Promise

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I walked on to the stage and we sang Stay. They all were super considerate to be sharing their  parts with me. When it was my turn to sing, I looked up and saw a really familiar pair of eyes. Taehyung's. I couldn't hold back my tears. I didn't break eye contact, neither did he. It seemed so meaningful. It felt as if this song was written for us only. It felt as if I was asking Taehyung to stay via this song. Maybe I was. Maybe I wanted to clear the misconception. But I had hurt him way too much. I don't know if he would love me back or not anymore. He was crying as well. It was heartbreaking. After my part was done. I moved behind Lisa. I aggressively rubbed my tears away. He said these tears were only to fool him.
……………Taehyung's POV………….…
I saw her after what felt like an eternity. When our eyes met, tears came running down at sync. I didn't dare break eye contact. Neither did she. I felt as if the song was written just for us. It felt as if she was telling me to stay, yet she described how she felt. I wanted her back, I wanted to ckear the misconceptions between us. But I was scared to face her. I had hurt her way too much. She wouldn't want to deal with an asshole like me, would she? They bowed as their performance ended. These girls own the stage. Her eyes were still hooked on mine.
………..Back To London's POV……….
Taehyung. He is a captivator. He is an illusion. I didn't want him to drink the slow poison again. I wanted him to live. So what that in exchange it hurts me?
"Unnie, please don't cry. I mean we all know how much Taehyung means to you..." Lisa said hugging me
"But I only meant a slow poison to him. I don't want to hurt him. I want him to be happy. Even if it hurts me, still I would want him to smile."
I sobbed. I don't know why but I didn't want to lose him yet I didn't want to be by him.
"London, you did a great job." we all jumped to our feet. The voice made me feel weak and have butterflies in my stomach at the same damn time. It was Taehyung. He looked tired, messy and broken. He smiled at the others
"You guys were brilliant as well." I knew this smile was forced and ingenuine. His eyes would have smiled otherwise. I stepped forward. It was time to take control of emotions. If it was to end, it should end. But what if it was to last?
"Guys, can Taehyung and I get a moment alone?"
The girls nodded and gave us a bit of space. The first thing that came to my mind was how weary he looked,
"Taehyung..." I muttered. My heart was breaking. I could feel a stinging pain run through my veins. But I needed to settle it out. It hurts hanging on a thin string.
He stepped closer and held my hands. I couldn't shake his hands away from mine, I liked it like this. He caressed my cheeks. I felt so comforted. I felt peace. I felt my pain going away. I felt warmer. Happier.
"London! The winners are being announced! I'm sorry to disturb!" Jennie ran and hesitated a bit before grabbing my hand. Taehyung smiled and pecked my forehead,
"You would for sure win."
Jisoo dragged me a bit away from him, and made a face at him. I knew how angry she was at Taehyung. They were good friends. Taehyung, taken aback by this, smiled,
"Good luck girls!"
"That boy is bad news London!" Jisoo said as she pulled me to the stage.
"He is bad news! But I guess I need him." I whispered to myself as I slightly rubbed my forehead, the place where he kissed.

"So the long awaited winner is a brilliant group of ladies. Appluad for Blackpink!"

I couldn't believe my ears. We won! We actually won. We, still thinking it was a dream too sweet to be true, rushed our feet towards the stage. We scored high numbers in both the segments. We were all in tears except Jisoo. She was truly a strong woman. She started the speech,
"Thank you for giving us such an opportunity to showcase what we truly are."
"We are thankful towards all of those who cheered us and helped us win." Jennie somehow managed to hold her sobs and say this line.
"We hopefully think that this won't be the last of us." Rose said as she smiled through her tears.
It was my turn now. I was dumbfounded. I didn't know what to say. My eyes fell on only one person Taehyung, I gulped and started,
"Please stay, please don't leave. Saranghae!" I said, again my eyes in his. I don't know why, my heart felt the need to confess this last time. Lisa took the mic from me and smiled through her sobs,
"Support us and we would walk together. Bye!"
We bowed, breaking Taehyung and my eyecontact. Then we got down from the stage with a trophy of us. The beginning of us. But my heart was still with Taehyung.  I wanted him back. But this damn love! It sometimes hurts yet it feels sweeter than ever. Taehyung stood there, waiting to talk to me. But Jisoo pulled me away to the car. Jennie whispered in my ear,
"Hide and text him if you want to. I'm gonna cover for you."
"Yes Unnie. He should know the misconceptions." Lisa whispered in my other ear, being cautious that Rose or Jisoo don't hear.
"But, what if he doesn't want to?" I whispered back to them
"Gather some balls and send him a text. He needs to know right?"
"Besides, he should recieve a good  bye from you."
I agreed to Jennie and Lisa. I picked up my phone and searched for a familiar contact,
"Mr. Playboy(Tae)"