Our Mischievous Little Brother ( ON HOLD )

CHAPTER-22

As Jungkook entered the school campus, he accidentally bumped into Eunae, causing her books to scatter onto the ground.

She kneels down to get the books.Jungkook too knelt down to help her . As he reached for her last book, Eunae swiftly snatched it from his hand, and turned to leave but Jungkook called after her

" Eunae ?"

She stopped but didn't turned around.Jungkook gently asked, "Are you still upset about yesterday?" She didn't answer.

Jungkook stood in front of her, trying to catch her gaze, but she avoided making eye contact and kept looking away. "Eunae, I know I hurt you when I rejected your love proposal. I am sorry."

Eunae finally glanced up."Why?" she whispered, her voice barely audible. "Is it because I'm not beautiful enough, or I am just not your type?"

"No, Eunae, that's not it at all," He reassured her. "You're beautiful just the way you are, and it's not about your looks or being my type."

Eunae's brows furrowed in confusion. "Then what is it?"

Jungkook took a deep breath, searching for the right words. "It's just... I've never really thought of you in that way," he admitted softly. "You're an amazing person, Eunae, but I've always seen you as a friend. I hope you can understand."

Eunae's heart sank at his words, but she forced a small nod, trying to mask her disappointment. "Yeah, I understand," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

" And ...." As he was about to say something Eunae quickly cut him off."I need to go to the library."

Without waiting for a response, she turned and hurried away, leaving Jungkook standing there.

Eunae ran to the college garden and cried her heart out on a bench. Suddenly, a handkerchief appeared in front of her. She looked up and saw Shion. She turned around, not wanting to take the handkerchief from Shion.

Shion  forcefully placing it in her hand. But she tried to protest. He got frustrated as he said "You shouldn't waste your tears for a duffer like Jungkook."

And he was about to leave from there but Eunae's word stop him but he didn't turn around.

"Why do you care?" She asked.

" You don't need to know !" He said without looking at her and went from there.

As the school day ended, Jungkook made his way to his car, ready to head home. However, as they were driving, the car suddenly came to a halt in the middle of the road. Confused, Jungkook turned to his driver.

"What happened, Taeho hyung?" Jungkook asked. Taeho is Jungkook's driver but he is too close to Jungkook, even he helps him in his pranks.

"Don't worry, I'll go check it out." Taeho assured him and with that, Taeho stepped out of the car to inspect the issue.

Jungkook also stepped out of the car to see what was causing the issue. Taeho, surprise and turned to him saying, "You shouldn't come out, Jungkook-ah. It's not safe."

"Hey, it's my car too, you know. I have every right to check it out." Jungkook grinned playfully and replied.
Taeho just shake his head.

As they were checking the car, another car pulled up beside them. Minho stepped out of it.

" You guys need any help ?" He asked.

Jungkook's face lit up with happiness at the sight of Minho, "Minho hyung!" He excilmed.

Minho smiled warmly and ruffled Jungkook's "Hey  need a lift? We can have some fun along ?" He wink .

Jungkook eagerly nods "Absolutely! That sounds like a great idea Minho hyung !! Let's do it!"

However, Taeho interjected, "Thanks for the offer, sir , but our car is already fixed. We should be good to go."

Jungkook turned to Taeho, his eyes pleading as he said, "Come on, Taeho hyung, it'll be fun! Let me go Please?"

Taeho hesitated, but Jungkook gave him a pleading look with his puppy eyes, and Taeho couldn't resist. "Alright, fine," he relented with a chuckle. "But be safe, and don't stay out too late."

Jungkook grin and hugged Taeho who patted his back.

"If my family asks, tell them I'm with my friends and will be late." Jungkook said as he parted from the hug,

Taeho playfully saluted him and said he would.

With everything sorted, Jungkook happily hopped into Minho's car.

As Minho started the car, he turned to Jungkook and asked, "Where to, Kook ? Any particular place you want to go?"

"Let's go to the arcade, Minho hyung! It's been ages since I've been there."Jungkook said excitemently.

Minho grinned and nodded. "Sounds like a plan! Arcade it is," he said, shifting gears and driving off towards their destination.

At the arcade, Jungkook and Minho immersed themselves in the world of games, laughing and cheering as they competed against each other in various challenges. From racing games to shooting games, they tried them all, enjoying every moment of their time together.

Jungkook felt especially close to Minho during the fun filled outing. It feels strange to him as how he feels so carefree around someone older, as he was typically a shy person. However, he couldn't help but feel protected and cheerful in Minho's presence.

 Lost in his thoughts, he glanced at Minho, who noticed and asked, "What's on your mind?" Jungkook simply smiled  saying," Thanks for the ice cream hyung." As he enjoyed every bite as Minho chuckled at his adorable reaction.

"Oh right , Hyung do you like the dress I picked out for you?" Jungkook asked.

Minho nodded with a smile spreading across his face. "I love it! Thanks for helping me choose, Jungkook."

With their shopping done, Minho suggested they head out. Jungkook nodded in agreement, and they made their way to the elevator.

As the elevator doors closed, Jungkook pulled out his phone, intending to check for any notifications. However, his eyes widened in shock as he saw over 15 missed calls and multiple unread messages from each of his family members.

He remembered telling Taeho to inform them that he was still out, they why are they worried. Shaking his head, he decided to call back the safest person to talk to, his youngest noona Lisa.

Jungkook's heart sank as Lisa answered the phone and  before he could say anything, she bombarded him with questions about his whereabouts and why he hadn't been picking up his phone.

"Noona, I am sorry, I..." Jungkook began, but his mom's voice cut in.

"Jungkook, come home immediately," his mom's voice was urgent.

"Okay, I'll be home in twenty minutes," he responded, trying to reassure his mom.

"Make sure to hurry !!"

"I will," Jungkook promised before hanging up the phone.

To be continued......