Social Butterfly + k.th ✔️

hard-hitting

*this chapter is in taehyung's pov*

"I can't believe your name's in the acceptance list", Hoseok patted me on the head in a brotherly manner, "We better be roommates until you're legal", he reminded and I couldn't help but to grin widely

"Me either, I can't wait to tell Hera", we were heading out from the counselor's office when we passed by these two school staff talking

"I've known from the start that she's talented. Now here's the prove", she was referring to a brown envelope on the pickup table as the other one nodded

"Of course! She got accepted into the KNUA, how great is that", they both laughed as I turned to see Hoseok

"Hyung, what's up with this KNUA thingy? Everyone has been talking about it"

He gave me a raised eyebrow before answering, "You don't know KNUA?"

I only shook my head lightly as Hoseok slung his arm on my shoulder, "Oh Taetae, KNUA is only the most prestigious art university in Seoul. It takes many preliminary rounds to get in, the scholarship program is even harder"

"And there's a fuss about it because?" I was still confused as he shrugged

"Rumor has it that two students got accepted at the KNUA. We wouldn't know for sure until they announce it after the last exam"

I nodded in response and thought of how proud their parents and families must've felt for them

"I thought Hera's dream university is KNUA also, did she apply?"

My mind was suddenly very slow on taking in his words. Hera never mentioned anything about this, but Hoseok won't lie and bluntly ask non-factual question either,

I stared at Hoseok blankly as his face showed he was confused at my expression, "Why are you looking at me like I just said something weird?"

Honestly, Hera had been too quiet about life after highschool. I didn't persuade her to talk because she never wanted to touch that topic and my unnecessary outrage last time had to be repaid by making sure she's happy

"Ah, nothing", I dismissed, "Hm Hera never told me about that"

"Really?" He scratched the back of his head and avoided my eyes, "Nevermind then"

He gave off this odd vibe but before I could ask, my eyes spotted someone nearby the tracking field and talking,

"Speaking of the devil", Hoseok pointed out which made me sure it was her

It was Hera and strangely, Namjoon. They were talking to each other whilst walking to probably the library. Laughters were exchange and I should've known since they both had this philosophical perspective and a deep appreciation of art,

She was laughing freely, something I had missed from her these couple of weeks.

"Hera and Namjoon hyung have been really close lately, don't you think, hyung?"

Hoseok only laughed it off and patted my back, "They've always been close, Taehyung. Don't worry about it too much"

I wish I can agree with him, but with both Namjoon and Hera being discreet about what they talked about triggered me in many ways. I can tell because everytime I approached them, they would either change the topic or just stop talking