Requested by anon
Featuring Yugyeom of GOT7 (#97 liners!)
Genre:high school!au, romance, fluff, and a pinch of angst
Summary: A lot of things can change during your senior year of high school. There are a lot of great moments that come to an end, but for you and Jungkook, it’s just the beginning.
New year, new grade, same people. But going into my senior year was actually something I was excited for. Over the summer, things changed for me in my personal life, great things. My best friend, Jungkook and I practically spent the entire vacation together. We stayed up late, hung out at each other’s houses, and went on random road trips for the fun of it.
Usually, we would spend the summer apart for camp or family holidays but this time it was different. The last week before school started was amazing! He picked me up for what I thought was a movie night, but we ended up at the lake. We snuck in after park hours and went swimming under the stars. We’ve never been closer.
I got up this morning, chose my first-day outfit and headed to the kitchen. I hesitated when I saw a full breakfast on the table waiting for me.
“Mom, what’s all this?” I asked
“It’s your first day of senior year. I had to make you something special. No cereal today.” She pulled out my chair for me and I happily sat down. “So, are you excited to see your boyfriend at school?”
“What boyfriend?” How random. I had no idea who she was talking about.
“Jungkook of course. You don’t have to keep it a secret. I’d always been rooting for you two.”
“No no no. There is no ‘us two’. We’re still just friends.”
My mom paused and raised an eyebrow at me. “Honey, friends don’t look at friends the way you look at each other. A blind person can see it.”
“It’s true. We’re just friends.”
“Alright. Well, finish your food. Your friend will be here soon to take you to school… Like a gentleman…” She said mumbling the last part. I instantly got annoyed and ate quickly.
Soon enough, I heard Junkook’s car honking and jumped up from my seat. I grabbed my backpack, rushing past my dad and waving goodbye. “Bye! Love you!” I walked out the door, smiling the moment I saw Jungkook pressing both hands on the horn.
“Let’s gooooo!!!!” He hollered.
I hopped into the passenger seat and slapped his arm. He giggled a me and pulled out of the driveway, cruising down the street.
“I can’t believe we’re seniors,” I said.
“I honestly wish summer would have lasted a little longer.” He replied. I instantly flashed back to what my mom said. Jungkook turned to look at me. “What is it?”
“Huh?” I asked snapping out of my thoughts.
“You got all quiet.”
“Oh. I was just thinking.” I only gave half the truth, fearing the worst. He just changed the subject and went on about the classes he was taking for the first semester.
“What about you? Hopefully, we’re in the same classes.”
I tuned back into the conversation late and just said, “which one?”
“You tell me. What’s your schedule?”
“Oh, I have to check again.” I pulled out my phone, looking at the list of classes. “First period… Science.”
“Same! Thank god. We have to make sure we choose lockers next to each other though.”
“Sure, Kookie,” I said with a laugh. My mom’s comment kept coming back. I couldn’t take it anymore, I just had to hear it from him. “Oh! My mom said something crazy.”
“Again?” He said jokingly.
“She thought you and me were, like, a thing.”
“What? How?"The goofy look of confusion was all the confirmation I needed.
"Because we’ve been hanging out so much. She just doesn’t get it.” We both laughed it off and pulled up to the school.
We took a deep breath and looked at each other. Something happened. His ordinary brown eyes had a sparkle in them that made my heart race. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile and I did the same out of habit.
“Ready for this?” He asked.
“…Yeah.” What is wrong with me? I seriously wanted to kiss him. His bright pink lips were calling for me, but now what? He clearly doesn’t see me that way.
We walked through the front doors and Jungkook and I parted ways for homeroom, but as always, we just pulled out our phones and texted back and forth.
“Welcome back everyone! You’re officially seniors!” My teacher’s perkiness was already getting to me. “Here are the printouts for your schedules. The front office will be open for walk-ins if you need to make adjustments.”
I took a picture of my schedule and sent it to Jungkook. In seconds he replied.
