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Your heart raced as you bit your bottom lip, your face hidden on his chest, too afraid to see who caught you in the act...

.....

You winced as you turned slowly towards the open kitchen door, where your brother Kenichi looked stunned with his jaws dropped on the floor. His eyes were wide with shock, and he almost looked like a fish out of water, blinking several times to ensure his eyes weren't deceiving him. He even pinched himself because what was happening before him was too good to be true... The superstar fiercely kisses Akira.

"Oh, Blimey! Oh, my word!" his hand was shocked in front of his mouth as Hobi just bit his lip, clearly flustered at the wide eyes of Akira's younger brother. Kenichis' face was paler than his platinum hair.

He just smirked, "Hi Kenichi..." he looked down at you, your arms leaning on the counter behind you. You sighed deeply as you caught the smirk on Hobi's lips. The chap is going to leave you dealing with your stunned brother.

"Um, hey Ken..." You tried to break the silence, but it seemed Kenichi was mute; he couldn't believe you were sitting so calmly in Hobi's arms, his hands entangled in your hair.

Hobi chuckled softly as he looked down at your beet-red face, pecked your lips once more, and nodded in the younger boy's direction, who was still frozen in place. He touched your waist and helped you down from the high counter. You gasped softly as you brushed against his frame, a deep blush on your cheeks.

"I'll leave you and Kenichi to... talk," he grabbed the sprite on the table, turned to you with an amused expression, and winked at you, "See you later... sweetheart. I need to report to the studio," he said, slightly enjoying your shocked expression. Walking to the door, he patted a robotic Kenichi on the shoulder and murmured...

"I'll talk to you later, Kenichi," Hobi murmured.

Kenichi shook his head, but his eyes were still narrowed on his sister's nervous ones, "I bet you will---"

They both heard Hobi chuckle as he vanished from the tense situation in the kitchen.

Kenichi regained some life in his body and, with a flabbergasted expression, closed the door and turned to you with a peeved expression.

"Blimey Kira... did you and Hobi just make out? Hobi kissed you as if you were the last dessert on earth! Oh my goodness! How... when... WHAT!" he threw his hands in the air exasperatedly.

You just shrugged, your face flustered with embarrassment. You nervously opened the cold Sprite bottle with trembling hands and gulped down a mouthful. Gosh, those kisses of Hobi always left you wanting more. You were so liberated because you knew nobody would see you, and now Ken caught you.

"It's a long story... and 'hello' to you too, Kenichi," you dryly stated.

Kenichi looked at you with narrowed eyes, "Don't say hello, Kenichi. What is happening? You went with us to Tokyo, you and Hobi weren't even friendly with each other, you ignored him most of the time... you came home to spend time with our parents; so please tell me, how the hell did you end up in such an intimate position with BTS Sunshine! Oh, my gawd... this is too big to chew!" he looked utterly confused.

You inhaled deeply, "Ken, I told you... it's a long story." You rolled your eyes and moved slowly in his direction to return to the therapy room, but Kenichi spun quickly around, turned the key and locked the double door kitchen door. Then, with a smug expression, he opened up the front section of his sweatpants and let the key slip cheekily inside his black and red Calvin Klein designer briefs when he heard your shocked gasp.

He smiled triumphantly and threw his arms open as if to dare you to come and get the keys out of his briefs.

Your eyes widened in shock, "Kenichi, oh crikey! What's wrong with you?... that is so disgusting, you prat!... oh my word!" you squealed loudly in shock.

Kenichi smirked triumphantly, "Well, I want to hear the full story right now. Please tell me what is going on between you and Hobi. Or come and take out the keys without touching my 'sword'. You're too innocent to do it... so spill the tea."

You shook your head in disgust, "Kenichi, you're such a pervert! Gosh. I'm sorry that you have to find out like this." You sighed as you stood regretfully before his deadpan face.

"Find out this way?... Since when are you dating the idol?" he asked with narrowed eyes. Akira has a lot of explaining to do.

You closed your eyes briefly, "Hobi and I... we, um... we are legally bonded," you finally came clean. Kenichi's eyes widened when realization kicked in.

His breath hitched painfully, hyperventilating,  "You mean to say... you and the star are... SOULMATES!" He grabbed his mouth and twirled around, shocked to the core. His boring sister, prone to anxiety attacks and full of nonsense, is bonded to one of the mega stars... Hobi is his... brother-in-law. My gawd! This is insane. His mind turned blank. No wonder Yoongi gave him the passcode for this restricted floor because he is Akira's little brother. He wanted to find out if Akira was already at work because her phone was off when he called, and he missed her. Bangtan didn't even care when Yoongi gave it to him. They just smirked at Jhope. Now he understood those secret eye messages between Jhope and the rest of Bangtan.

