Episode 1

Jing Li POV

Well today is my first day of school in a new country. I was born and raised in China but due to circumstances that I don't want to disclose just yet, I was moved to South Korea. Don't get me wrong though, the weather is nice but it's not home.

My mom moved me here as she was certain that my grandma lived here but when I was waiting outside her house, no one answered. Of course, my mom forgot to check that she was still living here and surprise surprise, she wasn't. She moved to Japan a few weeks ago and didn't tell anyone.

So, am I living in Korea alone?

No.

I did want to live here on my own but within days of me finding out my grandma wasn't living here anymore; my mom jumped on a plane and flew out to me. I am old enough to live here alone as I am 18 but she didn't think it was wise for me to live here without an adult because I wouldn't go to school (yes I still attend school, I had to redo a few years, no biggie) and to be completely honest, I probably wouldn't.

Well, I better give you the story now as to why I am still in school at 18 and why my mom shipped me off to South Korea.

I've been kicked out of every school where we lived and now no school in China wants to take me. Like, I've only ever been kicked out of 9 schools which isn't a lot, right? Who cares. After that, the news travelled around the schools to not accept me which meant no school in China wanted me.

Over the years, I have done some pretty bad things but now my mom is threatening me that if I don't behave then she will send me to Japan or Singapore. I guess the only positive of this is that I get to travel around Asia for free! But I can't cope with the earache she's giving me so maybe I should just try and behave. It can't be that hard, can it?

"Bye mom!" I shout, walking out of the front door, closing it quickly behind me before she can say anything.

I have no idea where I am going so I just end up following a few students I notice who are wearing the same uniform as me. As much as I don't want to go, I need to at least show my face on my first day which could possibly end up being my last.

I walk past an alley way when I hear a girl shouting.

"Hey! Give me that back!"

I cock my head slightly and walk backwards a few steps, looking down the alley. There are numerous boys teasing a young girl who seems to be a lot younger than them. One is holding up her bookbag while she jumps up for it and the others are laughing.

"Awe, did you want it back?" one guy asks, and she nods. He throws it over to another guy. "Oops. Maybe not."

"How about some extra lunch money?" The guy holds up a Sailor Moon purse and when he shakes it, you can hear the change clinking together.

I can hear the young girl start to cry as I go to walk off, stopping me in my tracks. I let out a sigh and step back. As much as I know I shouldn't get involved, I can't let this kid get bullied by these guys. Just pray that it doesn't get back to my mom or I am done for.

After dropping my bag on the floor at the entrance of the alley, I start to walk up to them.

"Leave her alone. Can't you pick on someone who isn't half your size and age, oh and a female?"

They all stop and look at me. "Who the fuck are you?" one asks.

"Meng Jing Li. So, why don't you give the little girl her bag back and maybe bully someone who is a less easy target next time. Bullying a helpless little girl is a bit pathetic if you ask me." I reply.

"Excuse me?"

I walk over and snatch the bag off of him. "Here you go." I pass it back to the girl and she runs off. He tries to grab me, but I kick his stomach, knocking him back.

"Hoseok? Are you okay dude?" one asks to the guy I just kicked. "You'll pay for this."

I laugh a little at myself remembering that I have martial art skills and these dudes look like they don't even know how to complete a single star jump. "Bring it on then. It should be nice practice for you."

One by one they lunge at me, trying to punch me, kick me or grab me but each time, I knock them back to the ground. One manages to kick me but when he tries to again, I grab his leg and flip him around, making his face hit the concrete.

"So, according to you, I would pay? I think you just did." I state.

One stands up and dusts himself off. "Who are you?"

I scoff. "Can't fight and also has a bad memory. I already told you this, but I'll refresh your tiny mind, Meng Jing Li." I turn around and walk off, grabbing my bag before turning back to them. "Just remember, you boys got beat up by one girl, how embarrassing." I laugh and walk off out of their sight.

TAEHYUNG POV

Who was she? I have never seen her before. The girl managed to beat up all seven of us without even breaking a sweat.

I help the other guys up after watching her leave.

Was this how the kids we bullied felt? It really fucking hurts. Or was that just my shoulder from being kicked into the wall?

JING LI POV

I casually stroll into class and take a seat where the teacher tells me to. Just before the class begins, the door flies open, and a boy runs in.

"Kim Taehyung? Why are you late and why is your uniform dirty?" The teacher asks, folding her arms at the state of Taehyung.

As I focus my eyes onto him, I realise who it was and sink down into my chair, hoping he wouldn't notice me. I swear I am done for if he actually tells the truth to her. But then as he looks out across the classroom, his eyes settle on me. Shit.

"BTS got into some trouble on the way to school." He explains.

"Just take a seat, Taehyung and turn to page 24 in your textbook."

He bows in apology and walks over towards me, taking a seat a few rows behind me. I feel him stare at me as he goes past and if looks could kill, I would be buried alive.

The class goes on without a hitch and I actually listened and learnt something for the first time. Who ever thought that maths could be interesting? Not me because it wasn't. Do you know how hard it is not to fall asleep?

Just as I go to stand up and leave class for lunch, someone slams their hand on my desk. I raise my eyebrows and follow the arm up until I see his face. Oh god, here we go.

"You completely humiliated BTS back there." Taehyung states.

I roll my eyes and laugh a little. "BTS? Are you serious? What even is that? Boys that stink?" I tease, laughing at my joke.

I see the frustration build in his face. "It's our gang's name. You got a problem with that?" He asks, raising his eyebrow.

"No but it's just a funny name."

"Ignore the name. You humiliated us." Another guy comes and joins him. Hoseok?

I sigh. "Maybe don't pick on a little girl who couldn't fend for herself then."

God can these guys get any stupider.

"You don't understand the concept do you?" Hoseok asks.

"No." I place my face onto my hands, pretending I actually care what he's going to say. "Please enlighten me." Sarcasm at its finest and I am a pro at it.

Hoseok scoffs. "New kids get bullied, not the other way around. BTS runs this school and eventually we will get you back for this."

I yawn and stand up. "I'm so scared." Again, with my sarcasm. The two of them block my way so I sigh. "Unless you want a repeat of this morning, I would suggest that you move out of my way."

Taehyung and his girlfriend move out of my way, and I walk past them, exiting the classroom.

TAEHYUNG POV

Me and Hoseok make our way around the back of the school to hang out for while with the others.

"Tae?" I continue staring off into space. "Tae? What's wrong with you dude?" Jungkook asks, shaking me out of my daze.

I look at him confused. "Huh?"

"You were completely out of it. What or who were you thinking about?" Namjoon asks.

"Ooh, I wonder if it was the new girl." Jimin teases.

"No. I am just tired and my shoulder hurts." I state. "And anyway, why would you want me thinking of her, she gave you a black eye and nearly broke your nose after making your face hit the floor."

Jimin punches my arm and walks off to light his cigarette.

Truth is, I was thinking about her. I don't know why but the way she acts intrigues me. She's like us. I wanna know more about her.