Secretly Yours 💕 💕 💕 Vmin

Ep.16 Realizations

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The school bell rang, signaling the end of another day. Taehyung walked through the bustling hallway, his mind clouded with thoughts he couldn’t untangle. Spotting Lisa by the lockers, he quickened his pace.

“Lisa!” he called out, drawing her attention.

She turned, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes. “What’s up, Tae?”

He hesitated, his hand rubbing the back of his neck. “Are you free after school? I kind of… need to talk to someone.”

Lisa raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Sure. What’s on your mind?”

“Let’s go to the café,” he suggested, offering her a small smile.

As they walked toward the exit, Lisa’s attention flickered to a group by the school gate. Jimin stood there, laughing with Yoongi, Felix, and Jeanie, his smile radiant. Lisa’s gaze lingered, sharp and deliberate, landing on one particular face.

Her lips curved into a smirk, a mysterious glint in her eyes. Found you, baby, she thought, her mind already spinning. The way her gaze darkened with intrigue was almost cinematic, like a predator spotting its prey.

“What is it?” Taehyung asked, noticing her brief pause.

“Nothing,” Lisa replied, masking her thoughts with a casual shrug. “Lead the way.”
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At the Café:

The café’s soft lighting and gentle hum of conversation set the perfect tone for a heart-to-heart. Taehyung stirred his drink absentmindedly, the hesitation in his posture betraying the storm brewing inside him.

Lisa sipped her coffee, waiting patiently. “So, what’s bothering you?”

Taehyung exhaled, leaning forward. “It’s about feelings. How do you know when you love someone… like, romantically? I mean, what’s the difference between that and just… caring for them?”

Lisa blinked, slightly taken aback. “That’s a big question, Tae. Who’s this about?”

“It’s… no one in particular,” he lied, though the faint flush on his cheeks betrayed him. “I just… I’ve been feeling something I can’t explain. I care about someone a lot, and I want to protect them, but lately, it feels… different.”

Lisa tilted her head, studying him with a knowing smile. “Sounds like someone’s got a crush.”

Taehyung groaned, burying his face in his hands. “No, it’s not that! I think. I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking.”

“Well,” Lisa began, setting her cup down, “caring about someone is one thing. But romantic love? That’s when you can’t stop thinking about them. You get jealous when someone else gets too close. Their happiness becomes your priority, even if it hurts you a little.”

Taehyung frowned, her words resonating more than he expected.

Lisa leaned closer, her voice soft. “Love isn’t just about wanting to protect someone. It’s about wanting to share everything with them—the good, the bad, the silly, the serious. When you’re in love, they’re the first person you think about in the morning and the last before you sleep.”

“How do you know for sure?” Taehyung asked quietly, his heart pounding.

“You just… feel it,” Lisa replied simply, a warm smile on her lips. “It’s scary, but it’s worth it.”

Taehyung sat back, her words sinking in. “Thanks, Lisa. You’re easy to talk to.”

“Anytime,” she said, her smile turning playful. “But don’t expect me to always give free therapy.”

They laughed, the weight in Taehyung’s chest lightening ever so slightly.

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Across the café, Felix sat with Hyunjin, enjoying their usual banter. But his attention was drawn to a corner table. His eyes widened when he spotted Taehyung sitting with a girl he didn’t recognize.

“Isn’t that Taehyung-hyung?” Felix muttered, narrowing his eyes.

Hyunjin followed his gaze. “Looks like it. Who’s the girl?”

Felix’s mind raced. Who is she? Is Taehyung-hyung dating someone? His stomach churned with unease as he thought about Jimin. What about Jimin? I need to tell him about this.

“Felix?” Hyunjin’s voice broke through his thoughts.

“Hmm?” Felix snapped out of it, forcing a casual smile. “Oh, nothing. Just thinking.”

But his mind was anything but calm. The sight of Taehyung and Lisa together felt like a puzzle he needed to solve—for Jimin’s sake.
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