unveiled connection
June
So-hee, I didn’t know you had another son.
One of the many people we’ve talked to tonight said, their voice filled with surprise. It felt like an endless sea of pretentious people, each one shocked that So-hee herself had another child.
Taehyung's Mom
*Milked the situation into a tragically beautiful story about her and Taehyung's separation*
Taehyung
*played nice and went along with whatever his mom said*
Author
In fact, Taehyung didn’t spoke a single word.
Taehyung
I’m going to use the restroom.
Taehyung's Mom
*Caught Taehyung's arm and fake smile still on face*
Taehyung's Mom
Come right back. (instructed)
Taehyung
*Gently pulled arm away from his mom's grip and quickly walked out*
Taehyung
*Found the man's room and locked himself in a stall*
Author
This place was so huge that even the stalls had couches in them! Probably not the most sanitary, but Taehyung sat on it anyway, trying to calm his nerves.
Taehyung
*grabbed phone which he had stuffed in his pant and dialed Soojin*
Thankfully, no one else was in the bathroom.
Soojin
Hello? *answered almost immediately*
Taehyung
Soojin, thank God, I’m going to go crazy.
Soojin
Taehyung? Are you okay?” *alarmed*
Taehyung
Yes, I... I just needed to talk to someone from home.
Taehyung
*Suddenly feeling homesick*
Something Soojin does when she didn’t know what to do.
Soojin
It’s going to be okay *voice calming*
Soojin
Same as he was this morning.
Taehyung
**Right, I just saw him earlier today before I left...**
*laughed lightly*
Taehyung
Sorry, I’m just worried.
Soojin
We all are, but he’s going to get the help he needs. Because of you.
Her last words are encouraging.
Taehyung
*Heard the door open and mentally cursed*
Taehyung
I’ve got to go, but I’ll call you soon. *hung up*
Taehyung
*Walked out of the stall and washed his hands*
Taehyung
*Returned to the main area*
Taehyung
*Putting his phone back but he bumped into someone*
Taehyung
Oh, I’m so sorry—
Taehyung
*Looks up to see none other than Minseok*
Mr lee
Taehyung *tone dripping with distaste*
Taehyung
*Knew Minseok didn’t like him—he never had*
This was the first time Taehyung’d seen Minseok since he arrived.
Taehyung
Minseok *same tone as minseok*
Mr lee
Your mother is looking for you.
Taehyung
I told her I’d be right back *mumbled under breath before walking away*
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