The neon lights of Seoul's bustling nightlife cast a vibrant glow over the city, masking the hidden loneliness within its heart.
In the midst of the dazzling streets, two souls wandered, each carrying a burden they could not share.
Taehyung leaned against the cold, metallic wall of the nightclub, the pounding music echoing his own restless heartbeat.
Despite the crowd around him, he felt isolated, his thoughts miles away. He was a man of few words, his silence often mistaken for arrogance.
But deep down, Taehyung was just a man scarred by the wounds of past love, hesitant to open his heart again.
Jennie danced under the flashing lights, her every movement exuding confidence and charm.
Yet, behind her captivating smile lay a history of heartbreaks and disappointments.
She had built walls around her heart, each layer a testament to her resolve never to be hurt again.
Their paths crossed when Jennie, needing a break from the dance floor, accidentally bumped into Taehyung.
An awkward silence followed as their eyes met, both recognizing a familiar sadness in the other's gaze.
"Sorry," Jennie muttered, her voice barely audible over the music.
"It's fine," Taehyung replied, his deep voice resonating with an unexpected gentleness.
Over the following weeks, Taehyung and Jennie found themselves drawn to each other.
They would meet in the same club, sharing quiet conversations in the corner, away from the noise.
There was an unspoken understanding between them, a shared recognition of their scars.
One night, as the rain poured outside, they sat in a small café just right next to the club they usually go to.
The world outside was blurred and distant.
Jennie traced the rim of her coffee cup, her thoughts far away.
"Why do you come there so often?" she finally asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Taehyung looked at her, his eyes reflecting the storm outside. "To forget," he said simply. "And you?"
Jennie sighed, a sad smile playing on her lips. "To remember who I used to be."
Their conversations grew deeper, each revelation a step towards vulnerability.
Taehyung spoke of a love that had left him broken, and Jennie shared tales of betrayal that had hardened her heart.
They were two souls bound by their fear of love, yet inexplicably drawn to each other.
Despite their growing bond, the fear of opening up fully haunted them.
Taehyung's reservations and Jennie's defenses often led to misunderstandings, their past traumas casting long shadows over their present.
One evening, as they stood on Jennie's apartment balcony, looking over the city lights, the weight of unspoken words hung heavy between them.
"Why do you keep pulling away?" Jennie asked, frustration lacing her voice.
"Why do you keep pushing me?" Taehyung shot back, his eyes filled with pain.
"I'm not... I'm just scared," Jennie admitted, her voice breaking. "I don't want to get hurt again."
Taehyung sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Neither do I. But maybe we're both too broken to fix each other."
Jennie's eyes filled with tears, but she nodded. "Maybe."
Days turned into weeks, and their meetings became less frequent.
The nightclub, once a place of solace, now felt like a reminder of their unfulfilled connection.
They missed each other, but the fear of vulnerability kept them apart.
One night, Jennie found herself back in the café where they had shared their deepest fears.
She sat alone, the rain pouring outside, mirroring her own inner turmoil.
She realized that she missed Taehyung, missed their conversations, missed the way he understood her pain.
Across town, Taehyung wandered the streets, his thoughts consumed by Jennie.
He knew he had to let go of his past if he wanted any chance at a future with her.
Under the same rainy sky, they both found their way back to the nightclub where it all began.
Their eyes met across the room, and this time, there was no hesitation.
They walked towards each other, the music fading into the background as they stood face to face.
"I'm sorry," Taehyung said, his voice filled with sincerity. "I'm scared too. But I don't want to lose you."
Jennie smiled, tears mixing with the rain on her cheeks. "I'm scared too. But maybe... maybe we can be scared together."
And as they embraced, the neon lights around them seemed to shine brighter, casting a warm glow over two souls who had found the courage to love despite their fears.
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A/N: This is just a drabble I wrote around 4 or 5 months ago, so I guess you could tell how bored I was that day... anyways, have a good day!
