SOUL BONDS ( Under revision )

Chapter 30

Nae and Jin walked hand in hand through the fair, both of them carefully disguised with masks covering their faces and hats pulled low. Even with the effort, there was still that quiet tension in the air—fame didn't exactly allow for normal outings, and getting recognized could turn a simple date into chaos. Still, neither of them let it ruin the moment. The fair buzzed with life around them—bright lights flashing, music blaring from rides, laughter echoing in every direction.

They moved deeper into the crowd, shoulders brushing occasionally as Jin subtly guided her away from people who got too close. Nae's eyes wandered everywhere at once—children darting past with sticky hands and wide smiles, couples sharing funnel cakes, groups of friends screaming as rides dropped from impossible heights. It was warm, loud, alive—and for a moment, it felt normal.

"So," Jin said, glancing down at her, his voice soft but playful, "what do you want to do first, babydoll? Anything you want, it's yours."

Nae bounced slightly on her heels, her excitement impossible to hide. "Let's ride a roller coaster first—no wait, let's play games—no wait, we should—"

Jin chuckled and gently pressed a finger to her lips, stopping her mid-ramble. "Hey... slow down," he murmured, his eyes softening as he looked at her. "We've got time. You don't have to do everything at once. Just pick one for now."

She huffed lightly, but a smile tugged at her lips. "Fine... games first," she decided, nodding like she'd just made a life-altering choice.

They walked toward a row of game booths, and that's when Nae saw it—a massive teddy bear perched behind one of the counters. It was enormous, almost comically so, with deep purple fur and a plaid bow tied neatly around its neck. It stood out among all the other prizes like it knew it was the best thing there.

Her entire body lit up.

"Oh my God—Jin!" she gasped, grabbing onto his arm and practically bouncing. "Please tell me you see that! I want it—no, I need it. Please, baby, I want that one!"

Jin couldn't help but laugh at her reaction, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "Alright, alright," he said, letting her pull him toward the booth. "Let's go win it."

The worker behind the booth called out loudly, hyping up the game. "Step right up! One shot, three rings—land them all and the prize is yours!"

Jin stepped forward calmly. "I'll give it a try."

"Fifteen dollars," the man replied, already eyeing Nae with a little too much interest.

Jin's expression didn't change, but his arm slid protectively around Nae, pulling her slightly behind him. The movement was subtle, but firm—territorial in a quiet, controlled way.

Nae reached into Jin's pocket, pulling out his wallet with a small smile. "I got it," she whispered, handing the money over.

Jin took the rings, barely hesitating before tossing them. One... two... three. Each one landed perfectly around the bottles.

The worker blinked in surprise before reluctantly handing over the massive teddy bear.

Nae squealed, wrapping her arms around it as best as she could. "Oh my God, it's perfect!" she laughed, nearly disappearing behind it. "I'm naming him Timmy."

Jin raised an eyebrow, amused. "Timmy?"

"Yeah," she said proudly, adjusting the bear in her arms. Then she looked up at him with a mischievous smile. "What do you think? Good name for our first child?"

Jin snorted softly, shaking his head. "Timmy sounds... fitting," he teased. "What's next, princess?"

The rest of their time at the fair passed in a blur of laughter, small moments, and stolen glances. By the time they made it home, the sun had begun to dip, painting the sky in warm hues.

When they walked into the house, the others were already gathered in the living room, sprawled out and waiting.

Nae clapped her hands together, immediately drawing everyone's attention. "Alright, listen up! For my surprise, I need everyone to go get dressed—something nice, but not too fancy. Then meet me back here."

There were groans, teasing remarks, and curious looks, but no one argued.

Nae slipped away to shower, letting the warm water calm her racing thoughts. She'd planned this carefully, and she wanted everything to be perfect. Once she finished, she stood in her closet for a moment before finally choosing her outfit—something that made her feel confident, something that made her feel like herself.

After getting dressed, she stood in front of the mirror, turning slightly to admire the final look. "Yeah... I did that," she muttered with a satisfied grin.

She snapped a few pictures on her phone, posting them quickly before heading downstairs.

When she walked into the living room, the boys were already there—and for a moment, she just stopped.

They looked good. Really good.

Jungkook was the first to speak, his eyes lighting up when he saw her. "Princess... you look beautiful."

Nae smiled, trying to play it off, but her confidence showed. "I know," she teased lightly, doing a small spin.

Jin leaned back slightly, watching her with a quiet intensity. "You always do."

Yoongi approached from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her back against his chest. "So," he murmured, voice low, "where exactly are you taking us?"

She tilted her head slightly, glancing back at him with a playful smirk. "That's for me to know... and for you to find out."

His grip tightened just a little, amused but intrigued. "You're enjoying this way too much."

"Maybe," she said lightly, slipping out of his hold and heading toward the door. "Now come on before we're late."

The others exchanged looks, curiosity buzzing between them, before following after her.

Whatever she had planned... they could already tell it was going to be something special.