chapter 2

Years gone by, seasons change, trends have changed and people change.

It was a casual day for both Taehyung and Jeongguk, lazing around their shared small couch, while watching their favorite anime, not caring about the deadlines they have to follow. “You know Taehyungie, I could do this all day with you.” Jeongguk says, cuddling closer to Taehyung. “We’ve been doing this forever. However, I don’t blame you. College has taken most of our time and it doesn’t help that us being fine arts and music major helps. We run zero sleep.”

 Taehyung after saying those words, noticed that their food was already empty, proceeded to nudge Jeongguk, “Can you make some more?” Jeongguk, sitting up straight, “say please”, “no. what am I? a kid?”, moving forward, Jeongguk closed the gap between them by touching their foreheads together, “say please or I won’t get your food”  Taehyung doesn’t know why he’s feeling this way. With their proximity, he can’t help his emotions he felt his cheeks burning up – he whispers, “Please, Gukkie”. And he wonders why does he feel so giddy. He shouldn’t be feeling this way. They’re best friends and they’re both guys. This can’t be happening.

Shock would be an understatement. Taehyung, on his whole 19 years of existence, never knew that hearing those words would affect him so much.

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“I have something to tell you” Jeongguk says and Taehyung pauses on whatever he’s doing. He knows the other is nervous by how his tone sounded when he said those words. “Alright, tell me. I won’t judge you or interrupt you.” He gives a soft smile, letting Jeongguk continue.

Jeongguk shifts, fidgety, fingers shaking, he lets out a huge sigh, “I’m gay. I like boys. I’ve never been attracted to girls I thought I was. I like people with the same gender. I know this might not be what you were expecting to hear. You’re one of the special people in my life and I don’t want to lose you.”

Dumbfounded. That’s how Taehyung feels. “I knew it. I’m sorry okay? But please Tae, say something.” Jeongguk pleadingly says. He didn’t know why there are tears forming his eyes. He feels proud. He feels scared. He hugs Jeongguk, “I’m so proud of you and your bravery. I’m so lucky to be your best friend.” Jeongguk thanks him and hugs him tighter before letting go. “Wanna eat Mc Donald’s?” “Lead the way” And if only he noticed how his Gukkie winced when he heard the word best friend, he ignores it.

“You’re ignoring me.” Jeongguk blurts out. He just got home from the gym and let’s say that Taehyung is trying his best not to hyperventilate with the sight in front of him. With eyes like a deer caught in the woods, “What?! No, I’m not” he scoffs. “Then why are you so distant to me these past few weeks? Did I do something wrong or uncomfortable?” Jeongguk frowns and Taehyung can’t help but think that he looks like an angry bunny. “ugh” Taehyung groans, “no,” a sigh “I just have a lot of projects and tasks. I’ll make it up to you. I’m sorry”

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