Music is My Lover

Chapter 3: Warming Up

You told Yoongi all about how you had ended up in Seoul and he patiently listened to you with a blank stare, nodding from time to time. He felt bad for you, he was lucky to have been included in a group of trainees as soon as he was accepted into Big Hit Entertainment. He made friends soon enough, but you seemed to have no time between your classes and work to hang out with anybody.

You did seem to be much more sociable than he was and now he understood why you were so eager to talk to someone. It looked like you just needed someone to listen to you, because you didn't seem to expect him to say anything.

"Anyway, I'm so sorry, I'm not usually like this" you apologized embarrassed and laughed softly.

Yoongi chuckled with a side smile and looked down when you looked up. "I always carry around different playlists in my phone, they provide company when I'm on my own" he said and that was probably the most you'd heard him talk at once. You stared at him surprised for a second until he looked down and cleared his throat.

"If you'd let me" he said and pointed at your phone, you took it from the table and handed it to him curiously. He turned the bluetooth on both and transferred a couple playlists to yours. In the meantime, he looked through the pockets of his bag until he found a pair of wireless earbuds he had and handed you the little pill shaped box.

"I can't take this"— you said closely inspecting the earphones —"it's very nice of you, but I couldn't, these look expensive" you tried to give them back to him as he returned your phone, but he held a hand up.

"Seriously, take them, I have my own." You looked at him speechless.

"They are very nice, but it doesn't feel right" you trailed off.

"Just keep them, they are promotional" he insisted and you noticed they had the name of a band, BTS.

You nodded gratefully and offered him a big and warm smile. He chuckled nervously and looked away as he felt his face flush. You put everything in your bag and got ready to leave.

"Thank you once more, Yoongi, I'll see you around" you said and waved as you walked away. His eyes followed you until you exited the café as he absentmindedly nodded.

As you waited for the bus that took you to work, you listened to the music Yoongi shared with you. There were some of this band, BTS, in the mix and you found their lyrics to be so relatable and meaningful. You couldn't remember the last time you'd listened to music, but when you were younger you'd have it on 24/7.

You weren't sure about why you had stopped, but the familiar feeling of comfort it provided made you smile contently. Taking a seat now on the bus, you closed your eyes and tried to enjoy the melodies that played. Letting go of all your problems and worries for just a little bit.

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Another week passed and once again Yoongi was looking forward to you showing up. He wanted to know what you thought of his playlists, if they had helped at all. He saw you walk in and smiled as you stood in line. You looked his way and smiled brightly. Offering a tight smile in response, he waved at you and then looked back at his papers.

He couldn't remember the last time he had interacted with any girl outside of the industry for purposes that weren't work related. The feeling was certainly odd and refreshing. He sometimes wished he had time to hang out with friends and do every day things like going to the cinema or just out for coffee to chat.

You walked up to your table next to him and greeted him cheerfully as usual"Morning, Yoongi! How have you been?" He took his earbuds out and for once he actually felt like talking.

"Good morning" he smiled a small smile that was barely noticeable, but it caught you off guard. You didn't say anything though not to make him uncomfortable but it made you happier than you would have expected.

"So, your playlists...I love them! It had been so long since I had listened to music that I forgot how good it can make you feel " he looked at you with wide eyes and you were confused about what exactly made him have this reaction.

"You need more then" he said seriously and extended his hand asking for your phone. He selected a couple more playlists and began the transfer. 

"Thanks, I've been listening to them on repeat" he nodded satisfied.

"That band, BTS, I didn't know them, they are really good" you shared and he looked at you with a frown. Did you still not know? Had you not looked it up?

He smirked amused "oh, really? You like BTS? "

You nodded enthusiastically "their lyrics are so deep and the rap parts, I've never been into rap, but they work so well."

Yoongi nodded and smiled to himself as he looked down hiding his flushed face. "I'm glad" he said softly. "I'll add some more of those" he quickly grabbed his phone and debated about which songs he should add for you to listen to. At least one of his solos, he ran his tongue through his cheek as he thought about it carefully.

After a little bit, he gave you back your phone. "All my music is stuck in my old hard drive, not that I have listened to it lately, but I wish I could get to it" you said with a pout and he didn't hesitate.

"I can take a look at it, if you'd like, but I'd need to work from my own computer" he offered.

You looked at him smiling excitedly "really? I'd be so grateful, I haven't been able to find anyone trustworthy to do it for me!" you quickly picked up your bag and searched for it "I carry it around hoping I'll come across the right shop." You had wrapped it in a piece of cloth to keep it from getting scratched. Then you took out an external disk "to put everything in" your eyes lit up and he couldn't help but think that was exaggerated, but cute, really cute.

He cleared his throat awkwardly "okay, I'll take a look" he said nonchalantly averting your gaze and putting away your disks. He looked at his watch and realized he was late. "I'm sorry, I have to get going, but I'll hopefully have this sorted by next time" he said as he got up and walked away waving goodbye.

You smiled to yourself thinking about how the cute shy guy had been friendlier today, it certainly was unexpected, but you were pleased. He was very nice to have around and you weren't sure if it would be appropriate to call him your friend. You could use a friend.

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