Chapter 13: Meltdown

Yuna's alarm clock went off at 6, she let out an irritated groan as her hand came out of the covers to find the off switch. It was too late, her alarm clock had rolled off the nightstand.

It was many of Jungkook's gifts he gave her to help her get organized. She threw off the covers and her eyes narrowed to find where the small thing had run off too. "I am going to give it back to Kookie! Whoever thought that such thing was necessary..."

She found her alarm clock peaking at her from under the bed, after struggling to get it out... Thirty minutes had passed. Shit! She slammed her forehead. "I am going to be late!"

This was her second day too. She would not say that she did have a goods night rest... She had nightmares about this weekend. Kookie did say he had a small surprise for her, she smiled to herself. Jungkook was the worlds best brother ever, for no reason at all he would buy her something just to see her smile.

She would feel bad that he was always at her side. He would brush off his friends so that he could hang with his sister instead. She owed him so much and yet... She did not know how she would be able to repay him. Maybe that was why she was willingly helping him in his restaurant.

She started rushing and grabbing random close, she did not even check if they matched. She was excited to see her class again. She secretly hoped that she would last longer than the other teachers. She quickly brushed her teeth and combed her hair with her fingers, she was just about to walk out the door when her phone rang.

She cursed under her breath, who on earth would be calling this early? She decided to ignore the call and locked her door behind her, she was halfway down the steps when the ringing stopped and started up again. She did not have time to be taking calls and she searched for her phone while running to the bus stop when she finally found her phone... It stopped ringing and her face contorted in confusion.

It was from a private number and she had no accounts that could make telemarketers phone her like this. She shook her head and placed the phone back in her bag but when she looked up the bus drove off without her. She was so spaced out that she did not even notice the bus standing before her... and now it left.

She could feel tears swell up in the back of her throat. Why was nothing going right this morning? Her heart sank and she looked around, the streets were clear and there was no taxi's insight.

Her cellphone started ringing again and she could feel tears forming but she bit them back. She fished her phone out and her heart felt lighter when she saw Jungkook's name flashing.

"Kookie!" she wailed.

"Yuna, what is the matter?" he asked concern filling his voice.

"Everything went wrong! I had to chase my alarm clock and my phone rang. I had to ignore it and again waiting for the bus and-"

She explained so quickly that she did not notice that she started crying. She felt hopeless.

"I am on my way, sis. Dry your tears and wait for me at the bus stop... Alright?" Jungkook replied.

Yuna sniffed and nodded her head and realising that Jungkook could not see her she replied softly. "Thank you, Kookie."

"I will always be there for you, sis." He said and the line went dead.

Yuna looked at the time and she bit her lip, she had dried her tears with the back of her hand and waited. She had ten minutes before school started.

Jungkook let out a sigh as he left his apartment while throwing his jacket over his shoulders. He knew who had been calling her and he told him that he should wait.

He opened his car door, switched the car on and reversed as if the devil was on his tail. He will make sure that Yuna did not get fired. He will make sure that she would live her dream and that their parents would never belittle her again.

He was five minutes away from the bus station, he had told Yuna many times to move closer to him but she pushed back and said she did not want him to baby her.

He parked the car in front of the bus stop and saw Yuna sitting on the bench with her head in her hands.

He climbed out and slammed the car door slightly loud. Yuna's head snapped up and when Jungkook came around the car, she ran towards him.

He opened his arms and she slammed hard against his chest. "Yuna..."

"Kookie, I am a failure. I cannot even get to my work on time," she whispered against his chest.

Jungkook kissed the top of her head and rubbed her back soothingly. "Do not say that. You are anything but a failure."

She looked up and he was smiling at her. "Yuna, you are not a failure. It was just a bad morning and I will always be here for you, I am your big brother."

"You cannot come to my rescue every time, Kookie." She replied and took a step back but Jungkook stopped her.

"I will always come to your rescue. Now, put a smile on your face and let me get you to school."

Yuna knew she should not argue and she put a smile on her face. She would never confess it to his face but he was the best big brother she could have asked for.

"Thank you, Kookie." She said and he led her to the car and opened the door.

Yuna got in, her heartfelt lighter and now she would be on time for work. She would not forget this small meltdown she had, she would learn from it and show Jungkook that she would become a stronger person.

Jungkook climbed into the driver's seat and placed his foot on the pedal. "Hold on."

He stepped on it, he drove so quick that Yuna only saw blurry cars. She forgot that he loved speed and before she could blink they stopped before the school building.

Yuna's hand was on the door handle but Jungkook stopped her. "I am going to pick you up. You have to help me with interviews."

"Sure, I will come and help you but Kookie-"

"Yes?"

"Can we talk about the weekend?" She asked quietly.

It was the one topic they hate to talk about; their parents.

Jungkook did not meet her eyes. "We will see."

She knew that the topic was closed and she stepped out of the car. "Thank you, Kookie."

He nodded and drove off, the first bell went off and Yuna snapped out of it after watching him leave. She walked through the gates and her eyes widened as her class waited for her.

"Good Morning, Teacher Jung!"

She smiled as she walked towards them, "Good Morning class."

They all walked together to the classroom. She was happy to see that the children were treating Suri as one of their own. They seem happier and she lifted her head high. 'I will be the best teacher, I can be.'