Chapter 11

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"You came!" Happily, you launched yourself at Seojoon.

"Of course, why wouldn't I come?" Seojoon smiled back, giving you a peck on the forehead. It made you feel giddy.

Thankfully, your graduation happened today while his graduation was yesterday so you were able to go. You honestly didn't think he would be able to as he was leaving for a short trip out of town though he would join on the graduation trip the day after tomorrow.

He handed you a bouquet of flowers. You smiled as he took out his phone to take a picture of you two. Seojoon held out his phone and with a big grin on your face, he took the picture. "Send that to me later." You said.

"Sure." Seojoon said and before he could save anything else, your parents finally found you.

Oh no. You're not prepared!

"Who's this?" Your parents asked, curiosity gleaming in their eyes.

Awkwardly, you and Seojoon shared a look. "Um," You started off. "This is my boyfriend, Seojoon."

Seojoon greeted your parents who were a bit surprised. "You never told us!" Your parents immediately started asking him questions which Seojoon looked like he didn't mind answering. You stood there as awkwardly you could. What do you do when there's a conversation going on like this?

Thankfully, Dahyun and her family came to save the day as they gathered around. Your parents' attention was pulled to them immediately. Dahyun gave you a knowing look as she saw the slight relief on Seojoon's face.

"I was scared I was going to mess up..." Seojoon confessed.

"No, you did great! I'm sure they like you." You debunked his confession.

Seojoon sent you a grateful smile. Next thing you know, guess who came over? "We made it!" Taehyung smiled.

Your parents easily recognized him. "Oh Taehyung!"

He smiled, showing off his happy, boxy grin. "Hello, it's nice to see you again!" For some reason, Taehyung started a whole conversation about the graduation trip. He just must be excited, you concluded.

You didn't tune in to the rest of the conversation as you talked with Dahyun's family who congratulated you. They were always so sweet to you. You're not sure how long you talked with them until you felt a tap on your shoulder.

It was Taehyung.

A smile was painted on his face though it wasn't one of his usual ones. "Can I ask you something?" He asked.

"Sure, what is it?" You asked cautiously. There was a serious look on his face now and compared to how bubbly and excited he usually was, this was something that you didn't like at all. It sort of unnerved you.

The two of you stepped a little aways from prying ears. "Are you really going to go abroad once you finish the general classes at the university?"

You made that decision a couple of days ago and your parents wholeheartedly supported you. "Yes, I made up my mind about that." Your parents must have brought up the subject while he was talking to them.

A look appeared on Taehyung's face but you aren't sure what emotion it was. "Oh that's wonderful!" He smiled brightly but it didn't seem to quite reach his eyes. "It's going to be a wonderful opportunity for you!"

"Thank you, Taehyung." You smiled at him. "Hopefully I do well." You tried to say it in a joking tone to lighten up the mood a bit.

"No, you will do well! I believe in you." Taehyung said seriously. You were a bit stunned at his sudden shift but then went back to his smiling self. "Well, I better get going as my parents want to celebrate. I'll see you on the trip!"

You nodded, watching as he walked away. The trip is in a couple of days so you'll start packing tonight. Still, it was a bit off of Taehyung. For now, you brushed it off and returned to the group celebrating everyone's success.

His eyes glowered on the post that was just posted a minute ago.

The news that you might be leaving after completing some classes... it might have well ripped his heart out. So he turned to the internet asking if these feelings he has at the moment are okay. His post read out was:

@winterbear

Hi. So I think I like this person and we will be starting university soon. They will be going abroad after a couple of years and I feel so... down? Like I want them to stay here with me and I keep wanting to see their face. Is that wrong of me?

They have a boyfriend and at first I might have had some interest in their friend at first, but I keep being addicted to seeing them almost the whole week. Do I even like this person?

That's it. He can't not stand seeing any comments underneath his post! That's the last time he'll try to ask something on the internet. He looked up towards the ceiling and his computer chimed. Quickly, he snapped his neck back towards the screen, seeing the new and only comment under his post.

@geniusiam_yes

Yeah, people frown upon that and you may break up their friendship but if it's your soulmate, then it's fine! You just want to be by your soulmate's side forever so I think it's safe to say that you like them. :) I also don't think it's wrong of you for wanting to be by their side all the time! Good luck!

He reread the paragraph a few times, soaking in the information. It's fine. His feelings are fine! A smile came upon his face. It's really fine!

His phone lit up with a message from his mom:

Hi baby, we're so sorry that we're still stuck at the airport. The flight got delayed for another couple of days but we'll be there soon.

His parents won't be here in another few days. The time that he was supposed to be on a trip. Though what if he just kept you by his side? He really didn't want to see Dahyun and only Seojoon got the information of there being a vacation. Thankfully, he didn't mention anything to anyone else in the group who didn't even know there was going to be a trip.

This was fine. After all, he just wants for you to be by his side. Even if that means going to extreme measures. He doesn't think that he won't be able to see your face that long if you happen to go abroad. 

It's all going to be fine.

First, he just has to see where you feel about him.

He knew this would be perfect. How could it not be?

It was the very next day and he had texted you to meet up with him. His excitement led him to the early mornings where he had practically begged with the owner of the shop who sold stuffed animals. In his hands was a cute teddy bear.

A smile formed on his face.

Taehyung's eyes flickered briefly to the boy who was carrying a bouquet of flowers. Since it was in the early morning and hardly any people except for the occasional person, it was obvious that he would have seen the young student. He wore a different uniform from him. He cradled the teddy bear closer to him. It's fine.

It would have been a problem if he did go to the same school.

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