You looked at him with irritation, "Blimey, you daft prick! Keep your voice down... do you want the whole place to find out?---" You scowled at him frantically.

He ran up to you and grabbed both arms, shaking you. Your hair was flying around your face.

"Stop shaking me like this. My brain will shift in my skull!" you pulled yourself out of his grasp and rubbed your arms, looking at him with annoyance.

"Oh my gawd, Kira!. How did it happen? When did you bond?" he excitedly squealed. He couldn't believe it.

You drank a little more of your soda and shrugged, "Here at the agency---but we started roughly," you looked at him with regret, "I'm sorry that you are the last one to find out. But I told Mom and Dad that I wanted to tell you myself---but you caught us--"

He looked saddened by the fact that he was the last one to get the news, "Why keep such fantastical news from me, Kira? Don't you trust me?"

You stood before him and took his hand, "I trust you, Ken, but Hobi initially didn't want the bond. I don't know if you know about his past. Hobi wasn't open to relationships... and we started on the wrong foot. I met him on the day of your final dance audition. I couldn't tell the family... let's go to the therapy room, and I'll give you all the juicy details," you consoled him when he looked so distraught.

Kenichi smiled a little, "This is too much to absorb, you and Jung Hoseok... BTS's famous dance king! This is like those Y/N fanfiction books that Afonso's sister Maria loves to read! This doesn't happen to normal people like us. How in the world did Fate match the two of you up? You're so quiet and have social issues, and he is the life of the party!" he shook his head in perplexity.

You snorted, "Don't classify me with yourself in that category. Since when was I normal? I've been asking myself the same thing since we bonded---but please open the door and wash those keys that touched your...' dirty' sword!" you pointed in the direction as Kenichi burst out laughing...

"Kira... you can be so lame sometimes. You bonded, and the way you and Hobi ate each other's faces tells me... our Sunshine might have visited the 'forbidden temple to worship at the feet of the goddess," he waggled his brows.

You scrunched up your nose and shoved him aside, "Oh crikey! Can you get any more perverted! Why can't you be so respectful like Keitaro. As if I'm going to disclose adult matters to a snot nose like you---" you looked at him with narrowed eyes, hands on your waist.

Kenichi smirked and licked his lips smugly, "Oooh... I can imagine the hot bonding session between the two of you. Gosh, Kira! But you and Hobi... unbelievable. Do you know the massive media outburst there'll be when you are revealed? The whole global ARMY is waiting for the Bells..." he exclaimed. His sister will be famous...a celebrity, an envied celebrity. His whole family will get 'famous'.

You just shrugged, unbothered, "Well, we'll wait and see... come, let's leave... and stop spitting crap, and you better keep that loose mouth shut," You waved your finger in his face.

You didn't have time, and you needed to go to work. Yoongi's painkillers were almost depleted, and you needed to go to Do-yun and see if the clinic had some extra stock. You were supposed to work with Hanbin regarding purchases for the therapy room, but since he distanced himself from you, you'd instead work through Do-Yun.

You grabbed his forearm and dragged him sternly to the door while he protested vehemently.

"Come on, Kira!" he grinned, turned around and grabbed you around your tiny shoulders, almost like a headlock.

Kenichi chuckled and pulled out the keys from his Calvin Klein briefs, still having you captured under his arm, and opened the door as you looked disgusted at him and the key.

"Aren't you going to wipe it at least or rinse it off? It touched you.... your... whatever," you waved with a scrunched-up nose. "Crikey, why did I get you as a brother? You can be so disgusting!" you scowled as he set you free from his grip.

He just grinned, making kissy noises, "The hottest chicks I've dated... couldn't get enough of this hot guy," he burst out laughing at your horrified expression. Kenichi is worldly, and you'd rather not know what he was up to behind the family's back.

"Tell Dad, and you'll get the leather belt. You're not yet 19 years old; Dad still sees you as a wholesome boy. Remember that," you both snorted as you walked out to the therapy room, his arm securely around your shoulders. Kenichi wanted to know every little detail, including your parents' and Keitaro's reactions to meeting your soulmate.

You sigh, knowing that Kenichi can't wait to confront Hobi and lay down the rules on how his sister needs to be treated. Superstar or not, but Kira needs all the protection around her.

