Tomorrow x Together x Reader

Taehyun: What Are We Doing? (Angst, Fluff)

Paring: Taehyun x Reader
Style: romance, friendship, angst,
Warning: drunk, Friends with benefits to lovers,
Word count: 2424

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Y/N and Taehyun shared something complex, a connection that was hard to label. Was it a fling? A casual hookup? The terms seemed too crude to encapsulate the depth of their intimacy, yet too fitting to dismiss entirely. Each encounter, whether tender or passionate, always ended with them tangled in the sheets, seeking solace in each other's arms.

"Are we just...this?" Y/N once whispered in a moment of vulnerability, her head resting on Taehyun's chest.

Taehyun, his fingers tracing idle patterns on her back, had sighed, "Does it matter? We're here, aren't we?"

Despite their undefined relationship, they established rules, a semblance of boundaries in their uncharted territory. No clubbing or getting drunk unless together. No flirtations with others. It was an odd arrangement, leaving even their closest friends puzzled, especially the other members of TXT who couldn't grasp the dynamics between them.

"It's like you're dating, but not really," Beomgyu had commented, earning him confused glances.

Y/N harbored deeper feelings for Taehyun, her affection for him simmering beneath the surface. Taehyun, ever the enigma, kept his emotions guarded, leaving Y/N to wonder about the depth of his feelings.

Their routine, however, hit a snag when Taehyun started pulling away, his presence becoming scarce as exhaustion took its toll on him. Their meetings dwindled, and Y/N felt the absence of his warmth acutely.

"I've barely seen you," Y/N texted, concern lacing her words.

"It's nothing. Just busy," Taehyun's replies were dismissive, colder than she was used to, leaving her feeling sidelined.

Staring at her phone, Y/N felt a mix of hurt and confusion. It was then that her phone rang, a welcome distraction in the form of her best friend, Maya.

"Hey, come out with me tonight. Let's go clubbing," Maya's voice was light, but persuasive.

Y/N hesitated, their rules flashing through her mind. "I don't know, Taehyun and I agreed—"

"Since when do you two make rules? You're not even dating," Maya laughed, cutting her off. "Besides, I saw Taehyun out drinking with his friends just the other night. Seems like he's not too hung up on those rules."

The news was like a punch to the gut. Taehyun, out drinking without her, breaking their pact. The betrayal stung, igniting a fire within her.

"He did what?" Y/N's voice cracked, hurt and disbelief mingling.

"Yeah, looked like he was having the time of his life, too," Maya added, unaware of how deep her words cut.

The revelation shattered Y/N's restraint. Anger bubbled up, mixing with her hurt feelings. Taehyun had disregarded their boundaries so casually, and it was clear that their undefined relationship was perhaps, too undefined.

"That's it. I'm going out," Y/N declared, a mix of defiance and the need to reclaim some control over her emotions guiding her decision.

"Finally! That's the spirit," Maya cheered, oblivious to the storm of emotions running through Y/N's mind.

As Y/N prepared for the night, her thoughts were a whirlwind of confusion, hurt, and a newfound determination. Taehyun's actions spoke volumes, and tonight, she'd listen, but on her terms. The club was pulsating with energy, and Y/N found herself swept up in the music and lights. It was liberating, dancing away the confusion and hurt that had clouded her recent days. Maya, witnessing Y/N's transformation, couldn't help but smile, her heart swelling at the sight of her friend reclaiming her joy.