It had been two weeks since YN and Kim Taehyung became friends.
In just fourteen days, their bond had grown stronger than she ever expected. They laughed together, studied together, and walked home together almost every day. Taehyung had slowly become her comfort person—someone she could talk to without fear of being judged.
But what YN didn't know…
Was that Taehyung had already fallen for her.
Hard.
Kim Taehyung had hopelessly, desperately fallen for her.
The way she smiled when she was happy.
The way her eyes sparkled when she talked about things she loved.
The way she got shy when someone complimented her.
Everything about her made his heart race.
Yet… she never noticed.
Because her eyes were always looking at someone else.
Park Suho.
Every time Suho passed by, YN's expression would change. Her eyes would follow him without her even realizing it. Sometimes she would stare at him for too long, then quickly look away when she noticed.
Taehyung noticed everything.
And every time he saw that look in her eyes, his chest tightened painfully.
Why does she look at him like that…?
You see, Park Suho had once been Taehyung's best friend before he went abroad. Now that he was back, he had become even more popular. On top of that, Suho had a childhood friend, Lee Tina. They were always together, and everyone shipped them.
Which made everything even more complicated.
Taehyung often caught YN staring at Suho during class.
One day, he finally couldn't take it anymore.
YN (thinking, staring at Suho):
Wow… Suho is looking amazing today…
Taehyung noticed her dreamy expression.
His heart sank.
After hesitating for a few seconds, he finally decided to ask.
Taehyung (nervously):
"D… do you like him? I… I mean… is he your crush?"
YN froze.
She looked at him, surprised.
Then slowly…
She looked down.
Her cheeks turned pink.
And she lightly nodded.
YN (softly):
"Well… yeah…"
Those two words felt like knives to Taehyung's heart.
He forced a smile.
Taehyung (looking down, smiling bitterly):
"So… it's NEVER ME, huh…"
He looked back at her and tried to joke.
Taehyung:
"Yah, stop looking in his direction like you're gonna eat him."
YN (glaring):
"Shut up!"
Taehyung (teasing):
"Then why are you looking at him like that?"
YN (flustered):
"Well… he's looking extra handsome today."
Taehyung (raising an eyebrow, smirking):
"Ooooooo…"
YN:
"Shut up!"
(sighs)
"I… I just want to hug him."
Taehyung: …
His smile disappeared for a second.
His heart shattered quietly.
YN (glaring at him): …
Taehyung:
"Yah! Stop glaring at me. Let's make a plan."
YN (confused):
"What plan?"
Taehyung suddenly leaned closer with a mischievous grin.
Taehyung (smirking darkly):
"I'll kidnap him."
YN: "WHAT?!"
Taehyung:
"Then we'll put a gun at his temple, force him to marry you, and tadaaa! You got him. How's that for a plan? I know it's ama—"
SMACK!
YN hit his head.
Taehyung: "OUCH!"
YN: …
Taehyung:
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!"
YN:
"For giving stupid ideas."
Taehyung (raising his hands dramatically):
"Okay-okay! My superwoman!"
YN (narrowing her eyes):
"I… I am not your woman."
Taehyung paused.
Then smiled softly.
Taehyung:
"Okay. Got it."
There was a hint of sadness in his eyes, but YN didn't notice.
Taehyung:
"By the way… let's go. Lunch is over."
They started walking together.
YN was busy thinking about Suho.
Taehyung was busy thinking about her.
(Of course… you were never mine.
If you like someone… it will NEVER BE ME.)
YN noticed his quiet mood.
She frowned slightly but continued walking beside him.
YN: …
Taehyung: …
Two people walking side by side.
One in love.
One unaware.