Today is the middle of the month, which happen to be my favourite number too— the 15.

Why is this important? Because today, is the day, I plan to give my answer to Tae.

The whole day all I did was, rehearse, rehearse, and rehearse on how I would give my answer to him.

Yet, feeling how my heart still beats so fast, "I think even after all that rehearsal," I mutter to myself, as I put a hand on my chest, "I'm still not ready."

But if I don't do it now, when??

It's getting dark, but because mom has been doing a lot of overtimes at work lately, I manage to get out of the house and meet Taehyung under the mango tree.

As I walk towards the place, I notice its brighter than usual.

"What are you doing up there Tae?" I raise my voice a bit, so the guy who's hanging some lanterns on the tree could hear me.

"Oh! perfect timing Briar, do you like it?"

I look up to the tree and I automatically say "Wow! this looks amazing."

The way the lantern lights sparkles, makes the surrounding warm and inviting.

"I figure since this is where we usually hang out, might as well, decorate the place." he said, while he carefully gets down from the tree.

We sat on the bench and admire the new look of the surrounding.

"This looks perfect Tae!" I said, still looking at the lights that's shinning brightly around me. 

"Seeing you like it that much, makes all the work worth it!"

I turn to face Taehyung and as expected it's not the lantern that his looking at— but me.

Oh- Taehyung, the way you make my heart melts.

Wait!
Romantic setting? Check.
Favorite date of the month? Check.

Okay Briar! It's now or never!

"Tae... w-what was the question again?" I manage to say but my voice sound so weak, it's almost a whisper.

Maybe he didn't hear it correctly or thought I'm just messing around with him, as he jokingly, but strangely on point, answers, "Umn-yes or no?"

Then, with my eyes close, I said to him, "Yes, my answer is Yes."

I'm holding my breathe, each passing seconds feels like eternity.

I slowly tries to open my eyes, first the right then the left, as I wanna see Taehyung. I'm expecting him to be overjoyed, am I wrong to think that he would be overjoyed?

Seeing him just staring at me makes me feel anxious by each passing seconds. I can literally hear the clock ticking and still I hear nothing from him.

OMG! Does he not like me anymore? Did he have a change of heart? I shouldn't have answered yes! Please Taehyung! Say something! It's literally been a whole minute!

"Ah! You know what, forget it..." I slam my hands to my side, "I don't think you really mean it when you ask me to be your girlfriend" I then said, standing up.

I'm thinking it is probably best, if I just walk away.

As soon as I take a step, he grab my wrist, and made me turn, facing him.

It's a good thing Taehyung's taller than me as our eyes are not levelled. I feel like crying because of embarrassment, and that's something I don't want him to see.

"Briar please understand, I was shock, I didn't expect, that's what you meant when you said yes. And I never thought you would actually say, yes. But Briar, I meant every word, I want you to be my girl."

"Oh really? you didn't expect I would say 'yes'? Then, lets turn back time and I will give you a No for an answer." I said, faking an angry face. But, really I'm just putting up a front.

Can you blame me? I feel like there's a sudden rush of endorphins in my body and my emotions are out of control. I feel nervous and happy and excited, all at the same time. And whats up with a sudden surge of electricity when he touched me?!

And as for the guy that's making me feel this way, I think, everything sinks in for him, as his smile is from ear to ear, while he's telling me,

"You're really cute, I'll give you that! But, as of today were officially a couple Briar Rose, there's no taking that back!"

It's been over a week since Taehyung and I, officially became a couple. Of course, this information was only passed on to my very small circle of friends.

I remembered seeing, for the first time, Gabriella's shocked face, which is understandable, given I never really talked about Taehyung and all of a sudden I'm announcing that I have a boyfriend. Kriszha bombarded me with so many questions, we almost got called out by our English teacher, because she keeps on whispering to me during class.

I'm smiling because I can still vividly picture their faces, when they've heard about my little announcement.

"What are you smiling about?" Naomi who sits beside me ask.

"Oh nothing, I just remember something funny." I said, we're trying to cool off this intense heat under the shade of the big tree.

"Is it because your boyfriend is weird, that's why you too are getting weird?" I hit her on the shoulder. How dare you say that about my Tae!

"Ouch! Alright alright, geez! So sensitive!" I didn't hit her hard so she's just acting.

Surprisingly this afternoon, the gang is complete.

Me, Naomi and the two boys who just went out to buy our drinks.

While waiting, I thought I should take this time to ask Naomi, before they come back.

"Hey, Naomi...speaking of, don't you think Bo Gum's getting weird lately?"

"You mean, the fact that right after you guys make it official, he suddenly comes back and hang out with us again? Of course it's weird! I would be surprise it YOU didn't think its weird!"

"Y-yeah... and not only that...there's this thing that he does, I just can't put a finger on it" I said with a 'tch' trying to think of the words to describe it, and just when I finally thought of it, we heard the voices of the two.

