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CHAPTER 3

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Taehyung POV

We were overjoyed to finally meet our soulmate. The moment I saw her, I couldn't help but think how stunning she was. But before I could dwell on that thought, an overwhelming wave of happiness washed over me, a connection so deep it was almost tangible. I watched as she shifted in her seat, restless, and then realized we all seemed to be doing the same. It was as if the bond between us was stirring something inside, making us all a little more aware, a little more alive.

Here's a rewritten version of your paragraph, with a bit more emphasis on the intrigue and emotion:

As the fan sign began, I couldn't help but notice a girl in the crowd. She was cute, yet there was an undeniable coldness to her, a distance that intrigued me. Something about her felt off, but I couldn't quite place it. Though I tried to focus on the ARMY in front of me, my mind kept drifting back to her. I smiled, but this time, it wasn't for the fans. It was because I was finally going to meet our last soulmate—my last soulmate, our last soulmate.

As I glanced at the girl, I noticed she was with another girl who seemed anxious. The worried girl kept glancing at her, as if asking something, and I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling it gave me. Something didn't feel right, though I couldn't quite figure out what it was. Still, I had a strong sense that there was more to the situation, and I was determined to find out what was going on with her.

As the line grew shorter, I saw that it was finally her friend's turn to approach me for an autograph, while Jin was signing her book.

I greeted her friend with a friendly "Annyeonghaseyo," and she smiled, returning the bow.

While signing her book, I asked, "What's your name?"

"Kim Yoo-jung," she answered with a smile, clearly comfortable.

As she received her autograph and stepped aside, patiently waiting for her friend to finish, the beautiful woman finally approached. However, there was no smile, no warmth—just a quiet, emotionless expression. It was a little disappointing, but something told me I'd see her smile eventually. She didn't speak, just silently handed me her book for an autograph, and I signed it without hesitation.

When I returned the book to her, our fingers brushed ever so slightly, and I felt a jolt—an electric shock that shot up my arm. I looked up at her, and she flinched, letting out a quiet gasp. It seemed like she hadn't expected the sensation either. Her eyes flickered with a mix of hurt, fear, and—just for a split second—something like happiness. Then, before I could say anything, she turned and ran. I watched her retreating figure, feeling an impulse to chase after her, but just as I was about to rise, Jin Hyung's hand landed on my thigh under the table. He shook his head, a silent signal, and I sank back into my seat.

She was gone, vanished into the crowd. I searched the room for any sign of her, but she was nowhere to be found. The event came to a close when Namjoon Hyung gave the final speech, and we all quickly made our way backstage.

BTS POV

As everyone reached the back room, they were all eager to find her, to learn more about her. Suddenly, Jungkook spoke up, his voice quiet but certain. "Laila."

The others turned to him, puzzled.

"Her name is Laila," he said, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

The rest of them repeated the name, as if trying to get used to the sound of it, and once it settled, smiles spread across their faces like wildfire. They couldn't help themselves—they were all grinning like crazy.

They were snapped out of their daze by their manager, Seijin, who was calling out to them. "Guys, guys, I've been trying to get your attention! So, what do you want for lunch?"

Namjoon blinked and then blurted out, "Seijin, I think we found our last soulmate." His voice was unusually serious.

Seijin paused, still processing the unexpected news. "That's... not what I expected. Wow."

"So, what now? Got her number or something?" Seijin asked, raising an eyebrow.

Yoongi groaned in frustration, clearly angry with himself. "Fucking hell, we forgot everything." Jin walked over and patted him on the back, trying to comfort him.

"Hey, hey, shh, calm down. It's not your fault. I think we all forgot about that," Jin said, trying to comfort Yoongi. "But Seijin, we did get her name—Laila. Is that enough?"

Seijin looked at them for a moment before responding, "Let me see what I can do, alright?"

Everyone just nodded, unsure of what to expect. With that, Seijin left them alone in the room, leaving them to sit with their thoughts.

Taehyung was the first to break the silence.

"When she took the book back from me, our hands brushed," he began, his voice tinged with sadness. "But when I looked at her, she flinched... like she was scared. There was fear in her eyes, and it just felt wrong. I couldn't help but wonder if she was afraid of me."

Jungkook immediately pulled Taehyung onto his lap, gently reassuring him. "No, Taetae, I don't think that's it. When I smiled at her, she smiled back. Sure, it was just for a second, but it was there. There's got to be a reason why she ran off."

Timeskip

The group sat in silence, the weight of the situation pressing down on them. An hour had passed, and no one seemed to know what to say. They were all lost in their own thoughts, the room thick with uncertainty. Jin, however, broke the quiet, his voice firm but gentle. "Come on, eat something," he said, pushing the lunch towards them. "You haven't had a proper meal today."

No one was particularly hungry, but they couldn't argue with Jin. They reluctantly picked at their food, each person distracted, their minds elsewhere. The tension hung in the air, each second stretching longer than the last.

Suddenly, the door slammed open, and Seijin burst into the room, out of breath, his face lighting up with excitement. "Guys!" he exclaimed, barely containing his enthusiasm. "I found her! Her name is Choi Laila!"

The room fell into stunned silence for a moment before everyone's eyes locked on Seijin, the tension now replaced with a rush of anticipation. The name echoed in their minds, and a new wave of energy swept over them.

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