At night....

The night before, the mansion's private lounge was lit softly. Everyone sat around the large marble table like they were planning a corporate takeover.

Nam stood at the head.

Jin sat beside him with a notebook.

Suga sipped black coffee.

Jimin leaned into him.

Hobi was spinning in his chair.

And at the very center-
Kookie sat cross-legged on the sofa, eyes sparkling.

"Okay," Jin said seriously, "Tae ko bilkul bhi doubt nahi hona chahiye."

Nam nodded. "Security tight rahegi."

Suga smirked. "Jaise koi international summit ho."

Hobi laughed. "Birthday hai ya war?"

Kookie raised her hand excitedly.

"Mera performance confirm hai na?"

Everyone turned toward her.

Jin smiled knowingly. "Of course."
Kookie grinned mischievously.

"Kl Tete ki age ka poora hisaab hoga."

Suga muttered, "Bechara."

At morning....

"SHHHHH-slowly, slowly!"

Jin stood in the middle of the living room at six in the morning, whisper-yelling while holding a clipboard like she was running a military operation.

Hobi tiptoed across the marble floor with a huge box of fairy lights, nearly tripping.

"Ommaaa, agar gir gaya na toh birthday decoration se pehle mera funeral ho jayega."

Suga sat on the sofa, scrolling through his phone with his usual bored expression.

"Relax. Agar gira toh Tae ke birthday ke saath tujhe bhi cake mil jayega. RIP version."

Hobi glared.
"Bhai! Encouragement naam ki bhi cheez hoti hai."

Nam entered the room, sleeves rolled up, expensive watch glinting, expression calm but commanding.

"Status."

Everyone straightened instinctively.

Jin replied quickly,
"Cake ordered, decorations half done, gifts wrapped, guests arriving by evening."

Nam nodded once.
"Good. Tae should suspect nothing."

From the stairs-

"Too late."

Everyone froze.

Tae stood halfway down the staircase, hair messy, glasses on, looking suspicious.

"...Why is everyone awake so early?"

Jin gasped dramatically.
"AREY-tum kyun uth gaye?!"

Tae blinked.
"I live here?"

Suga smirked.
"Happy birthday, bud-"

Jin slapped his arm.

"Suga!"

Tae squinted., "...Birthday?"

Hobi panicked and pointed randomly.
"Mom WAS JUST-uh-redecorating because-uh-VASTU!"

Tae raised an eyebrow.
"At 6 a.m.?"

"Yeah.... Shubh mahurat.... You know..." Hobi said while defending

Nam stepped in smoothly, placing a hand on Tae's shoulder.

"Go back to sleep," he said calmly.
"Professor brain needs rest."

Tae hesitated... then nodded.

"Okay... weird family."

He turned-

And ran straight into Kookie.

She was standing there in an oversized hoodie, hair in a messy bun, trying-and failing-to hide something behind her back.

Their eyes met.

Tae smiled instantly. ,"Morning, baby."

She squeaked.,"M-morning!"

He leaned down and kissed her forehead.
"You awake early too?"

She nodded vigorously.
"YES! Very early! Very... awake!"

Behind her back-
A party popper peeked out.

Tae narrowed his eyes.,"...What's that?"

She shoved it behind her instantly.
"NOTHING!"

He laughed, ruffling her hair., "Cute."

And walked away.The moment he disappeared- Everyone exhaled.

Jin clutched her chest.,"BACHA LIYA."

Kookie whispered loudly,
"Sorry sorry sorry! Mujhse control nahi hua!"

Nam looked at her fondly., "You did well."

She beamed.
"Mafia princess hoon na."

Suga groaned.
"Please don't say that out loud."

At evening.....

By evening, the mansion transformed.

Warm fairy lights wrapped around pillars.
Soft music filled the halls.
A massive banner read:

"Happy 27th Birthday, Kim Taehyung!"

Bogum arrived first, hands full of gifts.

"Birthday boy kaha hai?"

Hobi grinned.
"He is still unaware hai..... Bhai ko lg rha hai hum unka bday bhul gye...."

Lisa and IU entered next, eyes widening.

"OH MY GOD," Lisa whispered. "This is like a K-drama set."

IU smiled softly.
"Jiju is going to cry."

Kookie bounced over excitedly.
"Wait till you see my performance!"

Lisa's eyes sparkled.
"...Performance?"

IU blinked.
"You're doing what?"

Kookie grinned mischievously.,"Dance."

Tae walked into the living room later that night, wearing a simple black shirt, completely unaware.

The lights were off.

He frowned.

"...Hello?"

Suddenly-

"SURPRIIIIISE!"

Lights exploded on. Confetti rained down. Music burst.

Tae froze.Then laughed., "Oh wow..."

Jin hugged him first.
"Happy birthday, beta."

Nam pulled him into a brief but firm hug.
"You make us proud...... Happy birthday"

Suga smirked.
"Congrats on surviving another year."

Hobi screamed, "BUDDHA!"

Tae groaned. "Hobi-"

Hobi yelled.
"OLD MAN ENERGY!"

