second choice | k.th

part 1; lost & found

i closed my phone and sighed. it wasn't the first time he cancelled plans with me for her. i was used to it now. but somehow, it still hurt.

i exited the movie theatre and walked towards the bus stop. luckily, the bus came a few minutes after so i didn't have to wait. when i arrived at my destination, i got off and thanked the driver. walking down the streets of daegu i didn't think my day could get any worse. unfortunately, luck wasn't on my side that day. oh perfect. i thought. rain started to pour to match my gloomy mood so i took off my bag and held it up to shelter myself rain. it started more heavily as i continued walking and thunder could soon be heard.

on days like this, i'd be cuddled up with taehyung as he sang with his soothing voice to calm me down. but of course, ever since jihye came into the picture, i didn't have those nights anymore. i rushed back home as quick as i could but before i even reached my street, thunder struck. i flinched and crouched down, frightened by the loud noise. memories flooded my mind and tears welled up in my eyes. as the thunder continued to rattle, i stayed on the sidewalk. crouched into a ball.

in hopes of calming myself, i softly sang the song taehyung would sing to me. pretending he was there by my side, reassuring me that everything would be okay. as time passed, i mysteriously felt the raindrops disappear. although the thunder continued to roar in the sky, a pair of arms wrapped themselves around me. their voice took over mine and i was too scared to speak. when i had calmed a bit, i slowly opened my eyes but instinctively closed them again when the thunder roared. afraid, i put my arms around them too. drifting away to sleep with the sound of their voice still playing.

...

as the sun hit my eyes, i lazily swatted my hand against the person who was trying to wake my up.

"five more minutes" i mumbled. the person sighed and attempted to shake me again.

"wake up sleepyhead.." they said again, though this time a little more stern. still half asleep, i whined and placed the blanket over my head.

"taehyung-ah, a few more minutes..!!!" just as the words left my mouth, my eyes shot open. wait a second. taehyung was with jihye yesterday! was he not..? i slowly popped my head over the covers and the realization hit me.

1: taehyung wasn't with me.
2: i'm in a strangers house
3: tHat strAnger iS a gUy

a really good looking guy. i thought. my thoughts were soon interrupted as i heard him chuckle.

"take a picture. it lasts longer." he cockily said.

i rolled my eyes and sent him a small glare. "what am i doing here?" i asked. instead of answering my question, he walked out of the room. leaving me confused.

i searched for my phone as it disappeared from my pockets. looking around i spotted it on a table across the room. i wonder how it got there. i grabbed my phone and sat back down on the bed.

27 missed calls and 84 messages from taehyung.

i sighed as i read the first two messages he sent. still, i smiled a little knowing he cared for me. even if it's just his lonely side speaking. but just as i was about to text back, i was immediately distracted by the delicious smelling food. my head turned to where the smell was coming from and the boy from earlier returned with a tray of pancakes.

"eat up." he said. without hesitation, i dug in as he told me what happened the previous night.

...

i choked on my water as he finished the story. "wait- you carried me l-last night....?" i stuttered. he gently pat me on the back and nodded.

"i must say though, you're quite heavy haha." he joked. i gently punched his shoulders and rolled my eyes once again.

"yah! that's not how you should talk to a lady!!" i exclaimed.

he laughed at my statement and proceeded to introduce himself.

"i'm kim seokjin. world wide handsome!" he said confidently. i giggled at his remark and introduced myself as well.

"you seem cocky. although you're pretty handsome, i've seen better." i teased.

"aish, y/nie don't be shy to admit it. i'm the handsomest man on earth! there is no one better than me!" i burst into laughter as he finished his sentence.

"whatever you say mr. handsome."

as we continued to joke around i learned a few more things about him. he's currently in university and has been scouted to be a model in lots of companies, still doesn't know which one to accept or if he'll accept at all. he's also an amazing cook too.

"wait y/nie don't move!" he said. i froze and stared at him as he brought a napkin to my face, gently wiping off the excess syrup from my pancakes. i smiled at his gesture and he lent me some clothes to wear. "it's not much but it's the smallest sizes i could find. i'll be downstairs if you need me!"

i headed downstairs after i was finished and found him on the couch playing mario kart. i absolutely loved the game. i rushed over to him and he paused the game as soon as he saw me. suddenly, he started laughing. i awkwardly sit down beside him thinking i looked odd but he thought otherwise.

"aah, sorry cutie. you just look so small in my
clothes. it's adorable!" i blushed at the nickname and my heart started to beat faster. a smile crept upon his face and i joined his game. hours passed and the two of us had gotten pretty close and were soon tied in the game.

"one last game and it will determine the superior!" i yelled. jin looked at me with a smirk and confidently pat my shoulder.

"prepare to lose then, cutie." he smirked.

"we'll see about that worldwide handsome."

...

the game had ended and he won. i pouted as he did his little victory dance.

"no fair...!!" i whined. "you cheated !"

he pinched my cheeks and chuckled at my behaviour. "c'mon y/nie, don't be sad! how about i treat you to some food?" i smiled excitedly as he mentioned food and immediately hopped onto his back when he stood up.

"go forth peasant! thy woman wants ice cream!!" he chuckled and responded to my request.

"of course m'lady. anything for you, princess." i shyly buried my face into the crook of his neck and patted him to go.

"l-let's just g-go..!!" i stuttered. he walked over to the door and as he opened it, it revealed an unexpected guest.

"taehyung?" "y/n?"