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D-452
20-year old Y/N was peacefully at her locker, picking out books for her next class before one of her earphones was yanked out of her ear.
" Y/N! "
" Gosh! How about giving a hello for once. Oh wait, I forgot you never say hello, you bitch. "
Y/N sassed her best friend and also her cousin, Hwang Mi Young . Miyoung just rolled her eyes.
" Yeah, yeah, whatever. Now , tell me what happened. What did you think? "
" About what? "
" Don't play stupid with me young lady. Your date! How was it? "
" Oh. " The word just destroys her mood immediately.
" It was fine. " She made a poker face, continuing to put her books in her bag.
" That's it? Just fine? Kim Tae Hyung is the most popular guy in Seoul University. Every girl here is dying to get in his pants and you're here saying it was just FINE? " Y/N mentally scoffed.
Yeah and not to mention the biggest jerk in SU.
" And is there something wrong with that? I just think he's not my kind of guy, that's all. "
Definitely not my kind of guy.
She shrugs, not giving attention to the disapproving look on her cousin's face. Even though she looks like she's okay, actually she was burning inside. This Kim Taehyung guy, whoever he thinks he is, beside standing her up last night, he made her wait for three hours in that greasy place they called a bar.
He at least could've called but no, he just decides to make her stay there like an idiot. She just acts fine afterwards to avoid Miyoung giving her more dates. That was the last time she will give in to Miyoung's stupid plans.
" Do you know how hard I worked to get you a date with him? "
" And who asked you to do that exactly? I think I specifically told you to STAY OUT of my love life. "
" And what kind of a friend would I be if I let you be that girl without a love life and will live with 40 cats in the future? I'm doing you a favor, I tell you. "
" Thanks but no thanks. I'll rather be alone than be with a guy like him. "
" But why??? "
Miyoung pouted when Y/N rejected her choice. Again. She really thought he was a nice guy.
" That's for me to know and for you to never find out. Besides, I'll never see him in the future, so the problem is solved. "
Miyoung's eyes spotted something behind that made her smirk immediately.
" I wouldn't be so sure about that though. "
Y/N raised her eyebrows at her words but Miyoung was already sporting her eye smile before she got to question her change of behaviour.
" Joonie! I missed you so much. "
Miyoung hugs her boyfriend tight, ignoring Y/N who was watching in disgust.
" Hey baby. We just talked this morning, you know. You missed me already? "
Kim Nam Joon chuckled while steadying himself after being tackled by his girlfriend and hugs her back. Miyoung greets the boy beside him after realising there was another company.
" Hi, V! "
" Hey, Noona. "
The boy brightly greets her back.
" So... "
Miyoung and Namjoon look at each other.
" You guys want to tell us what happened? "
Y/N points at herself confused at their question.
" Me? "
" Yes, you. You want to tell us what happened with you and V? " Y/N looks at the boy in front of her, who she only knows as ' V ' who looks as equally confused as she is right now. Like they've never seen each other in they're life.
Oh wait, they never did actually.
" I'm sorry but who is he? "
Y/N meant that in the nicest way possible but her nicest ways just seem rude to the three people in front of her. Miyoung just managed to laugh awkwardly.
" Hahaha you are so funny, Y/N. You said that like you've never met V before."
Y/N eyed her best friend assuming that she's possibly crazy because she never met him before if she couldn't show that any clearer. Miyoung was taken aback by her best friend's expression. Did she wear a blindfold during the date or what?
" You know...Taehyung..." Miyoung said to her.
Taehyung?
" Y/N? "
Taehyung or V, as they called him, said suddenly. He looked like he's guilty of something and was rubbing the back of his neck.
" Yeah, I was meaning to explain to you. About last night- "
PPAP!
The sudden slap made him stop talking in shock. Everyone in the hallway turns their head towards them and the hallway becomes abnormally quiet with all the focus on them. Miyoung closed her mouth with her palm while Namjoon didn't even bother to close his.
" The fuck-- What the hell was that for?!! "
In a flash, the good guy act from before just disappeared and now came the real Kim Taehyung, as Y/N assumed anyways, and that made her smirk.
" Nice to FINALLY meet you, Kim Taehyung. I see you're showing your true colors faster than expected. "
The said boy rubbed his cheek that was stinging with pain.
" What the hell?! Is this about last night? I WAS going to apologize before you decide to abuse my face. "
" I don't think a simple apology could make up for what you did last night. "
" I was only A FEW MINUTES LATE. AND DON'T THINK YOU ARE THAT INNOCENT IN THIS WHOLE THING. IF YOU HAVE THE DECENCY TO TURN ON YOUR PHONE, YOU WOULD KNOW WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED AND NOT JUST ABUSE PEOPLE AS YOU LIKE! "
Things started to get louder as he started to raise his voice and Y/N wasn't about to back down.
