The Kim mansion had never been this loud at 9 in the night.

Balloons were being blown until someone nearly fainted. Fairy lights were tangled in Jin’s hair. Hobi was dancing while holding a birthday banner upside down. And somewhere in the chaos, Nam stood in the middle of the living room with a clipboard, glasses slipping down his nose, muttering calculations under his breath.

“Why,” Nam sighed deeply, “does every celebration in this house feel like a startup crisis?”

Jin turned from the dining table, hands on her hips, eyes sharp but smiling.
“Because, Mr. Joonie, today is our baby’s 18th birthday. Crisis dhamal masti party toh banta hai.....”

From the staircase came hurried footsteps.

“OMGGG is she awake?!” Hobi whisper-shouted.

“No!” Suga snapped from the sofa. “Agar koi chillaaya na, main murder kar dunga. Let the Baby sleep.”

Jimin laughed softly, adjusting the pastel ribbon around a bouquet.
“She studied so hard this year. Let her wake up peacefully.”

And upstairs, behind a half-closed door,  Kookie slept curled up in her blanket while hugging tae tightly, unaware that the world outside her room had turned into a festival for her existence..... While tae was just keeping his bunny in his arms and was adoring his bunny..... His love of his life..... Eyes filled with love and adoration....

At exactly 12:00 AM, all lights in the house went off..... Tae who was laying on the bed while hugging his bunny.... Kissed on her lips gently.... And gently whispered," Happy birthday my bunny.... My baby..... I love you so much my love...... "
When she heard his warm gentle birthday wish she shyly smiled while hugging him even more tightly....." Thank you tete..... Love you too...." She replied in sleepy voice.....
As tae was the one who always wished her first every year......
Her sleepy voice made him fell in love for her all over again even more..... As she was looking so cute and beautiful while being wrapped in his arms..... So he gently kissed her again on her pink lips..... But this time this wasn't just a peck it was proper gentle but deep passionate 5mins  long liplock..... And when he finally left her after 5mins of proper liplock for first time after their 4years of marriage.... She became breathless and shy..... Her face was all blushy red like tomato.....
"Breathe my princess.....  You know na we can breathe while doing liplock"

This made her more shy and was blushing like hell....

"Hatiye.... Kyaa aap bhi.... Aapko jb bhukh lgti hai toh jaakr khana khaiye na..... Aap mere lips ko kyu toot pdte ho khane keliye...." Said while showing fake shy anger

Seeing her cute angry pouty face..... He giggled.....

"Aww my angry bird..... You know na.... How much I love your this cute pouty angry face..... "

"Shut up....."

The she stood up and sat on the bed....
Kookie stirred, confused, rubbing her eyes.
“Tete… light chali gayi?”

Before Tae could answer, the door flew open.

“🎉 SURPRISEEEE 🎉”

Lights exploded back on. Confetti rained down. Jin rushed in first, pulling Kookie into a hug.

“My baby is 18 today,” Jin whispered, voice emotional.
“Hamari choti si gudiya… all grown up.”

Kookie blinked rapidly, overwhelmed.
“mumma… aap log…?”

Nam stepped forward, placing a gentle hand on her head.
“Happy birthday, Kookie. Officially an adult now.”

Hobi wiped fake tears dramatically.
“I knew this day would come. Main buddha ho raha hoon.”

Suga smirked.
“Tu pehle se hi buddha hai.”

Jimin hugged her tightly.
“Happy birthday, meri jaan. I’m so proud of you..... Stay same.... Stay blessed”

Kookie’s eyes shone as she looked around.
“All of you… stayed awake for me?”

Tae stood slightly behind, watching her with quiet pride, not rushing forward, letting the moment belong to her.

“Always love,” he said simply.

By evening, the backyard looked like something out of a dream.

Golden fairy lights. A pastel stage. A cake taller than Kookie herself. Family friends, close relatives, laughter echoing everywhere.

