Who are you?

26. Connected

Time passed relentlessly, as if it transcended everything in the world. And as time passed, they all settled down in their respective places.

Taehyung's life was no different from any other college student. 

Taehyung had an Hyungs and a friend who loves him, and the health of his lovable Yeontan was greatly restored. He woke up in a cozy bed every day, wore the clothes he wanted to wear, and could eat whatever he wanted. Hoseok and Jimin always stood by him, and Jin was no different. His friendship with Jin made him feel less uncomfortable with Namjoon, and Namjoon sometimes came to the cafe with Jin to meet him and Yeontan.

In the accumulated time, Taehyung was perfectly used to the character 'Kim Taehyung'. To the person Jungkook created, 'Kim Taehyung'. A young man who went abroad to study as a child and returned to his home country as a college student. He completely immersed in the character of 'Kim Taehyung' to the extent that he felt that it was his true self.

"Taehyung, after  finish my final exams this week, I don't have any classes. How about you?"

"Hm-? Ah-"

Taehyung smiled as he wrapped his hands around the cup of hot chocolate Jimin held out. Jimin tilted his head and sat down opposite Taehyung. He glanced at Taehyung's open books with smile.

"When will your exams be over? How many subjects?"

"Um, two. But I have a project to finish by this week. And you might forgot, but we have a report due next week."

"What?! Oh,  You're right. That's for Professor Park's class, right?! Ahhh~ I totally forgot~ Ahhh~"

Jimin growled, banging his head on the table and tousling his hair with both hands. Taehyung felt Jimin's expression in his voice and smiled unconsciously. It was clear that Jimin's economic condition was better than before. At least Hoseok didn't set Jimin's salary low just because he gave him a place to sleep. In addition, the room that Hoseok provided to Jimin was quite nicely decorated with everything necessary for one person to stay. Taehyung smiled sadly as he imagined Jimin, who had to spend time in the break room of the school cafeteria, unable to unpack even though he had only a small amount of luggage.

"Ahh~ I haven't even started yet! I haven't even read the book he specified, let alone researched the data yet."

Taehyung snorted lightly as Jimin pretended to cry and banged his forehead on the table. Jimin was his one and only friend. Jimin still had to struggle to make a living, but Taehyung was genuinely happy that at least his life seemed to be better than before. 

"Take this~"

"Um~?"

Jimin pursed his lips and looked up at Taehyung. He took the packet of paper Taehyung gave him and tilted his head. Photography practice, Park Jimin...?   Jimin immediately raised his eyebrows and looked at Taehyung. When Taehyung smiled shyly and turned his head slightly, Jimin instantly realized that he couldn't see his expression. He hid his heartache and asked.

"Did you finish the report already? But, why is my name on it?"

"Hmm... Photography is my major, and I have more free time than you. Plus, I also like to read and write."

"Eh~ How could that be the reason~"

Contrary to what he said, Jimin smiled brightly and his voice was inevitably lifted. It was passed on to Taehyung as well. Taehyung smiled at Jimin, who held the report in his arms and rubbed it on his chest. He was really happy that he could do something for Jimin.