chapter 15
The set was buzzing with energy. It was the first day of shooting, and Kook was managing everything, rushing from one task to another. She hadn't had much time to check her phone, and it was a mess of notifications. One of those was from **Winter Bear**—a message she hadn't yet replied to.
Taehyung, on the other hand, was on set, taking a quick break between scenes. Her phone buzzed, and she saw the message from **Bunny the Butterfly**. She felt a familiar flutter in her chest, as she had grown quite fond of the person behind the username. But when she noticed there was no reply, a little frustration bubbled up.
@winter_bear ( tae)
Bunny, are you okay? I haven’t heard from you today. You’re not ignoring me, are you?
She pressed send, hoping to get a response that would ease her anxiety. But time passed, and still no reply. As the minutes ticked by, Taehyung’s frustration grew. The first day of shooting was stressful, and this silence from **Bunny the Butterfly** felt like something more than just a delay.
Instead of waiting, Taehyung decided she had to do something about it. She needed answers, and she wasn’t going to sit around stewing in her own confusion. Without hesitation, she called **Bunny the Butterfly** directly.
Her finger hovered over the call button for a moment, uncertainty creeping in. They’d never talked face-to-face or spoken on the phone before. The whole idea felt strange, but the silence was unbearable.
As the phone rang, Taehyung’s heart pounded in her chest. She hadn’t expected to take this step, but the frustration of being ignored had built to a point where it felt like the only option.
Kook was still in the middle of the hectic shoot, caught up in managing everything around her, but when she saw the incoming call from **Winter Bear**, she froze for a moment, unsure whether to pick up. This was new territory for her.
They hadn’t spoken outside of their messages, and now here was a call from **Winter Bear**—the one person who seemed to have come into her life through their shared online world.
Kim taehyung
Bunny, Why haven’t you replied to me today? You’ve been acting distant, and I don’t know what’s going on.
There was a brief silence on the other end of the line. Kook felt a pang of guilt, but she also understood that this had to be addressed. She hadn't meant to make Taehyung feel ignored. But between the chaos of the shoot and trying to juggle so many things, she hadn't had a chance to check her phone properly.
jeon jung-kook
I’m so sorry. It’s been a crazy day on work, and I didn’t mean to leave you hanging.
jeon jung-kook
I just... I’ve been so busy. It wasn’t about you, I promise.
Taehyung's voice softened slightly, but the frustration was still there, lingering.
Kim taehyung
I get that you’re busy, but it feels like I’m the one making an effort while you’re pulling away.
Kim taehyung
I don’t know what to think anymore.
Kook sighed, running a hand through her hair. She understood what Taehyung was saying. She hadn’t expected the call to be so direct, but now that it was happening, she couldn’t deny the truth in **Winter Bear’s** words.
jeon jung-kook
I swear, I’m not pulling away from you. I know things are a bit off right now, but I’m still here, I promise.
jeon jung-kook
It’s just... today has been overwhelming. I didn’t want to make you feel like I was ignoring you, because that’s not the case at all.
Taehyung listened to her, trying to understand. There was sincerity in **Bunny the Butterfly’s** voice, but the distance still stung. They had grown close online, but now, in the real world, it felt like something was missing.
Kim taehyung
I just don’t want to feel like I’m bothering you.
Kim taehyung
It’s hard enough with everything going on right now.
jeon jung-kook
You’re not bothering me, Bear. Honestly, you’re important to me, and I’m not going anywhere.
jeon jung-kook
It’s just... I need a little time to adjust with everything happening here.
jeon jung-kook
But I promise, we’ll talk more when things settle down. You’re not the problem.
Taehyung let out a breath, feeling the weight of the tension ease just a little. She wanted to believe **Bunny the Butterfly**, but she still wasn’t sure how to bridge the gap between their online bond and their real-life distance.
Kim taehyung
Alright, I get it. I’ll try not to let it get to me. Just... don’t leave me hanging again, okay?
jeon jung-kook
I won’t, I promise. We’ll figure this out. Just bear with me a little, okay?
Taehyung smiled softly, feeling a little more at ease despite the unresolved tension. As they both hung up, they returned to their respective roles, but something had shifted between them. They had crossed a line from the virtual into the real, and now, they both had to find a way to navigate this new dynamic—one where they weren’t just online friends, but two people trying to figure each other out in the world that existed beyond their screens.
authornin
bye see you soon
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