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Intriguing Veil

Yn POV

I yawned, rubbing my eyes while dragging my feet toward the closet to grab clothes for a shower - only to stop.
There he was.

A very familiar silhouette standing near the dresser, fumbling with his watch strap.

I blinked once.
Twice.
Rubbed my eyes.
Nope. Not dreaming.

Yn: Taehyung...?

I murmured, still half-asleep.

His head jerked up immediately.

Taehyung: Y-yeah.. yes, princess?

he stuttered, smiling a bit too quickly.

That smile.
It looked... awkward. Forced.

I frowned lightly but shrugged.

Yn: Where are you going this early? You don't even wake up at this time.

He chuckled - a little too suddenly, like he was trying to sound normal.

Tae: Yeah, actually... I have to go on a business trip. To Italy.

He said, adjusting his cufflinks without looking at me.

Tae: Just a week. Need to reach the airport on time.

My brows knitted.
A trip?

Yn: What? A trip? For a whole week? And you're telling me this 'now'?

I asked, stepping closer.

He turned then, his expression softening suddenly. Like he wanted to assure. Like he wanted to savour the moment.

He dropped his watch, cupping my cheek gently.

Tae: Baby...

He whispered.

Tae: just trust me, okay? I'll make it all right. But for that... I need to go.

Right?
Right for me?
And he have to go on a trip for that?

What is happening...?
What he tryna' say...?

Something in his tone made my heart pause.
Make what right?

But his eyes - those calm, certain eyes - made me stop questioning.
So I didn't.

By the time I noticed Sunghoon behind me, quietly taking his luggage, it was already too late.