A place to stay

I started my work. While James was in his room, checking out some files.

I somehow couldn't think about Jimin, cause I was focused on work.

"Excuse me, can I see the manager?" A girl asked me.

"May I know what you want with him?"

"I came here for an interview."

"Seat yourself. He'll call you." I said and continued my work.

"Where are you from?" I asked.

"I'm from Busan."

"Your age?"

"24."

"Why do you want this job?"

"It's my passion."

"Ok. Do you have any friends who supported you to follow your dream?" I don't know why I asked that question.

"Yeah, one guy. He helped me through my hard times and we were so close. We always like each other. We always have each other's back."

"You're selected." I said.

"W-what?" She was shocked.

"I said you're selected."

"Jinjja? I can't believe. Thank you so much." She hugged me and asked when she should join.

"You can join tomorrow. And give your friend the biggest treat ever." I smiled at her and she left.

I sighed and lsat down on the chair with a thump.

I had to do something. But now, I couldn't. I continued with my work.

*time skip

It was almost 6. My work was done. But I didn't have any place to stay. I sat on the bench outside the company.

Sitting there and thinking in my own world.

"Hey. Mind if I give you a ride?" It was Tae Yong.

"No thanks." I smiled at him and turned front.

"I don't have any problem in dropping you."

"Will you just mind your business!" I said angrily. I realised what I did.

"I'm sorry." I said and got up and walked.

"It's ok." He said and accompanied me.

"Aren't you going?"

"Not until you are." He said.

"Why do care so much about me?"

"I want to be your friend."

"Why?"

"Cause I think you have something special."

"I'm not sure whether I can take your complement, but yes I'd like to be friends with you too." I said mood off.

"You don't seem happy about it."

"No, i am. I am happy." I said and forced a smile.

"So where do you stay? I'll drop you." He kept asking.

"I stay somewhere far away. You don't need to worry. I'll get going on my own."

"I'm sorry, I can't do that. As a friend it's my duty to drop you safely." He said.

"It's ok."

"But I insist."

How do I tell him, I don't have anywhere to stay? He's doesn't look like giving up also. I have no other choice but say.

"I actually don't have a place to stay. I used to stay with the members but now I moved out. I was searching for an apartment and a job. I got one bit not the other. I'm searching for it."

"You can stay with me."

"No thanks. I don't wanna disturb you."

"You're not a disturbance. You're In fact so fun."

"Whatever you say, I'm not budging." He suddenly pulled my hand and walked towards his car.

"Sit or else I'll call you're friend and ask them to take you." He said coolly.

"What? Why would you do that? And who do you know?"

"Don't make me do that." He said ignoring my questions.

He showed his phone with the manager's name.

"NO! I'll sit." I stamped my feet and sat inside.

He sat the other side. He drove. We didn't talk anything.

*time skip

We reached his apartment. I got down and followed him.

We reached and we went in.

"Wow! Your room is like so good. Not only the room but the entire apartment is." I said.

"I own it." I looked at him in shock.

"You're kidding, right?" I asked him laughing.

But he was serious.

"Ok, sorry. But why do you work in a fashion designing company?" I asked him confused.

"It's my passion. I like it so I am in it." He said coolly.

"You're Lee Tae Yong?" I asked doubtful.

"Yes. My dad kept this apartment property under my name. Now enough of all the rich talk." He said.

"Ok. So where do I stay?"

"In that room." He guided me.

I bowed and he left. I refreshed myself and sat on the bed corner.

I looked through my phone and looked if there was any message.

I just threw my phone on the bed and hung my head down supported by my hands.

*ring ring

My phone rang. I looked the contact. It was unknown. I attended it.

"Hello. Who's this?"

"It's me, Taehyung."

"Why do you call in an unknown number?"

"Cause I thought I wouldn't attend if I called in my number."

"Ok. What is it?"

"Where are you?"

"It doesn't matter. How are you guys doing?"

"First answer my question."

"In a hotel. Can we just stop it here?"

"Ok. Y/n, do you understand what you've done?"

"Tae please I don't wanna talk about it. I'm trying to forget it." I said a bit stern but tears flowed.

"No y/n. We have to talk about. I know you like Jimin hyung."

"What else can I do? He's with Aerum and nothing's gonna change if I get back. Just leave it."

"Y/n, I understand. But talk with him once at least. He still misses you. I'm sure he misses you and wants to see you and talk to you. There is a place for you in his heart still. But neither of you are realising it."

"No Tae. This is not gonna happen. I can't do it. It's all done. And I messed it up. Just let him live his life how he wants. I don't need to interfere in his life now."

"Y/n just..." before he could finish, I said,

"Please Tae. Just let it be like this. Just leave it." I cut the call.

Tears flowed continuously.

"Y/n, are you fine? Why are you crying?" Tae Yong asked as he came in.

I wiped my tears and said,

"I'm fine. Nothing to worry. I'll just take rest for sometime."

"If anything you can talk to me." He said and I nodded and lay down.

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Tae Yong's POV

As she lay down, I left the room. I went to the kitchen.

I took out my phone and called him.

Me: hey.

???: hey. So how she's doing?

Me: great. She's actually sleeping now. When I went in she was crying but then she managed it.

???: ok. Just take care of her. If something's up, just call me. And also she'll refuse to eat, so you know what to do.

Me: yeah yeah. I've got it. Don't worry. You'll hear good news soon.

I cut the call. I smiled and made some dinner.

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Y/n's POV

I just lay down and tried to sleep. But I couldn't.

I got up and went out. I saw Tae Yong in the kitchen.

"Hey. Need some help?" I asked.

"You didn't sleep?"

"I couldn't. So is there anything I can do?" I asked.

"Just mix this please." I mixed it.

"So, what made you come out of that company?"

"Nothing. I just thought I needed to do other jobs also." I lied. I didn't wanna talk about it and I didn't wanna screw up everything again.

I kept it on the table and went back to the kitchen to get water.

I placed it and as I turned, I was surprised by Tae Yong right behind me.

"W-what are you doing?" I asked swallowing my saliva.

He didn't say anything. He slowly moved forward and closer to me. I felt like statue. I couldn't move nor do anything.

He slowly came in and kissed me. He broke the kiss and looked at me.

I didn't move.

"Y/n." He said.

"Tae Yong.... I'm sorry. I-I li-like someone else."

Why did I say that?

"It's ok. I'm sorry."

"It's fine."

I know I can never think of being with Jimin now. But I think Tae was right. A small part of my heart has space for him.

Maybe I hurt Tae Yong. I shouldn't have said that. I may not be with Jimin after what I did. I don't know whether I can even look at him once.

Just forget it. Forget everything. I'm never going in a relationship now.

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Tae Yong's POV

I excused myself to the washroom. I called him.

Me: hello. I it worked out.

???: what was her reaction?

Me: she said she likes someone else. And I'm sure it's him.

???: ok, good job. I'll the next thing soon. Just keep me updated on her.

Me: ok bye.

This is getting really fun though. I can't wait till both confess each other and get back.

I went back and we ate. It was silent and awkward after that thing, but I can't leave her alone.

To be continued.....