Later that evening, the members were all dressed and ready to go.

"Let's head out, shall we?" Namjoon called out.

"Yes, hyung," came Taehyung's voice from upstairs, followed by loud footfalls as he ran down the stairs, "I call shotgun!"

"Yah, for the last time. Do not run down the stairs!" Seokjin scolded, smacking the side of his head as the younger ran past him.

Jimin snorted at his soulmate's antics.

Seokjin then turned to Jimin and smiled knowingly.

"Good luck," he said in a low voice so that only Jimin could hear.

"Thank you, hyung," Jimin whispered.

Jin smiled, "There's no need to be nervous. He's your Jungkookie. I know for sure what the answer will be and you know it too. You don't have to be nervous. Just do it."

Jimin nodded, and allowed Jin to wrap him in a comforting hug. They parted just as Jungkook appeared down the stairs.

"Shall we?" He asked Jimin, curious behind the exchange Jimin had with Jin, but knowing better than to question it.

"Let's."

"We'll see you at the building," said Jin, and gave a subtle wink to Jimin, before he slid into the back of the car.

Jungkook and Jimin found themselves in one vehicle. The driver pulled the car out of the drive and steered down the well-lit street. Jungkook was still unaware of the surprise in store for him, and thus when the driver took a turn that was opposite to the route they would usually take to the building, he turned to Jimin, puzzled.

"We took a wrong turn."

"We're going the right way, baby."

"Huh? But the building's that way."

"We're not going to the building," Jimin said with a smile.

"Huh? But the meeting?"

"Trust me, baby?" Jimin asked, and slipped his fingers through Jungkook's.

"You know I do."

Jimin leaned forward and kissed his lips.

"It's a surprise?"

"Yes," Jimin whispered.

Jungkook's face lit up, "aye, mimi. I'm curious."

Jimin laughed, "don't worry, baby. You'll see soon."

They continued to drive until they reached a picturesque seaside spot. The driver parked the car, and Jungkook looked around, taking in the stunning view of the ocean. The driver twisted in his seat and addressed Jimin, "sir, we are here."

"Yes, thank you."

"What are we doing here, Jimin-hyung?" Jungkook asked, feeling a mixture of excitement and confusion.

"We're here to spend some time by the sea. Just you and me. Under the evening sky. Just the way you like it."

Jungkook's heart soared and he grinned happily, tugging the car door open and sliding out. He took a deep breath, eyes falling close as the breeze ruffled his hair.

Jimin took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. He reached behind his seat and pulled out a bouquet of sunflowers, Jungkook's favorite. The driver gave him an encouraging smile, "Good luck, Jimin-ssi."

Jimin nodded at him, and exited the car, walking up to Jungkook and sliding a hand to his waist.

"Baby. I have something for you."

Jungkook twisted around and his eyes widened at the bouquet of sunflowers in Jimin's hand.

"Jiminie!" He exclaimed.

"For you, my love," Jimin smiled wide.

"Ahh, they're beautiful."

"Just like you are. My sunflower."

"Then you're my sun," Jungkook commented, "Wherever you go, I follow."

Jimin's heart skipped a beat.

"What would you say if I asked you..." Jimin trailed off and swallowed a lump in his throat.

"What's wrong?" Jungkook asked, concerned.

"Everything is so right in this moment baby. But it could be even better. My sunflower, you light up my world, my life, in ways I never knew was possible. Would you stay by my side till the end of time? Would you grow old with me if I asked you to?"

Jungkook's breath caught in his throat. Was Jimin asking him to...

The older got down to one knee and from his pocket, he pulled out a tiny box. Jungkook gasped.

"Jungkook, will you marry me and make me yours?"

His voice trembled and his eyes grew moist.

Tears welled up in Jungkook's eyes as he looked at Jimin in astonishment. He couldn't believe what was happening.

"Yes, Jimin, a thousand times yes!" he exclaimed, his heart overflowing with love and happiness.

Jimin slipped the ring onto Jungkook's finger, and they sealed their engagement with a passionate kiss, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the seaside.

"I love you, Jungkookie."

"I love you too. So much."

Jimin eyes crinkled up as he met the gaze of his boyfriend.

No, slash that.

His fiance.

The end
1 September, 2023

Happy birthday, Jungkook!