His Addiction || KIM TAEHYUNG - [#2 of Mafia series]

EP 6

⚠ Warning! self-harm is mentioned here.

Nabi's POV:

I watched as Taehyung hurriedly walked out, his expression serious and tense. I sighed, feeling a mix of confusion and concern.

My mother, sensing my worry, cleared her throat and placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "He came alone. Don't worry, daughter."

"He left in such a hurry," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper.

My mother gave me a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder. 

"Mom," I said, hesitating for a moment.

"Yeah?"

"I hope you asked Mrs. Kim if Taehyung is seeing somebody or not," I asked, a note of concern in my voice.

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At the university, inside the classroom, I sighed as I collected scraps of fabric from the cutting table. My partner and best friend, Sehun, was doing the same.

"Something on your mind, Nabi-ah?" he asked, giving me a sidelong glance.

I tilted my head and gave him a sideways look. "What do you think about me?"

Sehun's face turned a shade of pink as he stumbled over his words. "Um, you're pretty... I mean, pretty good at making anything. You're very talented, ahh..."

I rolled my eyes, unimpressed. "Is that all? Am I not attractive?"

Sehun fumbled with his words, clearly flustered. "W-Well, yes! I mean, you're...um...nice-looking too. But it's your talent that really stands out."

I sighed, shaking my head. "Guys can never give a straightforward answer. Always zigzagging."

Sehun scratched the back of his head, looking sheepish. "I guess I'm not very good at this, huh?"

I smirked, teasing him a bit. "That's why you're still single. Anyway, I wanted to ask you something. See, a friend of mine... she's friends with her mom's friend's son. This guy is quite humble with her, and he even introduced her to an admired artist. So, what do you think? Is he interested in her?"

Sehun looked thoughtful, his expression turning serious as he considered the question. "Hmm, it sounds like he might be interested. If he's going out of his way to introduce her to someone she admires and treats her well, it could mean he has feelings for her. People often show their interest through actions, not just words."

I nodded, absorbing his insights. "Yeah, that's what I thought too. Sometimes it's the little things that reveal someone's true feelings."

Sehun raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. "So, who's this friend of yours? Do I know her?"

I smacked his shoulder playfully. "You... will stay single if you use that much of your brain, Sehun ahh. This peanut brain of yours only knows how to sew, huh?"

Sehun rubbed his shoulder, laughing nervously. "Hey, I'm just trying to help out. I guess I'm not the best at this stuff."

I grinned, enjoying his flustered reaction. "Don't worry, Sehun. You'll get the hang of it eventually. Just keep your eyes open, and maybe you'll find someone special too."

Sehun sighed, looking genuinely disappointed. "I did open my eyes, but she's not understanding me."

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I smiled to myself, thinking about Taehyung. The idea that he might be interested in me felt like a dream come true. Just imagining my crush having feelings for me made my heart race with excitement. I couldn't help but remember the first time I read about him in a newspaper when he was twenty-five, marveling at his achievements. And now, at twenty-seven... Ah, the age gap!