The soft glow of the café's fairy lights painted the room in a warm, inviting ambiance. Amidst the gentle hum of conversation and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Taehyun found himself stealing glances at Y/n, his heart skipping a beat with each shy smile exchanged between them. They had been friends for years, but lately, something had shifted. Perhaps it was the way Y/n's laughter seemed to light up the entire room, or the way their eyes met in fleeting moments of unspoken understanding. Whatever it was, Taehyun couldn't deny the growing warmth in his chest whenever Y/n was near.
As they sat across from each other, sipping on their favorite drinks, Taehyun couldn't resist the urge to reach out and brush a stray strand of hair from Y/n's face. Their eyes met, a silent conversation passing between them, filled with unspoken words and untold feelings.
"Taehyun," Y/n's voice broke the comfortable silence, causing him to snap out of his reverie. "Do you believe in fate?"
He blinked, surprised by the sudden question.
"Fate?"
Y/n nodded, their gaze earnest.
"Yeah. Like, do you believe that some things are just meant to be?"
Taehyun's heart fluttered at the implications of Y/n's words. Was this their way of expressing what he had been feeling too?
"I think I do," he replied softly, his eyes never leaving Y/n's. "Sometimes, it feels like the universe conspires to bring certain people together."
A smile tugged at the corners of Y/n's lips, their hand finding its way to rest on top of Taehyun's.
"I'm glad you think so," she murmured, their touch sending sparks of electricity through Taehyun's veins.
In that moment, surrounded by the gentle buzz of the café and the warmth of each other's presence, Taehyun knew that he had found something truly special. Whether it was fate or mere coincidence, he didn't care. All that mattered was the person sitting across from him, their hand intertwined with his, and the promise of countless serendipitous encounters yet to come.