The car rolled to a stop outside Yn's apartment building. Jin turned off the engine and glanced at her with a small, tired smile.

"Finally home," he said, leaning back against the seat.

Yn sighed, unbuckling her seatbelt. "Thanks for the ride, Jin. And thanks for the not-so-fabulous talk," she said with a sarcastic smile, opening the car door.

Jin chuckled. "Always here to remind you of your questionable life decisions."

Yn rolled her eyes, stepping out of the car. "See you tomorrow!"

Jin waved at her before driving off.

Yn walked up to her apartment door, typing in the code before finally getting inside. The familiar scent of tulips candles greeted her, instantly relaxing her. She kicked off her heels and tossed her bag on the couch before collapsing onto the plush cushions herself.

"Finally," she muttered, staring up at the ceiling. Her eyes gently fluttered shut as she let her be herself at home.

Just then, the sound of the door unlocking caught her attention. Her eyes flew open just in time to see the door swing open. A familiar figure stepped inside, grinning mischievously with a bouquet of red roses in his hand.

"Jungkook!" Yn barely had time to react before two strong arms swept her up from the couch.

"Welcome home, baby!" Jungkook spun her around, his laughter filling the room.

"Jungkook!" Yn squeaked, gripping his shoulders tightly as the room whirled around her. "Put me down!"

"No way! I missed you too much!" he exclaimed, finally setting her down but keeping his buff arms firmly around her waist.

Yn stumbled slightly, her cheeks flushed, but she couldn't help the smile spreading across her face. "You could've just entered the room just like a normal person."

"Why?" Jungkook leaned down to nuzzle her nose. "I love surprising you."

Yn giggled, playfully pushing his chest. "Okay, okay, Mr. Romantic."

He gave her a toothy grin before pulling her into another hug, swaying slightly. "It's been a long day without you."

Yn rested her chin on his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his embrace. She could smell roses from him. "You're so dramatic," she teased.

"Only for you," Jungkook shot back, tightening his hold on her as well the bouquet of roses behind her waist.

She leaned back slightly, looking up at him with a soft smile. "You know, red roses just reminded me of something."

"What?"

"Your first proposal," Yn said with a playful grin, watching his expression change immediately.

Jungkook groaned, dramatically leaning his head back. "Don't remind me of your rejection," he grunted, totalling disliking the topic.

"Rejection?" Yn gasped, her tone full of tease as she poked his chest. "I didn't reject you! I just... needed time to think!"

"You didn't even take the flowers!" Jungkook argued, glaring down at her in mock annoyance.

"I didn't even know you then!" Yn defended herself, crossing her arms.

"You left me there like an idiot!" Jungkook shot back, totally offended. "Do you know how embarrassing it was in front of my friends?"

Yn burst out laughing, wrapping her arms around his neck to calm him down. "At last, I accepted it, didn't I?"

Jungkook gasped and looked at her jokingly. "Oh yes, thankyou so much for accepting my 7th proposal!"

"Hey! What's wrong with your tone?" Yn smacked his chest lightly.

Jungkook laughed, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "I am really glad you did"

"Much better," Yn replied, pulling him down for a quick kiss on the lips.

"Good," he replied, pulling her closer. "Because I'm not letting you go."

Yn chuckled, truly believing him.

Oh, what a silly thing to do.

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The next morning arrived with a crisp. Yn was feeling much lighter when she arrived on set. She clutched a cup of warm coffee in one hand, and fresh script in another. She reads off the lines of her character that they were going to record today. Her lips moving silently as she rehearsed.

Across the lot, her co-star Kai was already deep in rehearsal. He looked effortlessly casual, dressed in a red hoodie and black joggers that matched the vibes of the upcoming shoot.

Yn focus was suddenly interrupted as a pair of black sunglasses blocked her view. She groaned, recognizing the culprit immediately. "Not again."

Jin, ever the overprotective manager, stood beside her with a smug expression, arms crossed like he had just solved a national crisis. "What?" he asked. "We don't want any rumors flying around, do we?"

Yn rolled her eyes, yanking the sunglasses off and setting her coffee down on a nearby table. "Oh, please, Jin. I think people can handle me looking at my hot co-star."