" EXCUSE ME?! A FEW MINUTES? MORE LIKE A FEW HOURS. MAYBE THINGS ARE MORE SLOW UPSTAIRS THAN YOU THINK. YOU MIGHT WANT TO GET THEM CHECKED BEFORE YOU WASTE OTHER PEOPLE'S TIME AT A FILTHY GREASY BAR! "
She pants at her last words before slamming her locker and walking off angrily pushing through the crowd of people around them. Same goes for Taehyung who grunts heavily before yelling to the crowd to get out of his way. Miyoung looks at her boyfriend confused.
" A bar? I thought I told you to tell her it was Johnny's Dining Galore. " She eyes him suspiciously. He raised his eyebrows.
" Johnny's Dining Galore? I thought it was Johnny's Steakhouse? "
Miyoung's eyes scream in horror and she hits him in the arm frustrated. He just takes them willingly after he realizes that this is all his fault. What have we done? He thought before being dragged to class by his girlfriend.
~
D-389
Y/N just palms her face trying to focus herself on the lecture in front. But it just seems impossible with the distraction occurring behind her, more like on her. She turns around angrily to face an annoying guy.
" Will you stop that? "
The guy pretends to think for a little before quickly answering, " No. "
He grins and throws another paper ball towards her. She rolled her eyes before glaring at him.
" Kim Taehyung, stop it before-- "
" Before what, Hwang - Y/N? "
He elongates her full name, adding fire to the fuel. Her fist itches so badly to just land on his pretty face but sadly the lecturer would just send her out of the class. She gives up and just sighs.
" It's been 2 months. I already said sorry. Thrice. And this will be the fourth. I'm sorry, okay. Now will you stop bothering me and just get on with our lives, please? "
He smirked.
" No way. Bothering you has been my only passion ever since the semester began. You're crazy if you think I'm giving that up. I enjoy you begging at my feet. " His words just left her dumbfounded.
It's his passion? He enjoyed it? Do I look like I give a shit?
" Fine, asshole. Do what you want. Know that, that will be the last time I apologize, let alone speak with you. "
She turned around, slapping his face with the edges of her hair making him back away with a smirk.
" Yeah, I'd love to see you do that too. Too bad, you never get enough of me. "
" Excuse me?! " She turns around to face him.
" Miss Hwang. Is there any problem there? "
That made Taehyung smirk at her.
" Yeah, Hwang Y/N. Got any problem? "
Oh how he would regret saying that when the lecture is not around or he would lose his handsome face, period. She gave him a death glare before turning around elegantly.
" No, Mr. Follicer. No problem here. " She gave him her winning smile which has no problem melting him down as she is the teacher's pet.
You're gonna get it, Kim Taehyung.
~
Where is this girl? Y/N stands in the middle of the movie theater, popcorn in one hand and drinks in the other. It's been 15 minutes and there's no sign of freaking Hwang Miyoung.
She knows I don't like to go to the cinema after it starts.
Just when she thought her mood couldn't get any worse, her eyes spotted the only person that could do that. She rolled her eyes. Just great.
" Hwang Y/N. Fancy meeting you here. You on a date too? Is that him? " He pointed towards the empty space beside her.
" Ha Ha. Funny. Can't wait to see YOUR date. She must be the luckiest girl in the whole wide world, dating an asshole like you. " She sarcastically replied, rolling her eyes.
" She is. Just think, she could've been you two months ago. " He smirks.
" Ugh. Don't ever remind me about that ever again. Just the thought of it is making me puke. And for your information I'm here with Miyoung. At least I'm not that desperate to find a lover. "
" Oh trust me , I'm definitely not desperate. It's just that the girls just couldn't get enough of ' V ' . It's not my fault the hottest girl in school wants to date me. "
" I think you mean the sluttiest. Who is it this time? Let me guess. Choi Hyerin? "
" Bingo! " He snapped his fingers before taking a few of her salted popcorn. She rolled her eyes.
" You're a jerk, you know that ? " He chuckled at the word and just shrugged.
" Anyways, isn't Miyoung noona with Namjoonie hyung right now? I swear he just told me that he was on a date and not to bother him. "
" Nice try, Kim. I'm not going to let you ruin this night for me. So if you'll excuse me, I'll just enter first. Good luck with your date or whatever. " She left him, who was still chewing and entered the cinema.
It took a few long minutes before the movie started but still no sight of Hwang Miyoung. Thirty minutes into the movie, she felt her phone vibrate. It was a text from Miyoung.
Miyoung
Forgot to tell you. Joonie asked me on a surprise date. He begged me for it and I couldn't say no. I'm so sorry, babe. I'll make it up to you I PROMISE.
Wow, it won't hurt to tell her a BIT earlier. She rolled her eyes.
Well, more popcorn for me.
Suddenly there was a presence in the seat beside her.
" What did I miss? " She furrowed her eyebrows.
" What do you think you're doing, Kim Taehyung? "
" What? I figured that if Miyoung noona bailed you for Namjoon hyung, it wouldn't hurt to fill in for her. It would be a waste to get rid of that ticket. "
Damn, this brat is right.
" Wait, I thought you have a date with Slutty Hyerin. "
" Got bailed. " He said with his eyes focused on the movie.
" Well, you seem to be just fine. Guess you're getting the hang of this standing up thing huh? " He turns to look at her.
