Seolli's a quiet classmate Kim Taehyung always noticed but never had the courage to approach. Fate leads them to the same college and Taehyung tells himself things will be different. He'll take the steps to reach her heart. All she has to do is stay...
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April 17 (Pt. II) Saturday Year 1
I was nervous about meeting everyone at the front gate.
Will they look at my outfit? What if it's not suited for someone like me?
Did they feel obligated to come? What if they look annoyed...
I take in a deep breath, reminding myself that there will be lots of people at the festival. I'll blend in. And with lots of things to do, everyone can have fun.
"Seolli!" Jimin calls from the gate, hands around his mouth as he stands by a tree.
Vivi and Sooah walk closer to me, Sooah turning around to ask who was calling me over.
I blush out of nervousness, happy to at least see Jimin had made it. As we weave through the crowd and walk closer, I spot Jiyoo, Karin, and Jin right next to him. But I don't see Taehyung.
Jimin leans against the tree, greeting my cousins with a "Heyy..." before introducing the others.
Karin happily compliments our outfits, earning a smile from Vivi.
"T-thanks." I whisper, hoping she heard.
Jiyoo tiptoes and tries to look over all the heads at the festival. "Where's Taehyung? Did he say he's running late?"
Jimin sighs under his breath, "Isn't he always? He didn't text anyone?"
I look down at my phone and at the same time, a message pops up on the screen.
[Taehyung] The crowds huge...
[Taehyung] I'm a little lost. Can you fetch me? 🐶
I thought Taehyung knew the streets better than me, but then again he said he spent a lot of time across the bridge than inside. Sooah leans her chin on my shoulder as she reads the text.
"Mmm~ Cute. Why don't you bring him over to us. We'll be fine waiting."
"Are you sure?" I hug my phone and look at her. She looks over at Vivi and Karin gushing over something on Vivi's phone, and then nods.
I relax my shoulders, afraid that if I left my cousins they'd feel awkward, but it seems like they get along with others quickly.
I turn to Jimin, but seeing him midconversation with Jiyoo, I decide to leave them alone.
Turning with a wave, I throw myself back into the crowd and text Taehyung back.
I'm coming!
[Taehyung] haha do you even know where to find me?
I stop in my tracks and blush. I was so determined in finding him that I didn't realize I was just running aimlessly.
