The Jeon Mansion looked peaceful from outside. Grand. Powerful. Untouchable.
Inside, however, the third-floor terrace was about to witness something completely opposite of mafia meetings and business strategies.

It was 11:47 PM.

The entire house was asleep.
Or at least, they thought so.
Fairy lights were carefully wrapped around the terrace railing. Not too bright. Not too obvious. Just enough to create a soft golden glow. A small round table was placed in the center with snacks, cold coffee bottles, chips, cupcakes IU had secretly stolen from the kitchen, and a tiny Bluetooth speaker.
This wasn’t some grand celebration.
It was quiet.Private..... Safe.
And meant only for five people.

IU stood in the middle of the terrace with hands on her hips, inspecting everything like a wedding planner.

IU-: Perfect. Agar dadi upar aa gayi na toh main bol dungi jungkook bhai hmei social institution pdha rhe hai with practical....

Behind her, Jimin rolled her eyes.

Jimin-: Raat ke 12 baje kaunse social institution ka practical krharha hai....??

IU-: marriage family kinship

Suga was leaning against the wall, arms folded, pretending he didn’t care.
But he was the one who had brought the fairy lights. And everyone knew.
Footsteps approached.
jungkook walked in first. Black hoodie. Hands in pockets. Calm expression.

Behind him— Tae.
White oversized shirt, loose hair, soft smile.
The moment Jungkook saw her under those fairy lights— He stopped walking.
Just stared.

IU noticed immediately.

IU-: here we go again.....

Jimin-: Yeh banda blink bhi nahi karta kya?

Suga-: blink?? He even forgot to breath.

jungkook contibued adoring her while.... Tae felt shy under all the teasing.

Tae-: Stop it....

IU-: welcome to the club..... Bhai bhabhi....

Jimin-: Haan, “Secret Relationship Exposed But Still Secret” party.

Jungkook-: Name thoda short rakhte.

Suga-: “Operation Chupke Chupke.”

IU-: Approved.

They all settled down on floor cushions.
City lights were visible in distance.
Soft breeze..... No pressure.
No family expectations....Just them.

IU opened a cupcake box dramatically.

IU-: 1 condition....

Jimin-: Kya?

IU-: sbko hrr cheez equally distribute hoga.... Koi extra nhi lega....

Jungkook-: aish.... Grow up.....

Everyone giggled.....
IU raised a cupcake.

IU-: To Taekook. Finally not alone in secret.

They all picked cupcakes. Even Suga.
He looked at Jungkook.

Suga-: Congrats, I guess.

Jungkook-: Thanks, bhai.

It wasn’t dramatic.
But it meant something.
Tae looked at Jimin....jimin sighed.
Then looked at Jungkook seriously.

Jimin-: Take care of her.

Jungkook-: Always.

Jimin-: She looks strong but she is still pure innocent soul....

Jungkook-: I know.

Tae blinked..... Then smiled....

After cupcakes and cold coffee—.
Chaos returned.

Jimin-: Achha batao, first kiss kab hua?

Tae-: DI!!!

IU-: Important question

Jungkook-: Not answering.

Jimin-: Matlab hua.

Suga-: Obviously hua hoga.... Yeh ldka itna masoom toh nhi hai....

Tae covered her face.

Tae-: you all are impossible

IU-: Okay fine..... How he proposed you....??

Jungkook smirked slightly.

then jungkook told them everything in detail..... And everyone was in awe listening their proposal story.....

Yoonmin-: awwwwww.....

IU-: so cute.... Yeh toh mujhe pta hi nhi tha..

Tae looked at Jungkook....Soft.....Honest.
Silence for a second.
Suga’s jaw tightened slightly.
He looked at Jimin unconsciously.
She noticed. But ignored.

Jimin suddenly nudged Suga.

Jimin-: Waise tum logon ne do saal tak itna control kaise kiya?

Suga-: Control?

Jimin-: Matlab… family dinners mein, events mein…

Jungkook-: ab kya krein.... Majburi mei krna pdta hai....

while tae blushed..... Jungkook’s hand quietly moved towards Tae’s.
Under the table. No one noticed.
Except Suga. He smirked.

Suga-: Under table holding hands?

Tae-: WHAT?

IU-: Caught again.

Jungkook didn’t even deny.

Jungkook-: I’m holding her hand..... Problem?

Jimin-: Confidence dekho.

Suga-: oye babu shona.... Control.... Hum yhi hai....

Jungkook-: ok fine.... Aaplog rho.... Hum dono room mei jaarhe hai.... Chlo baby....

Suga-: oye hero..... Ruk.... Baitho yhi.... Kahi nhi jana hai.... Zyada natak kiye na tumhara secret dunya ko bta dunga....

Jungkook-: ok.... Bta do.... Mai toh kbse maraa jaarha hoo sbko btane krliye.... Pr yhi nhi btane derhi hai....

IU suddenly clapped.

