You walked in to a fresh aroma. "This homely feeling."

Y/n : Wahh... This smells delicious!

Your aunt chuckled. You went in and put down your luggage with a great sigh of relief. "Finally." You freshened up, changed your clothes and walked into the kitchen.

Y/a : Thought you must be sick of having many different types of food. So I'm making simple rice and sujebi for dinner. Have some rest now, I'll call you later.

You nodded and went back to your room. Plopping yourself on the bed, you pulled up the blankets. A while later, you heard your phone ring. "I thought I had put it on silent?" You took it from the side table and answered the call right away.

📞

Taehyung: Hi! Can we meet?

Y/n : Why? What happened?

Taehyung: Didn't you get the message? The teacher has informed that we have to submit the assignment tomorrow.

Y/n : What?

You looked at the screen. "Oh. I had accidentally turned off the wifi." You turned it on and read the notification.

Y/n : Don't these people have any sense? Aish seriously. Ok , should I come over? Right now?

Taehyung: No don't. I'll uh.. I'll send you the adress of a café. Just come there , I'll bring the prints of the pictures we took too. It'll probably take an hour or so to complete. Also, wear a scarf or something. It's cold.

Y/n : Alright. Bye.

You were about to end the call.

Taehyung: Wait y/n ! I'll-

You heard some noise in the background.

Taehyung: I'll tell you the adress. It's XXX.

Y/n : Okay, it's close enough. I'll be there in 15.

📞

You got up. Took your wallet as well as your copy of the project. Don't forget the muffler!

Y/n : Aunt I have to go!

Y/a: But you just came!

Y/n : It's about the assignment. I'll be back in a few hours.

Y/a : Alright. Don't tire yourself! You've just returned-

Y/n : Yes aunt. Bye.

You gave a flying kiss and she shook her head while chuckling. You got down the building and realised the weather is quite cold. You walked all the way to the café. Taehyung was there already, wearing a white sweater and a brown coat. You smiled.

Taehyung: You're here! Let's sit down and get us some drinks till we discuss on this.

Y/n : Sure.

You both entered. The employee greeted Taehyung with a wide smile.

Employee: Hey Taehyung! Lost your way?

Taehyung: Haha. It's going well for you I suppose.

Employee: Sure is. So, you finally want a special?

Taehyung: N-no. She's my friend. We have a school project so..

He said, rubbing his neck awkwardly. You were confused as hell with what was happening.

Taehyung: Y/n , this is Sangwon. A friend of mine from middle school. I'll have the usual.

Sangwon : Hello y/n.

You smiled back at his gentle wish.

Sangwon : What would you have? I suggest you try our newest softie.

Y/n : Sure! I'll have that.

He put both of your cups in the machines.

Sangwon : And I'm more of an arranged friend.

Taehyung: Yahh!!

Sangwon: Our class teacher had forced him to talk to me, that's how we got to know each other. Or him and friends? Nah.

Taehyung hit the latter slightly as he laughed.

Taehyung: Can you not?

"He's not like that anymore though. He's not an introvert, he chooses to be away."

Y/n : .....Why , are you looking at me like that?

Sangwon was staring at you with a dropped jaw. "I didn't. No."

Y/n : I-I'll go have a seat. Please bring our drinks.

You left Taehyung standing there, shook. Sangwon handed him both of your cups.

Sangwon: You're going to need a special one soon Taehyung.

He just smiled shyly and sat at the table with you. "Do good looking guys always befriend good looking guys? He's quite ho-"

Taehyung: Here.

You laughed as you realised where your thoughts were heading. Taehyung gave you a judging look. "Such a sass" as if on cue, he rolled his eyes. Earning another laugh from you.

Y/n : Thanks. I think we should start with arranging the pictures first. You have brought two copies right?

Taehyung: Yup. Wait, I'll be back.

He said, heading for the restroom. You picked up your phone and read the messages. "These school people. Aish. Wait, when did Taehyung message me?" You opened the notification. Three deleted messages.

Taehyung: I'm back.

Y/n : When did you text me?

Taehyung: I did?

You showed him the screen.

Taehyung: Oh, must be by accident.

"He even deleted them, and doesn't remember? I'll get the back up- no. The net was off, the message wouldn't have been stored. Darn it"

Y/n : Tae.

...

Y/n : TAE.

Taehyung: Huh?

Y/n : Why are you so out of it?

"He doesn't let his emotions show. If it's showing today, he must be really restless."

Taehyung: Nothing. Let's start.

Y/n : Are you sure?

Taehyung: Yes. I'll cut them out , you arrange them.

Y/n : This is easy.

You said, cracking your knuckles and jerking your neck which made him chuckle.

~Time Skip~

In just twenty minutes, you were done. You had the last bite of your donut and leaned back, pleased.

Taehyung: Kook is right in calling you a squirrel, you look just like one when you have your mouth stuffed!

You shot a glare at him.

Y/n : It took less time than I thought.

