chapter 4
The next morning, Kook woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing on her bedside table. She rubbed her eyes and reached for it, noticing the notification from Instagram. It was a message from *winter_bear*. She smiled as she opened the app.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Good morning!
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Good morning!
She waited a bit, expecting a response, but there was nothing. Slightly disappointed but not surprised, she put her phone aside and started her morning routine—brushing her teeth, getting dressed, and eating a quick breakfast.
As the morning passed, she went to college, meeting new friends, engaging in some small talk, and soaking in the excitement of starting a new chapter. It was refreshing, but at the back of her mind, *winter_bear*’s message lingered.
By noon, when Kook returned to her dorm room, she sat down, tired from her day, and grabbed her phone. There was a new notification. She eagerly opened the Instagram app again and smiled as she saw a message from *winter_bear*.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Hey, just woke up now.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Haha, looks like someone likes to sleep in!
The messages flew back and forth, with the two of them exchanging funny thoughts and small anecdotes. Kook couldn’t help but enjoy the lighthearted banter; it felt like talking to someone she’d known forever.
A little later in the afternoon, Kook hesitated before typing another message.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Hey, are you free?
On the other side of the screen, Taehyung saw the message from *Bunny_the_Butterfly* pop up. She checked her schedule, realizing that she didn’t have any shooting today. She had the afternoon off. Excited, she quickly responded.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Yeah, I’m free! What’s up?
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Let’s call? I want to hear your voice.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Sure! I’ve been meaning to do that. Give me a sec.
Taehyung pressed the call button, and within moments, Kook’s phone started ringing. Kook smiled, answering the call, and there was a brief moment of silence before they both spoke at once, laughing awkwardly.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Hey! You sound different than I expected.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Haha, same! You sound... cuter.
They both chuckled, the awkwardness melting away. The conversation flowed easily, as if they had been talking for hours.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
So, what do you like to do in your free time?
@winter_bear ( tae)
Hmm, I like drinking coffee. I can’t start my day without it. What about you?
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Ugh, coffee? I can’t stand it. It tastes bitter. I like boba tea.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Boba? Really? It’s way too sweet for me. I don't get the hype.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Haha, see? Our tastes are always opposites!
@winter_bear ( tae)
Yeah, it’s like we’re always on different sides of the spectrum. Coffee vs. boba, what’s next?
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
Who knows? I’m sure we’ll find more differences to laugh about.
The two of them laughed together, sharing stories about their day, learning more about each other’s personalities. As they continued chatting, it became clear that despite their different preferences, there was something easy and comforting about their conversation. They were so different, yet somehow they clicked.
@bunny_the_butterfly ( kook)
I didn’t expect to enjoy this so much. We should talk more often.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Definitely. It’s fun talking to you.
As the conversation continued, Kook felt a strange warmth spread through her chest. She didn’t know what it was, but it was nice. Something about *winter_bear* felt right, even if they had never met in person and didn’t know each other’s real names. It was refreshing to have someone to talk to, someone who understood her, even in the most unexpected way.
authornin
bye
see you soon
Comments