Taehyung's tears slid out of his eyes. Unable to say another word, he pushed away his place and ran back to his room.

Jungkook gazed at Taehyung's back and unexpectedly felt that this view was somewhat unfamiliar. At what time had Taehyung grown taller? There was no childishness of his face either and just like a gradually growing small tree, he was blossoming into his own style.

Jungkook's eyes turned dark and eventually, he lowered his eyes and continued to eat his food.

No matter how unwilling Taehyung was, this matter was settled anyway. Either he worked at a construction site and did arduous physical labour or he went to a different school.

Taehyung was a very principled person. He chose......forget it, forget it, go to school B, alas.

In order to compensate Taehyung, Jungkook said he could choose somewhere to go to during the summer vacation.

Taehyung asked him if he would go and Jungkook said that there was stuff that needed to be done at his company and he couldn't leave.

In fact, these were all excuses. If Jungkook really wanted to accompany Taehyung, how would he not leave? Taehyung thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to travel, can you give that money to me?"

Jungkook heard this and was a little surprised. He asked, "What do you want the money for?" He never maltreated Taehyung for everyday food and clothing

Taehyung murmured, "I was to save it."——In case I can't pass the university exam and really need to move bricks!

Jungkook pulled a card from his pockets and tossed it to Taehyung, saying, "I prepared a graduation gift for you, the password is your birthday."

Taehyung took the card and held it in his heart. Taehyung didn't plan on travelling and so he began to stay at home and play games all day.

Ara came back for summer vacation and asked him if he wanted to come out and play. Taehyung hesitated for a moment.

Ara said helplessly, "Is playing games really that fun? You can't play tomorrow?"

Taehyung thought it over and found that this made sense so he agreed.

As said before, Ara is a very introverted person. It took Taehyung three year's worth of friendship to open her heart.

The place that Ara chose this time was actually a bar which, this Taehyung had definitely never expected.

Fortunately, when Taehyung arrived at the destination he found that this bar was a clean bar.

Ara ordered a glass of non-alcoholic beverage for Taehyung and laughed, "Sit down."

Taehyung said, "Why'd you choose this place?"

Ara said, "There's a singer here who sings really well."

Taehyung said, "Hrm.......How did you know that?"

Ara said helplessly, "My classmate brought me once. Hey, do you really have to watch over me so strictly?"

Taehyung thought, 'I don't really want to either, but Seojun isn't with you right now.'

During the time that Taehyung talked Ara, the singer, who was said to sing very well, had sat down on the centre of the stage.

Taehyung looked at the singer and suddenly felt that they seemed a little familiar but at the moment, he couldn't remember where he had seen them.

The deep and low male voice combined with the melodious melody really was enough to make people addicted.

Ara listened obsessively and said, "He really is good-looking."

Taehyung heard this and quickly said, "Seojun, Seojun......"

Ara said helplessly, "Enough enough, I won't jump off the rails!"

Taehyung still wasn't at ease and even had less enthusiasm towards the singer.

The singer sang three songs then stopped and came down with his guitar.

Taehyung wondered, "Why isn't he singing anymore?"

Ara said clearly, "They're just performing for fun and will only sing three songs a day and not a single more."

Taehyung: "......" What individuality.

Ara said, "Let's go."

Taehyung: "You brought me here just to have me listen to a song?"

Ara corrected, "Not one song, three songs."

Taehyung: "......"

Ara said, "Besides, aren't you worried about me jumping off the rails? Isn't it safer to come along with me?"

Taehyung: "......" This logic is flawless, he can't refuse.

However, just as they were about to leave, the singer suddenly came over and said, "Do you remember me?"

Ara was pleasantly surprised, her eyes blank as she said, "You're......."

The singer said coldly, "I wasn't talking to you."

Ara: "......" How embarrassing.

Taehyung squinted, a little suspicious, "Who're you?"

The singer said, "Forgot?"

Taehyung: "..." He looked at their face carefully and felt that they were a little familiar, but couldn't remember who they were.

The singer looked at Taehyung's blank expression and laughed, "That time I took you to play soccer after school and was caught by your father."

Only now did Taehyung have some sort of impression. He called out their name with hesitation, "Park......Bogum?"

Bogum said, "Taehyung, I didn't expect to see you here."

Ara said strangely, "You two know each other?"

Taehyung explained, "We were elementary school schoolmates......."

Bogum nodded and sat down beside Taehyung naturally. Then he took out a cigarette and said, "You don't mind?"

Taehyung laughed, "There are girls here, it's better to not smoke."

Bogum seemed to finally realize that sitting beside Taehyung was Ara, and he said, "Alright." Then put the cigarette away.

Bogum said, "Long time no see. The more you grow the better looking you become."

As a man, Taehyung felt a little awkward for being praised for his good looks. He said, "Mmm... how are you these days?

Bogum yawned and said lazily, "Attending college."

Taehyungsounded an 'oh'.

Bogum continued, "Are you still in high school?"

Taehyung smiled bitterly, "Mhmm....... I'll be a first-year in September."

Bogum muttered a 'really young' to himself.

Seeing that the two wanted to continue talking, Ara interrupted the conversation and said, "Taehyung, it's not early anymore. Get home any later and you'll be yelled at by your dad."

Taehyung looked at his watch. It was just over 8 o'clock right now and Jungkook isn't as strict as before. But Ara must have her own reasons for saying this so Taehyung took the cue and said, "Mm, then I'll go back home first today."

Bogum's eyes ran over Ara before they fell on Taehyung again. He didn't stop him and instead smiled dully and said, "Leave your contact information? Let's go out and play in the future."

He gave a flat refusal saying, "Sorry......I'm afraid that it's not too convenient."

Bogum gave an 'oh' and said, "Okay."

Taehyung was surprised that he gave up so quickly, but he didn't think much about it and along with Ara who was urging him to go, he left the bar.

Bogum watched Taehyung leave and when he saw Taehyung out of the bar, Bogum reached out and picked up Taehyung's drink that was still half full. Taking a sip where Taehyung had drunk from, he whispered, "The flavour's pretty good."

As soon as Ara came out, she solemnly told Taehyung to stay away from the Park Bogum.

Ara, however, laughed bitterly. She said, "You don't know just how horrible the expression in his eyes was."

Taehyung: "......"

Ara said, "It was simply like he wanted to swallow you whole."

Taehyung said, "Okay, I'll be careful..."

Ara nodded her head and said, "Then you go back and keep safe."

Taehyung said 'okay'.