i roll restlessly under my blanket whilst cuddling my pillow. i've been in and out of sleep the entire night because i keep thinking about the events which took place last night.

in my current hazy and sleepy state i can only recall snippets of the events from last night but what's picking at my brain the most is that kiss- where taehyung placed his soft tender hand over my lips and kissed it.

even though it wasn't a real kiss it still made my heart flutter and pump faster than ever before. i could have screamed my lungs out in pure euphoria at the time because i was obviously affected by it. it made my emotions rage wilder than the dragon lady's wrath.

but obviously, i couldn't show it because everybody knows that taehyung is a playful boy so he probably didn't mean it besides if i say anything i'll probably ruin what little friendship we have and i don't want to risk losing something as pure as that.

and the other thing that's eating me inside out is that question he had asked; is there reason behind the dragon lady not kicking me out. honestly speaking, i never really thought of it until he mentioned it mostly because i've always thought that the dragon lady takes pleasure in making things difficult for me or perhaps she's just fulfilling her sadistic needs.

"aish," i sigh tightening my hold on the pillow.

taehyung made me wonder if there really is a bigger picture to look at but now that i'm thinking all about this i feel that there could be a linkage somewhere especially to that feeling i originally felt after my father's demise- the feeling of all my father's belongings being ursurped from me.

aish, taehyung is really more than just an ethereal and handsome face. there's a lot more that goes on in his mind than just being playful and dropping brain cell murdering jokes.

i shift once more and groan when the morning sunlight hits my eyelids.

"my head hurts thinking of all this." i pull the blanket over my head and try going back to sleep.

"ding dong! ding dong!" i hear a voice and footsteps approach my bed.

i know that voice so i don't even bother moving.

"soo yeong ah~!" another voice smooth yells and i feel a weight fall over my bed.

it's the two j's, jimin and jungkook.

i groan, "why are you two here so early in there mor-" i suddenly feel the blanket peel off from my head. i'm surprised for a second but quickly pull it back, "yah!~ soo yeong ah~ we came to see you and you're ignoring us." jimin says disheartenedly.

"i'm really tired," i grumble. "i need to sleep."

"soo yeong ah~," jungkook taps my covered shoulder. "we got hot chocolate for you." he says sounding innocent.

i quickly turn, wrapping the blanket around my head and looking up at jungkook with a pout. they're using my favourite beverage as their advantage. what are they really up to?

"you want it?" he teases swinging the cup infront of me.

"what's the catch?" i slowly ascend with the blanket still wrapped around my body.

they both smile almost too devilishly, "about last night," jimin starts and i raise a brow.

alot happened last night.

"the hyung's at the café told us a few things..." jimin shoots a smug look.

"goodbye... i'm going back t-"

"are you and taehyung hyung more than friends now?" jungkook cuts me off just as i fall onto my pillow.

i shift my head to face jungkook with a blank expression, "no! we're aren't and speaking about last night," i quickly get up again, sharply pointing a finger at them. "what's with you two not answering my calls last night?" the sleepiness suddenly vanishing from my body. "i should be butt whipping you two with a towel right now!"

jimin gets up and jungkook stands behind him, "aish, soo yeong ah~ you're scary..." jungkook quivers.

"i know it isn't your fault but didn't you both think something was up when taehyung ah~ didn't show up at that blockhead's party?" i ask sadly, remembering the events from last night.

"aish, calm down soo yeong ah~." jimin cooes and jungkook nods as they step closer to me, "drink some of this and breathe alittle." i take ahold of the beverage with a pout and sip.

both jimin and jungkook sit on either side of me, "dansae made all of the people switch off their smartphones because he didn't want any disturbances." jimin speaks. "i didn't understand his reason behind it but he really insisted on it."

"and we did start to worry about taehyung hyung when we noticed the hours go by." jungkook adds. "we wanted to leave to go find him because we know hyung is close with dansae but his friends stopped us from leaving." i stare at jungkook's side profile feeling a wave of hurt wash over me.

dansae really deserves those kicks and punches right now.

i groan in annoyance and drop my head on jungkook's shoulder, draping my hands around his waist, "i want to hit that boy so hard." i complain and jimin pats my back. "do you know that taehyung ah~ stood outside for almost three hours!"

i notice jungkook look down at the floor shooketh and jimin gasps, "are you serious?"

i nod, "and he also exchanged most of his won for coins trying to call that-" i squeeze jungkook, "i don't even want to say his name..." i sigh exasperatedly.

