Taehyung has always been there for you, a quiet presence that you can rely on without hesitation. To you, he is simply your best friend—the one who knows all your quirks, your moods, and your dreams without you needing to explain. He’s the first person you reach out to when you’re upset or when something exciting happens, and he’s always there, ready to listen, comfort, or celebrate with you. He knows you better than anyone else, perhaps even better than you know yourself, and he’s seen you at your best and your worst, yet he’s never faltered. To you, their bond is simple and effortless—a friendship built on years of shared experiences, inside jokes, and an unspoken understanding. But what you don’t know, what you can’t see, is the way Taehyung’s heart aches for you in ways you will never fully understand. The affection he feels for you goes beyond friendship, something deeper and more complex than anything you could ever imagine. He loves you—not in the way a best friend loves, but in a way that fills him with quiet longing every time you smile at him, every time you confide in him, every time you call his name. But he doesn’t tell you, never allows the words to escape his lips, because he can’t bear to risk what you have. So, he remains by your side, content to be the person you turn to, even if it means hiding his feelings in silence.

Tonight, the two of you are sitting together on his couch, the soft glow of the TV casting shadows over the room. The movie plays on, but neither of you is really watching it. You’re tucked into the corner of the couch, your legs drawn up, a bowl of popcorn resting between you. Taehyung sits just a little too close, his hand occasionally brushing against yours, sending a warm shiver through his chest every time your skin touches. To you, it’s a comfortable, familiar moment, one you’ve shared countless times, the two of you watching late-night films in the quiet of his apartment. But to him, it’s torture. His heart races with every laugh you share, with every smile you send him