phone down before looking at you.

" It's because I have never done those kinda cases before." He sighed " I am defending a man accused of murder, All the evidences pointing at him and he kinda confess but....... I don't believe he was the reason of the death."

"But you said he confessed!." You asked confused.

Jungkook nodded. " But after I did my investigations I figured he wasn't the one who killed the man, in fact the case isn't even a homicide."

"Oh I see." You nodded understanding then smiled "But he confessed which means he isn't a bad guy, Right? ...... So don't feel bad about it."

He returned the smile and nodded "I wish the family think that way too."

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Next morning

10:45am

You stood next to the courtroom taking your breath, you made it but late. You jumped when a man walked out the court looking angry but he just walked and looked from the window in the opposite wall, he seems like wanting to have fresh air.

You bite your lips and tried to enter the room when an officer stopped you " Miss, Are any of the sides a family member of yours ?"

" Oh, No.." You shook your head " I am just hear because..........I m-mean, Attorney Jeon is my husband, they told me this is the court he is in." You said

" He's your husband? " the officer added to be sure and you nodded " Alright in that case you can get in."

" Thank you."

" Excuse me...." The man who walked from the court room said and you turned to look if he was talking to you or the officer but the young looking man was looking you.

" Yes? how can I help you?" You smiled at him

He started at you "Do you happen to have a lighter? "

"Huh? o---- No sir, I don't think it's allowed for anyone to have a lighter inside the court." You smiled at him politely

" Oh yeah...true, I am sorry and thank you " he said before bowing his head.

" Oh it's okay.." You bowed back then slowly entered the courtroom.

When you get in everything seems serious in a scary way, the judge and jury listening carefully to the man standing in the middle with the curious crowd behind him could also listen in.

Jungkook.

Looking as handsome as ever, the nervous man of yesterday was gone and a confident person replaced all the anxiety and concern he might thought of.

If he had every known failure in his life, it didn't show. Everything from the way he held himself, to the way he spoke, to that look of unassailable confidence in his eye said he could do it.

And you knew he can do it.

You took a deep breath before walking slowly to take a place afraid the judge will dislike it if he saw you standing there.

Without making any sound you sat, Jungkook being so focused on his job he didn't seem to notice you getting in which made you smile even more.

"I call Mrs Lee Jang mi to the stands." Jungkook called

An older women with white hair, walked slowly over to the stand. An officer had to help her midway since she took too long.

"IS it true that on the night of March 24, you were in the house with the victim ?"

"Y-yes I was," the woman said in a quiet voice; barely anyone could hear her. The crowd leaned in, scooting to the edge of their seats.

" Good. " Jungkook continued " Do you know that the victim take Warfarin? "

The old lady lowered her head and nodded.

"I'm sorry, but can you speak up, please." Jungkook said politely.

"It's true," the lady said . The room started to buzz with whispers.

"Order in my court," the judge demanded

Jungkook nodded and looked at the judge then everybody in the room before he spoke again " Warfarin helps to prevent blood clots forming and treats existing clots. Doctors insist If someone is taking warfarin they need to have regular blood tests to check if they're taking the right dose."

"Objection!" The other attorney proclaimed. "What relevance does this really have to the case?"

"Agreed," the judge said. "Ms. Jeon, are you bringing this up to confuse the witness ?"

Jungkook confidently stood. "No, your Honor, I would never."

"Then, carry on."

And so he did "This is the pictures of the crime scene, If my client didn't confess and turned himself in I doubt the detectives will take this case as homicide."

"Objection!" The other attorney stopped Jungkook again making you wanting to go and slap the shit out of him " The attorney is claiming the case is a suicide which we agreed the last time that it wasn't."

" Disagree" the judge said " Make your point Mr.Jeon."

You smiled at that.

Jungkook gazed at you finally noticing you were there, his eyes filled with joy and his lip curled up into a smile increasing the intensity of handsomeness making your drumming heart race faster.

" Thank you, your honor" Jungkook said " As I was saying, the victim is shown laying down the ground his head injured and the flower vase which was considered the murder weapon is next to him but there was one tiny thing bothers me which is the position of the victim's hands, It's known that the obvious reaction of someone being hit in the head is having their hands like this." Jungkook put his hands behind his head "But the victim as you see is holding on his chest."

The court room went silent. Even the judge had his eyes glued on Jungkook.

" Because we had a confession from my client who run to the nearest police station and turned himself in thinking he was the reason of the death of his friend we almost made a mistake." Jungkook continued then walked to his desk grabbing files putting a paper next to each Jury member and one to the judge himself "This your honor is the result of the autopsy and it's clearly shows that Mr.Park Beom-soo was NOT dead because of a hit in the head but a heart attack caused"

The room started to buzz with whispers again and this time is was worst making the judge put down the paper.

" Order." the judge demanded before looking at Jungkook." So, Mr.Jeon you are saying that your client was not the cause of the death and should not be charged with first degree murder but an Assault."

