Space Academy looked the same as always—grand white buildings, students rushing with books clutched to their chests, professors walking with calm authority.
But for Kookie, today felt heavier.

It was her BA Sociology First Semester Examination.

She was a topper......Everyone knew that.

But no one knew how her hands shook every time she sat in the examination hall.

Kim mansion....

Kookie sat on her bed at home, legs folded, her sociology notes spread everywhere. The clock read 2:17 AM. Her eyes were red, her lips trembling slightly.

“What if I forget everything…?” she whispered to herself.

Despite being surrounded by love her entire life—pampered by Namjin, protected by Suga and Hobi, adored by Jimin—exam anxiety was the one monster she fought alone.

Or so she thought.

The bedroom door opened silently.

Tae walked in.

Not Professor Kim Taehyung—
but her husband.

His hair was slightly messy, glasses perched low on his nose, sleeves rolled up. He carried two mugs of warm milk.

“Baby…” his voice was soft, careful, like she might shatter.

Kookie looked up and immediately broke.

“I can’t do it, Tete…” her voice cracked. “What if I mess up? Everyone expects me to be perfect.”

Tae put the mugs aside and sat beside her, pulling her into his chest.

“Shhh… listen to me,” he whispered, rubbing slow circles on her back.
“Topper ho ya na ho, you'll always be my bunny...... And our family's favorite baby.... That’s enough.”

"Pr fir bhi..... Jitne baar bhi pdh rhi ho aisa lg rha hai sb aaps mei khichdi bngya hai.... Ya sb mai bhul chuki ho..... "Said while sobbing

"Bunny..... Listen..... Tumko toh sb aata hai...  Tumne regularly classes attend ki hai.... Proper notes bnayi ho.... Aur concepts bhi kitne ache se clear hai.... Abhi toh sessional di ho na usme bhi full marks aaye the fir.... Fir kyu drr rhi ho...."

"Remember mai hmesha kya bolta hoo....??"

"Believe in yourself..... You're the best...." she replied tears in her eyes.....

"Exactly....." While wiping her tears

Her tears soaked his shirt.

"Chlo aao mai tumko pdhata hoo..... We'll study each theories, concepts like a simple stories..... Aise jldi smjh aayega.... "

"Aur books and authors.... Voh kaise yaad hoga....??" She asked

"Voh bhi hum simple code words ya story ki tarah yaad rkhenge.... Tum faltu ka tension leti hoo.... Sociology is very easy..... Iske live examples tumko apne aas pass mei dikh jayenge..... "

Their late-night study sessions were sacred.....
At home, after everyone slept, Tae would spread her notes on the dining table, sit beside her, and teach—not like a professor—but like a husband who knew exactly how her mind worked.

“Okay, tell me,” he said one night, tapping the page.
“What is Sociology?”

Kookie sniffed. “Study of society… social relationships… institutions…”

He smiled proudly.
“See? You already know it.”

“But in exams my brain freezes,” she mumbled.

Tae leaned closer. “Then look at me in your head during the exam. Imagine I’m sitting beside you.”

She giggled weakly. “Professor husband cheating karwa raha hai.”

He smirked. “Husband privilege.”

Sometimes, they studied in his cabin at the university, after hours. The room smelled of books and coffee. The door always locked.

She would sit on the table, legs swinging nervously, while he explained theories using silly analogies, making it as stories, giving live examples which is based on societies/ around her......

“Functionalism is like our family,” he said once.
“Everyone has a role. Dad—power. Mom—care. Bhai—discipline. Hobi—energy. Bhabhi—guidance. And you…”

She smiled shyly. “Me?”

“You’re the heart,” he said softly.

She blushed, burying her face in his chest.

"Conflict theorist states that people in this world/society fight/conflict with each other for getting more power resources and economy..... Example-: tum aur hobi jaise chocolates keliye ldte ho that's conflict perspective..... "

Kookie giggled.....

When she felt sleepy..... He gave her favorite banana milk and icecream.....

He kissed her lips gently.

“Ab bas. Five more pages..... Then we will sleep.....”

At SPACE academy

Corridors that once echoed with laughter now hummed with anxiety. Dark circles replaced lip gloss. Coffee cups became emotional support systems. Even the loudest students whispered like ghosts.

kookie sat in the library, surrounded by books that suddenly felt heavier than her bag.

Her sociology notes blurred in front of her eyes.

Social Stratification… Functionalism… Conflict Theory…

Her pen trembled slightly
Lisa dropped her bag beside her with a thud.
“Okay, I officially hate education.”

IU followed, dramatically collapsing on the chair.
“Same. Agar exam ek living thing hota na, main usse abhi punch kar deti.”

kookie tried to smile but failed.

IU noticed immediately.
“Kookie?”

Lisa leaned closer. “Tension ho raha hai?”

kookie nodded slowly.
Mujhe lag raha hai main fail ho jaungi.”

Lisa sighed. “Tu itna padhti hai.”

IU smirked. “Plus tere pass toh tera powerful secret weapon hai...."

Jungkook blinked. “ secret weapon....?Kaun....?”

IU wiggled her eyebrows.
“Professor Kim with husband privileges.”

kookie’s cheeks burned.
“Shhh! Yahan mat bolo.”

Lisa laughed softly.
“Relax. Waise bhi sir abhi apni cabin mein honge… thinking about how to secretly kidnap his wife for secret study session.”

As if summoned—

kookie’s phone vibrated.

Tete 💙
Library ke back door se nikalna. 10 minutes. Don’t argue.

