Sunlight slipped gently through the curtains, painting the room in soft shades of gold as morning settled quietly around him. Taehyung stirred beneath the blankets, his brows knitting together slightly before he turned away from the warmth brushing against his face.

Something felt different. Even before opening his eyes, he could feel it. The mattress beneath him wasn't familiar. The air carried a faint salty scent, fresh and clean, unlike the usual smell of his apartment. Most importantly, there was no warm body wrapped around him.