It was a sunny afternoon, and the air was filled with laughter as everyone gathered in the mansion's living room. Jungkook and Bella had invited everyone over for what they called a "special announcement," but neither of them had revealed any details. Ariana and Tae exchanged glances, both intrigued by the mysterious tone of the gathering.

Hana, holding little Yuna in her arms, sat on one of the couches with Namjoon beside her, while Jin and Jimin chatted nearby. Tae had his arm casually draped around Ariana's shoulders, and she leaned into him, smiling as she soaked in the relaxed atmosphere. Jungkook stood by the door with Bella, both of them looking nervous but excited. There was a buzz of anticipation in the air.

"Okay, okay!" Bella said, her voice slightly raised to grab everyone's attention. "We have something to share."

Jungkook smiled, looking down at Bella with pure adoration as she began speaking. "We're pregnant!"

The room erupted with cheers and congratulations. Hana stood up with Yuna in her arms, carefully walking over to hug Bella. "Oh my god! I'm so happy for you two!" she exclaimed, her smile wide. Namjoon followed close behind, shaking Jungkook's hand and giving Bella a congratulatory hug.

Ariana and Tae exchanged mischievous glances before Tae whispered something in her ear. Ariana's eyes lit up with humor as she nodded, clearly on the same page.

When it was their turn to congratulate the couple, Tae and Ariana approached with matching smirks. Tae cleared his throat dramatically, gaining Jungkook and Bella’s attention. "Well, we can't say we're surprised," he started, his tone teasing.

Bella blinked, her expression curious. "What do you mean?"

Ariana grinned, leaning against Tae's side as she chimed in, "Yeah, I mean, with the amount of times Jungkook has been—let’s just say—busy in the bedroom with you, we figured this would happen eventually."

Tae let out a soft chuckle, adding, "If anything, I’m surprised it took this long."

Jungkook’s ears turned bright red as the teasing sunk in, while Bella’s cheeks flushed a deep pink. She covered her face with her hands, trying to suppress her embarrassed laughter. "Oh my god, you two!" Bella scolded playfully, though her laughter betrayed her words.

Jungkook, on the other hand, gave them both a mock-glare. "You guys just wait. I’m going to get you back for that one," he said, though the smile tugging at the corners of his mouth showed he wasn’t really mad.

Ariana shrugged innocently. "Hey, we’re just calling it like we see it. The amount of times we’ve had to witness you two disappear upstairs in the middle of a conversation..." She trailed off, raising an eyebrow suggestively.

Bella, still hiding her face, burst out laughing again. "Stop! You’re making it worse!"

Tae grinned wider. "I think we should all just take a moment to appreciate the power of ‘Jungkook and Bella time.’ Clearly, it’s been effective."

Jungkook groaned, though he couldn’t help but laugh along with everyone else. "You guys are the worst."

Namjoon, who had been quietly laughing in the background, joined in the teasing. "You know, Jungkook, Tae and Ariana have a point. Maybe you should give us all a heads-up before you start working on baby number two."

Hana shot Namjoon a playful glare, nudging him with her elbow. "Don't encourage them!"

By now, the whole room was caught up in the playful banter. Bella finally managed to compose herself, though her cheeks were still a bright shade of pink. She reached for Jungkook’s hand, giving him a loving squeeze. "Okay, okay, we get it. We’re just really excited, that’s all," she said, her voice softening as she looked up at him with pure love in her eyes.

The teasing subsided as everyone gathered around to share their well-wishes for the soon-to-be parents. Jungkook and Bella sat down on one of the couches, holding hands as they took in the joy and support from their friends.

Ariana, sitting beside Tae, watched the couple with a warm smile on her face. It was clear how much love and happiness filled the room, and she couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of contentment. Tae, sensing her thoughts, leaned in closer and whispered, "You think they’ll be able to handle parenthood?"

Ariana chuckled softly, her eyes still on Bella and Jungkook. "If they can survive all the teasing we’re going to give them, then yeah, I think they’ll be just fine."

Tae laughed lightly, pulling her closer. "You’re probably right."

As the evening wore on, the conversation shifted from teasing to more heartfelt moments. Jungkook and Bella shared their excitement and nerves about becoming parents, and everyone took turns offering advice. Hana, with Yuna asleep in her arms, told them about the joys and challenges of parenthood, while Namjoon reassured them that despite the sleepless nights, it was all worth it.

At one point, Bella reached out for Ariana’s hand, pulling her into the conversation. "You’re going to be such an amazing aunt," Bella said, her voice filled with affection.

Ariana smiled warmly. "I can’t wait to spoil that baby," she replied, already picturing the fun she would have with her future niece or nephew.

Tae, sitting beside her, added, "And don’t worry, I’ll be right there with you, making sure we’re the cool aunt and uncle."

Jungkook chuckled, leaning back against the couch. "I have no doubt about that. You two are already inseparable."

Ariana blushed slightly, but she didn’t mind the attention. Being with Tae felt right, and knowing they had the support of their family and friends made everything even better.

As the night began to wind down, Jungkook and Bella were still glowing from their announcement, and the rest of the group sat around the living room, sipping on tea and chatting quietly. Tae and Ariana shared a few private smiles, their hands intertwined as they enjoyed the peacefulness of the moment.

For a brief second, Ariana’s mind wandered to what the future might hold—for Bella and Jungkook as parents, for her and Tae as they continued to grow closer. But as Tae gently squeezed her hand, she let those thoughts drift away, focusing instead on the here and now, surrounded by the people she loved.

And in that moment, everything felt just right.