Call me HYUNG!

Party - II

As the finals approached, the pressure intensified for both Taehyung and Jungkook. The academic grind took over, demanding their full attention.

In the midst of this chaos, the unresolved emotions and confessions from before seemed to drift to the background.

As the final exams approached, their interactions became brief and functional. They exchanged hurried conversations and supportive gestures, but the depth of their emotions remained unspoken. The intense academic period created a barrier between them, pushing their personal issues aside.

The approach of graduation added a layer of complexity to their situation. Taehyung and Jungkook were both aware that their time at university was coming to an end, and the uncertainty of their future loomed large. The once vibrant and emotionally charged moments seemed distant, buried under the weight of academic and career pressures.

For Taehyung, his last year at Seoul National University was a whirlwind of stress. Balancing a heavy academic load with the added pressure of securing an internship was no easy feat. His days were filled with long hours in the library, meeting with potential employers, and completing assignments. He was frequently seen buried in stacks of books and papers, his face etched with the strain of managing his final projects and job applications. The emotional turmoil from his recent interactions with Jungkook added to his burden, but with little time to spare, he had to push those feelings aside.

In moments of solitude, Taehyung would find himself reflecting on the kiss and Jungkook's confession. He would replay their last conversation in his mind, questioning why he had kissed Jungkook and why the memory of their lips lingering together felt so sweet and addictive. His feelings were a mix of confusion and longing, yet the overwhelming demand of his final year left him with little room to explore these emotions fully.

Jungkook, now a senior, faced his own set of challenges. His schedule was packed with final projects, presentations, and exams. His academic workload was intense, and he was also busy preparing for his future beyond university. His work in painting had garnered attention, but it came with its own pressures. He was both celebrated and scrutinized, and the weight of expectation only added to his stress.

Despite the busy schedule, Jungkook would occasionally find himself lost in thought about Taehyung. The intensity of his feelings and the unspoken words from their last conversation weighed heavily on him. He would stare at the canvas in his studio, the brush strokes becoming a form of emotional expression, reflecting his inner turmoil. His paintings, once vibrant and expressive, began to carry a deeper, more poignant undertone-a reflection of the pain and longing he felt.

Their interactions during this period were brief and functional. They would meet between classes or study sessions, exchanging hurried greetings and encouraging words. The deep, meaningful conversations they once had were replaced with quick check-ins and practical discussions about their schedules.

One day, as Taehyung passed by Jungkook in the university corridor, their brief exchange was marked by a forced cheerfulness. "Hey, Koo. How's it going?" Taehyung asked, his voice tinged with exhaustion. Jungkook offered a tight smile, his eyes betraying a mixture of weariness and unresolved emotion. "Hey, Tae. Just hanging in there. How about you?"

The academic pressure created a barrier between them, making it difficult to address their personal issues. Taehyung was often seen rushing off to his next class or meeting, while Jungkook would disappear into his studio or the library. The emotional connection they once shared seemed to be overshadowed by the immediate demands of their academic lives.

As graduation drew nearer, the reality of their impending separation added a layer of complexity to their situation. Both were aware that their time at university was coming to an end, and the uncertainty of their future loomed large. The prospect of moving on to new phases in their lives was daunting, and it only served to highlight the unresolved feelings between them.