Staring at her reflection in the mirror, Jennie takes a deep breath and smooths down her school uniform. Today was the day. She was going to High School in South Korea with Jungkook.

She really enjoyed going to school. She missed going to school when she was back in America, performing with her old group.

She was nervous, yet excited for the day.

How different was the school system here?

The audition back in February she had was even more intimidating than her Big Hit audition and she was grateful she was able to pass with her vocals.

Now the day was here for the entrance day.

Hearing her phone ring, she answers it to reveal her two older sisters, Alani and Vienna in a facetime session. They looked like they were back in their dorm for college.

“AW~” They coo.

“Look at her~” Alani squeals.

“So adorable.” Vienna smiles.

“Oh shut up…” Jennie grumbles, rolling her eyes at their banter.

“Nice school uniform~” Vienna teases.

“We’re in college while you’re starting high school in South Korea. This is too cute. Don’t focus on any boys! That’s my only rule. I mean it, JW.” Alani says in a serious tone, narrowing her eyes.

Shoving her sister away, Vienna takes the phone. “Don’t listen to her. DO focus on boys.”

“Whatever you do, don’t be like Vienna. We came from a party and she was grinding up on this one guy. I’m the better role model.”

“It’s not like a slept with him, I was just dancing! Grinding is dancing!” Vienna disagrees. Jennie actually agreed with her statement.

“Would you two quit it!” Jennie lets out a short laugh.

“Girl, you’re 16. Tell me all the details when you start finding some cute guys.” Vienna requests.

“Ah I bet they’ll start coming after her. Have you see her butt? It’s getting bigger.” Alani adds with a laugh.

“Stop~” Jen groans. “It’s not big...”

“Sure it’s not Kim K big but you have something back there.” Vienna declares.

Jen shrugs. “I don’t think I would be anyone’s ideal type around here, though. I don’t really fit their beauty standards here. At least I don’t think so. But it’s all good.”

“I hope you know that you are beautiful.”

“I do, I do. Even the guys always tell me.”

“Well they’re not lying.” Vienna winks at her.

“We just wanted to call you because we hope you have a great day! Our baby JW is growing up so fast. Some advice for the first day, remember that communication is key. Do ice breakers. Approach people and introduce yourself. The rest should go good after that.” Alani advises. ”Even with the K-Pop idols. They’re normal people, just like us but they’re just really well known for what they do. Should be no problem to say hi.”

Jennie nods at her advice. “I’ll keep that in mind. There are a lot of idols I want to meet. I’ll see what I can do. So how’s college for you?”

“Acting is fun. Been preparing for the spring play. It’s going to be lit! I’ll send pictures. And guess who’s the lead?” Vienna beams.

“You?” Jennie replies like it was an obvious answer but out of nowhere Vienna starts sniffing and fakes a sob.

“NO. But I will try harder next play.”

“I know you can do it.”

“My communications class is going great. Have to prepare to make a persuasive speech. I should get a good grade on it.” Alani informs with a bright smile.

Vienna shakes her head. “I still don’t know how she convinced mom to get her belly pierced when she was just 16.”

Smirking, Alani clears her throat and flips her hair. “I got skills.”

“Yooo my English professor is a bitch, though!” Vienna starts getting riled up, clapping her hands. “I swear, I was about to lash out at her for yellin’ at me. I really hate when people yell at me, like get out face!”

“She also almost got into a fight at the party. THANKFULLY I dragged her away.”

“Because some bitch was trying to say that her hair was better but she didn’t even have any edges. So obviously, I had to set her straight. She was so close to catching these hands...the Lord was testing me, today!”

“You can always ignore the person?” Jen slowly says, trying to calm her down.

“NO! You got me fucked up! I’m not going to just let someone just say that to me! And you bet not let anyone walk over you either, JW!”

Alani sighs. “As you can see, Jennie, you are the most civilized sister, here.”

“For now. Once she ever gets mad, she’ll understand. But she has dad’s cool, calm, collected genes while we got mom’s anger genes.” Vienna points out.

“Come to think of it, we never really seen you mad before.” Alani ponders.

Jen lets out a laugh. “Ah...it takes a lot to get me irate. So why did your English professor yell at you, Vienna?”

“I was facetiming.” She answers like it was nothing wrong.

Jennie deadpans. “Well obviously! And that’s so rude! Dude!”

“What?” She laughs.

“Jennie~ are you almost done? Breakfast is ready!” Jin calls out from her door.

Looking up to her door, she replies in Korean, “Coming!” and turns back to her phone.

“I still can’t get over how quick you can shift from Korean to English. I’m really happy things worked out for you in K-Pop. Keep making us proud. You’re going to do big things with BTS. We love you.” Alani smiles.