IU-: Okay pause. Aaj Taekook celebrate ho raha hai. Aap dono ka cold war baad mein.

Music started softly from the speaker.
Slow instrumental.
IU dimmed the fairy lights slightly.
Jimin and Suga were still arguing about something stupid like pizza toppings.
Tae felt Jungkook’s fingers intertwine with hers.

This time— Openly.....No hiding.
Because the only witnesses were safe.

Jungkook-: Comfortable?

Tae-: Hm.

Jungkook-: Scared?

Tae-: Thoda.

Jungkook-: Of?

Tae-: What if someday secret na rahe?

Jungkook-: Then we face it. Together.

He brushed his thumb softly over her knuckles.

Jungkook-: I don’t regret hiding it.

Tae-: Me neither.

Jungkook-: But I’m glad we’re not alone anymore.

She smiled. Leaning slightly into him.
Not dramatic.....Just natural.
Suga noticed again.

This time—
He didn’t tease.He simply watched.
And something inside him softened.

IU suddenly stood up again.

IU-: Attention please.

Jimin-: Ab kya?

IU-: Promise ritual.

Suga-: Kya 5th standard ka school function hai?

IU-: Shut up.

She brought out five thin black threads.

IU-: its not friendship band.... But symbol

Jimin-: Symbol of?

IU-: Of trust..... Love and togetherness+ our strong bond....

She handed one to each.

IU-: Jab tak yeh thread tumhare paas hai, tab tak secret safe hai.

Suga-: Dramatic.

Jimin-: But cute.

Jungkook-: I like it.

They tied the threads around their wrists.

Tae tied Jungkook’s. Jungkook tied Tae’s.
Suga tied Jimin’s without looking at her.
Jimin tied his a little too tight.

Suga-: Oye, haath tod degi kya?

Jimin-: Control mein raho.

IU smiled watching them.

After midnight, things became calmer.
Cold coffee half finished. City silent.
Tae rested her head on Jungkook’s shoulder.
IU lay down on cushion looking at stars.
Jimin sat cross-legged.
Suga leaned back against railing.

Jimin-: Sach batao Jungkook… kab realize hua tha?

Jungkook-: First day.

Suga-: Love at first sight?

Jungkook-: Haan.

Jimin-: Filmy.

Jungkook-: Real.

He looked at Tae.

Jungkook-: she came for PG document verification

IU giggled.

IU-: And from that moment he got obsessed

Tae-: IU!!!

Jungkook didn’t deny. Suga whistled.

Suga-: Possessive much?

Jungkook-: Extremely.

Jimin glanced at Suga.

Jimin-: Tum bhi aise ho kya?

Suga-: Main?

Jimin-: Haan.

Suga-: Depends.

Jimin-: On?

Suga-: situation, people.....

For half a second—
Their eyes locked.....  Electric.
Then—

Jimin-: Drama band karo.

But her voice was softer.

IU suddenly suggested—

IU-: Dance kare?

Jimin-: Terrace pe?

IU-: Haan.

Music volume slightly increased.
Not too loud.They stood up.
Tae pulled Jungkook. Jimin pulled IU.
Suga pretended to resist.
Then joined. No choreography.
No elegance....Just jumping.....Laughing.
Pushing each other.
At one point—
Jimin almost slipped.
Suga caught her instantly.
Arms around her waist.
Too close......Too real.
They both froze.

Suga-: Careful.

Jimin-: I’m fine.

Suga-: I know.

But neither moved immediately.
IU noticed.....Tae noticed.
Jungkook smirked.
Finally Jimin stepped back.

Jimin-: Don’t get used to it.

Suga-: Already am.

She threw a cushion at him.
Everyone laughed.

It was almost 2 AM.
They sat back down, tired.
Comfortable silence.

IU-: from today everything changed

Tae-: Hm.

Jungkook-: We’re not alone in this anymore.

Suga-: And we won’t let you both ever alone .....

Jimin-: Haan. Jo bhi ho, family drama ho ya business pressure… we handle together.

Tae looked emotional.

Tae-: Thank you.

Suga-: ohh come on.... Don't say thank you

Jimin-:(dramatically)yeh toh hmara farz h

IU-: Group hug?

Suga-: No.

IU-: Yes.

They forced him into group hug.
Five people tangled together.Laughing.
Complaining..... Safe.

In that moment—
They weren’t mafia heirs....
Not business tycoons.
Not professors.....Not  coowners.
Just young adults protecting love in a complicated world.
Jungkook pressed a soft kiss to Tae’s hair.
No one teased this time.

Because now— They understood.
And as they finally sneaked back into their rooms quietly—
Black threads around their wrists—
One secret became lighter.
One bond became stronger.
And somewhere in that soft winter night—
Another love story (Yoonmin’s) slowly, silently, began stepping out of denial.

But for now—
It was Taekook’s new beginning.
Celebrated quietly. Protected fiercely.
And shared only with those who mattered.

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