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Standing before the mirror in the restroom, you're momentarily alone with your reflections, both literal and metaphorical. You recognize the need to distance yourself from the problems of others, to prioritize your own peace, yet the instinct to help, to intervene in the injustices you see, is intrinsic to who you are.
Right now, your thoughts keep circling back to Miyeon. Her situation, fraught with fear and suffering under Seongjae's shadow, seems unbearable. You can't help but feel that revealing everything to Taehyung would be her best escape. The power dynamics, so clearly skewed in favor of Taehyung and his connections, could be the key to freeing her from her ordeal. The thought of her continuing to endure such a life is intolerable, and you wish for nothing more than her liberation and happiness.
Simultaneously, your mind grapples with the revelation about your boss, Ahn Bo Hyun. The man you knew as simply the owner of the Itaewon branch of Caffe Latte is, in fact, the head of a significant business empire. His choice to keep this aspect of his identity hidden sparks a mix of curiosity and respect for his humility, but also frustration at the secrecy.
And then there's Jungkook. Seeing him again after so long, feeling the palpable distance between you despite the physical proximity, is disconcerting. The Jungkook you encountered tonight was a stranger in many ways—unbothered, silent, and distant. This change in him is worrying, leaving you to wonder what has caused such a shift in his demeanor. Yet, amidst all these swirling concerns, the sight of him also brought a surge of happiness, a reminder of the complex emotions and history you share.
As you stand there, lost in thought, you realize that these concerns, these people, and their troubles have woven themselves into the fabric of your life, for better or worse. The reflection staring back at you from the mirror is a person deeply entangled in the lives of others, yet also searching for her own path through the chaos. The challenge now is finding a balance, a way to help those you care about while not losing yourself in the process.
As you gather yourself, preparing to face the remainder of the evening with renewed poise you enter the hallway, the unexpected sight of Miyeon hastening towards you stops you in your tracks. The familiar urgency in her voice immediately draws you out of your reverie. "Y/N," she calls out, the tone and expression unmistakably the Miyeon you know, prompting an instinctive rush of concern and guilt from your side.
"Miyeon!" Without hesitation, you embrace her, the emotions bubbling up uncontrollably. "I am so sorry, Miyeon," you say, the guilt over not answering her calls weighing heavily on you."No, Y/N, it's not your fault, now listen to me—" Miyeon insists, urgency lacing her voice as she attempts to convey something critical.
But you're already thinking of solutions, of escape plans. "No, I should have picked up your call. If you want, we can still escape. I can still get you out of here and take you home—" you offer, desperate to rectify the situation.
"Y/N!" Miyeon's groan, full of frustration and urgency, halts your planning. "You have to listen to me!" she emphasizes, grabbing your arms to ensure she has your full attention.
