Taekook: Guns And Roses Prince!

Jungkook looked at his reflection in the small mirror placed in one of the wall of his small living room, as he fixed his light grey tie which was placed around the neck of his white shirt.. his fingers fiddling a little as confusion roll over his mind.. he didn’t know how to make a proper tie, he never needed to do it before.. but not any more.. life has changed and jungkook had to learn things on his own..

It was the first day of his school.. he was going to be a freshman in his new university to study maths and science.. he was always good in numbers and science seems an added bonus with his curriculum.. he was glad that his noona at least kept in mind his wishes to pursue major in mathematics.. he was honestly relieved when he saw his courses books.. he even shed some tears with joy that at least he was going to study what he liked.. he was grateful, no matter how alone he is in life..

He hasn’t learned anything about the lanes and highway of euphoria in the past three days since he came here.. however, he did visit his new workplace which was a 15 minutes walk from his home.. at first, it was difficult to understand on which routes to take to the restaurant where he will be working as a waiter, but he managed to be on time by asking people around.. so far, he only knows the route to his home and work..

He doesn’t know what to feel about the people he works with.. most of them are couple of years older then him.. and all of them have this cold and strict looks, that always makes jungkook quiet and just simply concentrate on his work.. he is still a trainee, learning how to attend a customer and the terms and conditions of the restaurant.. but he would like to admit, he is doing a fair job.. his boss has been good and humble to him, so at least he wasn’t worrying about being scolded for making mistakes.. then again, it’s just been two days since he started working, he can’t just predict everything… people change, he has seen his own people and life change dramatically, so jungkook liked to be always on the edge and never expect anything in return..

In the past three days in this strange town, He has learned one key of life — that no one will help you but yourself

He was also glad that his work won’t collide with his schooling.. his school will finish by 3 pm and he has to reach at work by 5 pm.. and his job will be till 9 pm.. which was enough for him, honestly, everything is enough for him.. he doesn’t wish or dream for more.. his wishes died with his parents

Jungkook sighed as his gloomy eyes were almost at the verge of crying as he can’t make his tie.. he was frustrated, he needed help, that was evident

Sighing and after breathing in and out for few seconds, Jungkook decided to just wrap his tie in a knot and hide it with his grey short sleeved sweater..

Once done, he looked back to his single couch, a neatly pressed dark grey checkered coat awaited him.. he smiled lightly and wore the coat..the fabric around his skin was soft, making him hummm in satisfaction

He looked at his overall look.. his school outfit was very classic, a mixture of light and dark grey on tops with a white shirt and paired with black pant and shoes.. he loves those three colours as they define his feelings better

He then turned around to take in the view of his lonely house.. he still didn’t have much and most of the place was empty.. but he did manage to buy a heater pot to make ramen which is the only food for survival for him right now, or sometimes sandwiches safe him too.. he did managed to get a double mattress to sleep, and a single couch.. he still hasn’t received his first salary, though it isn’t much anyways since he is a part timer.. then again, the young boy still has to figure out how much he needs for his day-to-day activities.. for now, he has been using the money his noona gave him..

One thing he doesn’t like or haven’t been accustomed too yet is the sensitive weather of euphoria.. in three days, he realised that during the day the weather gets hotter as if one can have burn rashes on their body , while the opposite is filled with shivering cold in the night.. this place turns into an ice land in the thick dark night.. his cold nights have given him less sleep then required.. the next thing he plans to buy is some blankets.. so right now he has been wearing double to triple layered clothes to protect himself from the chilly nights… he doesn’t need much clothes, what he has right now which is two hoodies, four T-shirts and two shirts with three jeans and two pants apart from his school and work uniforms - are enough for him.. he has a pair of sneakers and chapels apart from his school shoes

He gave a tight lip smile to his new home.. and looked at the clock on the wall.. his eyes turning wide as he realised he was going to be late on the first day of his school.. not caring to eat his breakfast, he hurriedly grabbed his back pack, wore his grey socks and rushed to the door.. he grabbed his black shoes and wore them before dashing out of his house.. but then he ran back to his door to double check if has locked it properly.. this house is now his only family, he doesn’t want to loose it too..

