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Chapter 37 - CHAOS

☕ Breakfast Chaos — Domestic, Soft & Real

You walked to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Tae followed behind you like a lost big dog.

Just standing there uselessly.

Watching you.

Silently.

You finally turned around.

Y/N: "Why are you standing like a CCTV camera?"

He blinked.

Tae: "I want to be near you."

Your heart stuttered.

Y/N: "…Why?"

Tae: "Because I like it."

You pretended to ignore that and continued cooking.

But he was still staring.

So you snapped:

Y/N: "Stop looking at me like I'm doing illegal activities."

He smirked.

Tae: "You look cute while cutting apples."

You stabbed a piece of apple aggressively.

Y/N: "Shut up."

He laughed—soft, warm, real.

Then he came closer and took the knife gently from your hand.

Tae: "You'll cut your finger. Let me."

You stepped back, watching him slice fruit effortlessly.

It felt… domestic.

Comfortable.

Almost like a married couple on a lazy Sunday.

You hated how much you liked it.

 

🔥 The Unexpected Moment — First Real Kiss

You were arranging plates on the counter.

He leaned across you to place the bowl—his chest brushed your shoulder.

Your breath hitched.

He froze too.

You were suddenly too close.

Too warm.

Too aware.

Your voices dropped to whispers.

Tae: "Yesterday… when I said I don't see you as a friend…"

You swallowed hard.

Y/N: "I remember."

He looked at your lips.

Just for a second.

Your heartbeat went wild.

His hand rose slowly—hesitant—touching your jaw with just one finger.

He whispered:

Tae: "Can I…?"

You didn't speak.

You just closed your eyes.

And he kissed you.

Not deep.

Not urgent.

A slow, careful, almost trembling kiss.

Like he was scared of breaking something precious.

Your fingers clutched his shirt.

He smiled against your lips softly.

Tae (whisper): "I've wanted to do that for a long time."

You exhaled shakily, forehead touching his.

Y/N (quiet): "…me too."

He froze in surprise.

 

🧸 After-Kiss Awkward Cute Fight

You tried to walk away because embarrassment was hitting hard.

But he grabbed your wrist lightly.

Tae: "Where are you running?"

Y/N: "I'm not running."

Tae: "You are."

Y/N: "Shut up."

Tae: "No. Come back."

He pulled you a little closer.

Tae: "Just stay. It's nice."

You sighed dramatically.

Y/N: "Stop being cute. It's annoying."

He grinned widely.

Tae: "So you do find me cute."

You shoved him.

He nearly fell again.

 

🌤 The Day Continues — Jungkook Comes Over

You both eventually moved to the living room.

You were sitting with your knees up, scrolling your phone.

Tae was lying on the couch with his head in your lap like it was completely normal.

You were lightly playing with his hair.

And that's exactly when—

Jungkook opened the door without knocking.

He stopped.

Blinking.

Looking at Tae's head on your lap.

Looking at your fingers in his hair.

Then—

Jungkook: "…should I come later?"

You turned red instantly.

Y/N: "K-Kook! It's—not what you think—"

Tae (eyes closed, smug): "Come back in an hour."

Jungkook's jaw dropped.

Jungkook: "HYUNG???"

You covered your face with both hands.

 

❤️ Jungkook Sits Beside You

After the tease, JK came and sat next to you.

He didn't say anything dramatic.

He just patted your shoulder gently.

Jungkook:

"You look happy."

You looked at him quietly.

He smiled softly.

Jungkook:

"I like seeing you like this."

Your throat tightened—not romantic, but comforting.

Then JK leaned closer and whispered:

Jungkook:

"Just… don't let him hurt you, okay?"

You nodded.

Tae watched the moment with a tiny smile.

Like he was grateful Jungkook was looking out for you.

 "Slow Burn Becoming Something Real"

The day passed quietly after Jungkook left, but the warm tension between you and Taehyung didn't go away.

If anything… it grew stronger.

You were both acting normal

—but every accidental touch

every glance

every little silence

felt new.

Felt different.

🛒 GROCERY SHOPPING LIKE A REAL COUPLE

In the evening, you decided to go grocery shopping together.

Honestly, you only wanted snacks.

But Taehyung acted like you two were preparing for a five-day war.

He pushed the cart while dramatically listing items:

Tae: "Milk, bread, cereal, fruits—healthy ones—and maybe some cookies."

