Recap:

"You better not, or else I will haunt you again."

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"Okay, so Joon is just a friend who is a male, so don't get jealous," I repeat my words from last night and help him with his blazer. "And it is their graduation," He nods again and again. "You even listening?"

"Since last night," He mocks me. "Why are you telling me again and again this? I got it. I will not get jealous," He holds my cheeks and assures me. "That Minjun one was a misunderstanding," He refers to the last incident. Minjun, Jinsu, and I accidentally met in a park. Jungkook sulked the whole day because of how I was comfortable with Minjun. He was so close to strangling Minjun to death that day. "And I am sorry for upsetting you that day."

"Fine, but still remember. Joon and I have been friends for like three years, and he is an important person, so he will keep me at a safe distance from you. So you have to earn his trust, and when I say have to, then it means you have to," I tell him everything he needs to do around Namjoon as we walk to the car. Both of us get in and drive to the university.

- University -

"Congratulations," I jump into Hyuna's arm, giving her the tightest hug. I move back and dive into Namjoon's arm. "Congratulation," He pats my back firmly.

"Thanks for coming," Hyuna squeals. "I can't see your boyfriend," Hyuna teases me while Namjoon is also looking behind me.

"He is coming," I slap Hyuna's arm to stop her from teasing me. We three were chatting alone, away from family, because they were talking among themselves. "Going too fast, huh? A family meeting and all," I tease them while nudging Namjoon.

"I mean, it is needed for the future, you know," Namjoon states shamelessly with his arm on Hyuna's shoulder, who is blushing. Suddenly, Namjoon stares in a particular direction with Hyuna. I turn and see Jungkook making his way to us with all attention diverting to him. "He is your boyfriend? He looks similar," Namjoon hums while thinking.

"Your birthday party, the rescue guy, it is him," I say, and Namjoon give me a frown. Jungkook comes beside me and hands the bouquet to Hyuna and Namjoon.

"Congratulation," He smiles warmly.

"Uh, Jungkook, this is Namjoon and Hyuna, my friends and both are dating," I introduce them to Jungkook. "Namjoon, Hyuna, this is Jungkook," I look at Jungkook, who is waiting for me to finish, but I am already done.

"Hi, so I heard you are CEO of Jeon enterprise?" Namjoon has me standing beside him because he turned overprotective after the Jiwon case. He never lets any boy take any type of advantage of me. On the other hand, Jungkook is standing silently and in more of a mannered way.

"Yes, why don't we all go to eat?" I feel a little relieved of his question because many pairs of wide eyes are darted towards us, more like towards Jungkook.

- Restaurant -

Namjoon and Hyuna's family members returned from the university. We four came to a five-star hotel which made me feel too self-conscious. "Since how long are you two dating?"

Neither of us replies Namjoon until Jungkook speaks up. "Not long," He is replying to Namjoon too politely, but last time he was talking to Minjun the other day, Minjun almost cried and peed himself. "Is there any problem?"

"No, I thought maybe you two were dating for long, but I guess not," Namjoon continues. "She doesn't like high-status place," He is for sure testing Jungkook's patience, and surprisingly Jungkook isn't getting out of control or losing his temper.

"I think you really have some issues with me?" Namjoon raises his eyebrows at Jungkook while Hyuna and I are being good girls. Eating as quietly as possible. "I wouldn't be like her ex, who lost a special woman by being a dumbhead," I suppress my smile with Hyuna as Jungkook keeps talking.

Suddenly Namjoon breaks into soft chuckles. "I wasn't expecting this. Too straightforward," I look at him. "I support," I squeal and walk to hug his back.

"Thanks," He pats my hands around his neck.

"But I hope you won't turn out as her ex, Mr. Jungkook," Namjoon warns him formally.

"I would appreciate it if you talk informally with me," I sit down back on my seat as Jungkook speaks.

We make ourselves comfortable and chat about different stuff, which didn't turn out awkward. Jungkook holds my hand under the table while caressing it softly.

A few weeks later

I wake up feeling the bed empty. I slowly open my eyes and see no one in the room. I slowly sit up, trying to feel conscious. So, that I don't fall on the ground while walking.

I stand up and walk to the washroom to freshen up. I am worn out because college started, and it has been troublesome already. I keep getting glares from girls. They are only observing how I seduced a rich elite after being so plain. They keep whispering, and now I don't even have my friends around, so it gets a lot hectic. Still, Jinsu and Minjun hang out with me.

I walk down and pull my hair into a loose messy bun feeling sleepy already. "Jungkook?" I call out and go to the living room. "Joon?" My eyes widen as I see the two boys sitting together discussing something.

"Hey," I hug him and go to Jungkook to sit beside him.

"What happened?" I ask and look at the boys, who look really serious.

"So, Hana, I was planning to propose Hyuna," I nod but frown immediately. "I just need your help since you know Hyuna way better."

"Uhm, isn't she, your girlfriend already?" I look at the boys simultaneously, who are giving me a look of disbelief.

"I thought you were more intelligent than this," Jungkook sighs, "He wants to propose Hyuna for marriage," My eyes go big at hearing him.

"I know it is early, but I want to marry her. The publishing company has selected me already, and I am somewhat settled. So, I was thinking about this," I jump up and hug Namjoon out of excitement. As he knows me, he was prepared for this sudden hug session.

"I am so happy," I squeal, and he just giggles. "Hyuna will surely faint," My eyes somehow start to get shinny because of the excitement.

"I will help."

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My brother said:

"An apple keeps only doctors away, but a pair of earphones can keep everyone away."

Then why the fuck is he still annoying me?

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