Ripple: BTS AU Story ✓

Chapter 3

Hello! Here is the next chapter! I hope you all enjoy it.

Hoseok's POV

I smile as my class files out of the studio. "Good job today everyone. I'll see you all next week. Don't forget to continue practicing," I call out. I grab my water bottle from the floor and take a big gulp. I glance at my phone to check the time, 3 pm. I don't have another class to teach until 4. I contemplate staying in the studio to choreograph a new dance or to take a walk. I look out the window. The sun shines brightly and the trees all cast shadows onto the sidewalk. Instantly, I chose to walk instead of staying cooped up inside. I set an alarm for 3:50. I should be able to get back to the studio in time for my next class. I pocket my phone and head outside. I lock the doors to the studio and begin to stroll down the sidewalk. I pass by people and offer them a friendly wave. I smile as I feel the sun warm my face. I decide to walk to the park and head in the right direction. I pass by kids running around in the grass and a couple enjoying a nice picnic. I take a deep breath. Suddenly, I hear a click. I frown and look around, wondering where the sound came from. My eyes land on a young man. The man looks at me with wide eyes and gives me a shy wave. He stands in the shade of the trees with only a camera in his hands. I realize that the clicking noise must have come from his camera. I walk over to him, "Hello. I'm not mad or anything, but did you take a picture of me?" The man nods his head and holds out his camera so I can see the screen. It's a picture of me with my eyes closed. My face is bathed in the light of the sun. It's a great picture, it's beautiful. "This is amazing. I've never seen a picture that nice before. You're really talented," I say handing him back his camera.

The man blushes, "Thanks. You're really not mad. I usually don't take pictures of strangers, but the shot was so perfect. I don't think I could've taken another photo as great as this one." I smile at the young man's enthusiasm. His eyes sparkle as he talks about the photo. He mentions the angle and the lighting and how I was the perfect model for the photo. "No, I'm not mad. Just kind of surprised. People rarely take photos of me," I reply, "I'm Jung Hoseok, by the way."

"It's nice to meet you. I am Kim Taehyung," Taehyung says holding out his hand. I shake it with a smile. I look at Taehyung's face trying to place where I have seen him before. He looks back at me with a confused face. He tilts his head at an angle and blinks a couple of times. I shake my head, I'm probably overthinking it. I've never met him before, even though his personality seems familiar. "Is something wrong, Hoseok hyung?" Taehyung asks. Apparently, I reacted when he called me Hoseok hyung, because instantly Taehyung began apologizing. "I'm sorry. I won't call you, hyung. It's just that I feel really comfortable with you. Like I can trust you, you know. I'll stop if you want, though. I'm going to stop talking now," Taehyung rambles.

I chuckle, "Don't worry, Tae. You can call me, hyung. Walk with me, Taehyung. Let's get to know one another." Taehyung gives me a boxy smile. I start to walk again and gesture for him to follow me. He hesitates, "Are you sure? I don't want to be a bother."

"You're no bother at all. I like meeting new people," I say looking back at him. He nods his head and jogs to catch up with me. "What brings you to the park?" I ask.

"I wanted to take some pictures. I've always preferred outdoor shots to indoor. And I haven't got any job assignments either, so I decided to walk around," Taehyung explains, "What about you?"

I reply with a smile, "I wanted to get some fresh air. I've been inside my dance studio for most of the day. If you don't mind me asking, what's your job?"

"Oh, I'm a photographer," Taehyung says his finger sliding over the shutter release button, "I'm guessing that you're a dancer." I nod my head, it made sense. That picture he took before is very professional looking. "I'm also a dance instructor. I teach other people to dance in my studio," I reply.