" No. Yours still hurts. " He smiled a small smile at her before turning to the movie again. That wiped her smirk right off. She pouted at him for making her feel like this. She already said she was sorry. She sighed before focusing on the movie.
Oh how she regrets not wearing a cardigan to cover her short overalls. She forgot how cold the cinema can be considering how long she hasn't entered one. She tried to shake her legs, thinking that would shake off the cold. She sneaks a glance at the boy beside her. His focus was all throughout the movie. She chuckled because he reminds her of a little kid watching his favorite cartoon. She rubbed her arms to warm her body up, trying hard to focus on the movie.
Suddenly, a big warm sweater was laid on her to cover her body. She was startled but relieved, finally feeling warm. She looked at the direction the sweater came from and she saw Kim Taehyung with only a short sleeved t-shirt focused on the movie. She quickly turned back to the movie, afraid of getting caught. Unconsciously, a smile forced its way to her mouth. She tried to bite it off but there was still a hint of a smile there. She covered half of her face inside the sweater and couldn't help but smile again as she smelled his familiar scent from the fabric. This time she just let the smile stay the whole movie. Inside the sweater of course.
~
" Aah, that was a good movie. Don't you think? " Taehyung stretched his arms after the lights were turned on and everyone was leaving.
" It was okay, I guess. "
" Okay? It was fantastic! I love the part when-- "
Y/N chuckled when he started to babble about the whole movie on their way out. She never saw this side of him before. Before, it was always Jerk Taehyung or Playboy V. This was a new side of him and she thought it was kinda cute, as much as she hated to admit it.
" So, where do you want to go next? " he asked her.
" I think I'll just head home. It's kinda late already don't you think? " He pouted.
" Party pooper. "
She holds a chuckle.
Just like a kid.
" I get it. Come on. " He started walking towards her road. " Where are you going? Your house is the other way, you idiot. "
" I'm walking you home, idiot. Geez, don't you know how a date works. "
He turns back and continues to walk, leaving her hanging. When she realized he was getting further, she quickly walked to catch up with him. They both walk in silence, letting the sound of the night be their music.
" I could just walk alone, you know. "
" And leave you alone in the dark? Miyoung noona will kill me. "
So he's doing this because he's scared Miyoung will bite his head off if he let me walk alone. Keep dreaming, Hwang Y/N.
" And I'll never forgive myself if something happens to you. " He said a bit slower while staring at the view of the stars above. She looks up at his profile view. He suddenly looks like a different person. She also stared at the night sky to get rid of the heat that was conquering her body. She felt peaceful from the beautiful view.
" So beautiful..."
" That's what I say. "
She raised her eyebrows. She looks back to the front to realize that they've already arrived at her house and that Taehyung was staring at her. She cleared her throat.
" Thanks for walking me home. Even though you don't need to really-- "
" Yeah yeah. Just get in the house."
" Oh right. Uh, goodnight. " She said before closing the door. As the door closed she could hear a small goodnight back from him.
~
Y/N dries her wet hair with a towel before plopping on the bed. She felt like she could sleep for a whole day. Her head turned to look at the sweater laid on her table. She covered her smiling face feeling hot. She paused from fangirling when her phone beeped. It was Taehyung. What does he want at this hour? She opens the text.
Kim Taehyung
Thanks for the replacement date :)
She scoffed.
Hwang Y/N
What kind of a date was that? So not romantic at all. LOL
She smiled while waiting for a reply from him but got a call from him a few seconds later. She hesitates for a few seconds before sliding the green button. She puts the phone to her ear.
" Maybe, but that was the best date I ever had. "
" What are you doing up this late? "
" I could ask the same about you missy and don't change the subject please. "
" Okay, so you're telling me that Kim Taehyung, oops I mean V, just had the best date he ever had tonight. "
" No. Call me by my full name. I love it when you call me that. Especially when you're annoyed. " She laughs and lays down on her bed.
" Taehyung. "
" No, not like that. "
" Okay, Kim Taehyung. "
She heard a chuckle from him.
" Yes, Hwang Y/N. " She smiled at how he said her full name. He's right. It sounds way more pleasant to the ear.
" What about your real date? "
" What real date? "
" You know, Choi Hyerin? Surely, she is much more of a blast than me? "
" Who is she? I'm sorry but I've never heard of her in my life. "
" Haha. Okay, make fun. " He laughs.
" Nah, you're right. She's just a playgirl. Not my type at all. "
" Really? What is your type then? "
" Well, if you really wanna know, she is someone who's careless and reckless in making decisions. She likes to slap someone after being stood up after the first date. She gets easily annoyed everytime I throw things at her in class. She likes to watch movies with lots of popcorn. She thinks stars are beautiful, even though I think she is more beautiful than the stars themselves. In fact, I'm talking with her right now. '' Silence went through the line.
" Y/N? Are you there? " There was a small snoring that could be heard on the line.
" This idiot. She just had to sleep when I'm talking. " Taehyung shakes his head. Instead of hanging up, he just lays down with his phone near his ear.