Jennie blows them a kiss, replying in English, “I love you, guys too!”

“Remember! BOYS~!” Vienna starts laughing when Alani shoves her to the side.

“Vienna shut the hell up! Don’t listen to this bitch. Focus on school!” Alani encourages.

“Who are you callin’ a bitch?”

Laughing, Jen says her goodbyes and hangs up. Grabbing her packed school bag with her books and pencils, she walks out her room and heads to the dining room.

Hobi was the first to see her and gasps. “AHH! My Munchkin~” He squeals and rushes up to her. “You look so adorable!”

Looking up from eating, Jungkook looks at all the fuss. He spots Jennie smiling nervously at Hobi’s excitement as a smile creeps up on his face. “Morning, Jennie!”

Turning her head, she grins at him and sits next to him. “Morning, buddy. I guess today is the day. School...SOPA...all righty...” She starts eating fast.

Jungkook lets out a low chuckle. “You sound and look nervous.”

“Nervous? Who’s nervous? I’m not nervous at all!”

“Slow down. It won’t be that bad. Don’t worry.”

After eating, they start filming for a Bangtan Bomb. “Hello, it’s the day I get to wear my uniform. Jennie and I, we’re going to school for our entrance ceremony! My mom and dad will be coming, too.” Jungkook smiles at the camera.

“My mom and dad are in America right now but they sent in all the papers that we needed. They told me they were with me in spirit.” She chuckles. “I skyped them yesterday. They told me to take lots of videos and pictures.” She sighs. “This is normal.”

“Jennie is so nervous.” Jungkook teases her.

“Quiet! It’s a new experience, I just hope things go well.”

He laughs at her. “Come on guys, hurry up! I want to go there soon!”

“He’s so eager.”

---

After they get dropped off at the school, Jennie puts on her bookbag and makes her way to the building. “Oh dear…oh dear…” She murmurs.

“For crying out loud. Jennie if you don’t relax.” Yoongi pats her shoulder.

As they try to find where the entrance ceremony was, Jin comments about how it’s been so long since he’s been to school.

‘Hyungs who are even more excited from being in a school after a long time’

“I think I’m in a school again after three years?” Hobi adds as they make their way upstairs.

When she met with her form teacher, she was grateful for how patient and calm she was with her. Her schedule consisted off having Algebra first, then Biology, Korean class, history, lunch, English and then she just had to pick two more classes.

“Music seems to be your best choice.” The form teacher advises with a sweet smile.

“I’ll take a singing class.” She watches as the form teacher writes it down. “Um, do you happen to have a guitar class?”

“Yes, we do.”

Eyes lit up, she sighs out of relief. “Awesome! I would love to take that as well!”

After both Jen and Jungkook were done speaking with their form teachers, they head to the assembly hall. From the top, Jin points out where Jen and Jungkook were standing.

“It’s really cute seeing them standing there.” Namjoon grins

“Jungkookie and our Jennie~” Hobi coos.

“I want to attend school.” Yoongi add.

“Me too! All of a sudden.” Hobi reminisces

Looking up, Jennie sees Namjoon and the guys waving at her, so she nudges Jungkook and points them out.
“I don’t know why but it’s really fascinating.” Jin grins

“Jungkook is so handsome…seriously. And our beautiful Jennie…she’s so precious.” Hobi grins

“For real!” Namjoon agrees. “I’m proud of them.”

While Yoongi takes pictures, Jennie decides to use her sister’s advice and do some ice breakers to make a friend or two. Looking around, she manages to find a girl standing near by and makes her way to her.
The girl has long straight black hair and looked timid as she was looking down.

“Hi!” She greets kindly.

Looking up, the girl was startled that she was talking to her. “H-hello.”

“My name is Jennifer. What’s yours?”

“H-Hayoon.”

“Hayoon.” She says her name the right way. “Well it’s very nice to meet you. Are you nervous to be here?”

“Yes, I really am.”

“Same. It’s my first time going to school in South Korea. What classes do you have? Maybe we have some together.” She compares classes with her.

“Jennie is making friends while Kookie is just standing there. He’s just standing there, not speaking a word!”Jimin laughs with the rest of the hyungs.

“Go talk to others!” Namjoon says when Jungkook looked up at them.

“Go talk to your friends!” Tae laughs.

Back to Jennie, she found a few classes that she shared with Hayoon. “Oh cool! Looks like we Biology, lunch and singing!” Jennie beams.

“R-really? That’s great!”

“Are you a trainee?”

“Yes, I’m trainee for JYP.”

“Wow, that’s amazing. Home of Wonder Girls...” She lets out a low sigh. “I really want to meet them one day. I hope they come back with some music soon. I miss them.”

