is it true? | jjk

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i remember seeing you again in the same cafe.

i had walked in to order a caramel macchiato after an intense study session with my colleagues. i really needed the extra caffeine boost.

you were sitting in the same booth we had met in. you were on your laptop doing something, i wasn't sure what it was. you had your headphones on, and you were very focused on whatever was on the screen in front of you.

the barista had shouted my name louder than necessary. i jolted a bit, surprised from the sudden outburst. i thanked the man, grabbed my drink, and inserted a straw.

i headed for the door when i noticed that you were walking towards me.

"hey," you said.

i nodded, unable to make eye contact.

"what a coincidence, to meet again in the same place." you laughed.

i laughed as well, "yeah."

"what are you doing right now?" you asked, obviously nervous.

"nothing much."

"do you wanna, maybe, hang out? like how we used to?" you asked.

i froze. my heart beat increased rapidly as i contemplated an answer.

would it be weird if i said yes? we're already this awkward around each other, how are we going to converse with this mindset?

but what would you feel if i said no? would you be sad?

deep down, i knew i would be sad if i declined you.

"sure."

you smiled a genuine smile that i hadn't seen in ages.

my heart skipped a beat as I felt the blood rushing to my face.

jungkook, what are you doing to me?