" Goodnight you idiot. "
D-22
" Okay, class. That's all for today. Exam results are out so don't forget to check that out on the board. Have a good spring break everyone! "
The man in front of the lecture hall tries his best to raise a good amount of his voice just so he could be heard as the students in front of him scurried out of the room not giving care to the poor man.
Finally spring break is here and the students are excited to finally enjoy their holiday and more importantly, looking for a date for the spring dance that's coming up.
" So has anyone asked you yet? "
Miyoung asked her best friend as they walked towards the bulletin board that's swarming with students.
" Asked me what? " Hwang Y/N gave a confused face as she searched for her name on the board.
" To play at the buffalo pitt. To the dance of course! " Miyoung said irritatedly at her senselessness.
" Oh. No. Not really. Let's face it. I'm a failure with guys. " Miyoung glared at her. " Oh please. You can get any guy you want. Whenever you want. You just choose not to."
" That is not true. Remember Jin sunbae-nim? I'm not lying. No one really asked me yet. Cross my heart. " She said as they pushed through the crowd, still not finding their name.
" Figures. They all think you're already going with V. "
" What? What makes you get that idea? "
" Oh come on, Y/N. You KNOW he's going to ask you. The whole university does actually. You guys are inseparable. If I had just known you, I would've thought he was your husband. You're the only girl he hangs out with. "
Y/N was about to say something back but she closed her mouth because apparently, she had nothing to say to that. She realized that her best friend was right. Taehyung is the only guy she hangs out with personally. Their relationship has become very close in the past year. The thing is, everyone is confused about the status of their relationship. They say they're not a couple but they're actions say otherwise. They're levels of skinship are way past friendship level.
When thinking about it, even Y/N was confused. It would be a lie to say that she doesn't have any feelings for him. From all the time they spent together this past year, she found herself feeling giddy and happy when he's around. But she doesn't know if he felt the same for her. His action felt like he did like her. But he is a very difficult person to read. All she knows is that he is precious to her. She breaks out of her thoughts when she feels a poke on her shoulder.
" Look, you got 2nd place, Y/N. "
She searched for her name and smiled when she saw the no 2 beside it.
" Look who's first, again. '' Miyoung nudged her while giving her a smirk. She quickly looked at the name above her. She rolled her eyes but tried to hold a smile. She looked around for the top student but he was nowhere in sight. Suddenly, her pocket vibrated from an incoming call. She looked at the screen and smiled. Speaking of the devil. She immediately answered it while looking at Miyoung who was smirking at her.
" Hello? "
" Bear, where are you? "
" What do you mean? "
" Hello, it's 3 o' clock. "
Y/N thinks for a while before gaping.
" Oh my god. I can't believe I forgot. I-I'll be right there. "
" Hurry up. I'm getting sleepy over here. "
" Arasseo. "
She hangs up.
" What does he want? " Miyoung asked.
" I forgot I'm supposed to meet him today. "
Miyoung just rolled her eyes. " You mean like everyday, right? It's not fair. I want you to accompany me today to look for my dress. "
" I'm sorry, okay. Maybe tomorrow. "
She quickly ran to the exit while hearing her best friend shouts
" Yeah yeah, go to your boyfriend. "
" He is not my boyfriend! " She shouts before disappearing before Miyoung's eyes.
She ran to the place where he's waiting.
~
As soon as she arrived, she immediately saw a figure with a brown head of hair leaning onto the trunk of the old oak tree while crossing his arms. She sighs and smiles before walking towards him. His eyes are closed and his legs are stretched in front of him as she softly sits beside him and imitates his posture. She admired his side profile and fixed his hair softly so she wouldn't wake him. But the sudden sound of his voice makes her pull her hand back.
" Why are you so late? " He turned his head towards her with open eyes.
" I was looking at the bulletin board which was where you should be too. "
He scrunched up his face making her smile. " Why? "
" The final results are up. " He lightly smiled.
" You got first. Again. "
He stretched his body and laid his head on her lap facing the view in front of them. " What else is new... "
" Excuse me, Kim Taehyung. Unlike some people, the students here are actually concerned about the grades they get. "
" Like you? Come on, Hwang Y/N. You know the exam was at the tip of your hands. You were going to ace it with your eyes closed anyway. You just had a few slip ups. No biggie. " He said sleepily.
" Easy for you to say. You skip classes all the time and still get 1st every time. So not fair. " She said while pouting. She felt he chuckled on her lap.
" Can we actually talk about something other than school cause you're making me tired just by the word of it. "
She gave him a glare and showed her fist at him, knowing that he wouldn't see it.
" Fine. Why did you want to see me? "
" That's easy. I missed you. " Y/N felt her heart thump. It then starts to beat at a fast pace when Taehyung looks up at her with a warm smile, his head still on her lap. Their eyes made contact with each other and it stayed like that for a few minutes.
It's times like these that they appreciate each other's presence. Just knowing that they will always have each other's back, calms their hearts. She smiled back and caressed his dyed brown hair that matches her own. He smiled and closed his eyes again.
