LOVE YOURSELF: Epiphany [ BTS FANFIC ]

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LOVE YOURSELF: Epiphany

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"In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story where a character achieves realization, awareness, or a feeling of knowledge, after which events are seen through the prism of this new light in the story."
-Literary Devices

Do you still remember that day when you met your crush for the first time? Or the time when you accidentally met eye to eye with a certain someone and it was as though fate had planned something for you both because you met each other once again and again and again until maybe a year later you're now in the dating stage?

I still remember mine.

It was on the day when I was supposed to be meeting with my friends and as I was crossing the street a train has to pass by so I had to wait until the signal says it was fine to go.

He was just across the street.

I thought he would be just like everyone else I would pass by, accidentally bumping into my life. But I've never been so wrong because..he was the greatest gift God has given me.

July 11, 2018

Why does the weather have to be so hot today of all days? I feel like I'm gonna melt.

I type in the words as I walk along the path. I was meant to meet up with my friends like thirty minutes ago, I'm so late they're going to kill me.

I stop on my tracks and put my phone back to my bag as I heard the bell sound signaling that a train was coming. I hug my folders closer to my chest. I have work later this afternoon and I really need this coffee break with my friends.

As I look around, I noticed a young man across the street from me. He wore a dark green long sleeve and jeans matched with white runners.

He's probably just out on a walk to be looking like that. I thought. He was about to look my way so I directed my eyes elsewhere. He's cute though.

When the rails went up, I hurriedly walk past him. The coffee shop should only be a five minute walk from here according to the GPS on my phone.

"There you are!" exclaimed Aster. She was sitting looking directly at the door whilst the other two had their back to me. I walk briskly to their direction.

Huffing, "Mianhe. I overslept." I explained as I sit beside Aster. She glared her fiery brown eyes in my direction.

Calla close the book she was reading and adjusted her glasses while looking at me. Lily shook her head with a smile on her face.

She click her tongue. "You really need to lighten up chingu." She gestured towards me. "Look at yourself."

I frowned and look down at myself, "What?"

They were all about to answer when the waiter comes with our food. Smiling, I took out my phone.

"You guys got me my favourite muffin and cake!" I exclaimed and was about to take a picture of the food when Ash took my phone.

"Selfie first!" She said and we all posed for the picture.

And just like that the hours went by pretty quick and we were already saying our goodbyes. It's so nice catching up with friends like this.

"Thank you guys! I had such a great time!" I said happily as we said our goodbyes. I'm so glad to have such wonderful friends who would make time just for me.

"Make sure to take some time off and relax once in a while, okay?" Lily reminded me. Worry etched on her face. I smiled at her, knowing full well that I won't really take some time off since I would have nothing to do at home. I hate doing nothing.

I type in the address of the editing company that I work on. I was never good with directions that's why I always use the app called 'Maps' and decided to call for a taxi.

"Good morning everyone!" I smile happily. They replied happily in return.

Kim Namjoon, my neighbour desk colleague, looks over my desk "Someone's in a good mood."

I Smiled widely, "You bet."

He returned my smile causing his dimples to come out. It was cute.

Namjoon, well let's just say that he is the nicest person in the whole wide world. Always thinking about others before himself. To top it all off, he's smart and good looking too! Too bad he doesn't have a girlfriend.

However, despite all the kind smiles and kind gestures there is something underneath it. It was sadness. I don't really know the whole story but..I think he lost a friend. A very close friend.

Apparently, this certain friend was having difficulties and the one time that he decided to ask Namjoon for help, he wasn't able to.

I think it traumatised Joon so now he goes extra with his kindness. Trying to give what he wasn't able to give to his friend.

The time when he told me that was the only time I saw him cry. It never happened again.

Forcing yourself to smile through difficult times is sad. I know others would say that the person is strong but I think they aren't.

It feels as though they are saying, "Save me I'm not fine. Look at me and see the tear beneath this mask. Save me."

That's why I try to bring him out whenever we have time.

"Hey Joon. Do you have some post it notes? Mine just ran out I need to write a reminder." I push my chair back so that see him from the divider. He was playing with a hairtie.

"What are you gonna change your hairstyle or something? " I ask watching him twirl it between his fingers.

He opened his drawer and gave his post it notes.

"No, I am not changing anything. I just...found it on the streets." He answered distractedly. I raised an eyebrow but didn't bother to respond.

I stretched my arms upward after the long hours of sitting down doing work.

"Hey Joonie wanna grab dinner with me?" I walk over to where he was and watch him pack his stuff. He checked his watch.

He shook his head. "Sorry I have plans tonight. I'll see you tomorrow?" He gave me an apologetic smile.

I pouted, "Yeah I guess so." He ruffled my hair.

It sure is busy. I thought as people minded their own business. Some are rushing off somewhere, others were simply talking to their companions.

I sigh to myself. These types of scenarios make me feel so lonely.

Swinging my laptop bag as though nothing important is hidden inside, I hum to myself. Cheekily making up a tune whilst avoiding eye contact from the people around me.

"Ah-oh-oh..aish.." I grab my head in pain. I wasn't looking where I was going so I accidentally bump into a person. "I-I'm sorry." I bowed my head.

The person chuckled. "It's alright. I'm sorry for bumping into you." I look up in surprise and realize it was the same person from the train rail this morning.

I was about to reply when someone called out to him.

"Hyung!"

He looked at the direction of the voice and then back at me. "I apologize once again. I hope you're alright?" I nodded, unable to find my voice. He has plump red lips, smiling eyes and a cute nose. I suddenly had the urge to kiss his lips as I stare back at him.

He gave me one more look before finally leaving but of course he has to turn around and give me a flying kiss. I stood there dumbfounded. Shock and embarrassed at how cool he looked while he did that.

He wore an apron and white long sleeve shirt. He must be a waiter.

and his name tag read:

Jin.