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Taehyung and Y/n found themselves seated at opposite ends of an ornate dining table, surrounded by entire family. Taehyung, with his mischievous grin, couldn't resist the opportunity to tease Y/n.

Y/n tried her best to keep a calm demeanor, pretending to be engrossed in conversation with Taehyung's mother.

Taehyung- Y/n, darling. Would you mind passing me the salt?

He called out, his voice dripping with faux sweetness.  Y/n clenched her fist under the table, her cheeks reddening with embarrassment as everyone turned to look at her. She forced a smile and reached for the saltshaker, purposely passing it over to him in silence, refusing to give him the satisfaction of a response.

Taehyung- Oh, come on, Y/n. No need to be so cold. I thought after all these weeks of being married, you'd at least learn to tolerate me.

He continued, a glint of amusement in his eyes. 

Suppressing the urge to roll her eyes, Y/n took a deep breath, maintaining her composure.

Y/n- Tolerate is a strong word, Taehyung. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Jin- I think you guys were even.

His family, amused by their banter, chuckled softly, finding entertainment in the ongoing rivalry between Taehyung and Y/n. As the meal progressed, Taehyung seized every opportunity to pull her leg, making playful jabs at her expense.

Taehyung- Y/n, I must admit, you're not half as bad as I first thought.

He remarked, raising an eyebrow mischievously. 

Taehyung- You still have a long way to go, though. But hey, we've got a lifetime for that, don't we?

Y/n fought the urge to retort, deciding instead to match his taunting with a challenge of her own. 

Y/n- Sure, Taehyung. And while we're at it, I can start teaching you to keep your opinions to yourself. Maybe that'll be a useful skill someday.

A genuine smile formed on Taehyung's face. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes never leaving hers. 

Taehyung- Touché, Y/n. In that case, I look forward to your lessons.

G/kim- Enough teasing Taehyung, now focus on your meal.

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As Taehyung entered the room, Y/n grabbed a nearby pillow and began beating him with all her might. Taehyung, caught off guard, couldn't help but laugh at Y/n's sudden outburst.

The air was suddenly filled with feathers as they swung their pillows at each other. The room echoed with giggles and the sound of cotton hitting cotton. Pillows became weapons in the hands of these two, as they playfully evaded each other's attacks.

They chased each other around the room, dodging and throwing pillows with gusto. Y/n flung a cushion at Taehyung, hitting him square in the face. He retaliated by tickling her sides, causing her to lose focus and fall off the sofa in a fit of giggles. 

They were too engrossed in their pillow fight to notice the mess they were making, or how their room was slowly transforming into a disaster zone.

Taehyung- Are you ready to surrender, my dear enemy?

He teased, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Y/n smirked, twirling her pillow confidently.

Y/n- You might want to surrender right now, Tae. I've had enough practice dealing with your antics over the years.

The pillow fight continued for what felt like an eternity, but eventually, they collapsed onto the bed, panting and covered in feathers. Looking at each other, they couldn't help but burst into laughter, the tension between them dissipating completely.

Taehyung reached out to gently brush a feather from Y/n's cheeks, his gaze filled with a newfound tenderness. For a brief moment, they shared a glance, and in that instant, a spark of something new flickered in their eyes. It was a whisper of understanding, of a connection neither of them had anticipated.

Y/n nestled closer, her head resting on his shoulder. They silently found themselves leaning towards each other, seeking comfort in their shared exhaustion. And so, they ended up asleep in each other's arms.

The walls that had separated them slowly crumbled away, leaving room for something unexpected to grow between them.
And as they slept, the moonlight bathed the room, casting a glow on their peaceful faces, hinting at the possibility of a different kind of relationship—one filled with love and understanding.

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The next morning, Y/n slowly woke up, her eyes blinking open to find herself still wrapped in Taehyung's embrace. She blushed, remembering how they had fallen asleep together, but couldn't bring herself to leave the warmth and comfort he provided.

Taehyung stirred, his own eyes fluttering open. He blinked, his gaze locking with Y/n's. A blush tinted his cheeks as he realized their current position, but he made no attempt to separate from her. Instead, he smiled softly, his eyes filled with a warmth.

After a while Y/n excused herself, basically running away from Taehyung as he chuckled.

A little later,

Y/n- I'll be visiting Ana today.

She said as he looked up at her.

Taehyung- Oh Okay. Want me to drop you?

Y/n- I'll go by myself, besides you have an important meeting today, so you need to go to office early Mr. Kim.

Taehyung- As Mrs. Kim says!

He teased as she hit his arm before leaving the room.

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Y/n was driving down the familiar road towards Ana's house when her gaze fell upon Jihyun.

Y/n- Jihyun?

She called out, surprised to see her him standing near the roadside. She quickly pulled over and rolled down her window. 

Y/n- What are you doing here?

Jihyun smiled sheepishly, his cheeks turning slightly pink. 

Jihyun- Hey, Y/n! I was actually heading to the nearby café when I saw you passing by. I thought I'd say hi.

Y/n couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth at Jihyun's thoughtfulness. 

Y/n- That's really sweet of you, Jihyun, I'm on my way to Ana's place, but we can grab a quick coffee if you'd like.

Y/n replied, returning his smile. Jihyun's face brightened up, grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with Y/n, even if it was just as friends. 

Jihyun- I'd love that, Y/n! Let's go.

They parked their cars and entered the cozy café, finding a table near the window. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloped them as they settled down, engrossed in a deep conversation.

Jihyun was eager to make Y/n realize his true feelings, hoping that someday she would reciprocate.

Jihyun- So, how's everything going with you, Y/n?

Y/n- Everything's going well. What about you?

He was about to respond but Y/n phone rang. She excused herself picked up the phone.

Y/n- Ana I'm coming just wait a little.

She looked at Jihyun with a sad face and spoke,

Y/n- Jihyun I'm so sorry but I'll have to leave now. Bye.

Saying this she left as Jihyun watched her fading figure. 

Jihyun- Why it's so hard to confess my feelings to Y/n? Ah what are you doing to me?

He spoke to himself.

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As Y/n reached Ana's house, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. However, before she could even knock on the door, her phone rang loudly, jolting her heart into a panicked frenzy.

Y/n fumbled to answer the call. The voice on the other end sent shivers down her spine. Shock reverberated through y/n's body like an electric shock. She felt her knees weaken, and she stumbled, clutching the railing of Ana's porch for support. Her mind was a whirlwind of panic and fear.

Ana- Who was that, Y/N? What's going on?

Ana asked, her voice filled with worry and genuine concern. Y/n looked up at Ana, her eyes welling up with tears.

Y/n- It's 

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