In a tale of artistic passion and hidden fears, Kim Taehyung-a celebrated photographer renowned for his exquisite talent-stood captivated by one singular obsession: butterflies. Their delicate wings, vibrant colours, and fleeting beauty symbolised everything he sought to immortalise through his lens. With an upcoming exhibition that promised to define his career, Taehyung faced an unexpected hurdle-he couldn't find his muse. Inspiration eluded him like a shy butterfly, always fluttering just out of reach.
Desperate to reignite his creative spark, he decided to venture to Busan, a place rich with untamed nature and boundless possibilities. There, amidst the sea breeze and bustling cityscapes, he believed he might finally discover the face that would breathe life into his vision.
And then, he found her.
She was enchanting, her presence akin to a mystery yet to be unravelled. Her eyes held a quiet depth, her movements a gentle grace, and in her, Taehyung saw the very essence of the art he longed to create. But fate, as mischievous as ever, had a cruel twist in store. The very thing that ignited his soul-his beloved butterflies-was her deepest fear.
She suffered from lepidopterophobia, a paralysing dread of butterflies. To her, they were not ethereal creatures of beauty but harbingers of anxiety. Every flutter of their wings struck a chord of terror deep within her. Yet, something about Taehyung's earnest gaze, his unrelenting dedication to his craft, and his gentle charm made her hesitate before running away.
The journey that followed was one of healing, understanding, and unexpected love. As strangers, they were worlds apart-a man enthralled by beauty and a woman burdened by fear. Yet, as their paths intertwined, their differences became the canvas for a love story neither of them could have anticipated.
β€ Photographer!Taehyung x Lepidopterophobia!Y/N
β€ Strangers to lovers AU
β€ Overflowing with tender moments and heartfelt fluff
"So you are going to ignore me after so many years." His words stung your heart and you could feel your throat getting arid and heavy.
Reluctantly, lifting your upper eyelids, your chocolaty eyes met his cocoa ones again. The words in your throat were stuck yet your eyes held so many emotions within. Was it a desire? Hope? Regret? Embarrassment or being lost?
Blinking your eyes you gulped down a lump in your throat, "Hmm... No. I...I am not. I already had a word with you." You whispered, trying to ignore his gaze but failing miserably, "Really?" You raised one of your eyebrows before raising your feet off the couch followed by him, "There is nothing to talk about or a reason to ignore you, Mr. Kim." Taeyung scrunched his nose at you as you referred to him as 'Mr. Kim'.
Letting out a sigh, he pocketed his hands inside his pants before you watched him taking a few steps towards you while you were fixated on your position, "Don't call me that." He declared, making your eyebrows crumple, "What do you mean? You are my client and I am your wedding planner. I am calling you just like I call my other clients-" Taehyung interrupted as he ate up the space between you with his long strides.
"No, we aren't." He announced as your frown deepened, "Oh really, then what are we? Partners? Friends? Couples? Lovers? We are both each other's Exes." You declared, trying to keep your voice lower as he towered over your physique yet his globes didn't twitch even for a second, "But we were. We were partners, friends, couples, and lovers and yes we still are each other's something."
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