" I wish time could just stop right now and there is just you and me on this planet. "
" I don't know. I'm not really fond of the idea of losing Miyoung and my other friends though. Not to mention my parents? "
They both chuckled. Then the silence reappeared. While caressing his hair, she remembered what she and Miyoung talked about earlier. What they're doing now, is exactly what only couples would do. She hesitates at first, not wanting to disturb him from his rest. But she breaks the silence anyway.
" Taehyung. "
" Hmm..."
"...What are we? "
" What do you mean? " Taehyung asked sleepily.
" I mean...what are we? Everyone's been talking about how we are actually a couple and not just friends and..."
" And?"
" And I just think that...." She sighs.
" I don't know. I just....I think I'm starting to agree with them myself. "
Taehyung smiled and raised his body, facing her. " Well, do you like me? "
His sudden question startled her and she slightly choked on her own saliva.
" What? No--I--ye--I don't--what? "
She was embarrassed by the fact that she was terribly stuttering. And how does he suddenly answer that question with no hesitation whatsoever?!
He chuckles at her red face.
" It's a simple yes or no answer, Hwang Y/N. Not an essay on civil war rights. "
She slightly glared at him but he remained his poker face. He is so hard to understand sometimes.
" So...I'm waiting here. "
And so INSENSITIVE.
" I--I think so. "
" You think so? Wow. So glad to hear that I'm still a hesitation in your life. " He playfully said but it came out like he was angry at her.
" Fine, I do okay? I do. " She covers her face, so embarrassed by her confession. She didn't expect for it to turn out like this.
" Now was that so hard? It's settled then."
That's it? After all that embarrassment?
" Well. How about you? Aren't you going to tell me how you feel? "
" You know how I feel about you. "
" That's the problem. I don't. I never do. " She scoffed.
" Okay, fine. I'll say it for you then. Hwang Y/N, will you please be my- "
" No. Stop. " She cuts him off, making Taehyung scrunch up his face.
" Okay, now you're confusing me. First, you want me to say my feelings and now you don't? "
" How do you know if our feelings for each other are sincere? For all we know, it was just a feeling of friendship disguised as what we're feeling now. What I'm feeling. "
Taehyung just sighs at the girl in front of him. Her head is getting to her again. He had been too familiar with this side of her who is not confident with everything that she does. It kinda hurts him a bit that she is doubtful of her feelings for him but he lets it slide because he knows he can't force her and just let it happen on its own.
Even though he won't know how long it will be. After all, he has been waiting for her for a year now and he is scared that he can't wait any longer and in the end just hurting himself. He loves her too much.
" Okay, I get it. So, what do you suppose we do? " She thought for a while.
" A test. "
Taehyung's eyes widened. " A test? Ugh just kill me why don't ya? "
He closes his eyes in despair. It's bad enough that she rejected him. Now, she wants him to do the thing he hates the most?
" Just trust me, okay? " He glares at her pouting face before sighing.
" Hit me. " She grins at his green light as he lies down on the grass.
" Okay. I say, we go to the spring dance with the person of our choice. If we still want to be with each other, then that means our feelings are real. What do you think? "
" I think it's stupid. "
" Yah... "
" And not to mention hurtful. Imagine what our dates would think if they knew about this, huh? "
" I beg to differ. If we go with them, it doesn't mean us declaring our love to them or anything. You could think of it as expanding our social circle instead of always being with each other. "
" Oh so you're bored of me now? " Y/N groans with frustration.
" Oh my god, are you on your period today or something? "
Taehyung also doesn't know why he's lashing at her so much. Maybe the fact that she will be with another guy at the dance made him not fond of the idea so much. Just hearing it made his blood boil.
" Okay. Let's say I agree to this. What happens if one of us enjoys being with them instead of each other? What then? "
That sure made her stop talking. She gulps before continuing.
" Then, maybe it's a good thing I suggested this then instead of us making rash decisions. "
Silence filled the air.
Taehyung shakes his head. " Whatever you say. See you at the dance then. " He stands up as he picks up his bag off the ground leaving Y/N staring at him with shocked eyes by his reaction.
Am I really doing the right thing or just making it worse for the both of us?
~
D-7
" Thanks for agreeing to go with me, Y/N. I honestly thought my invitation was useless since everyone thought you're going with Taehyung and all. " Y/N chuckled.
" There's no need to thank me, Yoongi-sunbae. As a matter of fact, I'm the one who needs to thank you for being the only one who did invite me. "
" That's because everyone thought you were sure to go with Kim Taehyung. Why didn't you though? Didn't he ask you? "
Y/N suddenly felt sad, thinking of what happened last week which was also the last she had seen Taehyung.
" Uhm...we happened to make our own arrangements. " She hesitates on telling him the truth and decides not to.
" Oh...anyways, I heard he's going with that sophomore, what was her name again? Su something...that's what I heard anyways. "
" Good for him then. " She tried to look natural but actually she was dying to know the name of Taehyung's date. The dance didn't even start yet but she already felt fidgety.
" Shall we? " Yoongi held out his hand after opening the car door on her side. She smiled at his gentlemanly gestures.
" Yes, we shall. " He helped her with her long dress that she's having trouble with while getting out of the car.
