Under the Same Sky

4. Unspoken Horizons

Yoongi's POV:

Yoongi leaned back in his chair, his phone propped up in front of him as he connected with his members for their regular video chat. The familiar faces of Namjoon, Jin, Jimin, V, Hobi, and Jungkook and he couldn't help but smile at their teasing grins and playful banter.

"Hyung, so tell us," Jimin said with a mischievous glint in his eye. "How's London? Any new 'Yoongi marry me' fans you've encountered?"

Yoongi rolled his eyes, chuckling. "Not that I've seen. I've been pretty good at hiding my identity here. I'm practically invisible."

"Sure, you are," Jin teased. "Fans were going wild on Vlive. They kept asking about you, saying things like, 'Where is Yoongi?' and 'Yoongi marry me!' Like, what do they expect me to do? Call you and ask if you're alive?"

Yoongi laughed, shaking his head. "They're relentless. I've been trying to stay low-key, but of course, fans have a way of tracking you down."

Namjoon leaned in, a knowing smile on his face. "I saw some of those Vlive comments. It's almost like they're determined to marry all of us."

Yoongi smirked. "Yeah, it's flattering, but also a bit overwhelming."

"Speaking of overwhelming," Jimin piped up, "are there any new mysterious ladies in your life? You know, anyone who might make us want to launch a full-scale investigation?"

Yoongi's smile faltered slightly. "Actually, I did meet someone. Just a friend, though. She's been... nice."

"Nice? That's it?" Namjoon's eyebrow quirked. "Is there something more you're not telling us?"

Yoongi hesitated, realizing he had inadvertently mentioned Ananya. "Well, I didn't want to make it a big deal. She's just someone I met here. I didn't think it was important."

The members exchanged glances, the teasing atmosphere shifting to one of concern. "Yoongi-aa," Jin said cautiously, "you know how these things can go. We've had our share of media craziness before. You sure she's not going to spill your secrets?"

Yoongi shook his head, trying to reassure them. "No, she's not like that. She's private, and... well, it's not like that. We're just friends."

Namjoon, who had been quietly observing, noticed a subtle change in Yoongi's demeanour. His usually composed expression was softer, more reflective. "Yoongi, if you're feeling something more, you don't have to talk about it now. But just be careful. You know how things can get."

Yoongi nodded, feeling a mix of relief and confusion. "Yeah, thanks. I just—well, I didn't mean to bring it up."

As the video call wrapped up, Yoongi found himself lost in thought. Tomorrow was his departure day, and he still hadn't told Ananya. They had spent the last few days together, and though their connection was growing, they hadn't even exchanged phone numbers. He realized how little time he had left and how important it was to find a way to say goodbye.

Ananya's POV:

Ananya woke up to a grey London morning, feeling the familiar twinge of anticipation. She had enjoyed her time with Yoongi, their playful exchanges, and the moments they shared. But the last few days had been busy, and they hadn't had a chance to meet up since their dinner.

As she made her way through her morning routine, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. She glanced at her phone, wondering if Yoongi would reach out. They hadn't exchanged numbers, and she had been too wrapped up in her busy schedule to initiate anything.

She didn't know when he was going back or has he already left. She hoped to see him before he left. The thought of not having a proper goodbye troubled her. She enjoyed their time together and had grown fond of him, more than she was willing to admit.