SOUL BONDS ( Under revision )

Chapter 14

After we left the BigHit building, the boys insisted we go out to celebrate. Not that I needed anything extravagant—I would've been perfectly happy staying home, curled up between them on the couch, wrapped in warmth and kisses. But I knew what they were doing. They weren't just celebrating... they were gently testing me, seeing how far I could go without my anxiety taking over, and honestly, it felt like the perfect chance to prove to myself that I could handle more than I thought. The ride home was filled with laughter and playful arguments about where we should eat, Jungkook naming random places while Jin insisted we needed somewhere "expensive enough for Naomi's new title." By the time we got home, my cheeks hurt from smiling.

We all split up into our separate rooms to get ready. The second I stepped into mine, I stripped out of my clothes and headed straight for the bathroom. The shower was heaven—hot water cascading over my body, loosening the tension in my shoulders. I took my vanilla body wash, lathering it over my skin slowly, letting the scent calm me as if it could wash away all my nervousness. When I finished, I rinsed off and stepped out, wrapping a towel around myself before walking back into my room, steam clinging to my skin. Standing in front of my closet, I debated for a moment, then chose a red dress that hugged my curves perfectly. My hair was already clean from washing it a few days ago, so I let my curls fall naturally down my back. I kept my makeup light, just enough to make my features pop, then sprayed perfume on my wrists and neck before checking myself one last time in the mirror.

When I finally walked downstairs, I stopped dead in my tracks.

The sight in front of me looked straight out of a sinful fantasy. Hoseok had his hand tangled in Jungkook's hair, kissing him like he couldn't breathe without him. Jin and Namjoon were making out on the couch, completely lost in each other, while Jimin and Taehyung stood near the stairs looking like they were one second away from doing something reckless. Yoongi sat back watching them all with heated eyes, looking far too entertained. My throat went dry, heat crawling over my skin so fast it felt like the room had turned into fire. "Fuuuuck," I groaned out loud before I could stop myself, and instantly every head snapped toward me, seven sets of eyes dragging over my body slowly like they were savoring me.

Namjoon was the first to speak. "Come here, baby," he said, motioning for me to stand in the center of the room. My legs moved before my brain could catch up. The second I stepped closer, Hoseok appeared behind me, his breath warm against my ear. "You're gorgeous, princess," he whispered, sending a shiver down my spine. Jimin's gaze flicked over me like he was starving. "He's not lying, kitten," he murmured, licking his lips. "I could eat you up right now." Yoongi stood, smirking as he walked closer. "Well, well, well... I'd happily skip dinner and go straight to dessert." Namjoon chuckled softly. "You're beautiful, baby girl," he said, then glanced at Taehyung. "Ain't that right, Tae?" Taehyung's cheeks flushed, his voice quiet but sincere. "Of course she is. The most beautiful in the world." My heart squeezed at that, but then I realized Jin hadn't said anything. When I looked at him, he was staring directly at me, completely silent, his gaze dark and possessive. The air shifted. "Baby," he said, voice deep, then softer, commanding, "come here."

My body moved like I was in a trance. Jin's hand gripped my waist firmly, pulling me against him as he stared into my eyes. "Are you trying to kill me?" he asked. "N-no," I stuttered, but he only smirked, his palm sliding lower before he pressed an open-mouth kiss to my neck. "Ahh... Jin," I moaned, gripping his shirt. He lingered just long enough to leave a deep bruise on my skin, then pulled back and murmured in my ear, "Now everyone will know who you belong to." My entire body burned. Pulling away, I stared at all my boys and threw my hands up dramatically. "How can you be sexy and cute at the same damn time?!" The room erupted in laughter, Jin's ridiculous laugh making everyone fall apart until we were all wheezing for air. When I finally caught my breath, I shook my head, still smiling. "Okay guys, we have to go."