The next few days went by in a flash for Taehyung. He had become busy with the preparation of the school festival which was to be held after three weeks. The first of the three-days school festival being the exhibition day, wasn't much of a work. They just had to arrange the artwork submitted by the students in the auditorium a day before the exhibition. However, other than collecting the artwork, Taehyung also had to concentrate on his paintings and sketches that he wanted to submit. Also, not to forget the auditions they were supposed to conduct for the people who wanted to participate in the various talent competition on the third day; as the last day of the festival is always the finale.

At the moment taehyung was with the drama club members discussing about the play and their costumes. They were performing the 18th century comedy play 'she stoops to conquer' and Taehyung was more than excited to select beautiful gowns for the girls.

"I really think royal blue is the color for Sihyeon." Yiren said rubbing her index finger against her chin.

"I agree with that. But when I picture Kate Hardcastle, I always associate her with the color red..." Taehyung chimes, his opinion supported by Mia nodding her head as well.

"How about we do both the colors? Like royal blue gown with red embroidery?" Taehyung asked.

"That works too!" Yiren cheered noting down the outfit idea. They had plain frocks of most of the colors in the green room, from when Yiren and Mia went thrifting. With Taehyung's and Mia's stitching skills they knew they could design beautiful, customized costumes.

Today's discussion was focused on female costumes only. Since that required more brainpower and also because beomgyu and Taehyun had practice practicals after the lunch break. Taehyung sat with the girls finalising the outfit ideas for the entire hour and by the end of their lecture they had successfully jotted down costume ideas for every female character. They were proud of their teamwork and he couldn't help but wonder how it would be working with the other pair. Mia said that she'll show these notes to jungwoo and call him back by the evening before she left the auditorium with Yiren, both the girls smiling and giggling. Taehyung also packed his bag and began walking out of the auditorium.

On his way out he saw jinyoung leaving the boys locker room in swimming trunks and a towel in his hand. He was going to the swimming pool in their school which could only be accessed by the students who have a membership or are taking weekend swimming lessons. Taehyung followed jinyoung, going inside the rather empty area.

"Jinyoung." Taehyung called.

The moment jinyoung turned around, he scoffed, rolling his eyes. He ignored taehyung, walking to one of the benches and setting his belongings on it. He was about to dive in but was stopped by taehyung.

"Hey, wait. I need to talk to you." Taehyung said gingerly grabbing jinyoung's wrist.

"Don't make me hit you Kim Taehyung." Jinyoung jerked his hand out of Taehyung's hold.

"I know you're mad at me. I understand. But please can we talk?"

Jinyoung ignored Taehyung's request and started walking to the edge of the swimming pool. But taehyung being the determined boy he is, placed his bag on the bench alongside jinyoung's belongings and stalks up to jinyoung. He tugs at jinyoung's shoulder and turns him around rather harshly.

"Will stop acting so rude and listen to me for one goddamn second!" He raised his voice. Jinyoung's jaw clenched tight as he glared at Taehyung.

"I know you think I've hurt jaebum and I'm sorry okay! But guess what! He would've felt much more worse if I would have dated him while having feelings for jungkook! Would that have been better in your opinion?!"

"Get the fuck off me." Jinyoung pushed Taehyung's hand away from his shoulder. "Take your meaningless apologies and those stupid scenarios and get lost! Honestly, Kim Taehyung how the hell can you even keep up with that innocent act all the damn time! Don't you ever get tired of it?"

"Jinyoung-"

"Save it. I don't want to hear anything. I'm least interested in your excuse anyway. You better stay away from me you understand? Or else, I swear to God I'll make your last year in this school one hell of a nightmare." Jinyoung gritted his teeth going to collect his belongings since he no longer wished to swim.

But Taehyung wanted to get a clear closure which meant he wanted no hate between him and jinyoung. Even if jinyoung won't agree to be his friend, Taehyung still wanted jinyoung to at least let go off the grudge. Taehyung sighed then, grabbing  jinyoung's forearm aggravating the boy more than he already is. Being done with Taehyung's fake solicitous act jinyoung turned around and pushed taehyung with all his might, resulting in Taehyung falling right into the pool. Jinyoung smirked watching taehyung flap around in the water calling for his help but of course, jinyoung didn't oblige. Instead he collected his stuff and walked out of the swim zone without sparing taehyung a single glance.