When they were heading to the hotel ballroom, Yoongi whispered something to her ear, " I forgot to tell you, you look beautiful tonight. More than usual. " She widened her eyes and turned to face the man. Her cheeks are reddening by the minute.
" Sunbae... " He chuckled at his cuteness and pinched her cheeks.
" You're blushing, you know that? Cute. " She covers her cheeks, making them both laugh. The moment they entered the ballroom, they were in awe. The ballroom ceiling is decorated fully with plastic crystals that look like diamonds hanging above them and the massive chandelier is definitely a breathtaker. The room is decorated with white and red roses indicating spring time. To simplify it, this place is gorgeous. Y/N had to give props to the person who managed to get this all done.
Yoongi signals her to hold his arms and she gladfully hooks her hand around his. They walked on the red carpet which was what every couple had to do. Y/N felt uncomfortable as she heard whispers around her containing her name and Yoongi's.
Well who wouldn't be shocked when the said girl who was supposed to go to dance with Kim Taehyung is suddenly holding hands with another man. Not just a man, the captain and star player of Seoul University's basketball team, Min Yoongi.
" Damn, we make a good couple, don't you think? Everyone's eyes are about to pop out at any moment "
They both chuckled at his joke making them look like they enjoyed their time together. Which was not totally wrong. It's just not in the way that everyone thought or particularly someone who was grabbing his champagne glass so tightly that it could break at the sight of the beautiful couple. Everyone was praising the couple in front of them.
" They look so good together. "
" Man, I should've asked her out before he did. "
" I love her dress. "
" Didn't think they would match but wow did they prove me wrong. "
Y/N just smiled at their words. Maybe tonight will be a good night after all. Suddenly her thoughts went to Taehyung.
I wonder who his date is though.
" How about a drink? " Yoongi's voice made her break out of her thoughts. She waved her hands at him, rejecting his offer.
" Oh, I don't drink alcohol. "
" Two punches it is. I'll be right back, okay. " He didn't even give her a chance to talk and he goes to the beverage station. She smiled at his thoughtfulness. She looks at the sight in front of her. Everyone was dancing and mingling around with each other, having fun.
She chuckled when she saw Miyoung trying to get Namjoon to dance on the dance floor by dancing excessively around him and the guy just shakes his head embarrassed by his hyper girlfriend. She would be too if she was there instead of him. Actually, she would never be there in the first place because of the embarrassment.
" Having fun, I see. " The familiar deep voice startled her.
She holds her hand to her chest.
" Aish Kim Taehyung, you startled me. " He laughed.
Y/N looks at him, noticing how handsome he looks in that black suit. She always had a thing for guys in suits and seeing him in it just made her weak in the knees.
" You look beautiful too. " She widened her eyes and saw him looking at her with a smirk on his face. She lifts her arms to cover her chest.
" Yah, where are you looking? And I didn't say anything. "
" But you're thinking about it though. " Her eyes widened and that made him smirk even more, proving how he knows her so well. She looked around for Yoongi to avoid the tension.
" So, Yoongi hyung, huh? I was kinda worried that you wouldn't have a date for the dance. Didn't know he had it in him though. "
" What did you mean by that? For your information, he asked me WAY before the final exam starts. And he's a really nice guy. "
Taehyung grips his champagne glass as he sips the liquid inside of it. " Poor him then when you leave him and come running to me at the end of this night. You should've just gone with me and given the poor guy a break. "
" But you didn't even ask me. "
" I didn't have to. "
She scoffs
" And look where we are now. "
They both stared at each other, ending up in a staring contest.
" Oppa! " Suddenly, a round-faced girl hangs herself around Taehyung's arm, making them break their contact and look at her.
" Sujeong. " Y/N's eyes widened when she recognized her.
" Ryu Sujeong? "
" Oh? Hello, sunbae. "
The girl bowed 90 degrees towards her. " You know Y/N, Sujeong? "
" Of course. She tutored me when I was preparing for my entrance exam. I didn't know you would go here too, sunbae-nim. "
" Yeah, what a small world..." She muttered. Out of all the girls in the university, he just had to go with her student. An awkward silence floats the air and Y/N thanked god when Yoongi finally returns from getting beverages.
" Sorry, sorry I'm late. The line was way too long. "
" Sunbae. You came. It's fine. " Y/N huffs a sigh of relief.
" Taehyung. Long time no see, huh? "
" Yeah. Long time no see, hyung.” Taehyung smiled slightly but even a five year old can sense the sourness in his tone.
Yoongi noticed the tense atmosphere. " Am I interrupting something here? "
" No. We were just talking. By the way, thanks for bringing us drinks. You must be bored waiting for so long. "
" Nah. It's fine. Anything for my date. " He grins widely, showing his gummy smile. Y/N laughed at his cheesiness. Suddenly, everyone's attention turns towards Taehyung who abruptly stands up making his chair screeched on the floor.
" Sujeong, come dance with me. " He suddenly said and grabbed his date's hand.
" O-okay. " Sujeong blushed at the sudden contact. The both of them left towards the dance floor. Looking at the sight of his furthering back, her heart suddenly felt heavier. She sadly stared at the couple dancing the night away while sipping on her punch.