"Hey!! Were back!" Bo Gum announces while walking towards us, his carrying the drinks while Taehyung carries the snacks.

As soon as they put down the foods on the table, we heard Bo Gum ask Naomi if she can get water from her place to drink.

"Water? Why? You already bought sodas?" Naomi dumbfounded, ask.

"Well— coz Briar can't drink sodas without a mix of water in it." he immediately said.

Oh yeah that's right, I can't drink pure soda because I don't like the feeling of bubbles inside of me. There was that one time, I forget to mix it with water and drunk it straight up, I felt it burning down my nose and throat. Yeah I dont like that feeling.

Bo Gum still knows that? He remembers??

"Right— come with me Briar, let's get your water." Naomi grab my arms and cling to me while we walk towards her house.

Then when we're a bit far off from the two, she whisper to me,

"Be thankful your boyfriend is not saying anything, even though he's clearly pissed. If Bo Gum isn't a close friend, Taehyung would have let him have his closed fist. Your best friend is crossing the line sis." she said, she even points a finger at me when she said 'your best friend.'

After saying all that, she still not finish, and I get to listen to this, "Like! He did that in front of Tae!!HUH!! I knew he would regret not asking you first." Naomi said with a condescending smile.

"Regret? What do you mean regret? He was first, didn't I like him first? But he 'gives his blessing to us' he basically push me towards his friend." I said to her, while doing the quote and quote with my fingers.

"Oh well, that's why regret are always at the end." she concludes as we reach her house.

We filled the pitcher with water and planned to come back together, but when Naomi's mom sees her, she ask her to do some chores before leaving the house again.

So with a pitcher of water on hand, I walk back to the place by myself.

From afar, it seems like the two are having a serious conversation, but I can't really tell since I'm facing their backs. Hmm what could they possibly be talking about, that they didn't even notice me approaching.

I'm the type of person, who doesn't like listening in to people's private conversation, nor does I have it in me to step in and join their very serious discussion.

So, I thought it probably be best to just wait for Naomi, near her place, and come back together. I turn around and is about to take those steps back, when suddenly,

I hear Taehyung ask Bo Gum, "Be honest, do you like Briar?" with a very stern voice, a tone I never heard him used before.

Not only did it make me stop dead on my tracks, it even made my breathing stop.

Yeah I shouldn't be here. I want to get out quickly, but at the same time, I also wanna hear what Bo Gum's answer will be.

A gust of wind passes by the already tense atmosphere, then I hear Bo Gum answers,

"It's you who she said yes to, didn't she?"

What was that???!!! That didn't answer the question. He could have said no.

I turn around again, and is about to give Bo Gum my two cents on the matter, when Naomi's voice called out as she run towards us.

"Guys! I'm back! Woohh! I've just finished washing the dishes," she said, catching her breath and wiping those sweats on her forehead. "What did I miss?"

"Nothing!" both of the guys said in unison.

I'll hold it in for now, and try to re assess the situation. Maybe, it is a good thing they didn't notice I was there when they were talking.

The whole time we were hanging out, Taehyung can't, or not even trying, to hide his stern face. This is a new side of him I haven't seen, and I have no idea on how to navigate it.

So, just to lighten up the mood whenever someone tells a joke, I laugh loudly. But I guess, because mostly, its Bo Gum who's telling the jokes, it didn't really help and, I have a feeling I just made it worst.

When the sun is down, the two said their goodbyes and left Taehyung to walk that few steps with me towards my house. All thanks to that pouting lips, he doesn't look as intimidating as before.

I was low key scared a while ago.

"Briar?" he tugs the hem of my oversized T-shirt when I turn back at him to open our gates.

"Hmmmn-?" I respond as I turn to face him.

"I need to ask you something?" he said, his head a bit lowered.

"What is it Tae?" I tilt my head and ask him. Is this because of your talk with Bo Gum?

"Do you...?"

If he ask what I think he would ask me, what answer can I give him to prove he has nothing to worry. I may have feelings for Bo Gum before and he might seem to have feelings for me as well, but I stand by my choice.

"D-Do you like Bo Gum?" he finally ask, looking at me with those puppy dog eyes.

"Tae, have you forgotten, it's you whom I said yes to" I said in a soft voice.

He might think I answer the same as Bo Gum but I started it off as that, because I wanted to fix the confusing answer Bo Gum gave, so I continue,

"Besides, is being my first boyfriend, not enough proof that the one I like, is you?" I ask rhetorically. Yes Teahyung, I've chosen you because I've come to like you.

I can feel the rush of emotions in him, as it is the very first time he pulls me in for a hug. He gently touches my hair, caressing while he say, "I know, I guess I just wanted to get that out of the way. I'm sorry if you felt I doubted you."

My response? I hold him just as tight, to make him feel that my feelings are true, and it is for him.