Kookie: YES 4 out of 8 classes together! New record!
Y/n: Where’s your locker?
Kookie: 656 right across from the good bathroom. You?
Y/n: Not sure yet. I’ll make sure to get the one next to you though.
“Alright, let’s head out to the hall and assign lockers.” The teacher lead everyone into the hallway and I headed straight for the bathrooms.
“"659, 658, 657. Perfect. I want his one!” The teacher came over and gave me the combination. I texted Jongkook back and homeroom was dismissed.
We met up on the way to the first period, stopping by our new lockers. He unloaded some of the notebooks that he didn’t need yet while I just waited on him. I know it’s dumb to keep thinking about what my mom said, but when he told me that we were just friends, I felt a little hurt. Out of nowhere, I was knocked into Jungkook by someone who must have thought I was invisible.
“Hey!” I shouted.
“Oh, sorry I didn’t even see you.” A guy said. I looked up to see it was none other than Kim Yugyeom. Last year, I had the biggest crush on him, that is until he started dating the snobby girl on the track team. No good guy would want a girl like her.
“It’s alright.”
“Hey, Yugyeom! How’s you and… uh… your girlfriend?” Jungkook asked, clearly forgetting her name.
“We broke up over the summer. She got really annoying, plus she hated all my friends so I ended it.” Yugyeom explained.
“Sorry to hear that,” I said.
“It’s alright. I know the right girl is out there. See you around.” He reached out, giving my arm a little touch as he walked away and my cheeks got red.
“Wait a minute… Do you still like him?” Jungkook asked.
“No. I told you no guy in their right mind goes out with that snob.”
“They broke up.”
“But it still happened!” I argued.
“But you’re still blushing!” He shot back with a smirk.
“Because It’s hot in here! UGH! Let’s go. I don’t want to be late.” I linked our arms together and he slammed his locker shut.
We headed straight for our first-period class and the second we walked through the door, I knew Jungkook’s teasing was just beginning. I made direct eye contact with Yugyeom. His goodbye was clearly premature.
“Ooooo~” Jungkook cooed.
“Shut up.” I hissed with a pinch. We both sat down by Yugyeom. Of course, Jungkook made sure I sat at the table next to him, but Yugyeom was still right across the aisle from me.
Class started and I already got bored. That is until I felt a pair of eyes on me. My cheeks started burning again and I spotted Yugyeom gazing at me from the corner of my eye. I looked over at him and smiled politely and he did the same. Since it was the first day, we just went over the class requirements and material then the bell rang for second period.
Jungkook and I split up since we wouldn’t be able to see each other until lunch. I went to my locker to switch out my books and a little note fell out of one of the open pockets. I picked it up from off the ground and read it to myself.
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Chocolate is sweet
And so are you
“Chocolate?” I asked myself, but when I checked the pocket again I pulled out a little Hershey kiss. I looked at the note again to see who it was but there wasn’t a name. I smiled at the little candy and helped myself before going to class.
Once again, I returned to my locker before third period, but I noticed there was no note in my bag on the way. I opened the locker and out came a piece of paper. I picked it up and read the message.
I liked out little talk this morning, maybe we can finish it later?
My heart pounded in my chest. It was Yugyeom! Does he really like me? I folded the note and put it back in my locker. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling on my way to my next class. Maybe my crush wasn’t gone after all, but what about Jungkook?
Throughout the rest of the morning, I’d go to my locker between classes and every time, I’d receive a little note.
When lunchtime came around, I hurried to the cafeteria, looking for Junkook. I went through the line, turning around constantly, trying to spot him. I was relieved to see a boy with brown hair and a bunny smile looking back at me. I rushed over to him, eager to show him what I’ve found.
“Kookie! You’re never gonna believe what happened.” I said sitting down across from him.
“Yeah?”
“I have a secret admirer!” I pulled out the notes and showed him. “there were stuffed in the little slot in my locker.”
“Do you know who it is?” He asked.
