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

Ch. 41: Couples pt. 2

Whenever I saw you fangirling over Y/N and Moonbin. Seriously, I can't believe I never realized how I found you cute.

All this time, I secretly liked it when you called me "oppa", and I always found it attractive that you always seemed to wear your heart on your sleeve.

I just don't know... why I hadn't realized it sooner.

I slowly pull away and slowly open my eyes to see Dahyun slowly open hers. Our eyes meet and I can see that she really does feel the same way I do. I then smile at her.

Eunwoo: You were right. You can't regret being able to kiss the person you like. Dahyun looks at me with wide eyes, then giggles.

Dahyun: I told you so.

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Mina's POV

I arrive at the school at 4:50 but see no one around. I sigh as I walk back and forth at the entrance.

I guess I really am too early. Aaah! Why'd I even get excited, anyway?

5 minutes pass by and there's still no sign of Minhyuk. I'm actually starting to become impatient, but I guess it's also my fault for coming too early.

???: Well, you're early.

My eyes widen and I turn to the source of the voice to see Minhyuk, walking towards me with a gentle smile on his face. When he reaches me, he stops walking and our eyes meet. I can see something in his eyes, something I've never seen in him before.

Minhyuk: How about we take a stroll around the school while we talk.

My eyes widen again and I look towards the school.

Mina: Is that even allowed?

Minhyuk laughs and I look back at him. Suddenly, my heart starts pounding as I look at him laughing.

Minhyuk: You don't have to worry about that. I've been doing this since high school and I was never chased out by anyone.

I look at Minhyuk doubtfully, then he suddenly holds his hand out to me, smiling gently once again.

Minhyuk: Shall we?

I look at Minhyuk for a moment, then place my hand in his. He smiles as I look at him and intertwines our fingers. Suddenly, my face starts to quickly get hot and I look away from Minhyuk just as he starts to walk into the school grounds. I start to walk, too, keeping my pace at the same one as his.

Mina: S-so... what did you want to talk about?

I glance at Minhyuk as we approach the school lawn. He looks up at the sky, and I suddenly find myself doing the same. It's really cloudy tonight, so there isn't much to see.

I wonder what he's looking at.

Minhyuk: Remember what happened at this time the day you came back?

My eyes widen and I look at Minhyuk. He has a serious look on his face and he's still looking up.

Mina: I-I guess... there were fireworks, weren't there?

Minhyuk smiles, but he still won't look at me.

Minhyuk: You were alone, then. You were still trying to get Moonbin back that time, but when I saw you...

Minhyuk finally looks at me.

Minhyuk: You didn't seem like you were looking for Moonbin.

My eyes widen and Minhyuk smiles.

Minhyuk: I wonder who you were looking for that time.

Suddenly, my memories of that time come back.

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Flashback

Somehow, after being with Moonbin for almost the whole day, he had separated from me. I tried looking for him at first, and as the fireworks started and I was walking to the school lawn, I suddenly saw him... kissing Y/N. My heart broke at the sight of them, and I ran away from the school lawn. I was so angry as I ran away, but as I did, I suddenly remembered Minhyuk.

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Flashback w/in a flashback

Young Minhyuk: Don't cry when you're upset. If you ever feel like you're about to cry, you can come to me. I'll listen to what you have to say.

End of flashback w/in a flashback

...

He had said that when we were kids, and now that I felt like crying, he's the only one I can think of going to.

End of flashback

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I start to feel tears as I remember that time. I was selfish. I was so selfish.

Minhyuk: Mina? What's wrong? Are you crying?

I glance at Minhyuk for a moment, then quickly look away to hide my tears.

Mina: I feel so bad for that.

Minhyuk: D-did I say something wrong?

I smile and shake my head as I look at Minhyuk.

Mina: Aniyo. I just feel guilty for never noticing you all this time. I'm sorry I forgot all about you.

Minhyuk looks at me with a surprised look, then smiles and places his hands on my cheeks. My eyes widen as he wipes away my tears while smiling gently.

Minhuk: I already told you. I've forgiven you for that. Now stop making yourself feel guilty for something that happened years ago.

I look at Minhyuk, then smile.

Mina: Can I ask you something?

Minhyuk looks at me with a slightly surprised expression, then smiles and nods.

Mina: I know we've been friends for so long now, but... can we actually be mo-

Suddenly, Minhyuk bends forward and I feel something soft on my lips. My eyes widen and I look at Minhyuk to see his eyes closed. Suddenly, my heart starts pounding as I slowly close my eyes, kissing him back. When he pulls back, I realize that I had placed my arms around his neck and Minhyuk smiles playfully at me.

Minhyuk: You read my mind.

My eyes widen again and Minhyuk suddenly pulls my head towards him and places a kiss on my forehead. My face starts getting hot, and I quickly remove my arms around him and step back. Minhyuk laughs as I do so.

Mina: Y-yah! Don't laugh!

Minhyuk: How can I not? You're just too cute!

My face starts getting even hotter and I look away from him.

Minhyuk: I love you.

I glance at Minhyuk, then smile shyly.

Mina: I-I love you, too...