Author's Note:
Hola peeps!! How are you all? I got busy with my schedule so a late update. Have a happy reading now

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We finished lunch and dispersed to our respective blocks. Why does he want to know until when I can stay outside? And what is the surprise he is talking about? I am really curious, though I am scared about going with him somewhere and alone. He doesn't look like a dangerous person but I just can't assume anything.

I looked into my purse to check if the money is safe. There it is, my mom gave me $500 to buy a violin. She apologized that she couldn't give me more without Baba's permission. I was glad that I could at least buy something rather than playing the spare ones.

There is still time and I got ready to do my mid-day prayer. This is the time I usually do my mid-day prayer before the classroom fills in and I do my afternoon prayer during the break. I asked permission for doing my prayers and gladly they accepted it. 

As I completed praying, I could hear the noise of the students. The room started to fill in and I took my position. Many girls befriended me over the fact that I am Miss Winslet's favorite student. She smiles at me more often and I just blink my eyes. Even if I smile, it won't reach her through my scarf

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The day got over and Ammi already knows that I will be late since I ought to buy a violin. I searched the address of the store through the maps and found it. I will just walk to that place. It wouldn't take much time anyway. 

"Nazeera", I could hear a voice calling me. I don't need to turn to know it's him. Who else it could be? He came running to me with a smile. And as he stopped beside me, he took long and deep breaths. He must have taken long strides.

"Why didn't you wait for me?", he asked as he got a hold of his breathing. 

"I have some work to do", I started walking, ignoring him, and heard his steps following mine. I smiled to myself.

"Where are you going?", he asked as he brought himself by my side. He looks really tall beside me. 

"Why should I tell you?", I don't want him to have the first sight of my violin. After all, he is the one who broke my first love, I don't want my second love to get bad luck on its first day.

"Fine then, come with me first and then you can go wherever you want", he simply dragged me after telling those words. I was resisting him but he didn't give a damn to my words and actions. One stubborn alien he is. And did he forget that he wouldn't touch me until I was comfortable? Ugh! This idiot. Why is he like this?

"Liar", I muttered under my breath as he walked me into an instrument store. Wait! Isn't this the same one I was about to go to? Why did he get me here?

"Could you show us some good violins at a moderate price?", he asked the shopkeeper in English and I looked at him, astonished. And then, I realized he was still holding my hand. I pulled out my hand immediately and he chuckled at my action.

Is he buying me a violin now? But why? Oh My! I remembered him telling me that he will get me a new one after that fight. Is he serious about that?

"Taehyung, you don't need to buy me one", I was about to tell him that I am having money but he shushed me.

"Shh! Will you be quiet for a second?", he told me as the shopkeeper showed us some pieces. To be frank, nothing could match my previous violin. It was an epic one.But it no more and I need a new one. As I looked at the instruments before me, I got attracted to the shining brown one. It looked classy and also had an antique look.

"Choose one?", Taehyung directed me and I pointed towards the one that caught my attention. 

"Oh, that one! It is around $1000. It is a good one and luckily, it is on offer this week. Would you like to buy that?", he asked me and I looked away trying to select another one. I don't have $1000. I need to choose something at around $500.

"I am sorry, we will come tomorrow. I don't have enough money to buy that one", Taehyung scratched his neck looking embarrassed. No, no. I don't want him to buy something so expensive. $1000 is not anything less.

"No, Taehyung. I will choose something cheaper. I have $500. I will choose something around that price", I told him and he looked at me, surprised.

"So, are you planning to buy a violin today? And that was the work you are talking about", he exclaimed, with his eyes widening a bit and I nodded. He then pressed his lips into a thin line and tapped his foot thrice on the wooden floor.

"I will pay $570 and you pay the rest", he declared and I declined. I don't want to use his money for buying my violin.

"Excuse me, could you please pack the one she just asked for?", Taehyung pointed at the violin I chose before not paying heed to my words. I nudged his elbow trying to stop him but he didn't give a damn. Stubborn alien!!

"Taehyung, you need not pay such a huge amount. Use that money for something useful", I tried to convince him but he just shook his head in negation. Ugh! This guy.

"I feel ashamed that I couldn't pay the whole amount and here you are, telling me not to pay how much ever I can. I insist, Nazeera", he forwarded the cash already and the shopkeeper eyed at us weirdly. I have no other option now. I handed him the cash I have and he smiled. He packed the violin and we left the store, thanking him.

"You shouldn't have done that", I shot a glare and he let out a smile.

"Please don't talk like you didn't like the violin. I know you got attracted to it when you first saw it and you couldn't take your eyes off it. And I do want to help you as it was my fault. Aren't we both happy?", he raised his brows and I looked away.

He was right about it. He was satisfied that I took his help and I am satisfied with the new violin. I just wanted to go home and try my favorite music notes. I can't wait. I hope I will have a beautiful journey with my newly bought love.

"Thank you", I uttered and he nodded, beaming with his sparkling eyes.

As we were walking, I realized that it was the surprise he was talking about.

