"Excited for the first of college, my baby love," Taehyung softly asked Jungkook who was sitting in front of the vanity, looking at her nervous self through the mirror, while Taehyung hugged her from behind, chinning on her shoulder, hugging her waist. Jungkook gulped timidly and nodded slowly, Taehyung smiled and slowly glided his hand from her waist to her shoulder and massaged them, tenderly. Jungkook closed her eyes and threw her head on his shoulder.

Satisfied to see her relaxing even a little, Taehyung knelt down in front of her, taking her hands in his. His grin was wide and infectious, his eyes shining with a playful energy. "Cheer up, cheer up, baby~~!" he sang, his voice rising in a funny, dramatic tone to make her laugh. Jungkook's lips curled into a smile as she watched his silly performance.

Taehyung wasn't done yet. He leaned back and pretended to put on glasses, lifting his eyebrows like a stern teacher. "Alright, Miss Jungkook," he said in a mock-serious voice. "First rule of college: smile at least a hundred times a day. And rule number two: if you get nervous, just imagine me standing outside your classroom with pom-poms." He mimicked shaking imaginary pom-poms with such exaggerated enthusiasm that Jungkook burst out giggling.

He grinned at her reaction, then grabbed a hairbrush off the vanity, pretending it was a microphone. He cleared his throat dramatically before leaning in and singing, "Jungkook, Jungkook, she's our star~~! Ready for college, she'll go far~~!" His voice went up and down like he was singing a big anthem, and Jungkook couldn't help but laugh harder, her nerves fading away bit by bit.

Finally, he softened, squeezing her hands and looking into her eyes. "You're going to be amazing, love," he said tenderly. "You've got this. And I'm so proud of you." His voice was warm and sincere, filling her with a renewed confidence.

Jungkook's heart swelled, and she nodded, feeling ready for the day ahead, all thanks to her sweet, silly, and incredibly supportive husband. "Now, that's a smile!" Taehyung said, his eyes twinkling. He then leaned back, struck a silly superhero pose, and said in a deep, heroic voice, "Fear not, my brave girl! You've got the coolest husband in the world backing you up!"

Jungkook couldn't stop smiling, her heart overflowing with gratitude. Slowly, she knelt down to his level, her eyes shining with warmth as she looked at him. Without a word, she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a gentle hug. Taehyung's breath caught, surprised by her sudden closeness, and for a moment, he froze, savoring the unexpected affection.

Feeling her soft, steady grip around his neck, he finally snapped out of his daze, his arms coming up to circle around her in return. He hugged her back, holding her tenderly as if she were the most precious thing in his world. They stayed that way for a while, each heartbeat echoing the love and comfort they felt, as Taehyung gently stroked her back, his heart full and warm.

It was the first intimacy initiated by Jungkook.

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At S.t Antony's International University

Taehyung halted his car in front of the university, Jungkook breath hitched as she stared at the grandeur building in front of her eyes, Taehyung turned his head toward her and saw her grip over her bag was deadly, the knuckles had turned white, he smiled and reached over head and took in his care, making Jungkook flinch. She looked at him with big widened doe eyes, breathing heavily. He gently caressed her knuckles making her calm.

"Shhh... relax, listen to your heartbeat and calm yourself, my baby love," Taehyung softly whispered in his deep soothing voice, Jungkook followed his lead and did the same. She felt relaxed. Then she looked at with doe eyes, clearing how nervous she was even thou her breathing had calmed down.

Jungkook nodded and focused on his words, feeling herself slowly unwind as his warmth and calmness surrounded her. When she looked back up at him, there was still nervousness in her gaze, but her breathing had steadied.

Taehyung gave her an encouraging smile. "Now," he said softly, "sit up straight, take a deep breath, and say, 'I am brave, and I can do this. No one can stop me... not even my husband.'"

Jungkook let out a soft giggle, feeling a little lighter. She sat up, took a deep breath, and repeated after him, "I am brave, and I can do this. No one can stop me... not even my husband."

Taehyung chuckled, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "That's my girl." Jungkook looked at him and nodded, then, he opened the door of his side and swiftly ran toward her side, Jungkook got a dejá vù of her wedding day when Taehyung came toward her like this. Like a gentleman, he opened the door for her, gave his hand to her and she accepted wholeheartedly.

As they stood outside the car, Taehyung held her hand for a moment longer, his eyes soft and warm. "Alright, baby love," he said with a smile, brushing a stray hair from her face. "Go show them how incredible you are. But don't forget..." He leaned in close, lowering his voice to a playful whisper. "If anyone's too nice to you, tell them you have a ridiculously handsome husband who doesn't share."

Jungkook giggled, her cheeks tinged pink. Taehyung grinned, then gave her hand a gentle squeeze. "Now, go on. And remember, I'll be right here, waiting to hear all about it." He let go, but not without a little reluctance.

As she started walking toward the university entrance, she turned back, waving cutely. Taehyung laughed, waving back and blowing her a playful kiss. "Good luck, my brave girl! Knock 'em dead!" He watched her go, pride beaming in his eyes as she stepped into her new adventure.

After Dispersal

Jungkook walked out of the campus while clutching her bag's strap tightly, her doe eyes wandering around in search of her handsome husband, who told her that he would pick her up after university. Jungkook nearer the university gate, then a charming smile bloomed on her lips when she saw her husband standing near his car, eyes etched on his phone, looking soo handsome.

Suddenly Taehyung looked up and saw Jungkook staring at him with love-dripping eyes, he grinned widely and gestured for her to wait there, Jungkook nodded and stood there like a good girl. Taehyung quickly crossed the road and stood in front of his baby love, who ducked her head down in shyness.

"Hey baby love," Taehyung chirped in his deep soothing voice.

Jungkook looked at him with flushed cheeks and said, "G-good evening," Taehyung laughed and circled her shoulder with his arm and urged her to move along with him, "Good evening, my baby candy-star, how was your first day, had fun!!" Jungkook nodded in response and said, "My day was good, everyone was nice, teachers were good too," Taehyung chuckled and opened the door of the car and placed his hand on the top of her head as she went inside the car.

Then, his phone rang, making Jungkook flinch, Taehyung quickly fetched his phone from his pocket and picked up the ringing call, "Hello," he answered. Jungkook stared at him, getting lost in his soft yet sharp features, the way his lips moved as he answered the question from the other side, his sharp jaw shining starkly, his high cheekbone highlighted in the faint sunlight, his raven hair bouncing with his slight movement, everything about him was ethereal and fascinating.

Words couldn't do him justice. When Taehyung looked over and caught her staring, he smiled softly. Without breaking eye contact, he leaned in closer, still talking on the phone. Jungkook's breath caught, her heart racing as she instinctively leaned back slightly, feeling the intensity of his closeness. They were just inches apart, and her cheeks flushed as his eyes held hers.

"Hm~," he murmured mid-call and reached out his hand. Jungkook's heart pounded as his hand moved toward her, only to reach the seatbelt. With an effortless motion, he pulled the belt across her and clicked it into place, his expression calm as ever. Then, as if nothing had happened, he leaned back into his seat, continuing his conversation on the phone as Jungkook's heart finally started to settle.

"What just happened?" Jungkook thought while staring outside the moving car.