I glance out the window to see the snowstorm fill the streets with at least a meter's worth of snow. I sigh, walking towards the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee. That is until I hear a knock on my door. Opening the door, I stop in my tracks and out of instinct I jump slightly at the sight of—

"V?" 

There he stood right in front of me, covered in snow and shivering to death. As his teeth clatter, he utters out a, "I-I got snowed in, and I-I j-just came f-from work and t-the maid s-said t-that the p-power—p-power w-went out."

"Come inside before you freeze to your death," I mutter softly, "and I'm also not gonna be responsible if you somehow die of hypothermia."

He walks slowly into the house, and I start taking off his things, shrugging off the excess snow that had covered him. I sigh, hanging his coat on the rack before rushing over towards him.

"Strip," I command and he glances at me as if I was going insane. I place a hand on my hip, raising an eyebrow at him, "do you want to get warm or what?"

He begins by taking off his shirt, and I gulp nervously, trying to avoid staring at his bare chest. He was pretty muscular. It was pretty obvious he was working more on his abs this season for his abs were visibly present.

"You like what you see?" He smirks and I roll my eyes.

"Just sit here, I'm going to set up a warm bath for you so that you can get warm, okay?" I insist and he nods his head, continuing to strip.

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It was almost afternoon and the two of us were seated in front of the TV watching Stranger Things. He sips on his coffee in a set of my pajamas that somehow fitted him. I raise an eyebrow, eyeing him suspiciously. He really did look like him; like Taehyung.

He continues to stare and watch the show, before sensing my stare and glancing at me. My eyes slightly widen and I quickly look away, feeling my phone vibrate. Grabbing my phone, I could feel him staring and burning two holes through my forehead.

"Is that Jungkook?" He asks and I nod my head in reply. "Is he okay with me staying at his girlfriend's house?"

I raise an eyebrow at V, shaking my head, "no, because there's nothing suspicious happening between us. Besides, you're my boss."

As I text a I'm watching Stranger Things! back to Jungkook, I place my phone back on the table to continue watching the show. 

"Do you really like Jungkook?" He asks and I sigh.

"Yes, I do." I reply softly, before chuckling, "why? Are you jealous?"

"N-No, obviously not." He answers, avoiding my gaze. "Why would I be jealous? Do you think I like you that way?"

"No, I'm pretty sure you hate my ass." I roll my eyes, and he gasps. 

"So all this time, you thought I hated you?" He questions and I nod my head. "Why would you think that?"

"All you've done was be just plain strict and rude to me," I shrug my shoulders and he sighs.

"I don't hate you, in fact," he begins, "I find you quite tolerable, almost like a friend."

"Did you just indirectly call me your friend?"

"Don't push it, Jiyeon."

➳➳➳

But what she doesn't see is how V stares at her genuinely whenever she's not aware. He bites his tongue, stopping himself from saying the things that flood his mind. It's been so long since he's last seen here, since his life changed, and yet, why is it so hard to keep his identity a secret from her? Out of all people, why did he meet her again?

Keep it to yourself, Taehyung. Tell her when she's ready. Now's not the time.