“Me too! I’m working really hard. I really hope I debut soon.”

“Let’s exchange numbers!”

After they finish, they head out to eat as Jungkook and Jennie agree to split the bill to pay for the whole meal.

‘Stress relieved since its all over and they’re going to eat’

“We’re here to eat Jja-jang noodles. Jennie and I are going to treat everyone.” Jungkook says.

“Yep! It’s the least we can do.” Jen smiles.

“Ahhh I’m so proud of you, Munchkin~” Hobi hugs her tightly

“I can’t breathe~” She groans before he starts giving her a big kiss on the cheek. “Cut it out, jeesh!” She laughs

Once inside, seated and orders taken, they take a group photo. Jen sits next to Jungkook, while they all throw up peace signs.

“Food~” She happily digs in.

“So what do you think of the school so far Jennie?” Namjoon asks.

“Um...I just hope I don’t get lost.” She laughs nervously over the guys laughter from her statement.

---

The next day was the first day of school as both Jungkook and Jennie were dropped off and walking together with the manager. Already were the paparazzi taking photos of all the upcoming idols walking to attend the school.

Smiling, she waves at the cameras. “I’ll walk you to your first class.” Jungkook murmurs as they walk through the crowd. She grabs onto his arm to not get lost.

“You don’t mind walking me? Thanks, I appreciate it.”

Once they go inside, Jennie widens her eyes. “Is it even bigger than yesterday? How am I going to survive this?”

Jungkook lets out a laugh and grabs her hand. “You’ll get the hang of it. Come on.” He guides her and walks to her first class. As soon as they arrive, she thanks him. “I’ll wait for you outside when school is over.”

“All right, I’ll text you. I hope this goes smooth sailing. Good luck in your classes.” She was about to leave but he continues to hold her hand, stopping her from going to class.

Turning back to face him, he looks down shyly. “You really don’t want me to leave, huh?” She lets out a small chuckle. “You’re still shy? Jungkook, you’re so nice and polite. Anyone would love to be your friend. My mom and sisters always told me to do ice breakers. Maybe if you feel comfortable and ready.”

“You’re so outgoing, though.” He murmurs.

“Ha! That’s a lie. I’m really nervous but I’m trying to keep it in. My stomach is in knots. I’m not used to this school system like everyone else is. SO I’m gonna have a harder time. I’m not happy about that.” She frowns.

Looking up at her frowning, he lets go of her hand and pinches her cheeks. “Hey!” She laughs and pushes his hands away.

“There it is. Keep that smile. Good luck with everything. I’m sure you’ll be fine. I know I will too.” He grins.

“Thanks. I’ll see you later.” She heads on to class.

Her classes went smooth sailing. Basically an introduction to the classes. When it was time for her Korean class, she walks in to see Jungkook sitting at a desk and stiffs a laugh. Sitting next to him, she clears her throat.

Looking up, Jungkook cocks his head to the side and widens his eyes. “J-Jennie! What are you doing, here?!”

“What are YOU doing here?” She teases.

“Ha! We really have class together?”

“Looks that way! I guess we forgot to compare schedules yesterday.”

Korean class may be the most distracting, she could tell she may be goofing off with Jungkook in the class. But she also knew he would be able to help her out with her Korean and she could help him with his English work.

While class was in session, they pay attention to the teacher going over what they were going to do in the class.

Watching her pencil roll to the edge of the desk, Jen goes to stop it from falling but ends up touching Jungkook’s hand, having the same intention. When their hands touch, he feels something cold on her hand and grabs her hand to look at it.

“You...” He examines her hand to spot the black ring, he had given her, on her right index finger. “You’re...you’re wearing it.” He whispers happily to himself.

“Huh?” Looking at what he was staring at, realization hits her. “Oh, the ring! Yeah, of course. I wear it every day, actually...ever since you told me you cherished me and our friendship, it got me thinking. I couldn’t help but wear it every day. I guess...it’s because I’m really lucky to have a friend like you in my life.” She blurts out. Widening her eyes, she covers her mouth.

Her words warmed his heart as he slowly revealed his bunny smile. She really didn’t know how moved he was just from her saying that to him.

“Sorry, sorry, too much? I can take it off if you want.” She takes her hand back and was about to take it off her right index finger but his warm hands stop her.

“No. Don’t.” He says softly, pushing the ring back on her finger. “ It-it makes me...very happy to see you wearing it. I wear my ring every day, too. Let’s continue wearing our rings every day.” He shows her his ring on his right index finger.

Smiling, she turns her attention back to the teacher. Meanwhile, Jungkook couldn’t help but continue smiling. Little did she know, wearing that ring made his day much better.

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