Jungkook sprinted from his apartment to the bus stop which was above the slope that was connected near his building.. sadly, his school was 45 minutes away from his house since he resides in the middle average class region of euphoria which was at the bottom of the town.. and his school in the middle, just couple of miles before the elite areas of euphoria, where he saw shiny bungalows earlier… luckily, his boss had helped him in directions and guided him to take the buses.. in euphoria, buses were assigned to take every corner of the town and they were easier and better transport then cabs whose fair is way higher for an average human here..

Just as he was about to reach on top of the slope, he saw the bus he needs to aboard, pass by from beside him.. jungkook grunted and tightened his grip on his backpack and made a very fast run for the vehicle.. as if his life depended on it.. he was already nervous of being late and being scolded by the teachers of his new school

He was breathless when he caught the bus in time.. finding a vacant seat, he paid the bus conductor for his ticket and sat quietly..

He removed his phone out.. an 90s model which doesn’t have access to social media apps but can be recharged to use internet, make calls and send SMS.. so definitely he couldn’t swipe and browse social medias like every other youth present in the bus.. but it had the connection to local radio, so to pass his time, he plugged in his wired earphone with the phone and immediately some random songs started to play on one of the channels of radio

Jungkook smiled and took calm breaths as he let his eyes finally rest on the landscapes of euphoria.. even though his morning started in a haste, he still managed to appreciate and be mesmerised by euphoria’s beauty

After nearly 50 minutes of bus ride, he finally reached his stop.. the bus stop was few meters away from the university, so the young boy was making another run..

When he reached near the black giant metal gates.. few guards already gestured him to run faster.. they were about to close the gates.. Jungkook nodded and ran as fast as possible.. he bowed to the guards as a way to show gratitude to let him enter and then he rushed towards the main building of his university

For a moment, he stilled and looked up at a magnificent building.. it had grey concretes and wasn’t painted, letting its natural greyness shine mightily.. and he absolutely loved it.. he looked around, the place was vast and looked like a kingdom with the main building being its castle.. the young boy’s mouth formed an “O” as he was stunned with the exteriors of his university

The young boy was frozen on his spot for a minute or two, lost in the fierceness of the building.. that he didn’t realise when thick grey clouds made their ways above him and the entire place.. luck wasn’t really on his side this morning, as it suddenly started to rain heavily..

Jungkook Past

“What aissh”

Jungkook groaned and ran towards the entrance.. but he couldn’t save himself from the heavy downpour, he was slightly wet after all.. he scolded himself for day dreaming on random moments..

He brushed off some water away from his face and sniffed… his nose and cheeks were covered with rosy hues due to the cold rain.. he walked around and asked some of the caretakers for the way to the admin office.. once reaching in the office, he took his schedule for the year from the school secretary who guided him the way to his class.. to his bad luck, the classes have already started and the halls and corridors are all empty of students..

The young boy finally reached outside his classroom.. his palms got sweaty due to nervousness and fear of being scolded but nevertheless he knocked on the door which was already opened giving a clear view of the people inside

The teacher who was talking to other students, stopped and looked at the door.. all the young eyes before the teacher, also looked in the boy’s direction..

Another wave of nervousness rushed to Jungkook as he bit his lips.. truth be told, he never want to be noticed by anyone, he doesn’t want any attention.. he just wants to hide in the bubble of his life and survive.. he was a shy type and every eyes on him right now made him feel slightly scared..

It was the teacher who snapped him out of his fear

Teacher

Do you go to this class?

She asked him curtly.. he nodded but then he realised he needed to speak up and so he did

Jungkook Past

Yes mam..

Teacher

You’re late..

This time her voice was strict.. Jungkook bit his lips and bowed as a sorry..

Jungkook Past

I am sorry mam.. I am new to this university and also new in the town.. I had some difficulty in finding my way here

Jungkook truthfully spoke..

A chuckle was heard from the same strict teacher…

Teacher

Dear.. it’s alright..

Teacher

Come in..

Teacher

Euphoria is a maze sometime

The other students laughed on that remark..