He is still hyped up about a famous BTS member being part of your family. No wonder the Bells and Yoongi liked his sister. She was part of them all along.

.....

Meanwhile...

The boys were all seated on the floor listening to Sungdeuks, their performance director, explain how to express their new comeback choreography. They practised the same routine for another two hours.

The boys were filled with joy when Hobi shared the story of Kenichi walking in on him and Kira sharing a tender moment. They were captivated as he reminisced about their honeymoon and his secret engagement. Namjoon and Yoongi were overjoyed that he dared to pursue his love. Yoongi couldn't wait to see his little Thera, who had been through a rough time lately, and he was relieved that he wouldn't lose her.

They eagerly anticipated discussing all the juicy details in the man cave while Akira celebrated with the other three Bells.

Their attention was now focused on Sungdeuk, who guided them through some crucial movements they needed to perfect.

"This song is incredible, and I want each of you to convey those dark emotions through every movement... Remember, the song delves into the theme of our entire 'Love Yourself' series — that any love devoid of self-love is not genuine. It also depicts the emptiness one feels when they lose themselves in a relationship," Sungdeuk passionately described the essence of their title track.

The group teased Namjoon because he penned the lyrics with their senior producer, the brilliant BangPd.

Their comeback was scheduled for May, and management hinted they might perform on the Billboard stage. They couldn't wait.

They all eagerly took their positions, knowing each part had significant meaning.

Taehyung started, representing the song's subject with outstretched movements, expressing feelings of entrapment and desire to break free while remaining still himself.

Jungkook's part featured a solo explosion of quick, stationary moves. As he fell backwards during the verse, expressing "I wish all my weaknesses could be hidden" onto Taehyung's back, he portrayed his vulnerabilities in an unhealthy relationship.

Namjoon and Hobi's parts serve as a solid contrast to Jungkook's vulnerability.

Jimin stands at the centre, resembling a puppet master controlling everyone around him.

Suga's path portrays inner conflict, frustration, and discord in a relationship, while Jin's path represents a flower he tried to protect but was ultimately destroyed.

After practising the choreography several more times, the boys were exhausted, lying on the floor to rest, their bodies sweaty from the intense rehearsal.

Sungdeuk clapped his hands, signalling the end of practice. He, two other choreographers, and BangtanTV's videographer made their way to the exit to rest or have lunch.

Turning back to smile at the panting boys sprawled on the floor, Sungdeuk said, "Boys, that's a wrap. I'll see you tomorrow morning at 9:00. Please get enough sleep. We'll shoot the dance MV and the concept album photobook in a few weeks. Your schedule will be packed..."

The boys nodded in acknowledgement as the older choreography mentors left the room.

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Seokjin sat up, his face flushed. "Wow, that was intense... I could now use ice-cold water and maybe a slow kiss from Samiya!" He smirked at Jungkook's incredulous expression.

"Seriously, hyung?" Jungkook snorted.

Seokjin just shrugged, knowing the single guys wouldn't understand the concept of energy depletion.

Namjoon motioned towards the table with the water bottles, where Jimin and Jungkook were already helping themselves.

Jimin turned with pouting lips and shook his head. "The water isn't cold, but it'll have to do." He tossed some bottles to each of his hyungs who needed them. Seokjin laughed as he opened his bottle, gulping down the still water and splashing some on his flushed face.

Yoongi sighed, brushing his hair back. "My shoulder feels a little uncomfortable. I'll have to ask Thera for a massage session before we head home. I hope she noticed my medication is running low."

Jhope smirked. "Luckily, she's waiting for you with a new exercise plan. You should head up now; she might still be with her brother."

Namjoon smirked back. "Did you tell him about the two of you? How did he react?"

Jhope just grinned. "We didn't get a chance... He caught me kissing his sister."

The members of Bangtan looked wide-eyed.

Jimin smiled. "Oh gosh! He must have been shocked! "

Hobi snorted. "His reaction was an understatement," he said with a smirk, reminiscing about the passionate kisses he and Kira shared, unrestrained. The thought of her in his arms made Hobi feel his face flush red.

Yoongi laughed as he jumped up. "You've got a lot of explaining to do. Does our junior manager know you and Akira are together?"

The group looked surprised. "What? Does Jhope have a love rival? That's something...who?" Seokjin mused.

Yoongi smirked, noticing Hobi's sour expression as he sat up to drink his water. "Well, Manager Hanbin has been smitten with Akira since he met her on the first day. But I'm not sure what happened between them in Tokyo. She hasn't been seen with him for the past couple of days... maybe he knows about her and Hobi or suspects something."