"Is this the surprise you are telling me today?", I asked him and he nodded with a wide grin. He tucked his shirt today and styled his hair to one side revealing his forehead. Why didn't I realize that he is this handsome till now? And again, I mentally smacked myself for having such thoughts on the man beside me.

"Stop staring, Nazeera, I know I am handsome", he leaned in and winked, making me embarrassed.

"I am not", I looked away not wanting to face him. How did he catch me staring at him? And why did I stare at him for that long? Nazeera, are you losing your mind? 

"Don't lie. Why are you looking away then?", he hit the right point. I looked at him to find him smirking. He is such a flirt. Doesn't he have any other stuff to do?

"Cat caught your tongue huh?", he spoke still smirking. I just looked away ignoring his words. I know that if I start fighting, he would play with my words back and I don't want that. Honestly, I don't have the right words to retort him.

"I will show you something", speaking this, he dragged me again. How many times should I tell him not to touch me? Does he want his head to be slaughtered? It's not me who will do that, though. He then stopped at a wall of posters and pulled out his rectangular smile. He is cute.

He pointed his finger at a poster consisting of 7 guys and they all wore the same kind of dress. 

BTS

It read. As I scanned through the faces of the members in the poster, I realized that they are somewhat familiar. As I looked at one person, I was surprised. I looked at Taehyung to check if I was thinking right.

"Are you?", I asked still confused. They look the same. Is he having a twin brother?

"I am a part of this band", he pointed at himself in the poster and I looked closely. It was him, he looked so different here. He looked like a kid and I smiled. And then I recognized the tall one, it was Jin. As I scanned the other faces, they looked like his friends except for one. Ahh, they are his friends. My brain sucks at times.

"You look cool. And who is this one?", he smiled first, probably hearing my compliment and when I asked about the unfamiliar guy, his face turned into a gloomy one. Is he having a bad relationship with him? Did they fight? Is that the reason that guy isn't along with them?

"He isn't here because of some issues. He is training somewhere else. He lost someone precious. We all miss him", he sighed in despair and I felt bad for him. He looked sad and I don't why, it hurt me to see him like that.

"Everything will be fine", I spoke trying to console him and he nodded, displaying a faint smile. 

"So, you guys are popular?", I asked him, without even thinking. I know the music industry is at great heights in Korea and Kpop is one of the most popular genres of music.

"No, we are still in the process of growing. Not many people know us. We still need to work hard and we will try harder", he spoke with a tone of determination in his eyes.

"I am sure you will reach the heights of popularity one day. You all look good together and your hard work will surely result in your success", I just blurted out the words I felt in my heart. I didn't know what they are and how their songs are like, but all I know is people with will and hard work will find a way somehow. 

"Thank You Nazeera. Only a few of you could encourage someone like us", he smiled with pain on his face. I could tell it by the way he smiles. It is a way too different from the usual ones. I guess they are going through a lot.

"Suggest me some of your songs. I will listen to them", I tried to cheer him up and I guess it worked. His smile grew wide and soon turned into the cute boxy one. Gloominess doesn't suit this guy. 

"Really?", he asked with a tone of excitement in his voice. He looked like a kid excited over a new toy and I chuckled internally. People getting happy and excited over small things are rare and he is one. He is not that bad, maybe.

"Yes", I nodded and he gave out his boxy smile again. I can't deny the fact that I love that smile of his. It kind of gives a happy vibe.

"Listen to I Need You Girl, that was the last song we released. It was quite popular than the other ones. And yeah listen to our first song No More Dream....", he started telling me the list and I tried to remember the names of all songs

"Yeah, I will make sure to listen", I smiled and he stood still, his gaze straight through my face. Is there something on my face? I traced my fingers on my face to find nothing. What is he staring at?

He stepped further decreasing the gap between us. What is he doing? Even before I could process what was happening around, I could feel his hands brushing mine. He held my hand and brought it in my front. 

"Taehyung", I tried to speak something but I got no words. I don't understand what he is trying to do. This kind of gaze and proximity is not normal. It is not like his normal self and it is more than enough to scare me out of wits.

Slowly, he entwined my fingers with his. I gasped at his sudden action and tried to pull away but he held my other hand. I am completely dumbfounded at his actions. He was alright just a moment ago, wasn't he?

"You told me you will not touch unless I feel comfortable", I could utter only those words to get out of his hold. His grip was a strong one to just pull away. Why can't he stay on his words? 

"I just can't do that anymore", he spoke, causing me to freeze on the spot. What does he mean by that? Is he in his right mind? Can't do that anymore? What is he trying to convey?

"Nazeera", he called me, just like the usual way though his voice sounded a bit more deeper. He is the only guy who could pronounce my name like that, catching my attention with his deep voice like no one else. I have never talked to a guy like this nor did I allow a guy to talk to me like this.

I raised my head to look into his eyes and he blinked, rubbing small and soft circles on my wrist with his thumb. It is gentle but so different. Something is happening inside my body and I don't have an idea what it is though I know the reason.

"I like you, Nazeera"

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