Taehyung flapped his arms as much as he could, kicking the water to keep his head above the surface but all he was actually doing was drinking more and more of that chlorine water. He yelled out for someone to help, panicking as he felt himself drowning. He was starting to lose his breath, his eyes burning and heart racing. He couldn't hold his breath any longer under the water. He finally opened his mouth, every moment coming to a halt. Taehyung saw the bubbles floating out of his mouth and above. His vision, albeit blurry, captured ever little bubble that escaped. His body jerked filling with nasty chlorine. Was this it? But, he didn't even get to say goodbye. He wasn't sure whether his eyes were burning because of the chlorine or his tears, nonetheless he closed his eyes, body jerking again. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his waist. He was being pulled upwards but by that time he had already lost his senses.

Jaebum pulled Taehyung out of the pool and gently laid him down by the edge. He pushed Taehyung's wet hair behind and began patting his cheek, panicking at the sight of Taehyung's blue lips.

"C'mon taehyung wake up!" Jaebum's voice trembled as he opened Taehyung's mouth to check his breathing.

He placed his hands on Taehyung's chest and began chest compressions, while mumbling for Taehyung to wake up. Jaebum pinched Taehyung's nose, opening his mouth again bringing his own lips down and exhaling two rescue breaths into Taehyung's mouth.

"C'mon taehyung please." He whispered and repeated the process.

Before jaebum's tears could escape his eyes Taehyung's mouth began spitting out water. Jaebum gasped, holding onto taehyung helping him up slightly as he coughed most of the water out. He rubbed Taehyung's back to try to warm him up. Taehyung held onto jaebum's collar, shivering from being too cold.

"Are you okay?" Jaebum asked in a small whisper. Taehyung nodded, trembling and trying not to cry.

"Don't ever do that... Don't ever scare me like that.." jaebum sniffled, bringing taehyung to his chest and inhaling deeply.

Jaebum pulled away from the hug, caressing Taehyung's cheek. Taehyung was still trembling, the fear evident in his eyes. And jaebum felt like he was gravitating towards taehyung, the blondie's face growing closer and closer with each passing second. Taehyung didn't seem to resist him. He did nothing to stop jaebum. Not even when their lips met. Jaebum's lips stilled on Taehyung's plumpy ones. His eyes closed when he softly kissed the shaking boy. But the kiss was short lived; his moment was ruined when taehyung fell unconscious in his arms. Jaebum bit his lip, laying taehyung down for a second to grab Taehyung's bag from the bench. Once the bag was on jaebum's shoulder, he went to it's owner picking him up bridal style.

He made his way to the door but stopped when he saw jinyoung standing there in his swimming trunks, however, his expression held a different emotion.

"Since when have you been standing there?" Jaebum asked.

"Just. W-what's wrong with him?" Jinyoung stuttered, eyes red. He cursed himself for going soft on Taehyung and coming back to help him. Now, looking at jaebum holding that pretentious snob in his arms, jinyoung wished he would've drowned.

"He almost drowned.." jaebum let out a shaky breath. Even the thought of being a minute late sent shivers down his spine.

"Oh." Jinyoung replied numbly. "You should- you should take him to the infirmary."

"No. I'm taking him home."

Jinyoung's eyes widened at that. He stared at jaebum as if he had just betrayed him.

"Can you keep my bag in my locker? I'll come collect it later."

"S-sure."

Jaebum gave jinyoung one last nod and walked past him with Taehyung secured in his arms. Jinyoung stared ahead at the spot where jaebum stood, blankly. Everyone always told him that his feelings for jaebum were too obvious, anyone can easily notice how head over heels was jinyoung for jaebum. Then why, why couldn't jaebum see it? Why couldn't he see how badly jinyoung yearned for him! What is it about taehyung that makes jaebum so blind, he can't even see who's actually in love with him?! Was it all even true, what they say?

Why is it always jinyoung who has to compromise? To be replaced by everyone!

The most beautiful and overwhelming music video ever! I can't begin to explain how I'm feeling right now... I started crying as soon as it started! I've been with these boys since 2015, though not from the beginning of their journey, but I can say that I have seen them grow. I'm so so proud of them! So very proud of them!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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