Hobi remained quiet, not wanting to reveal all the pain Akira had gone through recently. He knew that Hanbin still loved his soulmate, which made him uneasy. All he wanted was for Kira to be happy, and if her friendship with Hanbin could be restored, he would be glad. But simultaneously, he felt uncomfortable with another man romantically loving his soulmate.

Seokjin snorted. "So, what is our Hobi going to do about it? Will he confront Manager Hanbin-hyung?"

Hobi smiled lazily. "No need. We know where we stand with each other... I still see him as Kira's first agency friend."

Namjoon raised his eyebrows. "Wow! No jealous Hobi antics?" Hobi scowls with a tight pout.

Yoongi smiled and grabbed his water bottle. "I'll see you guys later. I need a shower and some food."

Jungkook grinned as he and the rest of the maknae stood with their cell phones. "We can order something light to eat. Sami warned us not to overeat because she's preparing a huge feast to welcome Hobi and Kira back."

Seokjin jumped up. "Let's order pizza or burgers!"

The maknae line all shouted, "Burgers!"

Jungkook looked particularly excited. "My brother and I ordered the most mouthwatering burgers from Famous Burgers. We can order from there and still enjoy the feast tonight."

Taehyung smiled. "I've tried it too... you won't be disappointed."

Seokjin jumped up and went to the table where his money bag was. He took out his black card and handed it over to Jungkook.

Now it was the hyungs' turn to order food.

Jungkook laughed. "Don't worry, we won't go overboard. So, what would you guys like to eat?"

Jhope grinned. "Order a meal for Kenichi and Akira, too, if Yoongi doesn't mind. I want to spend some time with my other brother-in-law. You can bring up our order."

Yoongi smirked as he reached the exit and shook his head. "It's okay... we can do my shoulder therapy later. Before I forget, Pdogg mentioned that Ali Tamposi will arrive tomorrow, and the songwriting team will meet with the producers. How far along are you with the Airplane lyrics?" He turned to the maknaes, who were busy on their phones. "Order anything for me; we can eat in the Bangtan lounge... see you?"

J-Hope grinned. "Almost done... I'll just go see Pdogg later. Taehyung, order double stack burgers with jalapenos and buffalo sauce. Kira likes jalapenos, too. Make it three... I'm heading to the first floor now. I need to get my USB from my car. See you later. Just send the food to Hopeworld... I'll inform Kira. Thanks."

He quickly jumped up but yelled out when he felt a little spasm in his thigh. "Omg!"

Everyone looked alarmed as Hobi rubbed his thigh, massaging the area.

"Are you okay, Hyung?" Jimin rushed to him as everyone looked concerned.

J-Hope grinned. "I'm okay... I'll be fine. See you." He pulled himself straight, not wanting to burden his brothers. He'd get his soulmate to massage his sore muscles. While the others were still in the dance studio, Hobi greeted them and went to the elevators.

Inside the elevator, he quickly called his soulmate to inform her about the meal he ordered for them.

Akira: Oh, thanks, baby; I'm quickly going to Do-Yun to pick up extra medication for the therapy room.

Hobi: Baby, I want you to check out my thigh. I have uncomfortable muscle pain.

Akira: No worries, darling. I'll check it out. Ken will be in the therapy room. You guys need to meet and talk officially.

Hobi: I'm sorry I had to leave you with Ken to explain yourself. We'll have a private meal together in Hopeworld.

Akira: It's okay. We talked. He understood, but Kenichi hates being the last one out of the loop. Okay, see you later.'I love you. I'm with Do-Yun now.

He quickly sent her a brief expression of love before closing his phone. Just as he was leaving the elevator, another muscle spasm seized him. Hobi gasped in discomfort, leaning against the wall beside the elevator and clutching his thigh with both hands.

Then he heard a frantic voice and the sound of footsteps rushing towards him.

"Oh my goodness! Seokie, are you okay?" A soft hand gently rested on his shoulder.

Hobi's body tensed, his eyes widening as he lifted his gaze to the wide-eyed face of his beautiful ex-girlfriend.

Little Dove...

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A/n: Kenichi walked into Akira and Hobis' tender moment.

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1. What do you think of Kenichis' reaction?

2. What do you think about the relationship between the two siblings?

3. Will Hobi let Dove help him?

4. Is this a 'blessed' time for Dove to get closer to Hobi?

5. Do you think Hobi must be friendly or rude to Dove?

6. Do you think Dove will still be 'icy' to Akira?