"Oh, Y/n, you came!" Taehyung's boxy smile greeted me as I approached him, my own smile forming as I took in his presence. The cool breeze added a refreshing touch to the atmosphere, though the awkwardness of our situation dampened my spirits slightly.

"So, what's the matter, my favorite person?" I inquired, referring to the endearing title he had given himself in his letter. A soft chuckle escaped his lips. "I like you, Y/n."

Oh.

Well, that was straightforward. I found myself at a loss for a proper response, a mix of surprise and uncertainty filling my expression. Taehyung misinterpreted my reaction, instantly apologizing, "Hey, I'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable. I don't mind being rejected, you know?"

His voice carried a reassuring tone, easing some of my uneasiness. "I'm not sure how this might affect our friendship, but I only see you as a friend," I confessed, my face reflecting the sadness of the reality we faced. However, Taehyung's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at me with a tight smile.

"It's entirely fine, Y/n. I just had to get it off my chest," he reassured, placing a hand on my shoulder. "It's just a little crush, and I'll get over it soon."

A tight smile tugged at my lips, relieved that he wasn't upset by my response. "To be very frank, I have feelings for Seokjin."

His reaction surprised me, his eyes widening in response to my words. Oh, did he not like what I said?

"Oh my god, he's head over heels for you as well! You should tell him, Y/n!" Taehyung's excitement spilled over, causing me to blush and look away, feeling a sudden shyness envelop me. Could it be true? Did Seokjin really feel the same way about me?

With only five minutes left before the bell would ring, we quickly wrapped up our conversation.

"Oh, by the way, can I have that rose?" I gestured toward the rose still in Taehyung's hand, which had likely been intended for me if I had accepted his confession. "Yes, of course!" he replied, passing the rose into my awaiting hand, and together we left the terrace.

As we descended the stairs side by side, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. While I had gently turned down Taehyung's confession, the possibility of reciprocated feelings from Seokjin filled me with hope and nervous anticipation. The rose in my hand symbolized the delicate nature of our connections, a reminder of the complexities of love and friendship. Little did I know, this was only the beginning of a journey that would shape our lives in unforeseen ways.

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Jin's POV;

A broad smile formed on my lips once I heard Y/n confess her feelings for me to Taehyung. After such a long wait, I finally had someone here by my side again. I felt a surge of happiness and relief, knowing that she felt the same way I did. Y/n was my everything, and I couldn't wait to make her mine.

As I walked away from the terrace, my heart filled with joy and anticipation. I wanted to find Y/n, hold her in my arms, and assure her that everything would be alright. We had been through so much, and now it was time for us to be together.

But before I could take another step, I heard a voice calling my name.

"Jin!"

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