Space academy

The classroom buzzed with the usual noise-chairs scraping, pages flipping, hushed gossip echoing through the air. Jungkook sat near the window today, sunlight falling softly across her notebook as she absentmindedly doodled small stars in the margin.

Lisa leaned over dramatically.
"kookie mujhe aisa kyu lgrha hai ki aaj kuch bura hone wala hai."

IU nodded seriously.
"Mujhe bhi same vibe aa rahi hai."

kookie frowned....., "Tum dono aise kyun bol rahi ho? Shubh shubh bolo...."

Before either could answer-

The door opened.

Professor Kim Taehyung walked in with a thin stack of papers in his hand.

The chatter died instantly.

Girls straightened. Boys sat up.

And kookie's heart skipped like it always did.

He looked calm. Too calm.

Which usually meant trouble.

Tae adjusted his glasses, gaze briefly-briefly-finding kookie before moving away professionally.

"Good morning," he said evenly.

"Good morning, sir," the class chorused.

Bogam leaned against the back wall, arms crossed, a knowing smirk on his face. He was observing today-for entertainment purposes only.

Tae placed the papers on the desk.
"I have an announcement."

The room tensed.

kookie felt it. That strange sinking feeling in her stomach.

Tae continued, tone neutral but deadly.
"First semester examination dates have been finalized."

Silence.

Then-

"WHAT?!"

"No way-"

"Sir abhi toh syllabus khatam bhi nahi hua!"

"Yeh illegal hai-"

kookie's pen slipped from her fingers.

Lisa gasped dramatically. "EXAMS?! KAB?!"

IU grabbed Jungkook's sleeve. "Main toh behosh ho jaungi."

Tae raised a hand. "Calm down."

Nobody calmed down.

A boy at the back yelled, "Sir please thoda postpone-"

"No," Tae said calmly.

The class collectively died.

kookie slumped back into her seat, eyes wide.
"Tete ne bina warning ke-" she whispered, then stopped herself quickly.

Sir.
College.
Control.

Tae continued explaining dates, subjects, seating arrangements.

kookie didn't hear a word.

All she could think was-

Exams... pressure... stress...

She hated exams.

Tae knew that.

And that made his next move even more dangerous.

He glanced at her again.

Just for a second.

Enough to silently promise-I've got you.

Bogam caught the look and shook his head, amused.

"Yeh dono toh pakka marwaenge mujhe," he muttered.

The bell rang, but no one moved.

Students crowded Tae's desk instantly.

"Sir please thoda gap-"

"Sir mere internal pending hai-"

"Sir maine abhi tak book kholi bhi nahi"

Taehyung listened patiently, nodding occasionally, declining politely.

kookie stayed seated, fingers clenched tightly in her lap.

Lisa leaned toward her.
"Kya hua kookie? Tension ho raha hai?"

IU whispered, "Tera face..... Tu itna tension kyu lerhi hai......"

kookie swallowed. " tumlog ko pta hai na Mujhe exams se darr lagta hai..... I hate exams....."

"Tujhe exam se drr lgta hai..... Are you serious....?? Tu class topper hai....." IU said while whispering

Lisa softened. " aur Tere husband professor hai, relax."

IU grinned. "Plus voh tere liye syllabus bhi breathing pattern ke saath explain karege."

kookie hissed. "Chup raho! Koi sun lega!"

Bogam walked past them casually.
"Oh bhabhi," he said lightly, "Tae wants to see you in his cabin after class."

Her head snapped up.

Lisa's eyes widened.
"OH."

IU covered her mouth.
"OHHHH."

kookie froze. "A... alone?"

Bogam shrugged. " Obviously.....Cabin mein kaun hota hai aur?"

Lisa clutched IU dramatically. "Moment hai yeh toh."

kookie's cheeks burned.

Across the room, Tae pretended not to watch her reaction.

But his fingers tapped nervously against the desk.

After class, kookie packed her bag slowly.

Everyone else left.

Lisa whispered loudly, "jaao kookie jiju tujhe bula rhe hai......"

