That morning, the practice hall once again became a silent witness to the bustling preparations for the campus art project. As usual, Jimin was the first to arrive. He busied himself checking the playlist on his phone while stretching, getting ready for today's practice.
However, he had started developing a new habit. From time to time, his eyes unconsciously searched for Yoongi. Though the man was known to be difficult to approach, Jimin couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed after their moment yesterday—something that intrigued him.
Not long after, the sound of footsteps echoed through the hall. Yoongi entered, carrying several sheets of *sheet music, his expression as unreadable as ever. Without a word, he went straight to the piano.
(*Sheet music: Papers containing musical notes.)
Jimin tried to ignore Yoongi's presence but failed miserably. He kept stealing glances as the man started playing soft melodies. There was something almost magical about the way Yoongi's fingers danced across the piano keys, leaving Jimin even more mesmerized.
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During the break, Jimin sat on the floor, wiping his sweat with a small towel. He watched as Yoongi busily scribbled on his sheet music at a small table near the piano.
The urge to approach him grew, but Jimin hesitated. He didn't want to disturb Yoongi without a proper reason. However, fate seemed to have other plans.
Yoongi suddenly stood up, walking toward Jimin while holding a sheet of music. "You're having trouble with this part of the choreography, aren't you?" he asked bluntly, pointing at the movement Jimin had been practicing earlier.
Jimin was caught off guard. "Huh? Hyung was watching?"
Yoongi scoffed lightly. "It's hard not to when you keep repeating the same move and still look stiff."
Jimin flushed, feeling a bit embarrassed. "I just haven't found the right flow for this part. The music… doesn't feel connected to my movements."
Yoongi handed him the sheet music. "Try using this as the accompaniment. I think it fits better."
Jimin accepted it with slight hesitation. "Hyung wrote this for me?"
Yoongi shrugged. "Just something that came to mind last night. Just give it a try."
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Jimin played the music Yoongi had recommended and started dancing again. This time, something felt different. The music seemed to carry a new kind of energy, making his movements flow more smoothly and emotionally.
As the song ended, Jimin turned to Yoongi with a bright smile. "Hyung, this is amazing! The music fits perfectly with my dance."
Yoongi simply gave a small nod. "You just need a little adjustment, but you did well."
Warmth filled Jimin's heart. The usually cold and distant Yoongi was now showing a different side of himself—one that made Jimin admire him even more.
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As time passed, Jimin began to notice that Yoongi wasn't as cold as he seemed. Beneath his sharp demeanor, there were small gestures that slowly revealed his hidden concern—though he rarely showed it outright.
On the other hand, Yoongi also found himself unconsciously paying more attention to Jimin. The younger's unwavering dedication, his relentless spirit, and the way he danced with all his heart left Yoongi… impressed.
Yet, both Jimin and Yoongi were too caught up in their own habits to realize that a seed of admiration had already started growing in their hearts.
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That night, in his room, Jimin stared at the sheet music Yoongi had given him, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Yoongi hyung… might not be as cold as I thought."
Meanwhile, in his own room, Yoongi sat in front of his piano, playing a soft melody inspired by Jimin's dance earlier that day.
Deep down, Yoongi knew he was starting to see Jimin as more than just a project partner.
But for now, he chose to keep it to himself. After all, music was the only place where he could express his feelings freely.