Love Maze: 18 Exits (BTS X Reader X Astro X TXT) [COMPLETED]

Ch. 33: Promise

What the- Is he doing this on purpose?!

I start to feel annoyed again as he looks at me with a blank expression.

Moonbin: Is there a problem?

I give Moonbin an annoyed look then look away while lifting my mug.

Y/N: Nothing.

Moonbin: Are you upset that I’m suddenly becoming cold and indifferent?

My eyes widen and I almost spill my coffee as I turn back to Moonbin. He’s smiling playfully yet sweetly now and I almost drop my mug onto the table with so much force that it would crack.

Y/N: Yah! Do you find it funny to be playing with me like this?

Moonbin’s expression turns to surprise and I quickly stand up.

Y/N: I’m sure you can go home alone after you have your breakfast. Don’t mind me. I’ll just have breakfast at my own home.

Moonbin: Huh? W-wait!

I start to walk away but Moonbin suddenly grabs my wrist, making me stop.

Moonbin: I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to play with your feelings at all!

I stop, but I still won’t look at Moonbin. He’s still holding my wrist.

Moonbin: Please don’t go. I can’t eat alone when I’m in public places.

I start to feel his grip on my wrist loosen. Seconds later, he lets go of my hand.

Moonbin: I’m just not used to it.

I sigh then turn around and sit back down without looking at Moonbin.

Y/N: Fine. I’ll stay.

I glance at Moonbin and see his face light up as he sits back down across me. Soon, our food arrives and we finish eating then head out of the cafe.

Moonbin: So... are you going to work today?

Y/N: I guess I don’t have a choice.

I then look at Moonbin and smile briefly.

Y/N: You should stay at home for now. I’m sure Jisoo-unnie will understand.

I then start to walk towards my home to prepare for work when Moonbin suddenly grabs my wrist again.

Moonbin: Y/N...

I freeze for a moment, then turn to Moonbin while smiling gently.

Y/N: Don’t worry. I’ll come visit you after work and we can finish talking after that.

Moonbin looks at me pleadingly for a while, but then slowly lets go of my hand. He then smiles gently at me but I can still see sadness in his eyes.

Moonbin: Promise me.

My eyes widen at Moonbin’s words.

Moonbin: Promise me you won’t leave me again.

I look at Moonbin with a surprised expression for a while, then smile reassuringly at him as I walk towards him. When I reach him, I stand on my toes as I place a kiss on Moonbin’s cheek. His eyes widen as I pull back, smiling at him.

Y/N: Don’t worry. I won’t. Besides, you’re the one who left, remember?

I smile playfully at Moonbin who’s still looking at me with wide eyes. Suddenly, he smiles as he bends towards me and places a kiss on my lips. My eyes widen as our lips touch and I look at Moonbin with wide eyes as he pulls back. He’s smiling playfully as he pulls back and our eyes meet.

Moonbin: Don’t worry. I won’t leave this time... I promise.

Y/N: Yah!

I hit Moonbin’s arm and he laughs playfully as I do so. Meanwhile, my face is getting hot and I look at Moonbin with an annoyed look.

Y/N: You shouldn’t have done that!

Moonbin: Oh, come on. You kissed me first.

Y/N: That was on the cheek!

Moonbin laughs again and I just pout at him.

Moonbin: Alright, I’m sorry. Just go prepare for work already before you’re late.

Moonbin places his hand on my head and ruffles my hair. My heart starts pounding as he does this, but I quickly step back so he wouldn’t be able to reach me.

Y/N: Alright, I’m going now. Take care of yourself. Don’t work too much if your head still hurts.

Moonbin smiles sweetly then nods and I smile as I turn around and walk towards my house.

...

At the office
Yeonjun’s POV

I’m at my office, supposedly working on the promotion of our product, but I can’t really focus at all. I glance towards the window that shows the hallway outside for the 100th time this day.

Y/N still hasn’t arrived.

I then start to get irritated as I stand up from my desk.

Yeonjun: Aish! This is driving me crazy! Where is Y/N, anyway? It’s not right for her to be late.

I sigh frustratedly then walk towards the door.

I’ll just check her office. Maybe she already passed by but I didn’t notice.

As I open my door and step out, however, I see Y/N walking through the hallway, just arriving for work. She then looks at me and a look of surprise forms on her face as our eyes meet.

Your POV

Y/N: Hmm? You look like you’re going somewhere.

I look at Yeonjun with a surprised look and his eyes widen. He then places his hand on the back of his neck awkwardly and looks away.

Yeonjun: Ah, well... I was actually going to check on you...

My eyes widen as he says that and Yeonjun glances at me.

Yeonjun: I was worried that something had happened to you since it’s not really usual for you to be late for work.

Y/N: Oh...

I look down at my feet then look back at Yeonjun and smile.

Y/N: Well, don’t worry about me. I’m here now, aren’t I?

Yeonjun looks at me with a surprised look again and I start to continue walking to my office.

Y/N: I’ll be going to my office, now.

As I walk past Yeonjun, however, he suddenly turns to me and grabs my wrist.

Yeonjun: Y/N, wait!

I turn back to Yeonjun as he grabs my wrist and a confused look forms on my face.

Y/N: Yeah?

Yeonjun: C-can we talk? After work?

I then fully turn to Yeonjun.

Y/N: Depends. Is it gonna be for a long time?

Yeonjun: I-it’s only for a while. Is that okay with you?

I see a somewhat pleading look in Yeonjun’s eyes, and so I can’t help but nod my head.

Y/N: Okay.

Yeonjun’s face lights up a little as he slowly lets go of my hand. I then smile and continue going to my office.

Yeonjun’s POV

As soon as Y/N is out of sight, I breathe a sigh of relief and place my hand on my chest. My heart is pounding loudly, and it has been since I saw Y/N when I left my office.

I hope she didn’t notice... but she’ll definitely know soon.