The Kim mansion looked like a wedding headquarters that morning.Multiple cars were parked outside. Shopping lists were being revised again and again.Phone calls were being made.Jin stood in the center like a general commanding an army.
“Girls,” she announced from the hallway,
“Breakfast 20 minutes mein. Aur please time pe ready rehna.”

Kookie hurried out of her room, hair still slightly damp, adjusting her dupatta.
“Haan mumma.”

Jimin followed, tying her hair into a loose bun.
IU was already downstairs, sipping coffee like this was a normal outing and not a wedding shopping marathon.

Lisa stood near the door, nervous and excited at the same time.
“I still can’t believe... hum log… actually shopping jaa rahe hain,” she whispered to Kookie.

Kookie smiled.
“Abhi toh bas shuruat hai.”

Behind them, Tae leaned against the wall, arms crossed, eyes fixed only on one person. His bunny.

She laughed at something IU said.
That was it.He sighed.

And Tae?
Tae looked like someone had just told him he’d be separated from only reason to breathe.
Suga noticed immediately.
“Subah subah hi shuru ho gaya?”

Tae didn’t even look at him.

Nam adjusted his watch.
“Boys, hum log 30 minutes mein nikalenge.”

Hobi bounced nervously.
“Venue wale call kar rahe hain.”

Bogam nodded.
“Decorator ka sample dekhna hai.”

Tae sighed again.
“Main bhi dekh leta hoon.”

Nam gave him a look,“Tae.”

He straightened,“Ji.”

Jin clapped her hands sharply.
“Girls—chalo. Late ho raha hai.”

Kookie adjusted her dupatta and picked up her handbag.IU bounced excitedly.
Jimin smiled calmly.Lisa looked nervous but glowing.

“Jewellery store first,” Jin announced.
“Phir lehengas. Phir ritual items. Phir gifts.”

IU gasped,“Full day shopping.”

Lisa whispered to Kookie.
“I might faint.”

Kookie giggled,“I’ll save you.”

Tae stood near the door, arms crossed, eyes glued to Kookie like she might disappear.
“Kab tak jaogi?” he asked softly.

Kookie smiled,“Bas… nikl rhe hai.”

He frowned, “kab....??"

Jin rolled her eyes, “Tae—”

He ignored her.
“Bunny… phone uthana. Video call bhi.”

Kookie laughed,“ok....”

He leaned closer and whispered dramatically,
“i love you...... I'll miss you...."

IU coughed loudly, “Romance alert.”

Kookie blushed.
“Tete—sab dekh rahe hai.”

He smirked, “dekhne do.... I dont care”
He sigh," jldi aana"

She kissed his cheek softly,“Promise.”

His heart melted and shattered at the same time.

As the girls’ car drove away—

Tae stood frozen, watching till it disappeared.

Suga clicked his tongue,“Bas bhi kar.”

Tae turned slowly.
"I'm already missing her.”

Bogam laughed.
“She left five seconds ago.”

Tae looked offended.
“Five seconds bhi bohot hote hai.”

Nam adjusted his coat.
“Venue dekhne chalna hai.”

Tae sighed deeply, “Chalo.”

The jewellery store sparkled under bright lights.

Lisa stood stunned.
“So much gold…”

Jin smiled proudly.
“Obviously.... You're the bride.”

IU grabbed a necklace.
“Yeh dekho—heavy bridal vibes.”

Kookie examined earrings.
“Lisa ke face pe yeh suit karega.”

Lisa’s eyes watered.
“Tum log mujhe itna special feel kara rahe ho.”

Jimin squeezed her hand.
“You deserve it.”

Kookie’s phone vibrated.

Tae calling.

She smiled instantly.
“Video call aa raha hai.”

IU groaned.
"Inko bilkul bhi chain nhi hai...."

Kookie answered.

Tae’s face filled the screen,“Bunny.”

She giggled,“Tete.”

“Kidhar ho?”

“Jewellery store.”

“Kaunsa necklace try kar rahi ho?”

Kookie tilted camera,“Yeh.”

Tae smiled,“beautiful.”

Jin snatched the phone.
“Bas..... Kaam pr dhyan do.”

Call ended.

Tae stared at his phone like it betrayed him.

At the venue—

The manager explained decor options.
“Stage yaha hoga, lights yaha—”

Tae wasn’t listening.

He was texting.

Tae: Lunch kya khaya?
Tae: Thak gayi hogi.
Tae: Miss you.

Suga peeked.
"aye babu ki jaan.... Kaam pr dhyan do.... 'Yeh babu ne thana thaya' wali nautanki baad mei krlena...."

Tae glared,“Shut up.”

Suddenly—

“I need to go.”

Nam turned,“Where?”

Tae cleared his throat,“Uh… washroom.”

He disappeared.

Tae walked out of the venue… straight into his car.

Bogam blinked.
“Where is he going?”

Suga smirked, “Kookie.”

Kookie was helping Lisa try lehengas when

“Tete?”

Her eyes widened.

Tae stood near the entrance, pretending to check his phone.

IU gasped,“Yeh yaha kaise?”

Kookie ran to him,“AAP YAHAN?”

He shrugged innocently.
“Venue yahin paas mein tha.”

Jin narrowed her eyes,“Tae—”

He quickly held Kookie’s hands.
“Bas do minute.”

Kookie smiled softly.

“Ek hug.”

He hugged her tightly.
" NOW I CAN BREATHE.”

IU muttered, “Dramatic.”

Jin sighed,“Five minutes.”

Tae beamed.

They stood near the balcony of the store.

“You okay?” he asked softly.

Kookie nodded.
“Thoda thak gayi.”

He brushed her hair back.
“Break le lo.”

She leaned into him.
“Tete… AAP itna restless kyun ho?”

He kissed her forehead,“Ab tum mujhse dur rhogi toh restless toh hounga na....”

Her heart fluttered, “Tae—”

Someone cleared their throat.

Jin, “Time up.”

Tae groaned, "Mom 5min more please...."
No...
Please....
No....leave.... Now....

“Bye, bunny.”

“Bye.”

He left… reluctantly.

Later, while girls ate lunch—

The waiter arrived.
“Special order for Mrs tae.”

She blinked,“Huh?”

Tray opened—her favorite food.

And a note:
Eat properly. Love, T.

She smiled like an idiot.

IU screamed,“THIS IS ILLEGAL.”

Jin shook her head,"yeh nhi sudhrega...."

Meanwhile....

Suga crossed his arms.
“Tu phir gaya tha na?”

Tae shrugged, “Galti se.”

Bogam laughed,“You’re obsessed.”

Tae smiled proudly, “Haan.”

As girls finished shopping—

Kookie felt someone hugged her from behind.

She burst out laughing.
“arey.... Aap.... Fir se?”

He whispered, “Last time.”

They stood near the parking lot.
He held her face gently.
“mera bachcha thak gya....”

She nodded, par mza aaya

He kissed her lips softly.
“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

That night—

Girls returned with bags and laughter.
Boys returned with bookings and tired faces.

Jin looked satisfied,“Productive day.”

Tae stood up instantly.His eyes searched.Found her.Kookie looked tired.

Before anyone could say anything, he gently took a bag from her hand.
Jin smiled quietly, watching.

IU whispered to Jimin,
“Yeh toh control mein hi nahi.”

Tae walked with Kookie toward the sofa.
“Paani?”

“Haan.”

He brought it.

She drank slowly, “Thanks.”

Tae finally sat beside Kookie, holding her hand tightly.
“Never separate us again.”

She laughed,“Drama king.”

But she squeezed his hand back.

He brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
“Next time main saath chalunga.”

She smiled,“Deal.”

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