" Yes your honor, If my client were to deny or run away from the scene he'd be charged with an attempt to kill but I hope the Jury take consideration of the confession."

Your heart suddenly start racing to the point you couldn't focus anymore, You didn't know seeing Jungkook here will have this effect on you, He looked confident, smart and so handsome..... more like hot. your heart beat erratically in your chest so hard that you thought it might fly out. There were butterflies - no, lions - in your stomach.

You couldn't breath anymore when your stomach went heavy. Your stared locked on him. How many love songs have you heard that said, "He takes my breath away"? Now that line made a lot sense. You body numbed...........Shaking and terrified you walked out the courtroom immediately.

You didn't know how your feet already took you out to the nearest bus station but here you were sitting at the bunch feeling hot tears running down your cheeks.

You finally admitted to yourself what you knew all along, but was too afraid to admit it: I like him.

I Like Him A lot.

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After the court, Jungkook went back to his office to finish few stuff but his mind were with you.

He looked for you after the trail ended but couldn't find you anyway and you weren't answering your phone. He was worried he won't deny that.

Jungkook sighed when sitting down in his desk chair putting everything there, not in the mood to do anything when his assistant came inside.

" congratulations!" She clapped on her way to sit "We won another case..."

Jungkook looked at her and smiled "Not yet."

"I know but It's obvious, come on.." She laughed then slapped her cheek as if she remembered something" Ahh I almost forget stupid me, Your father called earlier. Seems like your parents are in town and want to meet you ..... and your wife." She whispered the last part.

"Oh!." Jungkook rolled his eyes.

" Do you want me to a reservation at some restaurant?" The girl asked again

He shook his head " No, It's fine...I will probably go to their house."

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" Oh Soyeon ah..." You waved when you saw your friend looking around for you. She saw you and walked toward you smiling.

" Hii girl.." She gave you a hug and you hugged her back of course.

"Thank you for coming.."You faked a cry" I just took three hours to go and see Jungkook's trail if I came to you I'd have to stay the night shift and I can't.....So tired."

" It's okay honey, Those are the benefits of having a boss friend.I bought us coffee too " She bragged and held the two cups up showing them to you, Soyeon own a small coffee shop and she already has someone to help her so she can go around whenever she wanted. " So, what did you want to talk about ?"

" Huh?" You start to panick when she mentioned it but you had to talk to someone or you'll explode and Soyeon is the only friend you trust. " Mmmm why don't we go and sit first?" you smiled and dragged her with you.

You two walked and sat in the bunch just outside the nurse station so you'd be aware if they needed your help.

" Soyeon ah....." You started, looking down at the coffee between your hands biting your lips. "Do you happen to know someone.....you know..... a ....Mmmm a guy who would'd like to go on a date....... blind d..date i mean...." You stuttered.

Your friend raised her eye brow " Y/N ah.... What's with the question? a blind date for who?"

You bite your lips and looked at her brown eyes " For me..."

" WHAT? " She whispered yelled

" Be quiet Soyeon ah it's a hospital..."You shook your head " I want to go on a date, what about it? "

Soyeon paused for a while and just looked at you "Have you been crying?"

" N....No."

"No need to lie, Just tell me what happen?" She said, her tone tone serious and friendly. "So I know what to do."

You finally gave up, you sighed then looked down at your hand that was getting warm from the warmth of the coffee " I's Jungkook----"

" Did he do something to you? " Her eyes went wide as she interrupt your words.

" No no of course not..... LET ME TALK FOR GOD'S SAKE." you shouted and rolled your eyes.

" It's a hospital." ."Fine I won't stop you, talk."

" D....Do you remember what y...you said, Yesterday?" Your cheeks went red and you avoided her stare.

" Honey I said a lot yesterday, give me a hint."

The smell of your coffee filled your nose, and you breathed in deeply as you took a sip before start talking again " I think I like him ."

There was a long paused, and you knew your friend didn't find her voice yet and you didn't dare to look at her until she sighed.

" I know." She said, calmly...

" Well, That's not a reaction I was expecting but......you need to help me." You said looking straight at her eyes. " I can't fall for him Soyeon ah, I don't want to feel what I felt with Mark.....please help me." you voice cracked at the end.

" Y/N ah..."

" I feel weak." You painfully smiled. " I d..dated one guy for three years... I said I love you to him and pictured my life with him " You paused and sighed " Now....I hate him." You cast your gaze onto the ground and your eyes darkened. You glanced back up at Soyeon " Just like I have never felt anything for him, Just like I never loved him...." your voice sounded more pained than anything to your friend which made her heart ache.

" Maybe you never did." Soyeon said, You swallowed hard when looking at her. "I am sorry to say this now but..... I don't think you loved the man in the first place Y/N ah. I believe you only loved the fact that he's there."

" I......"

" Think about it, tonight when you go home think about everything before you decide." The girl added " And about Jungkook, It's your choice how you want to deal with it......I will help you with what I can and the rest is yours."

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