Tae flipped him off lovingly.

Then Kookie stepped forward with a cake almost as big as her.

"Happy Birthday, Tete."

His eyes softened instantly., "My baby..."

He kissed her cheek., "Best gift already."

She pouted., "Not yet."

Music suddenly changed.Lights dimmed.
Music paused.

Kookie stepped forward confidently.

"Ahem."

Tae frowned. "Tum kya kar rahi ho?"

She grinned., "Special performance."

The familiar tune started playing-

🎶 "Main kya karoon Ram... mujhe buddha mil gaya..." 🎶

Tae's eyes widened in horror., "Oh no."

Kookie stepped into the center, tying her hair dramatically.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Lisa announced, "please welcome- Kim kookie!"

Kookie danced dramatically-mocking old man steps, exaggerated back pain moves, flipping imaginary specs.

She pointed at Tae.

"BUDDHAAA!" she sang loudly.

The family LOST IT.

Suga fell off the sofa laughing.
"Haan yeh sahi hai!"

Hobi clapped wildly., "GO BABY SIS!"
Lisa screamed. "ICONIC!"

Tae covered his face., "Kookieeee!"

Jin laughed till tears formed.
"Yeh kya kar rahi hai!"

Tae buried his face in his hands.
"STOP ENCOURAGING HER!"

Kookie danced up to him, wagging her finger.,"27 saal ke ho gaye ho, Tete!"
She ended the performance with jazz hands.
"Happy Birthday, mere buddhe pati."

He walked up to her slowly.

Everyone went silent.

Then- He grabbed her waist mid-dance, pulling her close.

"Tumhari wajah se toh mai young feel karta hoon."

She giggled., "Awww buddhe ko romance yaad aa gaya."

He kissed her forehead., "I love you."
He picked her up.

She squealed. "AREY!"

He smiled dangerously. "chlo room mei.... Fir btata hoo ki yeh buddha kya krskta hai iss bchchi ke sath...."

She giggled, "ohh really"

"Yeah baby...."

The room went "AWWWW."

Cake cutting was chaotic.

Hobi tried to smash frosting on Tae's face.
Suga blocked him with surgical precision.

Bogum toasted,
"To the most confusing professor and terrifying brother-in-law."

Lisa added,
"And the luckiest man alive."

IU smiled at Kookie.
"For loving him this purely."

Tae looked overwhelmed-but happy.

Surrounded.Loved.Late night.Guests gone.
House quiet again.

Later, everyone sat together-eating, laughing, clicking photos.

Nam placed a hand on Tae's shoulder.

"You make us proud."

Tae nodded. "Thank you, Dad."

Jin hugged him again. "Hamesha khush rehna."

Suga ruffled his hair. "Prince."

Hobi grinned. "Old Prince."

Jimin smiled warmly. "Happy Birthday, my baby brother."

Tae thought the celebrations were over.

Until- Kookie took his hand.
"Come with me."

She led him to their room.The lights turned on.Candles everywhere.Soft music playing.
A small cake.A handwritten card.

Tae froze.,"...You did this?"

She nodded shyly., "This is just us."

He pulled her into his arms.
"You didn't have to."

She smiled up at him.,"I wanted to."

She lit a candle., "Make a wish."

He closed his eyes.Then whispered-
"Forever with you."

She melted.They cut the cake together.
She fed him a bite.He wiped cream from her lip with his thumb.

"Kya soch rhi thi dance ke time?" he teased.

She giggled.
"Ki mera buddha bohot cute hai."

He laughed softly, kissing her deeply.
"My  princess."

He kissed her forehead.Then her nose.
Then her lips-slow, gentle, full of promise.

She whispered, smiling-,"Ab batao... birthday accha laga ya nahi?"

He smiled against her lips.
"Best birthday of my life."

She rested her forehead against his.
"My birthday boy."

"acha yeh btao mera gift kaha hai...." asked excitedly like a baby....

"Diya toh.... "She replied innocently

"Kb kaha....?? Sbne diya pr tumne kaha koi mujhe gift kiya.... He said with the pout
Voh dance performance.... Yeh room mei private celebration sb gift hi toh hai...." She replied.....
"Ek minute.... Voh dance gift nhi beizati thi meri.... Aur yeh private celebration toh tumhara duty hai.... Wife ho meri.... Yeh sb gift mei thodi included hai.... Chlo... Mera gift nikalo...." He said making cute pouty face.....
Kookie stood up and sat on his lap.... Her hands were behind his neck....," yeh lo aapka gift...." Romantically with smirky smile....

"Aayein.... Kaha....??" He said while looking behind her.... Thinking its in her hand...

Then she picked a ribbon and stick on her dress and said," mai...." While biting her lower lips....," mai hi toh hoo aapka birthday gift...."

Listening this tae gave her a romantic naughty smile and then his hand went back to her zip.... This made her shy and blushy....," y-yeh aap kya krrhe ho....??"

"Nothing.... Just unboxing my favorite gift...." Replied while giving naughty romantic devil smile..

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