Taehyung: Yeah..
Here , have this.

He said , holding the spoonful of dark chocolate pastry infront of you.

Y/n : Ah I don't like bitter.

Taehyung: I know. But give it a try. It isn't as bitter. Say Aaa~

Y/n : Aaaa.

He left you no option. So you took a bite of it , and made a satisfied sound.

Y/n : It isn't bad. Hm. It's good. It's bittersweet.

Taehyung: Told you!

You giggled at him being a baby. You both finished eating while chatting about random things, for a long time. The tiredness of the long journey was gone. It was refreshing. The sun had started to set, and his happy face radiated in the orange light. It made you feel really positive and cheerful.

Y/n : You know, books really helped me in character development. It's a fascinating thing.

Taehyung: True. It helps clear my mind. We should read some books together.

Y/n : Yeah! Especially...

He was staring at you.

Y/n : What?

He shook his head but didn't budge his gaze. "So it's a challenge." You smirked and looked into his eyes. And you both stared , without blinking. Staring , he made faces, and staring some more. People passing by the café looked at you two through the glass giving wierded out looks. But you weren't about to give up, you weren't about to lose to this dork. You raised your chin, in a challenging way. He tilted his head slightly, with a dead intense look. You awkwardly shifted in your chair. "Why, how does he affect me so much?" You placed both your arms on the table and squinted your eyes. He raised a brow, and took out his tongue, making a quick movement with it.

*Bang*

Taehyung: I win!!

He chirped and danced around. You buried your head between your arms which you just slammed on the table. He sat down and grinned at you sheepishly. You shrugged off the feeling that had creeped up seconds ago.

Taehyung: We should go out more, it's fun.

Y/n : What do you mean by g-going out?

Taehyung: Whatever you want it to be.

He smiled gently to the contrary. You didn't show it , but his puzzles were frustrating you.

Y/n : Sure.

Taehyung: Tomorrow.

Y/n : What?

Taehyung: I'll send you the address, no, we'll discuss it, how about somewhere where we can read? We'll meet.

Y/n : Ok. Let's go home now?

Taehyung: Yeah.

You both rise , bid Sangwon a bye before exiting the café. He immediately put his brown coat on you, which was obviously way too big on you. Both of you chuckled.

Y/n : Thanks Tae.

He smiled, you wore it and he walked with you. You rubbed your hands together, and glanced at him before smiling by yourself. "It sure was fun." Just then , I saw a familiar figure walking towards me.

Taehyung POV

A girl came towards us.

Y/n : Hey! Sup Yeji?

Yeji : N-Not good.

I frowned. She looked like she's been through a tough time. Mental stress was evident on her face. I made a guess.

Y/n : You.. did as I told?

Yeji : Yes y/n. I tried talking. But he lashed out at me. He told me to get out. I think I shouldn't have spoken up in the first place, it was alright. Though I didn't mean anything to him...

Her sentence trailed off.

Y/n : I told you to fight with him and blurt out your thoughts, not listen to his yelling. He stated his opinion, what's yours?

She hung her head low. "She's right..."

Taehyung: Did you talk to your parents?

Y/n : I told you to , they are understanding.

She shook her head, on the verge of breaking down. Y/n slowly patted her back.

Y/n : All I can do is tell. If you don't want to help yourself, no one else can.

"I should do the same. Though I've tried it before. I'll keep trying. Thanks y/n." Her face soon lit up a bit.

Yeji : Thanks y/n. I will.

She gave y/n a big hug and smiled at me. I nodded , smiling back.

Y/n : You got this.

She said , and bid her a warm bye. Y/n smiled at me. "Gosh your making me fall deeper for you. "

End of Taehyung's POV

Y/n : I'll walk home from here, thanks.

Taehyung: Nope, I'm coming with you.

Y/n : You don't have to.

Taehyung: But I want to.

You blushed looking left and right at the crossroad. You rubbed your hands and started to take steps when you felt him intertwine his fingers with yours. Your heart skipped a beat. Taehyung pulled you aross.

Taehyung: Yah!! Don't stop in the middle of the road like that! How am I supposed to let you go alone like this?!

You smiled as your heart was beating faster at his words.

Taehyung: Were you surprised because I did this?

He brought your hands up to your face, holding onto yours tighter. You blushed hard. "This boy really LOVES teasing." You put your other hand in the pocket of his coat.

Both of you started walking back, smiling by yourself, then at each other , enjoying. The electricity flowing between the two of you was real. It was a sweet, new sensation. Soon enough your block arrived. You glanced at your building and then back at your hand which was in Taehyung's. He put your hands in the other pocket of the coat. He smiled shyly and looked away. You giggled at the cute bread cheeks on his face.

Taehyung: Bye..

He let go of your hand with a sigh.

Y/n : Bye Tae!

