They sat together again — this time without pressure. Without unfinished arguments.
Y/N spoke first.
"You know… I didn't pick your call that day in New York because I was crying. I just got an award, but people were criticizing my kiss with Jin. I didn't know how to explain anything."
Taehyung nodded. "I get it. And I'm sorry I reacted emotionally."
Y/N laughed softly.
"You? Emotional? Kim Taehyung?"
He smirked. "I'm still human."
She nudged him. "Barely."
He pretended to be offended.
"I'll have you know I have excellent emotions."
They both burst into soft laughter — the kind that felt like relief.
✨Jungkook Enters the Scene
Suddenly, the door burst open and Jungkook walked in, holding two coffees and his camera.
"Oh— you two are talking…" he said, freezing.
He looked from Y/N to Taehyung. "Should I leave or…?"
Y/N rolled her eyes. "You're already inside, genius."
Taehyung stood up.
"We were just finishing up."
Jungkook smiled politely.
"Tae-hyung… thanks for the help today. Even though it was a secret plan."
Taehyung nodded. "Anything for her."
Then to Y/N, he said quietly, "If you need me… call me. For anything. Even if it's 3 a.m."
Y/N felt warmth at his sincerity.
"Okay. I will."
He gave her one last soft smile, then left.
As soon as the door closed — Jungkook turned dramatically to her.
"SO…"
Y/N glared. "Don't start."
Jungkook dropped onto the chair beside her.
"You two are getting closer again."
"Friends," she corrected instantly.
"Friends with complicated history and unresolved tension," he teased.
She threw a tissue at him. "Shut up."
He laughed.
"But I'm happy. You deserve people who actually support you."
✨The Twist — Something Awaits at Home✨
Before Y/N could reply, her phone buzzed again.
A message.
From Taehyung's house staff.
"Ma'am, please come home tomorrow morning.
There is… something important in the Kim household.
And I think you should see it yourself."
Her heart skipped.
Jungkook asked, "What happened?"
Y/N stared at the screen, confused.
"I don't know… but something's waiting for me."
🌙 SAME NIGHT — BEDROOM
Taehyung was already lying on his side of the bed, scrolling through his phone.
Y/N walked out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel.
Tae (without looking):
"You always take 20 minutes extra. Water bill will increase of our house."
Y/N:
"Excuse me? I was removing makeup! It's for you only."
Tae slowly turned his head.
Tae:
"You look pretty for me even with messed-up hair Don't spend money for makeup."
Y/N froze.
Taehyung realized what he said and quickly cleared his throat.
Tae:
"I– I mean… professionally… uh… for image."
Y/N (slow smile):
"Hmm, I got it."
She jumped on her side of the bed, and the mattress bounced, making Tae jerk forward.
Tae:
"Oy! Can't you sit normally?"
Y/N:
"Then why did you take such a sensitive bed? Yahh! it's luxury for you bruhh "
Tae:
"Yah, you are impossible."
🌙 TURNING OFF THE LIGHT
As Tae switched off the lamp, both lay facing the ceiling.
Y/N (soft):
"Tae… can we try friendship? Like real friendship?"
Taehyung turned towards her, darkness hiding his expression.
Tae:
"We are already good friends… but you never admit."
Y/N:
"Because you scare me sometimes."
Tae (confused):
"I scare you?"
Y/N:
"Your silence. Your eyes. Your control nature. Everything."
Tae exhaled deeply.
Tae:
"I don't want to scare you. I just… don't know how to show things."
A moment of silence.
Y/N (soft laugh):
"Fine. Then talk to me more. I am being habitual of you."
Taehyung's heart thumped.
Tae:
"Good. Me too."
🌅 NEXT MORNING — THE SMALL FIGHT
Y/N entered the kitchen, wanting to surprise him with breakfast.
But…
She burned the toast She oversalted the eggs She dropped the spoon
Tae walked in, sniffed the air.
Tae:
"Has cylinder blasted? This smell?"
Y/N (defensive):
"I cooked for you!"
Tae:
"You cooked for… me? Yeh? This is… charcoal."
Y/N:
"Taehyung shut up, at least I tried!"
Tae:
"I want to be alive, Y/N…"
Y/N:
"YOU eat it!"
She shoved the burnt toast in his hand.
Tae (staring at it):
"Is this food or black hole? NASA is calling."
Y/N:
"Then go to NASA!"
Both glared… then suddenly laughed.
🔥 CUTE MOMENT — THE UNEXPECTED KISS
As Y/N grabbed the plate to throw it, she slipped slightly.
Tae quickly held her waist, pulling her close.
Their faces collided — a soft lip bump.
Both froze.
Y/N (whisper):
"Taehyung…"
Tae (low voice, thumb still on her waist):
"You okay?"
Y/N:
"Y-yes… you can let go."
Tae:
"I don't want to."
Her breath hitched.
But then she gently pushed him away, embarrassed.
🌄 NEXT DAY — THE LESSON
Taehyung saw Y/N confidently running the house:
Cleaned everything Cooked properly (YouTube recipe) Organized his office files Looked stunning in a simple ponytail
His mother awkwardly watched, embarrassed.
Y/N gave a soft fake smile.
Y/N:
"See? I can learn. But only if I'm treated with respect."
Tae's mother stayed silent.
Taehyung secretly smiled at Y/N with pride.
🌃 NIGHT — TAE APPOINTS A NEW FEMALE PS
Tae sat beside Y/N on the couch.
Tae:
"I again hired a new personal secretary."
Y/N:
"Good. I'm your wife now. I shouldn't do two jobs."
Tae:
"You're still my favorite one."
Y/N raised an eyebrow.
Y/N:
"Kyun? I fight with you, I shout, I break your toast."
Tae (soft smile):
"But you make my life feel real."
Y/N looked down, shy.
🌙 THAT NIGHT — AFTER EVERYTHING
The house was quiet.
Taehyung was lying on the bed with one arm behind his head, staring at the ceiling.
Y/N walked out of the bathroom wearing a loose oversized white shirt, towel hanging over her shoulder.
She looked tired.
He noticed.
Tae:
"You didn't talk much during dinner."
Y/N:
"I wasn't in the mood. Too much happened."
She slid under the blanket beside him.
Tae (soft tone):
"You were brave today."
Y/N blinked, surprised.
Y/N:
"I don't know if I was brave… or just fed up."
Tae:
"Either way… I liked it."
Y/N laughed softly.
Y/N:
"Of course you did. You enjoy chaos."
Tae:
"No. I just like seeing you strong."
There was silence.
Both were lying on their backs, only a few inches apart.
Taehyung slowly turned his face toward her.
Tae:
"You're not scared of me anymore?"
Y/N:
"A little."
Tae (frown):
"Why?"
Y/N:
"Because you look at me like you're thinking too much…
And I don't know what goes on in your head."
Taehyung's throat tightened.
Tae:
"If I told you, you'd run away."
Y/N (small smile):
"Try me."
He didn't answer.
But he moved a tiny bit closer.