⏳ Next Day — Morning
You woke up earlier than usual.
No reason.
Or maybe—
too many reasons.
Yesterday kept replaying.
"I don't want to lose either of you."
You covered your face with your hand.
"…What even was that."
Your phone buzzed.
Jimin:"Skip first lecture?"
You smiled slightly.
Another message.
Taehyung:"Don't forget the draft. We need to finalize today."
Your smile faded… just a little.
Two messages.
Two directions.
This time—
you didn't freeze.
You typed.
To Jimin:"Not today. I'll see you later."
To Taehyung:"Yeah. I'm coming."
You stared at both chats.
Not choosing one.
Just… managing both.
⏳ Afternoon — Library (with Taehyung)
The library was quieter than usual.
You sat across from Taehyung.
Laptop open.
Papers scattered.
"You're on time," he said.
You raised a brow."Be surprised."
"I'm not," he replied calmly.
You rolled your eyes.
⏳ Working
"Change this section," he said, pointing at your screen.
"It's fine."
"It's repetitive."
"It's structured."
"It's boring."
You looked up.
"…You're annoying."
He smirked slightly.
"And you're stubborn."
Silence.
Then—
you both looked back at the screen.
And continued.
No drama.
No overthinking.
Just… understanding each other's pace.
⏳ A small moment
"You didn't reply yesterday," you said suddenly.
He didn't look up.
"I did."
"One message."
"That was enough."
You paused.
"…You weren't bothered?"
He stopped typing.
Then looked at you.
"I noticed."
That answer—
was very him.
Not dramatic.
Not expressive.
But real.
⏳ Later
"You focus better when you're quiet," he said.
You frowned. "Was I not quiet before?"
"You were thinking too much."
You froze slightly.
"…And now?"
"You're just doing."
Silence.
Because he was right.
⏳ Evening — Café (with Jimin)
Completely different energy.
"FINALLY," Jimin said dramatically as you sat down.
"Relax."
"You rejected my morning offer. That hurt."
"You'll survive."
He leaned closer.
"…Barely."
You laughed.
And just like that—
the mood changed.
⏳ With Jimin
"Try this," he pushed a drink toward you.
"You always order for me."
"And I'm always right."
You took a sip.
"…Okay, this is good."
He grinned."Of course it is."
⏳ Talking
"You looked serious today," he said.
"I was working."
"With him?"
You looked at him.
"…Yeah."
He nodded slowly.
Not upset.
Not joking either.
Just… noting it.
⏳ A pause
"You're different with him," Jimin said.
Your heart skipped.
"…What does that mean?"
"You're quieter."
You frowned slightly.
"And with you?" you asked.
He smiled.
"You talk more."
Silence.
Because that was true.
⏳ The realization hits deeper
Same day.
Same you.
Different versions.
With Taehyung—
you were focused. Calm. Observant.
With Jimin—
you were lighter. Open. Easy.
Neither felt fake.
Both felt… real.
And that—
was the problem.
⏳ Night — Walking back alone
You walked slowly.
Thinking.
Again.
But this time—
clearer.
Not confused.
Just aware.
👉 You weren't imagining it.👉 It wasn't one-sided.👉 And it wasn't simple.
⏳ Final Moment
Your phone buzzed.
Jimin:"Text me when you reach."
Another message.
Taehyung:"Send me the final file."
You looked at both.
Smiled faintly.
And whispered to yourself—
"…Why both?"
Because deep down—
you already knew the answer.