Tae descended slowly down the grand staircase, weaving through the crowd until his eyes landed on you. Even from afar, your radiant smile was unmistakable.
Wtf is she doing here?
Curiosity piqued, he moved closer, spotting you engrossed in light conversation with three others. A mischievous idea flickered in his mind, and he couldn't resist acting on it.
Feigning interest in the buffet, Tae edged silently behind you, plotting his prank.
"1... 2... 3..." he tapped your back.
You jumped as if struck by lightning.
"HAAHHAAA!" Tae burst into laughter, clearly relishing the moment.
Startled, you whipped around, heart pounding, only to find Tae's familiar boxy grin.
"I thought we were friends!" you exclaimed, wiping away a fake tear with a grin.
Tae shrugged innocently. "What? Really... I couldn't resist."
You shook your head, laughing. "Seriously, what are you doing here?"
"Family matters. But you? What the heck are you doing here?" he replied, eyebrow raised.
You bit your lip, reminded of his elite background...he is from one of the most influential families in town.
"Well, long story, but..." you warned, wagging a finger, "don't you dare do that again."
"Sorry, couldn't help myself," Tae chuckled, then softened his tone. "By the way, you look amazing. That dress suits you perfectly."
Your cheeks warmed. "Thanks," you murmured, glancing down shyly.
Tae's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Why are you hereee? I'm so curious...tell mee....tell mee."
He knew this was an exclusive event...only VIPs or those connected to the Parks got invited.
"My friend dragged me," you said, nodding toward Liz.
"Guys, this is my friend Taehyung."
Tae extended his hand toward Liz, but she froze, momentarily stunned.
"This is Liz, my best friend and university classmate," you quickly explained.
"P-Pleased to m-meet y-you," Liz stammered, finally shaking Tae's hand, eyes locked on his handsome face.
What a guy... Liz thought, still holding his hand a beat too long.
Tae chuckled softly. "Nice grip. Do you work out?" he teased, then turned to Jinyoung.
"Oh god," Liz thought, her cheeks deepening in color as she took a long gulp of her drink.
Jinyoung stepped forward. "Hi, I'm Jinyoung. I study fashion design in the same uni as Liz and Y/N."
Tae smiled as he shook his hand, then nodded toward L, who completed the introductions.
For a few minutes, the group chatted lightly about fashion...an area Tae surprisingly knew well. Well, it made sense; he was an aspiring fashion designer and future director after all. But you couldn't help but notice Liz growing unusually quiet, her eyes glued to Tae, cheeks still flushed.
"Liz, are you okay?" you asked, placing a hand gently on her forehead.
She grinned sheepishly. "You don't have a fever."
"It's nothing. I'm just a bit warm. Let's grab some fruit salad," Liz suggested, pointing toward a nearby lounge.
You eyed her suspiciously but nodded.
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ACATALEPSY I BTS AU
FanfictionThis is the tale of eight young adults whose fates intertwine unexpectedly through some surprising connections, friendships or sometimes quite unusual circumstances. Some characters may question their identity as well as their actual intentions and...
