The entire Kim mansion courtyard was glowing in shades of yellow and gold. Marigold garlands hung from every pillar, soft sunlight filtering through them, making everything look warm, dreamy, and festive. The fragrance of haldi, sandalwood, and fresh flowers filled the air. Laughter echoed everywhere.
Today was Taekook’s haldi ceremony—and just like every event in their lives, it was anything but calm.
Tae sat on the decorated seat, dressed in a simple yellow lehenga, her cheeks already slightly tinted with haldi. She looked ethereal, nervous, and excited all at once.
On the other side, Jungkook sat in a yellow kurta, trying to act calm—but his eyes were glued only to Tae......Always....

IU-: (whispering to Jimin) voh dekho bhabhi..... Jbse tae aakr baithi hai tbse bina palke jhapkaaye kookie bhai b tae ko Hi dekh rhe hai.....

Jimin-: (grinning) ohh god..... This boy is literally obsessed with her....

Suga-: (smirking) obsession word kam hai… yeh toh full psycho lover hai

Jungkook-: (without breaking eye contact with Tae) main sab sun raha hoon

Jhope-: (dramatically) arre wahh….. Hmei lga aap bhabhi ke pyaar mei andhe ke sath behare bhi hogye ho.... Pr aap ko toh sb sunayi derha hai....waah....

Everyone burst into laughter.

First, elders came forward.

Hobi dadi gently applied haldi on Tae’s cheeks.

Hobi dadi-: hamesha khush rehna beta

Tae smiled softly, touching her feet.

On Jungkook’s side, Jin lovingly applied haldi.

Jin-: zyada tang mat karna meri beti ko

Jungkook-: (serious tone) main sirf pyaar karta hoon mom.... Mai kyu aapki beti ko tang krunga....

Jimin-: (murmuring) haan haan… kuchh zyada hi pyaar krta hai....Itna zyada pyaar krdeta hai ki bchchi preshan hojati hai....

The moment rituals ended…

Jhope dipped his entire hand into the haldi bowl.

Jhope-: LET THE WAR BEGIN

Before anyone could react—he smeared haldi all over Jungkook’s face.

Jungkook-: JHOPE.....

Jhope-: BURA NA MAANO HALDI HAI.....

Within seconds, the entire place turned into a haldi battlefield.

IU attacked Tae.

IU-: aaj toh tujhe pure haldi mein dip karungi....

Tae-: IU STOPPPP—

Too late.

Tae was now half yellow.

Jimin sneaked behind Suga.

Jimin-: (evil smile) hi billu ji.....

Suga-: (suspicious) kya...?? Kuchh krne ka sochna bhi mat.....

SMACK

Full haldi on his cheek.

Suga-: JIMIN!!!

Jimin-: (running away laughing) pakdo pakdooo

Suga immediately chased her.
Suga finally caught her by the wrist and pulled her close.

Suga-: bahut ud rahi ho aajkal

Jimin-: chhodo mujhe sab dekh rahe hai

Suga-: dekhne do....

He slowly applied haldi on her cheeks… but didn’t let go.

Suga-: you're mine

Jimin-: (soft but teasing) yeah I know.... Koi nyi baat btao....

Suga-: attitude dekho… Nyi baat jaannna hai tumko....

Jimin-: (teasingly) haa....

Then he held her in his arms.... Holding her in bridal pose.... Then went near pool and threw her in the water.....

Suga-: do you know.... You're a duck but you can't even swim.......

Jimin was struggling to float in the water and became restless.....

Suga-: another new fact..... Just stand up.... This pool is made for babies.... We wont drown or die....

Then jimin realized and stood up in the water.......

Suga-: enough of new facts and trivia.... Wanna know more....??

Jimin-:( burst out of her anger and screamed) BILLU JII.....

Suga-:(closing her ears) aah.... Itna kya cheekh rhi ho.... Mai yhi hoo mochi baby....

This made her more angry....And seeing her cute angry face suga giggled.... He went and again held her in his arms in bridal pose and took her out from pool.....

Jimin-:( hitting on his shoulder) hatto..... Tum bhut bure ho.... I hate you....

Then went back to the haldi ceremony.... While suga was proudly standing after irritating her.....

Jin: (clapping) Okay lovebirds, now officially bless each other. Let's see that glow double!

Mrs kim: Yes, time for their haldi together!

The families cheer. Kookie dip his fingers in haldi bowl.... But.... Lisa and bogam stops....

Jhope-: ruk jaao bhaiya.... Kya krrhe ho....?

