Winter’s Serenade

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Hours had passed before Taehyung realized how long they'd been talking. The coffee in his cup had gone cold, but he didn't care. Jungkook had an infectious enthusiasm, his words animated as he spoke about photography and the stories he captured through his lens. Taehyung found himself opening up in ways he rarely did, sharing snippets of his own life and his passion for music.

When Jungkook offered to show him some of his photographs, Taehyung was struck by their beauty. Each image seemed to tell a story, capturing fleeting moments that most people might overlook. "You have a way of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary," Taehyung said softly, his eyes lingering on a photo of snow-covered rooftops bathed in twilight.

Jungkook smiled, his gaze thoughtful. "Maybe it's because I believe there's beauty everywhere, even in the smallest things. You just have to look closely enough."

As the café began to empty, Jungkook glanced at the time and let out a soft laugh. "I didn't mean to keep you this long. I hope I'm not intruding on your evening."

Taehyung shook his head. "Not at all. It's been... nice." He hesitated before adding, "I'm glad you joined me."

They left the café together, the snow crunching softly beneath their feet. The night air was cold, but Taehyung barely felt it. For the first time in a long while, he didn't feel the weight of solitude pressing down on him. As they reached the corner where their paths diverged, Jungkook turned to him with a grin.

"Maybe we'll run into each other again," he said, his tone light but his eyes holding something deeper.

Taehyung nodded, his breath forming clouds in the air. "Maybe we will."

As he watched Jungkook disappear into the snowy night, Taehyung felt a strange sense of anticipation. The first snow had brought something unexpected into his life—a spark, faint but undeniable. And for the first time in a long while, he allowed himself to hope.

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