Her heart skipped.

Lisa peeked. “Message aa gaya na?”

kookie tried to act casual. “Haan… notes ka.”

IU grinned. “Sure, notes.”

The problem started during group study sessions.

Kookie sat with her classmates in the library—boys and girls discussing answers. One boy leaned too close.

Tae passed by the corridor and froze.

His jaw clenched.

Bogam, his childhood best friend and fellow professor, noticed immediately.

“Oh ho,” Bogam whispered. “Professor Kim, jealousy mode activated?”

“That boy is sitting too close,” Tae muttered.

Bogam smirked. “Professional boundary, sir.”

Tae walked away before he lost his temper.

Later that evening, Lisa and IU cornered Kookie.

“kookie,” Lisa teased. “jiju was literally burning today.”

IU giggled. “If looks could kill, that boy would be dead.”

Kookie panicked. “Did anyone notice?”

Lisa shrugged. “Only us… & Bogam sir.”

Bogam later texted Tae:

Control, Romeo. Warna secret wedding leaked ho jaayega.

Tae replied:

Shut up & Stay out of it.

Bogam laughed for a full minute.

The night before her first exam, Kookie completely broke.

Books slipped from her hands as she sat on the floor, breathing unevenly.

“I can’t breathe…” she whispered.
“Tete I can’t…”

Tae rushed to her, kneeling.

“Hey, hey—look at me.”
He held her face gently. “breathe bunny..... I’m here.”

She clutched his shirt.
“What if I fail? What if I disappoint everyone?”

He pulled her into his lap, rocking her.

“You could never disappoint us.... You're my topper,” he said firmly.
“Even if you leave the paper blank, you’ll still be our baby.”

Her sobs slowly calmed.

He kissed her forehead.
“Tomorrow, just write what you know. Not for marks. For yourself.”

She nodded weakly.

Kookie walked into the examination hall with trembling legs.

But in her mind—Tae sat beside her.

Her hands trembled.She closed her eyes.
Functionalism is a family.Conflict theory is the angry sibling.Her lips curved into a tiny smile.Questions appeared.She knew them.
You’ve got this.She wrote. Slowly. Carefully.
And for the first time—she didn’t panic.
Outside, Tae waited near his cabin, pretending to check papers.

Bogam walked up.
“So? Wife ka paper?”

“She’ll do well,” Tae said quietly.

Bogam smiled. “You’re a good husband.”

Like this she gave her all the exams with full preparation and confidence....  All exams went amazing.....

Now this was their last exam.....
students entered their room found their seats according to their roll no. And sat accordingly.... Tae was their invigilator... Everyone kept their bags out...

"Keep your bags and everything out.... There should only be your admit card and pens with you..... Nothing else.... If you have any electronic devices keep imside your bags or keep on my table.... If you found anything.... Found you cheating.... You'll be immediately be suspended".... He said in serious stiff loud voice warning+ instructing them....

Then he distributed question papers+ answer booklet to everyone..... Students mentioned all necessary information at front page of answer booklet and started writing their exams..... Meanwhile Tae was signing everyone's booklet one by one going to their seats.... When he came at kookie's booklet.... At first his serious expression immediately got soft and he smiled looking at her...Meanwhile She was just busy in writing ans......

"Bunny give your booklet".... He said softly in calm low voice only heard by her

Then she immediately gave him her booklet.... And he signed it....

"How's the paper"?? He asked while giving back her booklet

"Easy but lengthy".... She replied

And then started writing..... He was just adoring her while writing..... Then he gave her attendance sheet to her and asked her to sign infront of her name and paas back.... As she was sitting infront bench... She did as he instructed..... For whole time tae's eyes were struck on kookie.... And he was just busy in adoring her.... While kookie was unaware about this.... Finally exam got over..... He collected everyone's booklet.... Atlast he came to collect kookie's paper.... And she gave her booklet to him after completing....

"Completed?? aur kuch toh nhi likhna hai".... He asked calmly

"Yes sir.... Finally completed".... She replied happily+ satisfied

"Good.... Tired"?? he asked

"Yes".... She nodded

"Ok go and take your bag then come to my cabin.... "
Then she went out and took her bag....
She came running to him afterward, eyes shining.

“Tete! I did it!”

He pulled her into his cabin and spun her around.

“I knew it!”

They laughed, breathless.

He kissed her lips.
“My smart bunny.”

At home, Namjin had already prepared a celebration.

Jin clapped excitedly.
“My baby gave her first semester exams!”

Nam smiled proudly. “Our children never fail.... They are best....”

Suga smirked. “If she did, I’d burn the university..... But i know my sister is already a topper.... And im proud of her”

Jimin hugged Kookie tightly. “I’m so proud of you.”

Hobi danced. “Party time!”

Kookie laughed, feeling safe.

Only Tae knew—how much strength it took her to reach this moment.

Back at college, they returned to being Professor Kim and Student Jeon.

But in hidden glances, stolen smiles, secret cabin meetings—their love thrived.

Lisa, IU, and Bogam enjoyed every second of teasing them.

“Sir,” IU said innocently once, “you’re very… protective of kookie.”

Tae adjusted his glasses calmly.
“As a professor should be.”

Kookie bit her lip to stop smiling.

Her exams ended.
But their story continued.

Between answer sheets and late-night hugs,between secret vows and stolen kisses—
Kookie learned that strength wasn’t the absence of fear.

It was knowing someone would always hold her when she trembled.

And Tae?
He would always teach her—

Not just sociology.

But how to believe in herself.

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