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Jimin's POV

I remember everything from that night. He thinks I don't, but I do. 

It's been two weeks since that party, but I still think about it often. I remember being clingy and flirty during Jennie's party. I remember asking him endlessly for kisses. Yes, I was drunk, but I can clearly remember my actions. He probably hates me now, and I don't blame him. I know I'm an asshole. First I rejected him when he confessed his true feelings for me, and then a few days later I flirt with him as if nothing had happened. 

Today I will apologize. Today, I will tell him why.

Tae, we need to talk. meet me at the coffee shop at noon.

(read at 10:47 am)

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A few hours later I am sitting in the coffee shop, holding my paper coffee cup tightly not only to warm my hands from the cold, but also because I'm nervous. 

Will he even come? He read my text, but never responded. 

"Jimin?" A female voice interrupts my thoughts.

I look up and see Y/N carrying a tray of small pieces of cake. I keep forgetting that she works here.

"Hi." I smile weakly.

"It's nice seeing you again." She holds out the tray. "I was just offering some raspberry cake samples. Want one?"

My stomach gurgles, but I'm too anxious to eat anything at the moment. 

I force a smile on my face again, ignoring how hungry I am. "No, thanks. I just had breakfast." I lie. 

"Ok. Uh, see you around!" She smiles. The happiness in her smile lightens my mood a little. I suddenly remember all the good things that have happened these past few days: Y/N and Yoongi hyung got back together, and Bangtan will stay as a seven-member team since Suga decided to stay. 

The bells on the front door ring merrily as someone walks in. My heart pounds uncontrollably in my chest as Kim Taehyung walks in, his face dead serious. His eyes scan the cafe and then we're locked in an intense eye contact session.

I break the gaze and stare at my now cold cup of coffee. I don't know why he looks so intimidating today. 

"Hey." I say as calmly as possible when Taehyung takes a seat across from me. 

"You came." My voice cracks and I feel my face heat up. 

"Yeah. I did." He says stiffly.

We sit there in silence for the longest time. I tap my foot on the ground nervously as I look out the window. There are so many things I want to say, but I have no courage to let the words out. 

"Cut the bullshit, Jimin." Taehyung suddenly snaps. "Why did you tell me to come here? I thought you never wanted to talk to me again." He tries to sound cold and emotionless, but I can hear the pain in his voice. It makes my chest hurt and I regret everything even more. 

"I'm sorry." My voice comes out as a whisper.

"Hmm?" 

"I said, I'm sorry." I say, finally finding my normal voice. 

"Ok." He stares at me and waits for me to say more. 

"Uh, can we take a walk?" I suddenly ask. 

Taehyung raises his eyebrows in slight surprise. "Oh. Sure."

I wave goodbye at Y/N as Taehyung and I leave the cafe in silence. 

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We walk together to the park, not saying a single word to each other. I keep my hands stuffed in my pockets and fight the urge to hold his hand. 

We finally stop under a large tree, far away from the picnic area of the park, where most people hang out. Here it is quiet and I can get a breath of fresh air, unlike the coffee shop. 

My hands shake slightly as I take both of Taehyung's hands in mine. He flinches slightly at my sudden action, but he doesn't pull his hands away. 

"I'm sorry for acting that way back in the dance room when you confessed to me. I was such an idiot. The truth is... I didn't know how to react. I was just so shocked and I never imagined that you would-"

I pause and feel a blush growing in my cheeks. 

"You never imagined that I would what?" Taehyung asks quietly.

I take a deep breath and tighten my grip on his hands.

"I never imagined that you would like me back. If only I knew you've liked me for that long, I should've... I should've confessed first..."

"...because I've had a crush on you for even longer."

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[tbc]

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