Kookie stood in the middle, wearing a soft lavender dress, nervous fingers clutching the fabric.

“Tete,” she whispered, “main thodi si nervous hoon.”

Tae bent slightly to her height.
“You don’t have to impress anyone. Just smile. That’s enough.”

She smiled immediately.

Suga grabbed the mic first.
“Speech dene ka time aa gaya hai. Main filhaal zyada emotional nahi hoon—”

“JHOOTH,” Hobi yelled.

Suga continued anyway.
“Kookie is not just my baby sister. She’s the heart of this family. Agar kisi ne isse rulaya—”

Nam cleared his throat loudly.

“…main papa ko bol dunga,” Suga finished, deadpan.

Laughter exploded.

Jimin spoke next, voice gentle.
“She taught us that strength doesn’t have to be loud. Happy adulthood, Kookie.”

Cake cutting followed — messy, chaotic, frosting everywhere.

“Kookie! Cake mere muh pe mat—”

Too late.

Hobi screamed.
“REVENGE MODE ON!”

By the end, everyone looked like walking pastries. They danced, played games and clicked various pictures and selfies.....

Later that night, after guests left and the house finally grew quiet, Tae led Kookie to the terrace.

The city lights glittered below. Soft music played in the background.

He hugged her from behind..... And gently kissed her nape.....

“I wanted this to be just us,” Tae said, handing her a small box.

Inside was a simple bracelet — not flashy, just elegant.

“For our new chapter,” he said. “Not because you’re older… but because we have grown.”

Kookie’s voice trembled.
“Tete… thank you for always waiting for me..... For always loving and supporting me..... For pampering & spoiling me.... Just thank you so much..... Thank you for everything..... I love you the most....  ”

He smiled softly.
“There’s no rush. You deserve the best..... I love you so much my baby bunny.....” said while pulling her closer.... And caging her in his 1 arm..... While holding her chin and kissing her gently on her lips.... Making her blush like hell.....

The next morning, everyone gathered around the breakfast table.

Nam folded his hands.
“Kookie is 18 now. An adult. So whatever future decisions come… they will be made with her consent, comfort, and timing.”

Jin nodded.
“No pressure. No expectations.”

Kookie looked around, heart full.
“Thank you… for never forcing me to grow faster than I was ready.”

Tae met her eyes — steady, warm.
“I’m here. Whenever you’re ready. However you want.”

Hobi sniffed loudly.
“Yeh family itni perfect kyun hai?”

Suga smirked.
“Because we’re dramatic.”

Laughter filled the room.

Jimin interrupted....

"Mom dad..... I was thinking.... Ab toh Hmari kookie bhi 18 ki hogyi hai.... Aur iss baar taekook ka 4th wedding anniversary hoga.... Toh kya humlog taekook ki dubara proper wala shadi krwa skte hai kya....?? Zyada bda nhi hoga.... Only us (family members) and taekook ke besties bogam and IU hi rhenge....."

"Haa.... iss se unki shadi bhi legal aur official hojayegi....." Suga added while agreeing

"Haa kyu nhi.... Bilkul.... Mai bhi soch rha tha..... Iss anniversary dono ki fir se officially wedding krwate hai.... Iss se.... Taekook ki wedding officially and legally registered bhi hojayegi....."Nam said while agreeing

"Nekk kaam mei deri kaise....." Jin said with full excitement

"Yippie.....Ab mazaa aayega na biddu....." Hobie said while getting excited

Listening this both taekook shyly looked at each other..... They were on top of the world..... It was kookie's 18th birthday but tae got the best gift of his life.....

That day didn’t mark romance.

It marked choice.

Growth......

A girl stepping into adulthood — supported, protected, celebrated.

Announcement which made everyone happy.....

Taekook were getting remarried.... It was not Just their wedding..... It was finally the moment they were eagerly waiting.... Especially Tae.....

And a family standing behind them, always.

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