Under the Lights- Kim Taehyung

5. Made a friend by now

We finished our dinner there and walked back to our flat that night.
He kept on talking about his school life, more of his interests and so did I. He initiated the convo and it was fun talking to him.
"Do you feel better"He asked."You were feeling awkward before,right?"
This guy is actually nice. He is trying his best to make me feel comfortable even though I am not.
"I am fine. Don't worry about me."
"I am not worried. I know that you are trying to hide it. We are roommates now. We should know each other well,whether we are staying for a year or not."
"Thank you Mr. Human Analyst for making me realize my weakness and helping to correct it" I had sarcasm in my reply.
"Sure no problem" he replied back giggling. His rectangle smile is back.
"I can't take you seriously with that smile" I laughed when I looked at his smile. "It's so cute!"
"So are you." He replied.
I blushed but tried to hide it. I didn't know what kind of kind of guy is he. He compliments me and then makes fun of me.
We went back to our rooms and it was getting late. I felt sleepy and decided to arrange my bed. I switched on my string lights. I have been in love with string lights since college days. They made my room comfy and pretty. I got star-like string lights all over my bed with Big Bang and Fairy Tail posters( I am obsessed with anime even now) and got my cushion and comforter on my bed. I changed to
I cuddled up with my phone to sleep. I texted Mom that I was fine and I am feeling great. I didn't want to let her know about my-roommate-is-a-guy stuff. Tomorrow's my first class. I was already exhausted thinking about it......I don't know when, but I fell asleep.
                    I woke up, got dressed and wore jeans and a VS 'Pink' tee and had decided to have breakfast at Starbucks. Before coming out I saw Taehyung getting dressed up and talking to someone quite seriously. He seemed upset. But screw that. I admit......he looked hot. He was wearing jeans and a 'Puma' pullover;he was making cereal for himself. I ignored him for a while and took my backpack. "I'm leaving.Bye!" I said and I left the room but,he did not reply. I grabbed the usual order from Starbucks and walked to my university.
                    The classes went well. I was attention during all the lectures and the laboratory tutorials. It wasn't any different from Indian classes, but I relatively felt more dedication here than there.
I was curious about how Taehyung would have spent his classes. His course was also application oriented, just like mine.

It was lunch time.I had to eat at the institute canteen. I sat down and I saw Beth and Carl,seated at a corner . Should I go there? No, it's going to be awkward. Or maybe wait for her eye contact. She suddenly looked at me,smiled brightly and waved her hands. I smiled and waved back. She beckoned me to come over.I went over to her table.Carl gave me a fist bump and I fist bumped back. I sat with them and started eating.
"So, how's V as your roommate?" Carl asked.
"He is fine." I replied, nothing more to say.
"He is super nice. But he can go overboard on weekends cause he won't let anyone do their studies, lol!" Beth added.
"Try me."I said. They both giggled.
"But seriously, he's one of those guys who will make you fall for him, gives you false hopes, and then crushes them."Beth gave an unexpected glare while she said it.
"Why would he do that?"
"That's just him.I haven't a faintest ".
"What about his girlfriends?"
"You mean his exes? Just this morning he broke up with one of them. It seems like he dates just for the sake of it.He could never get it right.
You're his roommate, so be careful. He can blabber loads of waffle when he's drunk. Call us if such a thing happens."
"Okay".
I wonder why would Beth say such a thing about him. Carl didn't seemed to be pleased when she said it. We finished our lunch and headed back to our respective classes. Carl and I were in the same class in the last slot of the day.We sat together and did our lab experiment.
"About the thing Beth told earlier, just don't believe it."
"What?" Woah. Carl wanted to tell me something all this while.
"V is weird, but he's a pleasant chap. He doesn't break hearts...On the contrary, he mends them. His exes just wanted him to be their boyfriend for the sake of it. They're all a bunch of blondes and see nothing else of him, but his money and looks."
"Okay, but what has that got to do with me. I wouldn't care about his looks and money"
"I know you won't. I trust you. You are his roommate. You will only his true side and believe me that's what makes him best."
"And when he is drunk?"
He chuckled . "Lol, sure don't call us unless he is sick. We would all pass out with him. So when he 'blabbers stuff' listen to him carefully.You will understand."
"Woah..o-okay?!" Carl was a philosopher at that point.
"Don't worry. I am sure you will take care of him and please do. He never complains."
"Sure okay".
I have nothing more to say. Except the fact that Carl was a philosopher.
Why was everyone talking about him. Just because I am his roommate or was there something else?
I was walking outside when I bumped into a random stranger. I apologized and I looked up. He was someone I was familiar with. He was a guy in a couple of my classes but,he was not of my branch.
"I am so sorry!" He exclaimed . Both our eyes met.
"Hey you're in my class! I remember you!" He was the guy version of Beth.
"Yeah I remember you too!" I exclaimed back,pretending to be excited .
"Our answers back then were correct. I don't why he said that it was wrong"
"True. But we can't argue with him"
"Yeah, never mind!"
"What's your name?" He asked.
"Bora"
"That's such cute name,just like you!"
I blushed because it was like the first time someone (not V) complimented me.
"Thank u!" I gave a wide smile (trying the 'cute,sweet girl' act).
"What's your name?"
"Nick. Wanna hang out" he asked being all shy.
He is cute but hot at the same time. He had a sloppy smile but it was cute. But this guy went a little overboard in asking me to hang out.
"I...uh...um...okay?!"
"Great shall we go now? If you don't mind?"
"Ok"
But something wasn't right.
I saw Taehyung with a girl and they weren't having a sweet time. He was glaring at her and then, he turned towards me and that was unusual.....