“I think it might be-”
“Hey! Is this seat taken?” Yugyeom came over to our table and pointed to an open spot.
“Nope. Go ahead.” Jungkook welcomed.
I looked at Jungkook with wide eyes, trying not to be too obvious with Yugyeom beside me. I mouthed the words ‘It’s him’ and tilted my head. Jungkook furrowed his eyebrows, confused by what I was trying to say.
“What are these?” Yugyeom looked at the notes scattered on the table and almost took one when I quickly gathered them up and shoved them into my bag.
“Nothing. They’re nothing. Just some notes I was passing in class earlier.” I lied.
“Oh, okay. I was about to get some juice. Do you guys want anything?” He offered.
“I can go for some juice. Y/n?” Jungkook asked.
“Sure. Me too, please.”
“Be right back.” Yugyeom got up from the table and I snapped back into detective mode.
“One of the notes said that he wanted to finish a conversation we had this morning. Yugyeom mentioned that he broke up with his girlfriend and wanted to be with the ‘right girl’. What if it’s me?” I asked
“There’s only one way to find out. You have to talk to your admirer.” Jungkook made a lot of sense. I can’t know unless I meet him in private.
“Your right. Maybe I can drop a hint that I’ll be by the bleachers after school.”
“What’s happening after school?” Yugyeom appeared out of thin air and sat down.
“Oh, uh… I’m meeting a friend. By the bleachers. The one I was passing notes too.” I hinted. If Yugyeom was really the admirer, it would be pretty obvious. We finished lunch and then it was off to the next period.
Jungkook was oddly distant after that. We had all of the same classes but he barely spoke to me let alone anyone else. There was something on his mind, but if he wasn’t even able to tell me, his best friend, it must be really bad. After several attempts to get him to say more than three words, I just let him have his space. I knew he would come around at some point.
The school day came to an end, but I was still determined to both get Jungkook talking again and to find out who my admirer is. I went back to my locker, but there were no more notes. Maybe this was a mistake. I should probably just wait it out. I came back to my locker to pack up my things and sure enough, Jungkook walked over.
“Hey.” He said.
I was a little shocked that he spoke first. “H-hey.”
“Need a ride home?” He asked.
“I don’t know. Part of me wants to know who is giving me these notes, but… I don’t know…” I thought to myself and came to a decision. “Tell you what. I’ll still go by the bleachers and if no one shows up in ten minutes, We’ll leave.”
“Sounds fair. Good luck.” He said with a small nod.
I walked to the back of the school, walking out to the football field and stood behind the bleachers. I looked around, trying to catch a glimpse of anyone coming, but no one did. I checked my phone and saw that five minutes had passed. I let out a sigh and looked around again. I spotted Jungkook walking over, lokking a little nervous.
“Kookie, I said ten minutes.”
“I heard you.” He retorted.
He stopped under a foot away from me. His mouth opened to speak, but nothing came out. I noticed a slip of paper in his hands and nearly cried. He took my hand, placing a note in my palm and let go. I read the final message in awe.
I chose to be your friend, but falling in love with you was out of my control ♡
“Jungkook…” I felt stunned and guilty all at once. Throughout the entire day, he’s been watching me assume his notes were from another guy, but he was just trying to confess.
“I know you were expecting Yugyeom, but I can’t act like you’re just my friend anymore.” His voice cracked as well as my heart.
I shook my head at him and threw my arms around him. He held me tight, unloading all his love. After a few minutes, we broke away. He held both my hands in his, smiling weakly as he stared at the ground. He looked up at me and his smile grew.
“Do you still need a ride?” He asked.
I laughed at him and pushed him away playfully. He came right back, slinging his arm around my shoulders and walking me to his car. I held his waist, strolling alongside him and tilted my head to rest on his shoulder. He kissed the top of my head but I wanted more. I turned to face him and planted my lips on his. It was only for a second, but the butterflies remained in my stomach. I suppose that’s the side effect of true loves kiss.
THE END
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