Your Friendly Neighborhood Alien Child

Chapter 2: A Battle of the Sexes Pt. 1

(a Jeongguk fanfic)

“You ready to get dusted short stuff?”

“Listen cocky boy; just because I’m short, does NOT mean you can’t get your ass handed to you Jeon. Don’t tempt me.”

“You’re so cute when you’re angry little one."

"Fuck you Jeon. I'll fuck you up."

"Oh hun, we can arrange that. Since you're suggesting that option, I'll hold my word to you." With that, he gave you a wink and a smirk.

You both go and line up at the boards. "On three we'll start. Ready?"

" I should be asking you that Jeongguk."

" 1… 2… 3!"

You take off just like that. Your mind is in tunnel vision mode, and all you can think of is what he did to you and wiping that smirk off of his face once and for all. You can't forgive him after what he did to you and your sister.

You reach the wall that you started and realized that Jeongguk is just sitting at the other end of the pool staring at you.

"What's your deal Jeon?" When you said that he gets up onto the board and dives into the pool. Now you're watching him. He swims towards the other end of the pool, and with each stroke his gaze on you gets stronger and his muscles get more defined. You feel a certain way about what you're witnessing, but shake it off.

He gets to the end of the pool, dives deeper and pops up. The sight of his head coming out of the water is majestic and strong, but you try not to look at him in awe. You admit that he is really hot, especially in the water, but you feel conflicted because you hate him.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"You, Jeongguk, is what's wrong."

"Excuse me, but what did I do?"

"Oh don't play innocent with me! You know what you did!"

"Well, since you won, I have to do whatever you want me to. So, what's your verdict your Honor?"

"I WANT A FUCKING APOLOGY YOU ASSHOLE!"

"WOAH! Don't scream at me! What in the hell did I do?"

"You…" you said, and you started sobbing, "... you took my sister's virginity, and left her like she was trash. She loved you! She would do anything for a bitch like you! And you know what?! It doesn't h-" he cut you off.

"Look, I know I was wrong for everything. I-"

"No! You look bitch! It doesn't help that after you dumped my sister, you tried to hit on her friends, AND THEN ME! DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW FUCKED UP THAT IS JEON JEONGGUK?! IT'S FUCKING DISGUSTING HOW YOU CAN JUMP FROM ONE GIRL TO THE NEXT BECAUSE YOU'RE GOOD LOOKING AND HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS! I FUCKING HATE YOU!" You started crying and screaming uncontrollably. You hugged yourself and dug your nails into your skin. You were shaking and brimming with anger and disgust. Then you heard a sniff.

Jeongguk was crying. Shedding actual tears. His eyes were turning red and so was his face. You embarrassed him to a point where he couldn't even look at you. You put him in his place like you wanted, but it didn't feel satisfying like you imagined it would be. You started to step towards the very edge of the pool wall, and he started to speak.

"I… I know I fucked up badly. I know I hurt you and your family. I know she trusted me with something precious as herself and I took advantage of it. I'm scum, I know. Please.. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Please…" His breath was hitched and hiccups were starting to form. And you stepped into the pool and hugged him.

"No, I should be sorry. I was jealous that my sister was able to date you and I couldn't. You gave her the time of day, but always overlooked me; called me your friend or little sister. Then, I saw what you did to her and it made me more angry."

"I know this isn't a good time to say this, but I've always liked you. It's just that your sister was so persistent in wanting to be my girlfriend, so I gave her a chance. I'm sorry."

(a Jeongguk fanfiction)

“Fuck! It hurts so much!”

“Just relax. Lean back and let it happen.”

You were in a sauna with your friend Nicole, and you were in so much pain given that you got a charlie horse in the middle of your swim session in the gym pool. You were trying out a new technique that your teacher had encouraged you to try, given that you were one of the best swimmers on the team. You could have been done in the gym, and at home to enjoy a good ice cream in the warm summer heat, but here you are in a sauna with your friend who is trying to help you get your foot back to normal.

