Taehyung POV

"Bro, what the fuck?" Namjoon was looking at me with wide eyes after I told him what happened with Aeri and me.

"I lost the bet..." he sighted "But are you okay? You don't look like you're doing well."

"I'm good, just irritated at myself. I've became vulnerable and I hate it. And bet? What bet?"

"Jungkook and Jimin said that you'll break up with her but I believed that you won't. Like, I saw you cared for her. I misjudged, I guess. Did I?" he reached to get a pack of cigarettes from the table but I was faster.

"Yes, you did" I lied and turned to get out of his room. He knows I'm lying, he knows me better than I do.

"Taehyung, you forgot something" he said and I turned around before opening the door.

"What?"

He threw a lighter for me to catch.

"They're useless without it, but don't get back to old habits."

"Whatever" I shrugged and opened the door. I used to smoke but I stopped a year ago, because I cared for my health. I still care, I guess.

Alie was going towards me. I hoped to avoid her and manged in doing it for the whole day.

"You didn't went back with her?" she stopped in front of me.

"No?" I answered "I'm right here, see?"

"What the fuck? She'll spend the New Year's tomorrow. Alone. Why did you let her go alone?"

"Please spare me. We're not even dating. And she's the one that left me here, alone."

"She left you? She's been on verge of tears because Jin's really sick, of course she'd go help him. You're the one that left her by sending her alone. Don't you care about her? If she'll be able to get to hospital with him, she can't drive and he's sick!"

I for the fact knew Jin isn't sick, since Aeri told me she'll use that as an excuse.

She's been on verge of tears...

"Please keep your voice down, we're in the middle of the hallway. Someone may be sleeping."

"I can't believe you." she sighed. I felt as if she was going to slap me.

"Why are you overreacting so much. We were never a real couple, it's not so unbelievable that I've did what I did." I leaned on the wall. My head hurts so bad.

She's been on verge of tears...

Fuck it I hate this feeling inside my lungs, it's making it hard to breathe.

"Why didn't you left her alone at the top of the mountain last night then?"

"What? Because I didn't bring her all the way here so I can sleep alone."

Because I couldn't stand the thought of her being stuck up there all alone for god knows how much.

"Well you're sleeping alone now anyway? I don't get you." she was gearing daggers into me.

"Why do you care so much?" I asked.

"Because." she pushed me, making my already throbbing head hit the wall "Because she likes you even though she denies it. I can feel it. And you'll never like her back. She deserves better. Much better. I hope she finds better." she pressed her index finger into my chest.

"I hope the same thing" I whispered and pushed ber back gently.

She's been on verge of tears... alone... She likes you... She deserves better...

Flashback

"Are you excited?" she lifted herself on her elbows and looked at me with shiny eyes.

"About what?" I tugged her messy hair behind her ear so I could see her face better.

"New Year's" she smiled "I really like celebrating it" her fingers made circles on my chest.

"I don't know. I don't like it. Just another night followed by another day. Nothing really changes. Everything stays the same as it was before."

She looked at me a bit disappointed before she spoke up:

"But it symbolises the new beginning, new chance. And I like it. I really hope upcoming year will be better than this one. This one sucked a lot."

Her face got a gloomy expression and eyes turned glassy but she quickly looked up at me again and smiled devilishly:

"More than I sucked you" she smirked and laid down again, using my chest as a pillow.

"Then it really did suck huh" I smiled.

"Mhm..."

Aeri, do you know this year felt better because of you?

I know you probably don't feel the same and even if you do you won't say it.

I hope you have a lot of fun and achieve all your dreams.

Yes, I know about your acceptance at that university. I heard this morning. Don't worry I won't tell anyone.

I saw your portfolio too. It's extraordinary just as you are.

Don't worry, I won't get in your way. I'll let you go. Even if it means breaking your heart. Even if it means shattering my already broken heart into million pieces again.

I caressed her hair as he drifted to sleep.

I got up soon after and left her alone in the cheap motel room.

Sorry Aeri, I don't want you to grow attached too.

End of flashback

Fuck! Why did I let myself get carried  and confessed. I gripped harder the small package in my hand, probably destroying all of it's content.

"Hah you like her don't you?" Alie laughed.

"Watch your own business Alie. Namjoon's waiting for you probably."

I walked away and went to the caffee. I looked at the wall clock while ordering an espresso.

16:43

Maybe I can get back home until 22:00 if I leave now.

No, I'm not going. I don't want her to change her life decisions because of me.

My phone ringed and I picked up, it was Jungkook.

"Did you get her home?"

"I don't wanna interfere but really, are you sure you're doing the right thing? You're losing someone who loves you a lot."

"I know..." I struggled to lit the almost broken cigarette.

"And whom you love even more."

"I know..." I finally lit it.

"I knew it... I hope you do the right thing" he hung up and I decided to drive all the way back to the city.

She's been on verge of tears... alone... She likes you... She deserves better...

It's selfish, it is.

But I can't loose her and even more I can't let her cry herself to sleep.

...

23:47

"Hey Kook, I'm here" I said as I got out of the car parked in front of some bar downtown.

"Good, we're at the very back" he replied, he's voice hard to recognize due to the loud music.

I'll deal with Aeri tomorrow. I should give her a little time and see if she got over it.

I got in and the answer I was looking for stood right in front of me.

Aeri sitting in red haired male's lap and laughing.

She turned her head to face him and kissed his cheek. He wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned his head on her shoulder.

She looked happy. He looked happy too.

I guess I've got my answer then. With blurred vision I got out.

Taehyung:
I totally missed the bar...
Guess I'm way to tired
I have a bad headache
so I won't be coming
Tell Jimin I said hi

Jungkook:
Fine
We'll talk tomorrow

A/N:
Hi lovees~
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P. S. this is not proofreaded since the power is out and my battery is at 6% yaay, so sorry for mistakes :(