I'm Vine Ft. Kim Taehyung (BTS) {COMPLETED ✔️}

Part Seventy-Six 칠십육

~ Alyssa ~

"What was that about?" Taehyung asks me. I roll my eyes and sigh. "Nothing," I tell him. I want to walk away from him, but then he grabs my arm and stops me. "Was he talking about our relationship?" He asks me. I look him in the eye and see his hate-fire still burning. At this point, I don't even care anymore. I don't care if he gets even more angry.

"Yes, he was. I only told him we broke up, nothing more. But I guess he notices how we acted together, so he knows it wasn't a very good breakup," I explain. Taehyung narrows his eyes at me. "So you just told him that? Him? The guy who tried to expose and ruin us?" He asks, "Just because he said he was sorry? Seriously?" Taehyung asks me.

I get annoyed and pull my arm out of his grip. "Yes, I did. I talked with him for a little while and I was actually glad to talk to him again. Blame me for it," I tell him. I walk away from him, but am then reminded that my car is broken. Damnit...

"I'll drive you home," I hear behind me. I turn around and see Taehyung looking at me with a completely different look in his eyes. While he looked very angry a minute ago, he now looks really... sorry? The duality of this man is unbelievable. All though I know deep down it was one of the features of him I happily welcomed in my heart.

"No I can just call a cap," I tell him, but he shakes his head. "I was on my way home with Yoonah. Let me drive you," he says. We both look at his car, parked right behind mine. I notice Yoonah sitting in her chair in the backseat. Luckily, she is asleep so she didn't notice anything from the past few minutes.

"Okay..." I finally agree. I follow him to his car and we both quietly get in. Taehyung starts the car and starts to drive. Right away, I feel the tension. I hate this and I hate the silence that comes along with it even more.

"Did you two have a nice day?" I ask him to change the atmosphere. "We did. We went to the playground," he says. I nod and stare out the window. "Nice, she probably loved that," I say. "She did..." he says.

I sigh deeply. Why can't we just have a normal, comfortable conversation? I can't help but think back to the time when we couldn't stop talking together. The times when we talked about anything at all. It didn't even matter. About a movie, a new song, something Yoonah said or did, or just something random that popped up in our heads. We could have conversations for hours and hours.

That time feels even more far away now. I stare out the window and wonder if we will ever get that back. Will there be a time somewhere in the future where Taehyung and I can have a fun conversation again? I really hope so. I remember how we had the best and the most deep conversations or how we just joked around about nothing at all. But now all I can do is pray to have that in the near future.

Luckily, we arrive at home soon. Taehyung parks the car in front of the house and turns to me and Yoonah, who is still asleep in her chair. "Do you want me to help you with Yoonah?" He asks me. I look at her and smile as I see her. She looks so peaceful. "No, I think I'll manage," I tell Taehyung and unfasten my seat belt.

"Ali..." I look up to him and feel my heartbeat raise. Both because he sounds very serious and a little concerned and because he uses my nickname again. "Hm?" I respond. Taehyung avoids my eyes and sighs. "I am really sorry for getting so mad..." He finally says. I feel my whole body relax. I am glad he is apologizing, even though I didn't think he would.

"I... I just saw him, standing close to you and I kinda lost control. The memories of him trying to hurt you in the past are still sharp in my mind. So when I saw him I was so scared and so angry that I didn't think it through," he explains, "You obviously had everything under control. I am sorry for not seeing that sooner."

A small smile rolls off my lips. He looks very vulnerable and sweet like this.

Like he can read my mind, his eyes find mine. I see how careful and scared he is, like a puppy who accidentally broke a vase and his owner just found out. But when this puppy in front of me sees my small smile, he relaxes a little bit as well.

"Thank you for saying that," I tell him, "I understand where you came from and I don't blame you. But I had a nice conversation with him. So there was nothing to worry about." Taehyung nods and looks at his hands, folded on his lap. "I'm glad. I'm sorry I let my fear take over."

"Fear of what, actually?" I ask him. I think I know what he means, but hearing him say these words out loud won't hurt. His eyes meet mine again. "Fear of you getting hurt," he admits right away. I feel my heart beat a little faster. I am glad he doesn't try to hide it, at all. I know he will always care for me and he will always try to protect me, but I haven't seen that in a while. So this is actually really nice.

"Thank you," I tell him and smile a little more, "I am glad there was nothing to worry about. I have to admit, I got a little scared first as well..." Taehyung looks a little surprised, "You did?" I nod, "Of course. I had the same reaction as you when I first saw him. But then we started talking and I knew it was all good."

I see a smile form at his lips. "I'm glad," he says, but then his worry returns to his face, "Can you still be careful tho? I am glad it was a nice conversation, but I don't trust him around you. So please, don't let your guard down completely." I try to fight my smile. This is the Taehyung I missed for the past months. The Taehyung I love and have always loved. It feels great to know he is still there. Only... He is not my Taehyung anymore...

"I will," I assure him, which brings a smile to his face again as well. "Thank you," he says. "But only if you promise to be careful too. In the past he was focused on both of us, so watch out for him as well, okay?" I ask him. He nods and smiles a little more. Yeah, I guess we both feel the same way. We both like to hear we still care and protect each other.

"I will, I promise. All though, I think he already got the hint of me not trusting him," Taehyung jokes. I laugh with him. "Yeah, I think you are right. But you never know," I tell him.

"Omma?" I turn around and see Yoonah has woken up in her chair. She smiles wide when she looks at us. "Hey sweety!" I smile at her, "Did you sleep well?" Yoonah nods, "I did. But I am hungry now." I smile and nod, "Then we'll start making dinner."

I turn back around to Taehyung. "Thank you for driving me home," I tell him. He nods, but his smile disappeared from his face. "No problem," he says and avoids my eyes. I feel my heart ache. Why is he acting like this all of a sudden? We finally got along after such a long time... But I guess that moment is all over now...

I grab my things and get out of the car. I help Yoonah out of the car and grab her stuff as well. "Thank you for today, appa!" Yoonah says. Taehyung got out of the car as well and gives Yoonah a hug. "Thank you too, princess!" He smiles and puts a kiss on her head, "I see you soon, okay?" She nods and they both let go again. Yoonah waves at him and runs to the house. I turn around to Taehyung and am not sure what to say to him. But luckily, he does.

"If you need a ride to work tomorrow, let me know," He says, "Or if you need my car then I'll drive with Jimin." I smile at his kind offer. "Thanks. I will let you know. Hopefully they can fix my car soon," I tell him. He nods, "I hope so too. Have a good night, Ali." "You too, Tae," I tell him and walk away.

I feel my heart ache. What a day... From seeing my tiny baby for the first time, to meeting Mick again, to having Taehyung mess with my heart and my mind again... I feel exhausted.

I put my stuff on the floor in the kitchen and look up to see Yoonah cuddling with Yeontan. "Honey, do you want pizza for dinner today?" I ask her. "Yes!" She immediately cheers. I smile, "Good, because I am not feeling like cooking today."