"soo yeong ah~ just lie down, you're becoming way too emotional. i don't want you getting sick because of this." jimin takes my hot chocolate and makes me lie down.

i stare at him with a pout and reach for the hot chocolate, "don't take it away from me." he chuckles and hands it back to me.

"such a baby," jimin chuckles.

"soo yeong ah~?" jungkook looks at me with innocent doe eyes. "do you really care about taehyung hyung?" i look at him for a few seconds then shyly nod my head as i sip on the chocolatey goodness.

"awh, you're too cute soo yeong ah~," jimin smiles causing his eyes to disappear underneath his eyelids, "i care about both you pabo's as well." i scoff and jungkook bites my shoulder lightly.

this boy i swear if he's not eating food he'll be eating inanimate or inedible things.

"so what did you and hyung do last night?" jungkook mumbles in my shoulder.

i look at him nervously, "well... we- don't judge us, promise." i look at them and they nod. "after taehyung ah~ left from that game room we just talked then he wanted to blow on some dandelions." i chuckle at the thought of that.

last night i was able to enjoy the simplicity of life even in adversity.

"dandelions?" jungkook sits up and i nod.

"it was magical. i've never done anything like that before." i admit with a warm smile.

"you know," jimin pipes, "dandelions have a symbolism."

jungkook and i stare at him in confusion, "symbolism?" we say in sync.

jimin smiles, "neh, some people believe it symbolises fighting through lifes challenges and others associate it with happiness, simplicity or having good companions but the oldest belief is that if you blow out the white puffball of seeds the flower will grant you one wish."

my jaw drops and a never before made sound escapes my lips, "ehh, so the wish thing is actually true!?"

"so you both made a wish?" jungkook asks, curiousity lacing his voice.

i sit upright, "neh, but he said it's something he always did."

jimin falls over the bed propping his elbow into the sheets, and resting his head on the palm of his hand, "so taetae believes in folktales then..."

i pout pensively, "i don't know but i do know that he finds happiness in the smallest of things."

"hyung's always been like that." jungkook laughs. "that's why i like him so much."

i smile at jungkook's cuteness, "then you're gonna be happy after i tell you this," i pinch his cheeks and he looks at me innocently. "taehyung ah~ is going to join us for lunch tomorrow!" i watch jungkook's face light up with happiness.

"really?" jimin asks in surprise.

"there's no way we can let him hang out with dansae after what he did to him." i frown and both boys nod in agreement.

• • •

after i had taken a shower i dressed up in a black ripped jean and a navy blue t-shirt with my hair tied in a messy bun.

after i did the laundry and i made my way downstairs into the kitchen to lay out the table for ah ro and mrs. hyungsik. i greet seokjin oppa with a warm smile and a tight hug.

this man right here has become like a mother and father to me. always taking such good care of me.

i pull out the plates and cups from the cupboards and start laying out the table but i notice seokjin oppa's presence beside me. i turn to face him in confusion but he looks at me as if he's trying to read my mind.

"what's wrong?" i ask placing a cup on the table.

"so... does the dress fit?" he asks softly.

i smile a toothy smile, "perfectly and thank you again." he only pats my head and continues making breakfast.

i exit the kitchen and make my way to the different ground level rooms doing some tiding up because last night i didn't complete my chores for various reasons.

once i was done i wander passed the kitchen to get to the guest powder room but a conversation carrying on in there suddenly catches my attention so i peep from the doorway.

"so did my darling daughter manage to capture the heart of the wealthy suitor?" the dragon lady inquires and i roll my eyes. what is the victorian era or something?

"i'm sure i have." ah ro boasts. "my beauty is exquisite." she fans herself.

omo, why do they have to speak like that? we're in modern korea not old england.

"you take after me ah ro, i'm proud of you." she caresses her daughter's cheek.

"she definitely managed to capture taehyung's heart that's why he ran from her the other day..." i mumble sarcastically as i enter the powder room.

i can't believe that you actually get people out there that chase after money- gold diggers is what you call them.

i'll admit that money is something which we all need in order to survive in this world but wanting to add more to such an already heavty bank account is just being greedy.

life's not always about money. it can be about the smaller things- things that you would take for granted like the people you have around you and the memories you make with them.

perhaps it could be about the smiles and laughs which you share with people or the saddness and adversity you experience. the random strangers that make you smile and maybe even finding love along your journey.

in my book, these are the little things that are important in life.

a/n: it's been a long time since i updated, mianhae.

also, i've started a new kim taehyung fanfic titled figutives, if you want maybe you can check it out!

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~author-nim💜