MAYBE THIS TIME

i.

"TAEHYUNG!"

"PLEASE MARRY ME TAEHYUNG!"

"YOU'RE SO HANDSOME BABY!"

There were lots of people and cheers in the hallway. Once more, the girls were swooning over a particular guy and fangirling. Kim Taehyung, the well-known charming prince, is a campus crush. He had held the title since high school; his flawlessly sculpted face exuded beauty. Everyone thought he had it all—fame, wealth, good grades, and the kind of attractive face that made it easy for him to win over any women. He wasn't your average playboy; everyone would grovel for his attention, but none of them would be successful.

His studies are his top priority and are always taken seriously by him. He has time to play around or have fun with his pals, but he never does since he would much rather spend the entire day reading his book.

When he got to the cafeteria, it was already time for lunch. Ignoring the girl's gossiping about him, his gaze strayed in pursuit of a certain group. And when he locates them, he moves in the direction of the table where they usually sit. They're laughing and talking about stuff, as usual.

"Hey, buddy! We were just talking about going to the bar tonight, and you're perfectly on time." He remarked

"He wouldn't go with us Mingyu, so there's no need for you to ask him" The younger one remarked mockingly, having fully anticipated Taehyung's refusal.

They were aware that Taehyung was not like them; in fact, they were the reverse. Rather than placing a higher priority on their education, they probably want to enjoy life to the fullest while they are still young. Racing, drinking, bars, and most of the girls. Even though they have been friends since high school, Taehyung hasn't changed or been affected by them; he hasn't changed at all.

or so they thought...

"Come on Taehyung, give it a chance. It's Jungkook's birthday, everybody will be there—especially pretty girls" Mingyu persuades him, knowing there are low chances that he will say—

"Ok, I'll come" Taehyung casually replies

silence..

"I'm definitely hearing things again" Jungkook let out an unsure laugh.

"Neither do I"

"If it's a decent bar, then I'll go with you guys"

The two were unable to reply since they were still unclear about what they had heard. It's doubtful that Taehyung would ever attend a bar, considering this was his first time doing so. It took hundreds of tries to get him to let down his guard and just go out and have fun.

"WAH, I cannot believe you finally agree! What makes you change your mind?" Mingyu curiously asked still doubtful by his sudden decision.

Taehyung just shrugged his shoulder, "Nothing, it's just for today. It's not gonna hurt to have a little fun"

"I'm glad you're finally stepping out to have fun hyung, no need to worry you will definitely have fun there and it's a decent bar. My family and our other friends will be there so wear something nice tonight" Jungkook said, with a smile plaster on his face. "And oh— your girl will be there"

Taehyung knit his brows in bafflement as the two of them made a playful noise. "What do you mean? I don't remember having a girlfriend"