𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗺 || 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘂•

07

His look is sending thrills down my spine.

I break the hug with Mr. Choi and glance at him, avoiding Mr. Jeon's gaze.

"Is anything upsetting you, Taehyung?" Mr. Choi inquires in a calm voice.

"I-i'm alright"

"I really hope you are. Anything else you would like to talk about?" - he adds, ruffling my hair, stunning me with his unexpected devotion.

I have no idea how to feel. I am feeling calm yet anxious since those eyes are still looking at me.

We started eating as soon as the meal arrived. I assumed he would return to his seat after consoling me, but he proved me incorrect by starting to eat while sitting alongside me.

While eating, I see my phone buzzing but choose to ignore it.

"You should pick it up," Mr. Choi replies, focused on his meal.

"It is Soohin" - he gives me a what the heck expression.

"Turn off your phone. Or else she will not stop nagging you" - I nod and turn my phone off. He gives me a little smile and continues his eating.

I take a leisurely peek at Mr. Jeon's table, but he is no longer present. For some reason, I feel relieved.

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"Thank you for the dinner, Mr. Choi." - I say as I walk out of that comfortable eatery.

"It is my pleasure," he replies, and leads me to the main road.

"Taehyung."

"Hmm?"

"Do not feel rushed about what you are going to do next. It is sometimes alright not to look back. "Go with the flow until you feel like you are ready to take a step forward," he adds, and begins walking closer to me.

I take a step back, and he comes to a stop.

"I hope you understand Taehyung"

"Yes. And thank you for today."- I mention, being a little nervous.

He nods in answer, and we start walking together. There is silence until he begins the talk.

"So...have you made any decisions yet?"

"About?"

"What to do next with Soohin"

"No...I guess for now I will simply keep my distance from her."

"That sounds okay."

"Hmm"

We converse about random topics till we get in front of my apartment complex.

"Thank you for walking me home Mr.choi."

He smiles.

"It's not a bit deal....I should get going now"

"You can come inside for a coffee, I suppose," I reply, inviting him to properly express his gratitude.

"No, Taehyung, not today. Perhaps next time?" He gives a chuckle.

I can tell he is already exhausted.

"Yes, certainly," I smile, and he turns around.

"See you tomorrow"

"Yes, tomorrow"

"Goodnight," he says before walking away.

"Same," I say quietly, watching his back till he vanishes.