Senior, please only look at me
2 | Senior, please only look at me.
전정국
Won't you let go of that hand?
B
What are you?
전정국
This is her boyfriend.
B
what?
전정국
Can you say that again?
B
What the heck are all these new Xs?
So Jin-sang blurted out a curse and left the bar, muttering. After he left, things between Jeong-guk and me became awkward.
이여주
uh···.
전정국
Oh, sorry.
이여주
No... It's okay. Thanks for helping me.
전정국
What are you thankful for... Then I'll go get ready.
이여주
Uh... okay, go.
Actually, I didn't seem to mind much, but when the word "girlfriend" came up, my heart started pounding. I knew she wasn't sincere, but my heart reacted first.
김태형
What happened...?
이여주
Yes? Oh... no.
김태형
Ah... yes.
[Taehyung's point of view]
I was just coming out of the bathroom when I heard my senior screaming. As I was about to take a step towards him, I saw that Jeongguk was already next to him.
전정국
“This guy’s girlfriend.”
김태형
So she was my girlfriend... somehow.
After hearing that she was my girlfriend, I returned to the bathroom. I thought we were just close friends, but I was wrong. Actually, I do have feelings for my senior.
From the moment I first saw him, I was drawn to him because he had a strikingly good impression, but then I started to worry about whether I should give up. He didn't even smile at anyone, so I stayed in the bathroom, feeling a bit disheartened. Only after I calmed down did I come out.
[ Original point ]
이여주
Um... but Taehyung, what's wrong?
김태형
Yes? Why?
이여주
I think your expression is a little different from before...
김태형
Don't mind it.
이여주
yes?
김태형
Senior, you don't have to worry about it.
이여주
···all right.
Taehyung's atmosphere was completely different from before, so I couldn't help but feel flustered. I was filled with questions about what was going on, why his speech and expression had changed so drastically. In that awkward atmosphere, both Jungkook and Taehyung greeted the next guest.
Taehyung's expression softened as he saw the guest and he led us to our seats. I stared at him intently, and then our eyes met as he returned after guiding us to our seats and even preparing some basic snacks. I was startled for a moment and immediately averted my eyes.
김태형
senior.
이여주
yes?!
김태형
Why are you so surprised? I just got your order.
이여주
Oh, yes...
Taehyung took our order and began to mix the cocktails nonchalantly. The owner had praised Taehyung before he arrived, saying he was as good a bartender as me, and he was right. I was amazed at how quickly and with such a high standard, but the confusion from earlier persisted.
김태형
Are you done?
이여주
Ah... yes.
Taehyung glanced at me and then went to serve. Our bar doesn't have a dedicated server, so we went to the counter ourselves, and Taehyung took care of everything. After finishing his duties and returning, he spoke to me.
김태형
senior.
이여주
yes?
김태형
Why is that?
이여주
Yes? What is it...?
김태형
Why do you keep looking at me?
이여주
When did I ever notice...
김태형
You avoid eye contact, so why is that?
이여주
Is that... did I do something wrong?
김태형
...Senior? Why?
이여주
no···.
김태형
Since there's nothing, just work. Don't keep worrying about what's going on.
이여주
yes···.
I told him not to be so concerned, but I still felt a pang of anxiety. The bar soon filled with customers, and it was time for Jungkook's live performance.
전정국
iced coffee.
“Wow-“
Those familiar with Jungkook's live performances cheered and applauded as he performed his mic test. Even guests unfamiliar with Jungkook's live performances were drawn to the atmosphere, drawing their attention to Jungkook as he announced the start of the show. Simultaneously, Taehyung also slowly turned off his music.
전정국
The song I've prepared today is called "Still With You." So, let's get started.
전정국
Your faint voice brushing past me...
As the opening accompaniment began to play, I found myself, as I always did, immersed in Jeongguk's song. I was so absorbed that I forgot all about the awkwardness I'd felt earlier, and a smile found its way to my lips without me even realizing it.
이여주
good night···.
김태형
It would be nice to have a senior. Your boyfriend is also good at singing.
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