1.0 | Whisper Sweet Nothing | k.th✓

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C H A P T E R  F O R T Y - N I N E

I stared at my phone screen and was hesitating whether or not I should send the text I typed. I clenched my teeth and ran my fingers through my thick locks, brushing my already messy hair, back.

Taking one last deep breath, I collected all my courage and with a heavy heart; I finally decided to press the send button. A few seconds ticked and I heard a clicked coming from behind me.

"Chaewon?"

It caught me off guard when I saw Taehyung jumped in through my window, holding his phone. The expression on his face was displeasing and I knew straight away that he saw the text I sent.

"Y-You.. want to break up with me?" He asked quietly, his eyes gentle as they studied my face.

It's time to let him go, Chaewon.

"I do," I replied after a moment. "Now that we've completed the assignment we had, I don't see why we should longer stay together."

"You're lying." He frowned.

"I'm not."

"No, you're lying. I know," he growled.

"Keep telling yourself that. But,I'm not."

"Chaewon stop lying!" He got closer but I quickly backed away. "You promised!"

I grew quiet.

"You promised you'd be here for me when times get tough! You promised you'll always be there to lend me a shoulder to cry on! You promised.." His voice cracked. "..You even promised to my mom..."

"Well what did you expect?" the words tumbled out of my mouth. "I had to do everything I could to help you."

I turned around, attempting to leave the room but, his strong grasp caused me to involuntarily halt. Unexpectedly, my body was pulled closer and Taehyung hugged me from the back. "Chaewon don't do this to me," he cried.

I'm sorry..

"Taehyung, leave."

His arms around me tightened. "Chaewon please don't do this," he begged and I felt the tears falling onto my shoulders. His tears.

"Taehyung. Lea—"

"I love you!" He kissed the back of my head and held me tight. "Please tell me you're lying. Please tell me you're joking around, Chaewon. Just..please.."

I gently unwrapped his hands around me and lowered my gaze, unable to turn around and face him. "Please leave," I whispered, audible enough for him to hear.

"Chae —"

"I don't love you!" The words pierced through my heart. I was overcome with acute nostalgia as soon as the words left my mouth. I turned around to face him and fought the urged to cry. "I don't love you, alright? I never did. Now leave."

His eyes widen in shocked, before they turned flat and cold.  "I know you don't mean that," he replied in a clipped tone. "One last chance, Chaewon," he stopped infront of the window, but his back facing me.

I stood there and my stomach suddenly twisted in a knot.

"Last chance for you to tell me you're lying," he murmured. "Say it now."

"Taehyung, I told you. Lea—"

He suddenly ran towards me, grabbing me by the sides of my face and smashed his lips onto mine. I froze, the feeling I get before I hyperventilate began welling inside my chest. Without forethought, I deepened the kiss; unable to control my emotions.

I wanted him.

No — I needed him.

His kiss became insatiable just as I returned the kiss. Placing one arm around his neck, I placed another on his waist. He cupped my cheek, navigating my mouth exactly where and how he wanted it.

But as soon as I realised this was not part of my plan, I pulled away and a small gasp escaped out of my mouth.

"Pabo." Taehyung shot me a satisfied look and instantly pulled me back into his arms. "I knew you were lying."

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# S O T D

❝Everything returns to the past in seconds
I found a reason for living in the present
I met you.❞

— DON'T LEAVE ME.