Taehyung, a new student at Bangtan University, is late for class and collides with Jungkook while running down the hallway. Jungkook doesn't notice Taehyung, but Taehyung is immediately taken aback by Jungkook's handsomeness. Taehyung becomes obsess...
Taehyung stood in front of the familiar building, his heart pounding beneath his chest. It had become a routine for him—visiting IU at her apartment, away from the chaos of his life. But today felt different. Perhaps it was the lingering feelings from his earlier encounter with Jungkook or the weight of the secrets he carried that made his stomach twist in knots.
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He adjusted his mask, his usual facade of cool indifference firmly in place. Only IU had seen him without it, only she knew the person behind the carefully crafted image of the masked man. He took a deep breath, steeling himself as he pressed the button for her apartment.
Moments later, the door swung open, revealing IU’s warm smile. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she took in the sight of him, her presence instantly calming him, despite the cold demeanor he maintained. “Taehyung!” she greeted, stepping aside to let him in.
“Hey,” he replied, his voice steady but devoid of enthusiasm. He stepped inside, removing his mask as he did so, letting it slip into his pocket. The air was filled with the comforting scent of lavender and something sweet—probably the dessert she was always experimenting with.
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As he settled into her cozy living room, Taehyung couldn’t help but observe IU’s vibrant spirit. She was a burst of color in his otherwise monochrome world. He was captivated by the way she moved with grace, her laughter ringing through the air like music. Yet, even amidst that brightness, Taehyung felt a veil of ice surrounding him.
“Would you like some tea?” IU asked, moving towards the kitchen, her back to him.
“No, I’m fine,” he replied, his tone clipped.
She turned to face him, a hint of disappointment flashing across her features. “Come on, you have to stay hydrated! It’s good for you.”
Taehyung shrugged, unwilling to let his guard down completely. He was aware of the concern lacing her voice, but he felt it was safer to maintain this distance. It was better for both of them if she didn’t see the real him.
“Fine,” he relented after a pause, watching her expression brighten again.
She busied herself in the kitchen, and Taehyung let his eyes wander around her apartment. It was modestly decorated, filled with plants and framed photographs of her friends and family. He couldn't help but notice how her life seemed so full and vibrant, while his felt increasingly hollow.
