Social Butterfly + k.th ✔️

the pier

To : Ttalgi Taetae
I'm at the pier

*ttalgi : strawberry*

Taking off my flat shoes, I sat down at the edge of the pier and dipped my bare feet into the cold but still water.

The feeling of humid breeze against my skin felt comforting and the gloomy grey-ish sky resembled bits of my emotions. I looked down to a bouquet sitting neatly on my lap and smiled weakly.

Creaking sounds of someone stepping on the old wooden pathway was heard, but I already knew who's coming.

"Hera", his deep voice sounded relieved but I only replied with a nod as he sat down next to me

Truth is, his voice itself soothed my heart and sounded like a sweet lullaby.

I can feel his glances from time to time, filled with many questions, but so do I. I didn't want to look at him because I'm afraid the secrets will vomit out of my mouth in an instant.

I heard he took many long sighs every time he wanted to ask me something, but the look on my face clearly stated that I'm unwilling to tell him what's wrong.

"Taehyung", I lowly breathed out as his ears perked, finally broke into a smile as I called his name

"Yes?" I turned to see his glowing face, which made my heart ached even more

"Did I do Jungkook wrong?" he clenched his jaw at the mention of his name but remained collected

"Why would you say that?"

"I don't know", I looked back to the cloudless sky, "I feel like I cheated on him, being close to you and stuff when he asked me not to do so", I balled my fists hard as he exhaled deeply

"In my opinion, you didn't do anything wrong. He took you for granted and that's not okay", he tried to console, "But if anyone were to take the blame, it should be me. I was pretty persistent to you", he let out a laugh as I bit my lip

I didn't answer because I was thinking of all the things that had happened. Taehyung became a bit insecure as he cleared his throat

"Do you regret being with me?" His tone sounded so pained and sorrowful

His sudden yet deep question snapped me back to reality, "God no, not at all"

He breathed out in relief and unexpectedly hugged me, which made my shoulders loosen up as I returned his embrace

"I'm glad", he pecked my forehead before letting go and noticed a bouquet of white lilies 

"White lilies?" I nodded in response

"Do you know why I ask you to come here?" I began to ask, but eyes still glued to the broad and blue ocean

He shook his head gently as I let out a chuckle, "This is where my parents' ashes were spread"

"Hera, I'm sorry", he gasped and placed a hand on my cold one

"It's okay", I gently removed his hand away from me and took a deep breath

"I'm going to tell you my secret", I opened up as he nodded and scooted closer