Ashen || k.th.

35

"Y/N!" I heard Jimin shout from downstairs. I rolled my eyes as I put on my earrings. I shouldn't have trusted him with a spare key to my flat.

"Babe, she might still be getting ready." I heard Emerie say. Yep, they are finally together. When I found out about them, I immediately felt so happy. I just didn't tell them how good they look together before but I guess I don't need to anymore. They've been loved up in each other the moment they dated.

I must admit, at times I get jealous. I can't help but think how things would've been if I met Taehyung earlier. Will we have a relationship like Em and Jimin? Will we be as smitten as they are?

I smiled sadly as I turned to look at my portrait of Taehyung. I can't help but wish he was here. Out of habit, I twisted the ring on my ring finger, the one he gave me for Christmas. I treasured it so much since it's my only reminder that indeed, there was a Kim Taehyung. There is a ghost that I was-- and still am very inlove with.

"I'm here no-- Oh my God!" I squealed and turned around once I came out of my room. "How many times do I have to tell you both not to snog in my place!?"

"Sorry, Y/N." Emerie giggles. I playfully rolled my eyes at them when I turned around.

"Why don't you find yourself a boyfriend, Y/N? So you won't be too bitter." Jimin joked making me glare at him. He knows how sick I am of hearing those words. The both of them doesn't know about Taehyung. It's not that I don't trust them. I just want to be private with what Taehyung and I shared. Something like a secret between my heart and the soul I love.

"Are you ready, guys?" I asked them. The both of them looked at me with a sad expression.

"I'm gonna miss attending everyday classes with you guys." Emerie said.

"I know. But I promise to catch up with you lovers always." Emerie bit her lip as I stated and Jimin nodded.

"Group hug?" Jimin suggested. We enclosed each other in a tight embrace as I relish this moment with them. I appreciate Emerie and Jimin so much more than I tell them. They've been there to distract me from my problems with everything. I owe them the smiles I've had and all the memories I'll treasure forever.

"Ready to graduate?"

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I was uneasy the whole time the graduation ceremony is happening. I actually felt bad spacing out on my graduation that happens only once in my life.

I sighed with a sad smile when I decided to stop waiting for someone to join me. I tried cheering myself up as my batchmates exchange words of congratulations. As I look at them, I can't help but to feel down for myself. They have their parents right there with them, sharing this moment with them. They have their loved ones, even Emerie and Jimin so I can't just butt in and join them. They deserve to enjoy this day with their families. I feel tears pricking the corners of my eye but I shrug them off.

It's okay that I'm alone today. I should probably get used to this.

With one final glance at my batchmates and school, I decided to get out. As I was walking away, I passed by a tall man pushing a man in a wheelchair.