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09📸 Midnight driving with the windows down

Taehyun looked on from his seat.
Y/n sat for an hour with a pencil in her hand, notebook wide open. She looked out at nothing particular. But Taehyun could see the clogs of her brain churning, choosing cuts, colors, patterns and textures. She tugged her lower lip worriedly, then threw up her hands letting out an exhausted sigh.

It was nearly 2 AM. Everybody was asleep. The house was quiet except the sound of the few cars that drove past. Y/n was unaware of the pair of eyes following her every movement, looks and yawns.

"You do realize right that some sleep would probably be a far better inspiration?"

She flinched at the sudden interruption and looked around to find Taehyun looking at her intensely like cat preying on a mouse. The intensity made her heart flutter. She gulped and decided on telling him.

"Probably. But I don't want to sleep, its exhausting. "

She averted her eyes back to the cloudy sky. She felt the sofa dip under and looked up at Taehyun.

"Exhausting?"

He asked concerned. How could sleeping be exhausting? He took in the eye bags, which worsened.

"Is it nightmares?"

Because if it was, he would make her father pay.

"No, not nightmares. Overthinking. I put my head on the pillow to sleep but some thought comes up like where would I go next? When should I search for an apartment? These are followed by some other thoughts....... and soon I'm spiralling down in thoughts and giving myself anxiety. "

Taehyun listened carefully. Y/n rubbed her face tiredly and rested her head on his shoulder. He unconsciously pulled her close while thinking of how to help her.

"Where did you go this afternoon?"

When he asked that, Y/n looked shocked. But soon a scary, sarcastic smile graced her lips. Taehyun felt a chill creep down his spine at the chilling hatred and pure malice painted across her face.

"I went to book tickets for a show."

"Huh?!"

That look did not meant that.

"You know what is the name of the show? It's called " Payback ". Wait for it."

Saying this, she laughed. Not her usual melodic, sunshiny laugh, but cruel and spine chilling one. Taehyun huffed.

"Remind me to always stay on your good side."

Y/n giggled returning back to normal.

"Oh, sweetheart. You already are on the good side."

The simple name of 'sweetheart' got Taehyun's heart racing. A glowing warmth spread through his chest. He tightened his hold on her hand, interlacing their fingers. All of a sudden, a brilliant but daring idea struck.

"Let's go on a long drive!"

"Now?!"
Y/n was surprised at his odd proposition at the ungodly hour, but nevertheless she felt ready for it. Taehyun tugged her from the sofa. Throwing jackets over, they both head out, just as the clock chimed 3.

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It was 6 in the morning, the sun was a deep orange ball spreading its vibrancy into the blue sky. The soft clouds were dusted saffron. The water in the Han river was reflecting the hues too.

The chilly morning breeze made Y/n tug her jacket closer. She looked around her. After spending three hours on the road with music, Y/n was feeling drowsy. Taehyun took her to this secluded spot near Han river, wrapping her in his arms as they watched the sunrise.

"Here."

Taehyun came back, handing Y/n a cup noodles. He sat down and started to slurp his noodles. His face was illuminated and his grey hair reflected the sunlight, each strand glowing. Y/n realised MOAs never exaggerated anything said about him. But soon she wondered if he was faking it due to the deal, was she faking it too? The answer surprised her but did not disappoint her. She never faked it. It was quite real. Every look, touch, word was unconsciously meant truly.

She internally gasped as she finally got it: she had FALLEN for Kang Taehyun.