🎶 New Beginnings in New York
Over the next few days, Y/N, Jungkook, and Jin went back to the studio.They were working on a special song called "Glass Heart."It was an emotional song about love, respect, and regret.
Jin's voice mixed beautifully with Y/N's voice, and Jungkook's music production made the song feel even deeper.
Jin smiled and said,"You know, Y/N, no matter what people say about you — you're unforgettable."
Y/N laughed softly."I'll take that as a compliment."
Jungkook joked,"Hyung, don't give her more headlines."
Everyone laughed, and slowly, the heavy tension from the award night started to disappear.
That evening, Jungkook and Y/N sat together on the hotel rooftop.They were quietly watching the New York skyline sparkle like a thousand dreams.
Jungkook said gently,"You handled everything really well."
Y/N smiled a little."Tae wasn't wrong. I didn't think about how everything would look."
Jungkook nodded."Yeah, but he wasn't angry because of pride. He was hurt because he cares."
She sighed."I know. He's always like that — very gentle, but he feels things deeply."
Jungkook looked at her."And you?"
She turned to him."Me?"
"Do you feel the same?" he asked softly.
Y/N looked far away at the city lights and spoke quietly,"I care about him a lot… but love can't be forced, JK. Maybe someday, I'll understand what I truly want."
Jungkook didn't interrupt. He just nodded and kept looking at her.
"Until that day," he said,"I'll stay right here — watching you find your answer."
She smiled, small but real."You always do."
That night, Y/N stood near the window of her room.Her award was shining beside her, and the city lights were glowing outside.
She whispered softly, half to the stars and half to herself,"I'll make this dream worth all the pain I've caused."
At the same time, far away in Seoul, Taehyung stood alone on his balcony.Under the same moon, he replayed her award speech on his phone again and again, silently wishing her happiness — even if it meant loving her from a distance.
📍 New York City — Two Weeks Later
Winter had started, and the air was cold, but the city felt warm and alive.Big banners for the "Times Square Music Fest" were everywhere.It was the biggest international stage Y/N had ever been invited to perform on.
Her name was printed right below Jungkook's and Jin's.
For the first time, she wasn't known as "Taehyung's wife."She was Y/N — the artist.
That morning backstage, she stood in a long silver gown that shimmered under the lights.Her hair was softly curled, makeup light — she looked glowing, nervous, and excited all at once.
Jungkook walked over, adjusting his earpiece.
He smiled."Ready to make New York fall in love with you?"
Y/N smiled nervously."I already made Seoul faint once, remember? Let's not repeat that."
They both laughed, feeling lighter.
Then suddenly, a staff member came up to her with a clipboard.
"Ms. Y/N," the staff said,"Your main sponsor has changed. It's Kim Holdings Korea. They're covering full production and international streaming."
Y/N froze.
Kim Holdings.
Her heart skipped a beat.That was Taehyung's company.
She whispered, shocked,"What did you just say?"
The staff replied,"Kim Holdings. CEO Kim personally approved it. He said it's to 'support Korean talent abroad.'"
Her eyes blinked fast, her hands shaking slightly.Taehyung… he did this?
Jungkook noticed her sudden change.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
She looked at him and forced a small smile."Yeah… just surprised."
🌙 Back in Seoul – Taehyung's POV
Taehyung sat alone in his office.Behind him, the lights of Seoul were glowing softly.
On his screen, a livestream was playing.Y/N was standing on the big Times Square stage, holding the microphone.Her eyes were shining.
He hadn't told anyone that he sponsored the show.Not his family.Not even her.
This wasn't business.This was care — hidden behind distance.
He whispered to himself,"I can't stand beside you… but at least I can help the whole world see how bright you are."
🎤 Times Square Performance
The crowd became loud as the first music of "Glass Heart" started.
Y/N's voice was strong and real.Every note carried pain, regret, and hope.
Halfway through the song, Jungkook walked onto the stage with her.Their voices blended perfectly, warming the cold night.
Even though she couldn't see him, Y/N felt Taehyung in every word she sang —the silent strength behind her journey.
She sang:
"Even from far away,I still hear your name.You taught me how to stand again,Even when I had to walk alone."
Tears filled her eyes as the song ended.
The crowd clapped loudly. Cameras flashed. Snow slowly began to fall.
Jungkook gently touched her shoulder."You did it, Y/N."
She smiled softly."No… we did it."
đź’Ś Later That Night
After the concert, Y/N sat near her hotel window, wrapped in a blanket.
Her phone vibrated.A message from an unknown number.
"You were amazing tonight.You don't need me there for me to feel proud of you.— T."
Her lips shook. She started typing a reply… then stopped.
She deleted the message and whispered quietly,"Then why does it still hurt like you're not here?"
đź“ž Call from Jimin
Her phone rang again.
Jimin's cheerful voice came through,"Y/naaa ! You looked like a goddess tonight! Even mom cried while watching!"
Y/N laughed through her tears."A goddess? Please. I almost fell on stage."
Jimin smiled through his voice."Tae-hyungie was watching too."
Her heart stopped for a second."He was?"
"Yes," Jimin said softly."He called me right after your song. He didn't say much… just said, 'She made us proud.'"
That hurt her heart a little.
She smiled weakly."He always says the deepest things without saying much."
Jimin asked gently,"Y/n… will you ever tell him how you really feel?"
Y/N answered quietly,"I don't even know what I feel anymore, oppa."
🌌 Meanwhile – Taehyung's Late Night
Taehyung stepped out onto his balcony.Snowflakes touched his hair.The city below was alive — but he felt far away.
He whispered to the night sky, as if she could hear him,"You've become everything I always believed you could be.I just wish… I was still part of your life."
He closed his eyes.
At the same moment, across the world, Y/N looked up at the same moon.
Different places.Same sky.Both thinking of each other.
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