You pushed back the urge to pinch his cheeks and hugged him instead. He hugged you back, it felt like an engulfing immense bear hug. A warm protective one. It lasted for a while till you had to separate yourself and you waved at him. He smiled and ruffled your hair. You looked up at him , in his sparkling eyes and a smile formed on your lips too. You turned around and walked in the building, before turning around again and waving at him for the last time getting a wave back. You entered the lift, then your flat with a huge smile.

A/n : Where did you get that coat from?

You looked at yourself and facepalmed.

Y/n : Ah.. it's Taehyung's. He gave it to me and forgot to take it back.

A/n : You forgot to give it to him.

You clicked your tongue and sat on the sofa as she came and stood in front of you. She smiled, seeing you smile like an idiot.

A/n : That Taehyung sounds like a gentleman.

You rushed into your room , hiding your face. Your aunt just looked at you dashing into the room and stood there, confused. You took off his coat and placed it on the bed, then sat beside it. Recalling the day you smiled foolishly. "I like him so much..." You were smiling immensely, so much that your cheeks were hurting. You got up and jumped around your room, giggling. Then you dropped yourself on your bed, "I'm such a kid. Wait, I had to text him!" You opened your phone and messaged him.

📲

: Y/n
Hi. Where can we meet
tomorrow?

SweetieTaehyung:
Your wish.

: Y/n
Maybe, some place where
we can be alone, but I wanna
have some fun aswell.

SweetieTaehyung:
Then how about the Arcade
near the city park? We can
play there, have something
to eat and then go to the park.
We'll have a read at the
library near that if you
want.

: Y/n
Great idea.
Let's go with that.

SweetieTaehyung:
Ok. I'll pick you from under
your building, we'll walk there.

: Y/n
Ohkayy. I'm excited.

SweetieTaehyung:
Me too.

<You changed his name in your contacts>

:Y/n
See you tomorrow.
And yes! I'll give you back
your coat

Taebae :
Thanks. Forgot about it.
I had to return with
my parents home.

: Y/n
Good to know. See ya. Byee

Taebae : Bye. Sweet night.

📱

"Is he not going to have dinner? Are his parents really home? Must be , from all the noise I heard on the call. But it didn't seem like he was in a hurry rather like he didn't want to leave. It's good he's happy though. Very. Tomorrow I'll-"

Y/a : Dinner's ready y/n!!

Your thoughts stopped hearing a call. You rushed to the kitchen and sat at the table then started filling your plate.

Y/a : Had fun on the trip?

Y/n : Totally. We all really needed that break to be honest.

Y/a : Yup. You're in a bright mood!

I'm thinking we can go to the art gallery the day after tomorrow. Get all of your friends, especially Joon, he loves art, and that Taehyung too.

Y/d: Who's Taehyung?

Y/n : Dad! When did you come?

Y/d : You have to be more alert.

You nodded and got back to eating.

Y/d: You didn't whine, roll your eyes, click your tongue, or yell at me! I guess It's time to teach you.

Y/n : Can you?

Y/d : Is that a challenge miss?

Y/n : For me.

You smiled.

Y/d : You didn't answer my question.

Y/n : Oh. He's a new friend.

Y/d : So you're meeting him again tomorrow?

Y/n : How did you-

Y/d : To return his coat?

You sighed and nodded again. "He guesses everything right."

Y/d : That's rule number one. Make rational guesses.

Stomping your foot on the floor in annoyance, you then slurped the remaining broth.

Y/d : Don't worry, you'll get over this habit once you stop doubting yourself.

Y/n : Okay dad.

Y/a : We'll get the flowers and visit her on the way. Will you come with us?

Y/d : No.. I'll go when I'm coming from work, alone.

Y/a : Is that alright honey?

Youe heart sank as you realised. It's your mom's death anniversary that day. You forgot. How did you forget? Tears welled up in your eyes, remembering her yelling , calling out your name. You closed your mouth with your hand to stop the cry from escaping as a tear drop rolled down your cheek, you got up.

Y/d : Y/n!! Please don't-

You ran to your room and shut the door. Your aunt gave an assuring look to your dad and got up. You shoved your head in the pillow and sobbed. "How did I forget? How could I have? What if I forget her one day? What if I forget her face? Her voice? No. No I can't let that happen. She died because of me. She died because I didn't listen. She died because of my stupidity."

Y/a : Y/n..

She opened the locked door and had a seat beside you.

Y/a : It's not your fault y/n. We told you, the tire wasn't attached properly. It was an accident.

You took a breath and got up. She stroked your back as you tried getting back your breath.

Y/n : T-Then I s-should've ,. died too.

Y/a : Don't say such things!

You cried and held her tight.

Y/a : She wouldn't be happy to see you crying like this.. She must've been so happy to see you smile so much.

You nodded.

Y/n : You're right. I should not c-cry. But what if I r-really forget her?

Y/a : You won't. She'll always be in your heart. Nothing can erase that, even if you want to.

You laid down , placing your head in her lap.

Y/n : Thanks aunt.

There was nothing more to be said. You soon fell asleep on her lap.

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