Ecstacy of Love (vsoo)

21. Is he precious than me.

Edited

Jisoo’s POV

The morning light filtered through the windows, casting a soft, warm glow over the room. Birds were chirping outside, and everything felt so serene and peaceful. I could feel the weight of Taehyung’s arm around me as we lay there, tangled together, not wanting to wake up from this dream-like state. It was hard to believe we were really here, in this moment, after everything we had been through.

I heard Taehyung stir beside me, and then his voice, gentle but playful, reached my ears.

"Wake up, beautiful lady. We can't sleep forever, still if we want to," he whispered, his warm breath brushing against my ear. The sensation made me shiver slightly, and I groggily opened my eyes, blinking away the remnants of sleep.

I pouted, half-heartedly protesting. "It’s alright if you want to sleep, I’ll wake you up after some time," he murmured, trying to gently loosen my grip on his arm. I didn’t want to let go, but I slowly opened my eyes and yawned, stretching my arms out before sitting up on the bed. My hair was a mess, and I instinctively ran my fingers through it, trying to tame it.

"Hope you slept well," Taehyung said, helping me with my hair, and I felt my cheeks warm up. His touch was so gentle, and it made me feel a mix of emotions I wasn’t used to. I had spent so many years taking care of myself, not relying on anyone else, and now, with Taehyung, everything felt different—better, but still so new.

"I-I slept well... y-you?" I stammered, still flustered as I remembered falling asleep on his shoulder and how he carried me to bed. The way he held me throughout the night, not wanting to let go, still lingered in my mind.

"I didn’t sleep," he replied, leaning in closer, and I looked up at him with a confused expression. "Did... I snore?" I asked in a small voice, almost embarrassed by the thought.

Taehyung chuckled softly, shaking his head. "How could I sleep when such a beautiful lady is sleeping beside me?" he said, his voice full of affection. "I was just lost in you, Kim Jisoo." He smiled playfully, and I couldn’t help but smile back. The way he looked at me, with so much warmth, it made me feel like I was the most important person in the world.

But just as we were enjoying the moment, there were three distinct knocks on the door—Jimin’s signal that something urgent had come up. Taehyung immediately stood up and walked toward the door while I quickly straightened up, not wanting anyone to misunderstand what had just happened. I still had to keep my real identity hidden from everyone.

Taehyung opened the door, and Jimin stepped inside. "Sorry for disturbing you... but it’s urgent, Jennie... I mean Miss Bae wanted to talk to you," Jimin said, glancing inside and then pausing when he noticed me standing up. My lips parted to say something, but I immediately closed them, feeling a knot tighten in my stomach. Jennie... what would she think now? Would she be able to keep my secret?

"I’ll be there. Tell someone to bring some fresh clothes for Jisoo," Taehyung said, his voice steady, but I could hear the slight tension in it. Jimin nodded and quickly left.

As the door clicked shut, I felt the weight of silence settle over the room. Taehyung turned to face me, his expression soft but serious. "He knows who you are... each member knows how much you matter to me," he said, his voice full of reassurance as he closed the distance between us.

He pulled me into another embrace, his hands gently stroking my hair, and I felt the familiar warmth spread through me. For a moment, I let myself relax in his arms, feeling safe and secure.

"Let’s talk about this after I meet Miss Bae," he murmured, his lips brushing my cheek in a soft kiss. I nodded, giving him a small, genuine smile.

It didn’t matter if anyone found out who I truly was. What mattered was that Taehyung was here with me now, and he would always be there to protect me.