Am I starting to regret this whole thing?
" Hey you're okay? " Yoongi asked her, full of concern, even though he already knew the reason. She tried to hide her sadness and smiled at him. She nodded.
" Yeah, why wouldn't I be? I'm here with you aren't I? Thank you. Oppa. " She tried to cheer herself up by thinking of Yoongi. He has been the best date tonight, trying to entertain her even if she just smiled slightly at his attempt.
That word 'Oppa' made him raise his eyebrows. Then, they both chuckled in embarrassment. Suddenly, the song is changed to Ed Sheeran's Photograph.
" Oh? This song...I love this song. " Yoongi smiled and suddenly stood up. He held out his hand.
" May I have this dance, My lady? " She laughs at his cheesiness but she still played along with him.
" Of course you may. " She held his hand and let him lead her to the dance floor.
" May I? " She nodded and Yoongi put his hands around her waist, and her, her hands around his necks. They both swayed to the soft sound of the music. They both just stared at each other.
Even though they were not talking, they both were really enjoying that moment. She was taken aback when he held her closer. His face neared hers closer and closer. She closed her eyes, having a feeling of what was going to happen. Then she felt a warm pressure being pressed on her lips. Her eyes immediately opened. Min Yoongi is kissing her. She did not kiss him back nor did she push him away.
Y/N blinked, not knowing what to do. She checked for changes in her body but she never felt the butterflies or fireworks. Suddenly, she felt bad for him for not feeling anything back. He pulled away and looked at her with a smile.
" Sunbae..."
" What happened to Oppa? "
" Sunbae, I-- "
" Don't say anything. I already know what you're going to say. Just let me have you till this song ends okay? "
Y/N felt really guilty when she saw the look on his face. She nods slowly and lets herself drown in his embrace while they sway to the music. Finally, the music ends and Yoongi pulls away from her.
" Thank you, Y/N for this night. "
" Sunbae. I'm really sorry I can't return your feelings for me. "
" Don't be. I know your heart is with Taehyung all along. I can see it by the way you're looking at him. "
" Taehyung? Yeah, I think so... "
Who was she kidding? She has always loved him from the start but she kept denying it because she was scared. She looked around for him but failed to spot him in this crowd. Did he see the kiss? She realized what she had done that might probably hurt Taehyung.
" Sunbae, I think I made a huge mistake. "
" Then go fix it. " Suga smiled at her. She looked at him and nodded. Before leaving to find the love of her life, she pulled Yoongi into a hug making him startled.
" I hope you'll find the love of your life, sunbae. "
" I'll try. " He gives a small smile.
She grabs her purse and rushes outside the ballroom. Suddenly, her purse vibrated. She pulled out her phone to see a message from the man she's been looking for.
Taehyungie~
Bear, can you meet me outside? Please.
She smiled and quickly rushed to the lobby.
Once she exited the entrance she looked around the street to see if Taehyung was there. She smiled when she saw the familiar head of hair peeking out the alley. She ran to the person but what she saw was something she would never have imagined.
There he was in front of her and he was kissing Sujeong. She immediately stops a few metres behind him. Right at that moment, she felt like her heart was ripped out of her chest. She suddenly feels like it's really hard to breathe. Her hands were trembling so hard that the phone in her hands fell from her grip making a loud cold sound with the pavement. That made the couple in front of her turn around. Their eyes widened at the sight of Y/N. Taehyung quickly pushed Sujeong away from him.
" Y/N. It's not what it looks like. " Y/N shook her head and smiled, trying so hard not to tear up.
" No. It's exactly what it looks like. It looks like you finally found your Miss right. I'm really happy for you, Taehyung. I'll get out of your way now. Goodbye. " The moment she turns around, tears fall down her face like a leaking water pipe. She covered her mouth, not wanting to sob. She was already leaving when she felt her hand being pulled.
" No. You don't understand. Don't leave me. "
Taehyung begged her and kept pulling her hand to face him but she just snatched her hand off his grip and ran as fast as she could. She ran and ran not caring that she left her phone. Everyone was looking at her weirdly. Who wouldn't when you see a girl with blotchy makeup in a dress running around the streets. Once she arrived home, she slammed the door and just buried her face on her pillow letting it absorb all the tears.
Why did I ever thought of that stupid idea . Taehyung was right. It was fucking stupid and hurtful but the one hurting is herself.
She didn't know that being rejected by the love of your life would be this painful and it's exactly the reason why she never wanted love in the first place. That night, she just cried in the dark until she fell asleep.
D-Day
" You can't keep going on like this, you know. " Miyoung said as she watched her best friend lounging on the couch watching sad dramas.
" And why shouldn't I ? It's not like I have better things to do anyway. "
" You need to get out. Get some fresh air. "
" I hate fresh air. " Miyoung groans.
" Ugh...come on. Get up. " She pulls Y/N up.
" Ah whyy??? "
" Come on. We're going out. "
~
" How about this one? " Miyoung asked.
