Ep 15 - Tension Peaks

The morning sky remained gray, mirroring Jimin's heart, trapped in guilt and confusion. He had spent the entire night thinking, trying to find a way to explain everything to Yoongi. But he knew that with Yoongi's cold demeanor, his efforts would not be easy.

At that moment, the campus art hall was filled with students busy preparing their art projects. The lively atmosphere in the hall starkly contrasted with the turmoil inside Jimin's mind. He walked through the corridor, hoping to find Yoongi among the crowd, but there was no sign of him.

"Jimin!" A familiar voice called from behind him. Taehyung appeared. "Have you talked to Yoongi hyung?"

Jimin shook his head, looking at Taehyung with exhaustion. "I tried, but he won't listen to me. He… he's too angry."

Taehyung gazed at Jimin with deep regret. "I'm really sorry, Jimin. I didn't know things would get this bad. If I had known—"

"This isn't the time for regrets, Tae," Jimin cut in, his voice weak. "I have to focus on this art project first. If we fail, it'll only make everything worse."

Taehyung nodded, though his expression still held deep concern. "Alright. I'll help you as much as I can."

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Meanwhile, in a quieter corner of the hall, Yoongi sat alone in front of the piano, his fingers resting on the keys without truly playing. His mind was consumed by the events of yesterday's practice room. The disappointment and pain in his heart ran deep, making it difficult to focus on anything.

"Hyung," a gentle voice broke his thoughts. Hana, a member of their team and a dancer, approached him with a bottle of water in hand. "You don't look focused. Is something wrong?"

Yoongi let out a deep sigh, staring at the piano keys with a vacant expression. "It's just… something personal. I don't want to talk about it."

Hana studied him carefully before placing the bottle on the piano. "I know I'm not the closest person to you, but if something is bothering you, it'll affect all of us. Especially Jimin."

Yoongi fell silent. Hana's words struck him deeper than he expected. Yet, he chose to say nothing. He only stared at the floor, his expression unreadable.

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The day passed quickly, and that night, Jimin decided to try speaking with Yoongi again. He waited in front of the practice hall, the place they usually used to prepare for their performance.

When Yoongi finally appeared, Jimin stepped forward immediately. "Hyung, please listen to me this time. I really need to talk to you."

Yoongi halted, staring at Jimin with the same cold expression as before. "What else is there to say, Jimin? Isn't everything already clear?"

Jimin felt his heart break even more, but he forced himself to stay calm. "No, Hyung. Nothing is clear. What you saw yesterday wasn't what you think it was. Taehyung was just being impulsive, and I… I don't have those kinds of feelings for him at all."

Yoongi turned his face away, as if refusing to be swayed by Jimin's words. "So you expect me to just believe you? After what I saw with my own eyes?"

"I know it's hard to believe," Jimin said, his voice filled with emotion. "But I just want you to know that my feelings for you haven't changed, Hyung. I've never thought about anyone else the way I think about you."

Yoongi stared at Jimin for a long moment, but his expression remained unreadable. "I need time," he finally said. "I can't just forget what I saw. And I don't know if I can trust you again."

Those words shattered Jimin's heart more than he had imagined. But he knew that forcing Yoongi wouldn't make things better. With a heavy heart, he nodded. "Alright, Hyung. I'll give you time. But I won't give up on fixing this."

Yoongi didn't reply. He simply walked past Jimin and into the practice room, leaving Jimin standing alone in the hallway.

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The next day, preparations for the art project reached their peak. Jimin and Hana continued practicing their choreography, while Yoongi played the piano on the other side of the room. The tension between Jimin and Yoongi was so palpable that even Hana started to notice.

"Hey, you two," Hana finally spoke up in a firm tone one afternoon. "I don't know what's going on between you, but you need to sort it out before our performance tomorrow. If you keep acting like this, everything will fall apart."

Yoongi and Jimin exchanged glances but said nothing. They both knew Hana was right, yet the pain and confusion between them made everything feel too difficult to resolve.

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That night, Jimin sat alone in the practice room, staring at the piano in front of him with a mind full of thoughts. He knew that if he didn't find a way to mend his relationship with Yoongi, everything would be for nothing.

But amidst his despair, he found courage within himself. He decided that no matter what, he would do everything in his power to fix his mistakes and show Yoongi just how much their relationship meant.

And with that newfound determination, Jimin began to move across the practice floor, letting his emotions flow through every step of his dance. He hoped that, one day, his feelings would reach Yoongi and touch his heart.