“Nicole that hurts like hell! Do you really have to be so rough on my foot like that?”

“Yes, I do. If you don’t stretch out the cramp your foot will look like it has lock-jaw or something, girl. Let me do this! You know that I’m going to school for sports medicine and physical therapy. Let me do my thang!”

Nicole was going to be a senior next year and about to graduate highschool, while you were only going to be a sophomore in that wasteland. As Nicole was messaging your foot, you noticed that her motions became lackluster, as if her attention was averted somewhere else. You look up to see a broad, strapping young male figure on the starting board in position to launch into the water. Your coach blows the whistle, and the boy takes off into the water. You can see the muscles in his arms becoming more and more defined with each stroke he takes in the water. His pace was faster than the average team member and every girl drooled over him- except you. Seconds later he pops out of the water to meet face-to-face with his coach.

“42.196 seconds. New record! You get better and better every time J!”

“I wouldn’t be if not for your advice Coach. You’re such a big help in my progress. I’ll make you proud at every meet and competition. You can bet on me!” The boy had the most adorable smile that you loved to make fun of. His eyes were doey yet stern, but they didn’t phase you.

“JEONGGUK! CONGRATS ON THE NEW RECORD,” Nicole screamed from the sauna.

“THANKS NICOLE,” Jeongguk screamed back while waving at Nicole.

“Oh my G! Did you see that?! He just waved at me!!! I could just die happy now…”

“Ugh your so caught up over him. Dude, you’re my best friend. If you know what’s good for you, don’t go out with Jeongguk okay? He’s selfish, inconsiderate, and he’s a playboy. Remember the last guy you dated? You keep chasing after guys, when the guys should be chasing after you! Don’t settle for Jeongguk. Okay?”

“Fine, whatever you say mom..” Both girls started to chuckle.

“Hey is your foot feeling any better?”

“Yeah, it’s fine. Why?”

“Well, it’s 4:30 p.m., and I have to go to work. I just wanted to make sure you were fine before I left.”

“You’re a gem Nicole. Thank you so much. I love you hun!”

“Love ya! See you next week!”

You got up and thought it was time for another round of swimming. You put your headphones in; bluetooth and waterproof of course, and you dove in the beautifully blue chlorine oasis. You put on Euphoria by none other than Jeongguk himself. You hated the guy, but you loved his music. You were in tune with the music, and it showed in your pace of strokes and in the way your body moved while swimming. You were so into the song that when you were on your break for water and snacks and even in the shower, you were humming and singing the song repeatedly. Little did you know though, you had company.

“Hey.”

“Holy fuck Jeongguk! You scared the hell out of me!!”

“Sorry. I heard your foot was hurting. Is it better now? Do you need anything?”

“Yeah my foot is fine. And what I need is for you to not talk to me right now, playboy.”

“Playboy… pardon?”

“You have all of these girls drooling over you with your ‘charm’ and your singing… but don’t think you’ve got me wrapped around your finger. I know your kind.”

“What did I even do to you? What have I done to make you snap at me like this?”

“Well… because… you.. Ummm..”

“I’m waiting.”

“GIVE ME A SECOND OKAY?!”

“Just admit it. I haven’t done anything to you to be rude to me like this. Wait… do you… like me?”

“Just because I like your music, doesn’t mean that I like you. Don’t go getting all coocky. Also on that note: we both know well enough that I can beat your 50 second record anyday!”

“Well how about a race. If I win, you do whatever I tell you. If you win, I do whatever you tell me. Deal?”

“What are we; middle schoolers? You got a deal jerk.”

“Sweet. Oh! Before I forget…” Jeongguk leans to whisper in your ear, “42.196 for your information.” He left with a cheeky smirk on his face.

“Ugh…” The sly move made you angry yet made your heart pound. ‘I hate him,’ you thought to yourself.