Jungkook looked up and nodded

Jungkook Past

Thank you..

He walked in.. the teacher had a warm smile, it made him calm.. he realised, people aren’t bad in euphoria especially people like this teacher or his boss or the people who helped him reach here.. he needed a sense of boost and these little thoughts were enough for him.. sometimes, all you need is to pay attention to little things, to feel happy and you will realise how calm and glad your heart feels then.. it’s absolutely worth it

He stood before the teacher and bowed again as a respect this time..

Teacher

Where are you from?

She asked him softly..

Jungkook Past

I shifted from busan three days ago..

He shyly answered

The teacher’s eyebrows raised now..

Teacher

Why would anyone shift to euphoria like place?

She mumbled to herself but Jungkook heard her clearly.. it was true, who would want to come to a place which was filled with weapons and mafias.. but the young boy isn’t aware of that..

Nevertheless, the teacher brushed off her thoughts and gestured jungkook to look at the class

Teacher

Do you want to introduce or yourself or shall I do it for you?

She understood the nervousness in the shy boy.. she cut him some slack and offered to introduce him..

Teacher

You should do it.. that will give you some confidence

She spoke after finding a battle in the boy’s eyes… he confused on what to do or say..he didn’t want the teacher to introduce him, that would make him look weak and coward.. as I said, he really doesn’t want attention from others..

But on listening the teachers words, the boy nodded and turn to face the other students who were already staring at him with many expressions which jungkook can’t point what they meant.. he was too lost in his own battle of gaining courage and confidence

Jungkook Past

Hi..

His shy and soft voice boomed in the silent room..

Jungkook Past

I am Jeon Jungkook.. I shifted here from busan.. please be good to me..

It was a request, not an introduction and jungkook chose to be honest about it

Teacher

Alright.. welcome jungkook.. there are few seats vacant at the back, please accommodate yourself

Jungkook bowed one last time and made his way to the back of the class.. the other students were really amazed by how many times he bowed to the elders, they don’t even do that.. they simply greet their teachers vocally and take their seats… this boy seemed a fresh breath to their environment..

they all stared at jungkook all the way till he took a vacant seat near the window.. he blinked at the students who had their heads turned to the back and on him.. no one had a smile or a warm expression, instead they stared at him with strict, cold aura as if they were weighing him and judging him by his cover… he wondered why? Was it because he was new? He has no idea..

Teacher

Okay class., concentrate on the board now..

Teacher

Let’s open your first chapter.. we will be doing basics of trigonometry and understand their codes..

The class finally stopped staring at jungkook and focused on the teacher instead..

Jungkook removed his books and began to concentrate as well.. his body relaxing the moment his eyes landed on the equations and formulas in his book.. his heart calming with the thought of learning something new… he genuinely loved maths, he found it filled with codes and cyphers, which was very intriguing to him..

He was so immersed in his first subject that he didn’t realise when 90 minutes passed and the bell rang indicating the first class was over.. the teacher bid her goodbyes to the students before proceeding to her next class

The moment she was out of the class, the room was filled with the chattering of the students.. some students rushing for a quick bathroom break.. there was still 10 minutes left for the next class to begin… while some students were looking at him and whispering and they ensured to not be quiet but loud enough for him to hear.. they called him the “new boy”, he was sure to hear someone call him a “scared rabbit” or a “weirdo”.. their piercing gazes made him feel weak and hide his face in between his arms which was resting on top of the desks.. he hasn’t even said a hello to anyone, and he was already a gossip between them.. it made him little sad...

Just five minutes before the next class could start.. there was suddenly a loud chaos in the hallways.. some cheers and claps could be heard.. sounds of students running here and there.. and someone yelled after rushing inside his classroom

“The Prince and his gangs are showing the techniques of martial arts.. they’re fighting each other”

“It’s happening in the main ground.. everyone is there”

Jungkook frowned., who was the prince and his gangs? He wondered.. but he also noticed was that, the students in his class also cheered and clapped their hands in excitement as they ran out of the room..

So he followed to see the commotion..

His mind constantly wondering about who is the prince