IU added, "haa.... Jao Mrs kim Mr kim se millo voh aapka besabri se wait krrhe hai."

"Kya krein.... Ruka nhi jata...."lisa said while giggling....." Tadap hi aise hai....."IU Teasingly Added

kookie glared. "Tum dono chup raho."

Bogam walked by again.
"Five minutes," he murmured. "Then come."

She nodded.

When the corridor emptied, Tae stepped out, pretending to organize files.

He walked ahead without looking back.

kookie followed at a safe distance.

Like strangers.

Like secrets.

The cabin door closed softly behind them.

And the moment it clicked-

kookie rushed forward.

"Tete!"

Tae turned just in time to catch her as she collided into him.

He wrapped his arms around her instantly, holding her close.

"Shhh," he whispered, burying his face in her hair. "Someone might hear."

Her hands clutched his coat tightly.

" aapko toh pta hai na....Mujhe exams se darr lagta hai," she murmured.

His grip tightened.

"I know, baby."

He guided her to the chair gently, kneeling in front of her.

"You think I would let you struggle alone?" he asked softly.

She shook her head, eyes shiny.

"I'll help you," he promised. "Har subject. Har topic. Slowly. Tum akeli nahi ho.... I'm with you bunny....."

She sniffed. "Pakka?"

"Promise."

She leaned forward, resting her forehead against his.

Their rings brushed.

A quiet moment.

Then-

Knock knock.

They jumped apart instantly.

Bogam peeked in.
"Interrupt kar raha hoon kya?"

Tae sighed. "Haan."

Bogam grinned. "Good."

Lisa and IU appeared behind him like devils.

IU, "Cabin romance chal raha tha kya?"

Lisa, "Sir, syllabus ke saath saath emotional support bhi mil raha hai kya?"

kookie hid her face.

Tae crossed his arms. "Tum log class skip kyun kar rahe ho?"

Lisa shrugged. "Exam trauma."

Bogam leaned against the door.
"Tum dono ka secret hmei pehle hi pata hai," he said smugly. "Par yeh college romance dekhne mei alg hi Mza hai."

Tae groaned.

kookie peeked. "Aap please kisi ko batana mat."

Bogam raised his hands.
"Scout's honor."

Lisa smirked.
"Waise jiju... aap kookie ke liye extra soft ho."

IU nodded. "Baaki students ko toh aap dekh ke hi dara dete ho."

Tae replied calmly, "Tum dono next lecture ke notes bana lo."

Lisa laughed. "See? Favoritism."

kookie smiled shyly.

Tae handed her a printed schedule.

"I marked your tough days," he said softly. "Aur yahan main free hoon."

Her eyes softened.

"Tete..."

He leaned closer. "you're strong..... You're brave..... You're intelligent.... Your concepts are clear and notes are completed..... Just trust yourself......Just remember that you're not alone..... I'm always with you..... ."

She nodded.

Bogam clapped once.
"Alright lovers, disperse before I become an accomplice."

Kim mansion.....

That night, the dining table was loud.

Hobi was ranting about anatomy.

"Mujhe lagta hai bones mujhe personally hate karte hai."

Suga deadpanned. " wrong.....Tu bas padhai ko hate karta hai."

Jimin noticed kookie's quietness.
"Exam announcement?"

She nodded.

Jin immediately placed more food on her plate.
"Koi baat nahi beta, tum bohot achha karogi."

Nam smiled warmly. "Pressure lene ki zarurat nahi."

Tae met her eyes across the table.

Silent reassurance.

Later that night, on the terrace-

Tae wrapped his arms around her.

"Exams khatam hone ke baad," he whispered, "ek proper date."

She smiled into his chest.
"Promise?"

"Always."

In college corridors, they passed like strangers.

In class, they exchanged silent glances.

In his cabin, they whispered dreams.

At home, they were husband and wife.

Exams would come.

Stress would rise.

But love?

Love was constant.

Quiet.

And fiercely protected.

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