Episode 8: The Almost Moment
📍 [HYBE Practice Room – 10:42 PM]
Jungkook
Was about to leave.
But… you?
y/u
Couldn’t sleep.
Needed to practice that spin again. The one I keep messing up 😅
Jungkook
Stay.
I’ll walk you through it one more time.
No pressure. Just rhythm.
🎶 [Lo-fi instrumental humming softly in background. Lights low. The dance room is calm, intimate.]
[You start dancing again. He gently catches your waist mid-spin.]
y/u
(shyly)
Thanks for not letting me fall… again.
Jungkook
You always think you’ll fall.
But you never do.
That’s what makes you strong.
[You stop dancing. You’re close. Really close. Neither of you steps back.]
y/u
(nervous laugh)
Why are you looking at me like that?
Jungkook
(gaze soft, voice deep)
Because I’m not sure if I’m still teaching you to dance…
or falling for the way you move.
y/u
(heart racing)
…Then don’t stop.
[He leans in. You feel his breath. His eyes glance at your lips. Your face inches away.]
📱 Phone buzzes in your hoodie — a message ruins the silence.
Riya
BROOOO! Hyun just said you’re using Jungkook to get ahead?? 😤
Want me to go full desi fury in the group chat??
[You glance at the message… then back at him.]
y/u
I’m sorry. I should deal with this.
Jungkook
(stepping back, softly)
It’s okay.
But don’t forget what almost happened.
Because I won’t.
🧨 [Trainee Group Chat – 11:01 PM]
Hyun
Tbh, she doesn’t even speak Korean properly.
How’s she getting all this attention from Jungkook hyung? 😒
Kinda sus.
Leo
Exactly. Looks like special treatment to me. 👀
Soojin
Y’all need to shut up.
She’s the ONLY one who practices after hours.
y/u
(typing… then deleting)
Jungkook(suddenly joins chat)
Jungkook
She earned every second of her progress.
Don’t disrespect her because you’re insecure.
She’s not here for me.
She’s here for the stage.
Hyun
Wasn’t serious, hyung… chill…
Jungkook
Then grow up.
Or sit out.
📍 [Later – Rooftop Balcony, Seoul Skyline Behind You]
y/u
You didn’t have to stand up for me.
Jungkook
Yes, I did.
Because I know how hard you’re trying.
And I know how lonely this must feel.
y/u
(quietly)
It does.
Except… when I’m around you.
[He looks at you. Long pause. Your arms brush. The city lights reflect in your eyes.]
Jungkook
(whispers)
Then let’s not let “almost” be our story.
y/u
(smiling)
Then don’t let me fall.
Jungkook
I won’t. Not in dance…
Not in this.
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Thank you for giving your time 💜
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