" It's fine. " Y/N crossed her arms while looking at her surroundings. Miyoung rolled her eyes. " You are not even looking. Come on, give some cooperation here. "
" I thought we were getting some fresh air and not here in this full blast air conditioning. "
" We will. After I have this dress in my size. " Y/N rolled her eyes.
"I promise you after this we will get ice cream at that place you really like okay? " She sighed. Miyoung always knows how to talk her into things by using her weaknesses.
" Fine. "
" You stay here okay while I go buy the ice cream. '' Y/N just nodded at her and watched Miyoung disappear from her sight. She looked around the park. Kids and adults are happily playing together making her smile after a really long time. She spotted a nice spot under an oak tree and strolled towards it. She took a seat and leaned on it, taking in a breath of fresh air. She closed her eyes just relaxing on her spot.
" Hey, Bear. "
Her eyes immediately open at the familiar voice. She looked up to see the one and only Kim Taehyung smiling weakly at her. He looks horrible. He has dark circles under his eyes and Y/N could swear he looked thinner than the last time she saw him which was that night.
Is Sujeong not treating him well?
At the thought of Sujeong, she suddenly stands up ready to leave the place. But his voice made her stop in her tracks.
" Wait! " He held her wrist tightly so he wouldn't lose her this time.
" Stop trying to run away from me and hear me out. "
" What is there left to hear? You're happy now aren't you? Just let me go, Taehyung. " She was startled when he suddenly wrapped his hands around her neck from the back, making them closer than ever.
" No, I'm never going to let you go. Not again. Happy? Happiness is when I'm with you, Hwang Y/N. So no, I'm not happy. There's nothing going on with me and Sujeong, Y/N. There never was. " She looks at him with confused eyes.
" But what about that night? You guys sure looked cozy then. "
She heard him sigh behind her. There was a moment of silence before he started speaking.
" I was going to confess to you. Properly. I was going to tell you that I love you and you're the one for me. " Y/N widens her eyes for the millionth time. He turns her around to make her face him, still holding her in his arms.
" When I saw Yoongi sunbae kissing you, it killed me, okay? "
" Taehyung...I'm sor--- "
" Shh...It's okay. I know. " He shook his head signalling that he was okay and continued.
" I couldn't bear to lose you just like that so I was determined to confess to you anyway. That's why I asked you to meet me even if you will reject me. I was ready. " A tear fell down on Y/N's face as she heard him explain and she started to feel guilty more and more.
" But before you came, Sujeong came to me, asking and begging me to be her boyfriend. I said no but she forced herself on me and suddenly kissed me. That's when you saw us kissed. I felt like a jerk for letting you see that and I'm sorry. I have loved you and only you from the start when you slapped me on our first meeting. " That made her chuckle in her tears followed by Taehyung.
" You still remember that? " She said in between her sobbing. He wiped her tears away and rested his forehead on hers.
" Of course I do. It was the most shocking moment of my life. And also the happiest because that's when us becomes the most important thing in my life. " He took out a silver ring from his pocket.
" So what do you say? Do you want to give us another chance? "
He took her hand and slipped it to her ring finger to find that it was a perfect match. She stared at it, in awe of how it suits her so well even though it's just a simple silver band with their initials carved on it, but to the both of them it was so much more. She smiled at him and nodded. He laughs in relief. He caressed her cheeks as their faces got closer and closer.
" Can we kiss now? " He breathes the words on her lips.
" What do you think? " He touched his nose with her round ones.
" I think it's a definite possibility. " She chuckled.
" I think so too. "
And that's when he grabs her neck gently and pulls her face towards his. The moment their lips touched, the butterflies in her stomach went crazy. His lips lingered on her before she kissed him back and that's when he pulled her body closer as he moved his lips slowly with hers, slowly following the rhythm. They passionately kissed for a few minutes, occasionally breaking apart to get some air. She hooked her hands around his neck to make them closer and this made him start to kiss her more hungrily.
This is what waiting for more than a year makes you do.
" Woot woot!!!! "
" Get a room, you two!!! "
" Took you long enough!!! "
They both break apart, panting, looking at the shouting voices. There they saw Miyoung, Namjoon and a few other of their friends, Jimin and Hoseok.
Taehyung gave them the middle finger while she buried her face in his chest, embarrassed. He grabbed her hand and pulled her behind the tree where it was blocked from the public eyes. They smiled lovingly at each other. He fixed her hair behind her ear.
" Oh. I almost forgot. Here's your phone. He hands her the phone. She thanked him and opened it to see a picture of Taehyung making a cute face and a v-sign as her lockscreen wallpaper. She chuckled.
" Thought it would suit you more and I 'm right. You LOVE me... "
He cooed as he hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder , kissing her cheek in the process. She stared at the wallpaper and thought he was right. She does love him.
" I know what we are now. "
" What? "
" We...are just us. We don't have to be anything anyone wants us to be. We love each other and that's all that matters. " She grins at him and that makes him smile.
" You're damn right. Us. Best thing ever. " He turned her around and neared his face with her. She smiled. " You got that right. " She said as she pulled him into another kiss.
-The End-