IN THE PRESENCE OF YOUR ABSENCE

CHAPTER 18

I smiled at the memory. "That comfort was something, Which I needed the most that time..Thank you for being there with me.."

Back at the hotel, the night air was still warm, and the soft glow of the city lights peeked through the large windows of their cozy room. Y/N sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers scrolling through a playlist on her phone. Taehyung was by the window, gazing out at the sparkling cityscape when Y/N's voice broke the peaceful silence.

"Let's dance," she said, looking up with a playful smile as she found the perfect song.

Taehyung turned, a bit surprised. "Dance?"

"Yeah, like we did on fest day," she continued, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she pressed play. The room filled with the soft melody of a romantic song, the kind that makes everything else fade away.

Taehyung smiled, walking toward her with a sense of warmth and familiarity. "You never get tired of that moment, do you?"

Y/N stood up, offering her hand. "It was special. And tonight feels like the perfect time to recreate it."

The night felt magical as the soft glow of the city lights illuminated their hotel room. The romantic melody playing in the background filled the air with warmth as Taehyung pulled Y/N closer. Their bodies moved in sync, swaying gently to the music. The intimacy of the moment wrapped around them, just like it had on that unforgettable fest day.

Y/N looked up at him, her eyes sparkling as she smiled softly. "This feels perfect, just like that night," she whispered, her voice tender.

Taehyung's lips curled into a small smile as he gazed down at her. "Every moment with you feels perfect," he responded, his voice low and filled with affection.

Y/N felt her eyes glisten with unshed tears, overwhelmed by the tenderness in his voice. She leaned up, closing the small distance between them, and pressed her lips softly against his. The kiss was slow and sweet, filled with all the emotions they had been holding onto for so long.

As they pulled away, Taehyung rested his forehead against hers again, both of them smiling softly. "I don't ever want this to end," he whispered.

Y/N chuckled softly, her fingers gently running through his hair. "Then let's never let it," she replied, her voice filled with quiet determination.

They continued to sway to the music, the world outside forgotten, as they stayed lost in each other, hearts intertwined in the perfect, romantic moment.

THE NEXT MORNING

"Hey Y/N, let's meet up today?" Jimin's voice came through the phone, his tone casual but with a hint of urgency.

Y/N smiled, teasing him playfully. "Sure, why not, Jimmy Chimmy?" she said with a laugh, remembering the old nickname she'd given him as kids.

"Ahh, I still miss hearing that," Jimin chuckled on the other end. After a brief pause, his tone shifted slightly. "Why don't you come by my office? Just you."

Y/N raised an eyebrow, sensing something a little off. "Only me?" she repeated, her voice curious. "Why not bring Taehyung? We can all catch up."

There was a slight pause before Jimin responded, his voice a bit more serious. "No, it's just... I wanted some time with you alone. We haven't had a sibling catch-up in a while."

Y/N, still smiling, nodded even though he couldn't see it. "Okay, just me then," she agreed. "I'll be there soon, Jimmy Chimmy. It's been too long anyway."