Jin shrugged, unbothered by her annoyance. "Better safe than sorry,"

Before she could retort, the director called everyone to their places.

And the shooting had officially begun!

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"That's a wrap!" the director called out, his voice filled with satisfaction and the crew broke into applause. The atmosphere buzzed with the kind of energy that only comes at the end of a long day on set.

Yn let out a sigh of relief, rolling her shoulders as she stretched her arms over her head. The tension of hours spent under the lights flew away as she dropped into a nearby chair, ready to rest for just a moment.

That's when she noticed it—a faint, familiar scent. Tulips.

Her favorite.

Her brows furrowed as she scanned the room, her gaze eventually landing on a massive bouquet of red tulips sitting on the table nearby. Their vibrant petals seemed to glow under the dim lighting.

Curious, Yn tilted her head, confused as she stared at the flowers. She hadn't mentioned her love for tulips to anyone on set, let alone expected something this grand.

Shrugging it off for now, she stood and dusted herself off, ready to leave. Her mood lifted slightly as she cheered quietly to herself and looked around for her manager, Seokjin. She stopped a crew member and asked, "Have you seen Jin?"

The person pointed toward the far end of the set. "I think he's with the director and some other folks. Someone important dropped by just now—they're the ones who brought the flowers."

Yn's lips parted in surprise. Important? Who?

She nodded to the crew before groaning softly and pulling out her phone to text Jin.

"When are you coming?"

Minutes ticked by before her phone buzzed with a reply:

"Walk to the parking lot. I'll be there in a few minutes."

She stared at the message, then back at the bouquet. With a final glance, she grabbed her bag and started toward the exit, smelling the fragrance of her favourite flower on her.

Within few minutes, she reached the empty parking lot. She scanned the area for Jin, expecting to see him near their car, ready to scold her for being late.

But he was nowhere in sight.

Frowning, Yn paused, her breath forming small puffs as she waited by the lot's entrance. She pulled out her phone, shooting Jin a quick message.

"Where are you? I'm ready to go!"

Just as she sent it, the low rumble of an engine pulled her attention. A sleek black SUV rolled to a stop in front of her, its tinted windows gleaming under the streetlights. The driver, dressed in a sharp suit, stepped out and walked toward her.

"Miss Yn," he said politely. "Do you need a ride?"

Yn blinked, confused. "No thankyou," she said, stepping back slightly.

The driver smiled faintly. "It's not for safe for you to wait outside in the cold."

She glanced around. The tinted windows of the SUV didn't give her any clues about who was inside. Her instincts told her to refuse. "Thanks, but I'll pass. I'm waiting for someone," she said politely.

The driver didn't argue, simply nodded.

Instead, the tinted window of the back seat rolled down in a smooth motion.

Her heart skipped a beat when she saw who was inside.

Taehyung.

Leaning back with a quiet confidence, he was dressed in a sleek black turtleneck with his hair slightly tousled. His eyes deep dark but his face unreadable.

"You sure you don't want a ride, Yn?" His voice was low and smooth, carrying a quiet authority that made her stomach flutter despite herself.

She hadn't expected to see him here.

Their previous interactions were nothing close to familiar! And yet, here he was, looking at her with a gaze so hard to hold.

"Thankyou Mr. Kim," Yn shook her head. "But I don't need—"

Her phone buzzed in her hand, cutting her off. A message popped up on the screen. It was a text from Jungkook:

"Did you forget about our date, bae? I'm almost there. Let's see who gets there first! 😘" - Muscle Bunny.

Yn almost laughed at the situation. Her gaze darted between her phone and the SUV.

Taehyung's eyes hadn't left her. He raised his eyebrow slightly.

Clearing her throat, she slipped her phone back into her purse. "On second thought," she smiled, opening the car door, "I do need a ride!"

As she slid into the seat, a faint and delicate scent of tulips welcomed her.

Taehyung gazed at her as she closed the door behind her.

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⚠️ Do you think it's safe for Y/n to get a ride from Taehyung? to Jungkook?

A. OH HELL NAHH

B. Why wouldn't it be safe? :skull:

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