i remember.

i remember that day as clear as day itself.
i stood, on my tippy toes, searching for a book i usually read, at the bookstore you worked at.

you noticed me struggling, and approached me. i was unawares but then, you spoke, in your beautifully deep tone, which of course startled me. i turned in surprise to meet your ethereal features displaying an adorably cute boxy smile.

i continued to stare at you. for some reason that day unlike every other day, i fell deep in your gaze and somehow i loved it.

that day my simple crush turned in love.

i fell in love with you, taehyung.

you offered me a small smile before lifting your hand to my chest level and my gaze traveled to your perfect hand and there you held the book i've been searching for.

you inched the book towards me and i just stared at it.

and the words we shared that day, i shall never forget for a lifetime or even after a lifetime.

"here. it's now yours. take it."

i stared at you blankly yet surprisedly at your somehow sweet gesture.

"why?"

was all i asked.

"because, i want you to be able to read it comfortably at home instead of having my boss tell you that binge reading in the store isn't allowed." you chuckled after those words and it made my heart flutter in ways it never did. "and make sure you have a warm cup of hot chocolate with it."

your words and thoughtful gesture offered me warmth as hot as that hot chocolate you mentioned and i couldn't help but reveal a small smile in return.

i found you cute but i found you even cuter with the words you spoke next.

"since you and my best buddy over there..."

you motioned your head towards the cashing spot where an adorable male with pink hair stood, helping out a customer.

"...can't see or reach the top shelf." a soft chuckle left your lips, once more, and i raised my eyebrow at your silliness.

"what do you say we be friends?"