SOUL BONDS ( Under revision )

Chapter 32

They all arrived back home still riding the high of the night, laughter and warmth lingering between them. As soon as they stepped inside, Nae clapped her hands softly, immediately drawing their attention.

"Alright, everyone—go change into something comfortable and meet me in the dance studio," she said, already backing away toward the stairs with a mischievous smile.

Before anyone could question her, she disappeared.

In her room, she moved quickly. She swapped out her earlier outfit for something more relaxed but intentional—a fitted cropped top that hugged her frame and a pair of soft, high-waisted joggers that allowed her to move freely. Her hair was pulled back into a sleek ponytail, a few strands framing her face just right. She grabbed a duffle bag, slipping her earlier outfit inside along with a second change, then headed down to the studio.

When she walked in, all seven of them were already there, spread out but clearly waiting.

Namjoon's eyes immediately found her, slowly scanning her from head to toe. "Princess..." he said, voice low, stepping toward her. "What exactly do you have planned?"

She raised her hand, stopping him in his tracks with a playful but firm look. "Go sit, Joon."

That alone earned a few amused reactions.

He chuckled under his breath but listened, stepping back and taking a seat.

Nae turned toward the mic stand they used during practice, tapping it lightly to make sure it worked. The soft echo filled the room, pulling everyone's attention fully onto her.

"So..." she started, glancing at each of them. "You're probably wondering why I brought you down here."

Jungkook leaned forward slightly, already smiling. "Definitely."

She laughed softly. "Well... I wrote something. For all of you."

The room went quiet instantly.

Their expressions shifted—surprise, curiosity, something softer underneath.

"You all mean more to me than I know how to say," she continued, her voice steady but warm. "So... I found another way to show it."

She turned, pressing play on her phone as the soft beat filled the room.

And then she began.

Set the tone, when it's just me
And you alone, and we're lonely
In the room, breathin' slowly
Oh, you know me, yeah
Meditate, you can take me
To a place where we can be
All alone, I let you hold me
'Cause you know me, yeah

She moved slowly, deliberately, her voice smooth and controlled. As she reached Jungkook, her fingers slipped gently through his hair, her gaze soft but intense. He froze under her touch, eyes wide before softening completely.

"Hyung..." he whispered under his breath, almost in disbelief.

Lay your head on my pillow, say, ooh-ooh, oh
Touching's makin' me feel a way, ooh-ooh
When I get around you, I lose it
Lose it

She stepped away from him and moved toward Namjoon, settling carefully onto his lap. Her forehead rested briefly against his as she sang, her voice dropping just slightly. His hands hovered at her sides, unsure whether to hold her or not.

"Princess..." he murmured, voice strained, completely drawn in.

'Cause I feel so comfortable with you
You make me comfortable with you
I feel so comfortable with you
You make me comfortable with you