?PROF JEON JUNGKOOK? || JIKOOK

Jimin's POV

I stared down at the question paper, my brows furrowing deeply as I read the first question. The words seemed simple enough, but the options were anything but. It was one of those psychological questions that required not just knowledge, but a keen sense of judgment.

The question read:

"When hiring a staff member, which of the following traits would you prioritize the most?"

A. Strong technical skills
B. Effective communication
C. Adaptability to change
D. Leadership abilities

None of them seemed wrong, but none felt exactly right either. I tapped my pen against my desk, thinking hard. Strong technical skills was tempting, but it seemed superficial. Effective communication could be useful, but not if the person couldn’t handle unexpected situations. Adaptability felt necessary in theory, but what if they couldn’t follow through consistently? And Leadership abilities? Well, I’d seen too many overconfident leaders crash and burn.

I exhaled slowly, running a hand through my blonde hair, trying to shake off my doubts. Focus,Jimin, I reminded myself.

Taking a deep breath, I glanced around the room. Some students breezed through the questions, while others—like myself—looked visibly uncomfortable. I wasn’t used to feeling this vulnerable in an academic setting.The quiz wasn't that hard; it was simple. But maybe I'm stressed out just because of his presence. No, I shouldn't let myself down. Focus, Jimin-ah!

I read the question once again.

Option B. Effective communication. It wasn’t flashy, but it was something people often underestimated. Plus, Professor Jeon seemed the type to value clarity in execution over all else. I didn’t want to embarrass myself by picking the wrong one.

My fingers trembled slightly as I circled my answer. No going back.

I smiled a bit and happened to meet Taehyung who was circling whatever he thinks.I shook my head at his dumbness and my eyes flicked back to the third question.

"In dealing with scandals, how should a leader approach the situation?"

A. Publicly apologize and take full responsibility
B. Deflect blame and focus on minimizing damage
C. Seek legal advice and issue a formal statement
D. Conduct an internal investigation and make necessary changes

My jaw tightened as I read through the options again. Each one had its merits, but none felt entirely right. Publicly apologizing was ideal in theory, but what if the scandal wasn’t entirely his/her fault? Deflecting blame seemed like the coward’s way out, but sometimes it was necessary. Legal advice could help mitigate risks, but it lacked authenticity. And an internal investigation? That might work if handled carefully, but it also left room for loopholes and gossip.

I glanced toward Jungkook, who was scanning the room with that same dead-serious expression that could make a statue feel uneasy. His rolled-up sleeves revealed strong arms, his sharp jawline was carved with way too much precision, and those perfectly toned legs... seriously, how does anyone look that good while just standing there? His pant zipper stood out a little too much for my comfort, and let’s not forget those tattoos peeking out from under his sleeves—like he’s some mysterious work of art.

Our eyes locked for a brief moment—fuck, he’s so intense—and the way he just held that stare made my knees buckle. I gulped and immediately looked away, my confidence practically sprinting for the hills. Focus, Jimin-ah,You are Park Jimin for heaven's Sake!He ditched you by saying you weren’t worth it! Ugh, as if. Keep that in mind and show this asshole just how damn valuable you really are.