Jungkook-: suna nhi.... Mom ne bola hai tae ko haldi lgane keliye....

Jhope-: aise lgaoge bhabhi ko haldi....

Jungkook-: [confused] toh Kaise lgaun...??

IU-: bhai.... Challenge.... Bina hath ka use kiye tae ko haldi lgao.....

Kookie smiled listening this.....

Jungkook-: ok.... Done....

then he quickly pulled tae towards him holding her waist.... And put haldi while rubbing his both cheecks with hers one by one gently..... Making her blush.....

Jungkook: (proudly) lo lg gyi haldi....

Jhope-: kya baat hai....

Jungkook-: anything related to my tae.... Im always ready to excel.....

Tae: (tracing haldi on his jaw) yeh toh hai...

The crowd "awws" in chorus. IU pretends to wipe fake tears.

IU: True love - and true stains!

Jhope: They'll both need a bath for three hours!

Tae laughs, her hand slipping, smearing haldi across kookie's neck. He catches her wrist mid-motion, his eyes darkening playfully.

Jungkook: (low romantic) You're playing dangerous now, Tae.

Tae: (teasing) What if I am?

Jungkook: Then I'll have to teach you consequences later.

Her breath catches - he smirks, leaning just close enough that Jimin throws a petal at him.

Jimin: oye babu shona.... Abhi nhi.... Yeh sb shadi ke baad.... Abhi jaao.... Take bath....

Suga: (snickers) Seriously, these two need supervision to control their romantic emotions in public.....

Now it was complete madness.
Jhope vs IU
Sugar vs Jungkook
Jimin vs everyone
Tae running and laughing
Even elders couldn’t stop smiling.

Sugar-: (throwing haldi) bhaiiiii catch

Direct hit on Jungkook

Jungkook-: tum sab milke mujhe target kar rahe ho

Jhope-: kyuki aap dulhe ho.... Aur jb mana kiya gya hai bhabhi se dur rho..... Fir bhi aap ghum firke bhabhi se kyu chipakte ho

IU-: sach mein… bhabhi ke bina reh hi nahi sakte

Jimin-: magnetic couple for a reason

Jungkook-: true.... I can't live without my love..... Even for a second..... So.... What....

Tae-: (laughing) pagal ho tum

Amid chaos, Tae slipped slightly.

Before she could fall—Jungkook caught her instantly.

His grip tightened.

Jungkook-: sambhal ke.... Abhi gir jati toh

Tae-: (softly) aap ho na mujhe hmesha sambhalne keliye....

Jungkook-: hmesha....

Their eyes locked again.

Jimin suddenly threw haldi on Tae.

Tae-: DIII

Jimin-: revenge

Suga-: (to Jimin) tum kabhi sudhrogi nahi

Jimin-: kbhi nhi

Later, when the haldi winds down and everyone's heading to wash off, kookie sneaks behind Tae near the garden arch, hidden by a curtain of marigolds.

Tae: (turning slightly) kook What are you?

Jungkook: (presses a finger to her lips) Shh. Just one moment, before everyone steals you again.

He brushes away a streak of haldi from her jaw, eyes soft but dark with that quiet possessiveness.

Jungkook: You know what haldi means, right?

Tae: Purity, blessing, good fortune...

Jungkook: And marking. You're mine forever. This yellow glow... it's proof that even color wants to stay on you....

Tae: (voice trembling) You're being poetic again.

Jungkook: (leans close, voice deep) No. Just being honest.

For a moment, their world shrinks to the space between their breaths. The laughter outside muffles, replaced by the faint sound of wind chimes.

Tae: (whispers) People will see.... Leave me

Jungkook: Let them. I want the world to know - that I'm hers, and she's mine.

He kisses her lips softly and gently, leaving a trace of yellow there - soft, sacred, eternal. She smiles, eyes shining.

Jimin: (calling from afar) Yah! Lovebirds, stop hiding!... Oye babu shona.... Idhr aao....

Suga: I bet they're painting each other again.... Yeh dono nhi sudhrenge....

Jin: (laughs loudly) That's what haldi's for! Let them enjoy together.....

They all burst into laughter as Tae and kookie emerge, hands clasped, glowing like twin suns. The crowd throws flower petals, music swells again, and the day ends in a golden blur of laughter, teasing, and love.

IU: Okay everyone, group photo time!

Jhope: No filters - we're naturally glowing!

Jin: Everyone say 'Taekook Forever!'

All: "TAEKOOK FOREVER!"

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