You raised a brow. Y/N:

"Tae, why are you acting like an 80-year-old married man?"

He shot you a smug look.

Tae: "We are married."

You choked on air.

Y/N: "Don't use technicalities to win arguments."

He laughed and put your favorite chips in the cart without asking.

 

✨ Small Jealousy Moment (Soft, Not Toxic)

While checking out the vegetables, a young store worker approached you.

He smiled at you shyly.

Guy: "Excuse me… are you Y/N? The singer?"

You blinked.

Y/N: "Ah—yes."

He scratched the back of his neck, nervous.

Guy: "I really liked your last single. Can I… get a picture?"

You agreed politely.

But as he leaned a bit too close for the selfie…

Taehyung stepped forward.

Not rude.

Not angry.

Just a simple, slow step.

His hand slid lightly onto your waist.

Not tight—just enough to show presence.

Your eyes widened.

The guy gulped, took the picture quickly, and ran off.

You elbowed Taehyung lightly.

Y/N: "What was that?"

Tae: "What?"

You narrowed your eyes.

Y/N: "You know what."

He smirked but looked away.

Tae: "I didn't like how close he got."

Your heart did that stupid jump again.

 

☕ Jin's Advice — The Honesty You Needed

Jin video-called you that night.

His face filled the screen dramatically.

Jin: "Y/N, you look suspiciously glowy. Did you get expensive skincare or is it the Taehyung effect?"

You glared.

Y/N: "Jin, shut up."

He chuckled.

Then his expression softened.

Jin: "Listen… you look happy. Not confused-happy. Genuine-happy."

You stayed quiet.

Jin: "I know love scares you. But don't run this time. If something feels right… explore it slowly."

His words hit deeper than you expected.

You whispered:

Y/N: "Jin… what if I hurt him? Or myself?"

Jin sighed.

Jin: "Love always has risk. But Taehyung is not fragile. He knows what he's doing."

a small smile

"And Y/N… you deserve someone who waits for you to understand your heart."

Your eyes stung a little.

Jin's voice was gentle.

Jin: "Just… don't hold back because of fear."

 

🌙 Balcony at Night — Real Conversations Start

Later that night, you stepped onto the balcony.

The sky was dark and breezy.

The city lights stretched endlessly.

You leaned on the railing, lost in thoughts.

Taehyung joined you quietly.

He didn't speak at first.

Just stood beside you, close enough that your arm brushed his.

Then—

Tae:

"What are you thinking about?"

Your voice was soft.

Y/N:

"About us."

He exhaled deeply.

Tae:

"Should I be worried?"

You shook your head slowly.

Y/N: "Not worried… just—"

You struggled.

"…learning what this feeling is."

Taehyung turned fully toward you.

Tae:

"Y/N."

His voice was warm, careful.

Tae: "I'm not asking you to love me today. Or tomorrow. Or next month."

He paused.

"I just want you to be honest with yourself."

You looked down at your hands.

Y/N: "What if I fall… and you change your mind later?"

Taehyung's eyes softened in a way that made your chest tighten.

He reached for your hand gently.

Tae: "If I ever stop caring for you… the sun will stop rising."

Your breath hitched.

Y/N: "Don't say stuff like that…"

Tae: "Why? It scares you?"

Y/N: "No… because it feels too real."

He smiled softly.

And without thinking, he intertwined his fingers with yours.

Not tight.

Just warm.

Natural.

 

💜Almost Kiss — Interrupted Sweetly

You both stood there holding hands.

The wind was cold but everything felt warm.

He took a step closer.

You didn't step back.

His face leaned in—

…closer…

…closer…

Your breathing hitched—

And then—

Jungkook opened the balcony door.

Jungkook: "HYUNG—OH—SORRY—CONTINUE—HEY DON'T LOOK AT ME—"

He slammed the door shut and disappeared.

You covered your face with both hands.

Taehyung laughed quietly.

Tae: "He has the worst timing."

But he took your hands again.

Tae: "Next time… I'm locking the door."

Your heart was gone.

The Night You Finally Stop Running

The house was quiet after the balcony incident.

Jungkook had locked himself in his room because he didn't want to "interrupt destiny again."

You and Taehyung were left in a comfortable silence.

But your heart…

was anything but silent.

Your lips tingled.

Your chest felt warm.

Everything about tonight was too much and not enough at the same time.

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