Y/n : She's my mother, Taehyung.

A gasp escaped his lips.

Taehyung: No wonder you seemed familiar when I first saw you! You reminded me of her a lot of times. Oh god how is she?

Y/n : If you're her TaeTae then..

Taehyung: Y/n?

You looked away, thinking.

Taehyung: Y/n answer me!

Y/n : So ree..

He froze at the name.

Y/n : She was my friend. Mom missed her a lot. She never told me why she stopped coming to school all of a sudden, ever. She had a brother..

You chuckled bitterly.

Taehyung: How fate ends up tangled.

You both went silent for a while.

Taehyung: But what about teacher? How's she?  I want to meet her.

You didn't know what to say.

His smile dropped.

Taehyung: Today.. it's her death anniversary.

You nodded numbly. He let out a sigh and rested his head on the wall behind him. It's exhausting, reality. 'I could really use a hug right now'

He suddenly stood up and came over. You stayed still , too exhausted to move a muscle. He pulled you in a warm embrace. Your entire being went stiff in his bear hug. You smelled him again, 'That beautiful-' He pulled back and stared at your face. You looked into his eyes , deep brown.

Taehyung: You should rest. I'll go and let Jisoo off the hook. She must still be waiting.

He walked out soundlessly the next second. You sighed. You glanced around the room aimlessly till your eyes landed on something. A shattered photo frame. You frowned endlessly at the middle aged man in it. Since your brain couldn't make a single coherent though, so you closed your eyes lightly and waited.

Taehyung POV

I went down the stairs, to see Jisoo sitting on the sofa asleep. She woke up feeling my presence.

Taehyung: Jisoo. Thank you.

She smiled weakly at me.

Jisoo : Thank yourself. Dumbhead.

That made me smile. She got up. I helped her to the door.

Jisoo: And hey, be a responsible guy. Tell her to inform her family that she's not coming overnight, or they might get worried.

She gave me a pat and left. I looked out , it really was late in the evening! I dashed into the kitchen and put a few packets of ramen to boil. I have never felt this peaceful before. As if a great weight has vanished. I recalled my words , and my hand went up to touch my lips. I smiled foolishly. I felt like a little child who is overjoyed after their first kiss. Well, it really was. I hit my head and chuckled.

I poured the noodles into two bowls.

Really, so peaceful.

I got two pairs of chopsticks from the drawer and went up. I saw her sitting in the corner, with her head hanging on her shoulder. Her face was unlined. I placed down the bowls, went over and bent, watching her peaceful face. Which reminded me of the first day we talked and were in detention together. Things change so quickly. I stopped myself from placing a kiss on her forehead and ruffled her hair. She woke up slowly.

Taehyung: Let's eat something first, then sleep hm?

Y/n : Ok..

I walked back and reached out my hand.

Y/n : No don't turn on the lights!

I furrowed my eyebrows.

Y/n. : It feels better in dark like this.

I smiled and sat down with her. We both hungrily started eating the food.

Taehyung: Sorry I couldn't make anything better.

Y/n : It's alright.

She smiled and filled her mouth once again like a chipmunk. How cute. I chuckled slightly and continued eating.

Taehyung: Y/n. I think you should call your aunt and tell her that you're not coming.

Y/n : I'm not?

How stupid of me!! I just said what Jisoo told me and didn't even ask her!

Taehyung: No that's- sorry-

Y/n : It's alright. I don't think I'll be able to go anyway. And I don't want to. I'll tell her that I'm over at Jennie's. I'll call Jennie too.

Taehyung: You can tell her the truth right?

Y/n : Oh no! I mean there's nothing wrong, but I don't want to make her worry so much for nothing. And she'll really be going crazy shipping if she finds out.

I felt my cheeks heat up on hearing that. She seemed to notice and laughed.

She placed her bowl down and left. I was going to call for her to finish eating first, but I realised it was me who wanted her to stay, so I just kept quiet.

Seriously, she has no problem staying over with me after all I told her?

I thought.

I have to leave all of it behind. Behind. No. I have to wipe it off. It has made me strong enough, taught me enough. This is where I decide. I am going to control my life. And with real wish to live.

Y/n : I'm back.

I smiled at her as she sat back down and picked up her remaining meal.

Y/n : She said it's fine. I told Jennie that I'm with you too. She didn't take it as a surprise, but she was shocked.

I don't know why a laugh escaped my lips. Forgetting everything is not going to be easy. But I'll make things right. We both silently sat , and only the voices of us eating were heard.

.

Taehyung: Where do you want to sleep?

I ask as while picking up both of our bowls.

Y/n : That is a bit too modest of a question.

Taehyung: It's only natural, isn't it? For a-

Y/n : I'll sleep on the bed then.

My mouth is left open as I watch her go down the stairs.

Y/n : What?

