It was Worth the Wait

Gradual

Kim Taehyung

"What..?"

"I MEAN IT! I like it!"

Just smile and pass it off like it's nothing, keep calm. You only have the love of your life to lose, no big deal.

"What did you just say?"

"I don't think I want to tell you that...heh.. But!Anyways, do you want to join with the others or...?"

It's too awkward to be with him, but I can't stand Jimin still being there, so for the sake of my dignity, Please say yes..!

"Let's meet up with the others"

I wasn't sure if Yoongi felt the mood but this is very uncomfortable. Since the hallway we are walking on is suddenly filled with a bunch of other people, we had to be close with each other if we didn't want to get lost.

I held him close by holding his hand, but I didn't want him to be alarmed so I told him what I was going and I guess he let it slide. I don't remember him being this touchy with others.

Eventually, we manged to arrive at the table we sat at before. I, sadly, had to let go of him since I'm pretty sure he'd question it. I was so close to him though. Wonder if he could hear my heartbeat, it felt so loud...

"So, how do you like your Kumamon?"

Trying to take initiative and be the first to talk between the two of us, I didn't want things to be the way they were anymore. Not after so many years

"I really enjoy it, thanks."

"I don't see a lot of people who go for these kinds of things, but it's nice to see a change."

I looked at him for a reaction but he just nodded. He kept his Kumamon held to his chest with the help of his arms, which was really cute. I really love him!

"So, how did you meet Namjoon anyway?"

Only guessing, but I think he still only knows me as a stranger. I just popped back into his life without any warning signs.

"I met him on the streets and we went off from there."

"Ah, okay. Did you just tag yourself along with Namjoon?"

"Mhm, he's fun to be with especially if you don't have anyone to hang around. At home and at work, it's all boring by myself."

"When were you born?"

"Are you getting interested in me? So many questions~"

I commented, meant to be playful, but as I saw him look away to the crowd, I answered his question.

"I was born in '95. Shouldn't you know that?"

"Of-"

"Oh I'm sorry! I didn't mean it like that!"

I started a small panic since I just realized my tone of voice, but he helped me calm saying it was nothing.

Yoongi and I chatted for a while until the others came.

"Hey Taehyung, come over here."

Jimin was a bit distant, he wanted to talk privately..?

"Yeah? What's up?"

"I know you and Namjoon Hyung are dating~"

"Hmm?! Why did you assume that?"

"No one gets close to him that easily unless you guys are dating. I can't find any other explanation!"

I looked around just to make sure Yoongi and especially Namjoon weren't listening. In that quick second, I also had a small but noticeable eye contact with Yoongi, but I must focus on the issue at hand.

"Can you speak more quieter or can we go outside? Too many people here."

"No. This is fine."

"Ah... okay. Look, Namjoon and I aren't dating. We are just close, very close."

"Sounds like dating to me~"

Gosh he's annoying, but I also could've phrased that wrong...

"We know each other from a long time ago, high school. And-"

"But he only went to one high school..?"

"I know, so I was walking in the streets and I met him. I stuck close to him since we knew each other."

"I don't understand? If you guys knew each other from high school, why don't I know you?"

"What? I'm Kim Taehyung! Don't you remember? Look, I'm trying to prove that we're not dating. I-"

"No way... You're The Kim Taehyung?!"

"Yeah, what's so hard to understand?"