Taehyung: Nothing, I don't know

... what I expected. I placed the bowls in the sink and had a sip of water before we headed to the room. I realised there were guest rooms too. Scratch that, I don't think she would want to be alone. I convince myself as I picked up a blanket or two to make my bed on the floor.

Y/n : Are you sure you want to sleep there?

Taehyung: Your wish is my comand Madame.

Y/n : No. I meant on the other side of the bed. There's less mess on the floor there.

I gave her a prolonged look and picked up my things again. What in the worlds was I even thinking??

I threw the blankets on the floor none too gently and made my bed. I will clean this mess in the morning. Suddenly, a soft object collided with my head.

Y/n : Oops. Couldn't catch that?

She said, throwing two more. I took a deep breath, let them hit me. Then collected them and laid down. 'Thats just the number I need anyway."

Y/n : You're no fun.

She said , plopping herself on my bed. She looked at me and smiled. Oh she's so sweet.

... I did not just have such a thought. I looked at her backfacing figure again. 'It isn't as awkward as I thought.'

I let out a sigh and stared at the ceiling. It doesn't feel like it's closing in anymore....

maybe because I'm on the floor.

End of Taehyung's POV

You took a deep breath. You waited a few seconds and glanced back at him. He was sleeping with a slight pout. You gulped and closed your eyes, soon drifting into sleep in no time.

~In the morning~

You turned to your side , feeling a really light sensation. Comfortable. You took a deep breath and smiled slightly. 'This-' Your eyes opened slightly till a slight realisation hit you. You got up. 'I'm at Taehyung's place.'

You got off the bed and looked around. Everything was neat, organised. It seemed like a completely different place from last night. You smiled and rubbed your eyes. 'Where's Taehyung?'

You looked around and saw a note on the side table. You picked it the paper up.

I suppose you are awake now.  I already left. You can go freshen up in the guest bathroom which is to the left of my room. Jennie was here in the morning and gave me a pair of your clothes and your backpack. So I've kept those there with a toothbrush. I've also kept breakfast ready down in the kitchen. Sorry for leaving like this, but I had to clean everything and wanted to leave early. Suit yourself.

Ps: It's ok if you simply lock the main door, Tan is there ;) feed him. His food is behind the left lowest door under the kitchen platform.

You chuckled at his 'mom' words and placed it down. You had a bath , which was the most refreshing one ever. You were about to walk down when you heard an alarm. You went to his room and switched it off. 'Guess I woke up earlier than he thought.' You laughed at your foolish thought.

You headed down to the kitchen. There was quite the arrangement made. You lifted the lid of the pan. Omlette. The way you taught him that day. You took it out on a plate, which had a face made with ketchup, you laughed at the idea. You immediately dug in.

Y/n :  It's good!

You saw the packet of bread on the counter and helped yourself with a sandwich. You picked up the glass of chocolate milk and gulped it down. You watched the fluffy dog head towards you while stretching himself. Which gave you the answer as to why he had covered everything. But he sat down obediently in front of you with appealing eyes. You gave him his food.

'Why would he go before me?'

You huffed.

'I'll ask him in school..'

You drank the final sip of the drink. 'If Jennie was here.. it means she knows that Taehyung isn't what Momo talked about...'

'He would probably tell them himself. Maybe that's why he went ahead before me.'

You cleaned up and headed out.

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Jennie POV

Yoongi: First. Stop with your gossip - like tone. It's irritating the hell out of me.

'Ew did I sound that cringe.'

Jennie : Alright.

I glanced at the group of listening ears before continuing.

Jennie: She sent me his address last night. And when I went there this morning, I was in front of a huge ass mansion. Taehyung opened the door after I knocked for a while in his bed hair as if he had just woken up. I handed him her stuff, he thanked me and went in. I stood there for a while, but then I left.

There wasn't even a slight pause after my long narration.

Namjoon: That's what you wanted to tell us?

Jennie: Yup.

Jungkook : I expected that already.

Jennie: Really?

Namjoon: As we said last time, we should wait for him to explain us.

Jin : It's hurting to see him getting tormented due to such a childish, stupid thought.

Yoongi : I think we all had an idea since what I saw that day.

Jimin : It's a bit of a shock for me, that he didn't speak up about it. Why would he do that to himself?

Just then, we fell silent as we saw Taehyung walk into the class. He kept his bag in his seat and came towards us. Everyone looked at him silently, for him to speak.

Taehyung: I think I have quite a bit of explaining to do.

I saw Jin squeeze Jimin's hand who was about to say something.

Namjoon: Let's sit down comfortably.

We all sat down. The tense atmosphere had loosened up a bit.

Jin : Whatever you want to say, we're all ears. We know each other very well don't we?

Everyone nodded in unison. A colour appeared on his blank face. He smiled.

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A/n : These cliffhangers are becoming my fav
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