𝐓𝐀𝐄𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒

~𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞

Taehyung and Jungkook had been best friends for as long as they could remember. Every summer, they retreated to the countryside for their annual camping trip, a tradition that brought them closer with each passing year.

This summer was no exception. The night was clear, and the sky was a canvas of shimmering stars. The gentle crackle of the campfire was the only sound breaking the tranquil silence of the forest. Taehyung, ever the meticulous planner, had already set up the tent, while Jungkook, the master of campfire cooking, had prepared a simple yet delicious dinner.

As they finished their meal, Taehyung leaned back against a log, gazing up at the heavens. “You know,” he began, his voice contemplative, “these nights always make me feel like everything is right with the world. Just you, me, and the stars.”

Jungkook, who was poking at the embers with a stick, glanced over at him. “Yeah, I feel the same way. It’s like all the stress and worries just melt away.”

Taehyung turned to Jungkook, his eyes reflecting the flickering firelight. “Remember when we were kids, and we made that promise to each other?”

Jungkook looked up, curious. “The one about always being together?”

Taehyung nodded, a nostalgic smile playing on his lips. “Yeah. We said no matter what happened, we’d always be here, watching the stars.”

Jungkook chuckled softly. “We were so serious about it. I remember us lying on the grass, pointing out constellations, and making plans for the future.”

Taehyung’s gaze grew serious. “Well, I’ve been thinking. I want to make that promise again. But this time, I want it to mean something more.”

Jungkook’s brow furrowed slightly. “What do you mean?”

Taehyung took a deep breath, feeling his heart pound. “I want to be with you, not just as friends, but as something more. I want us to have a future together, beyond these nights under the stars.”

Jungkook’s heart skipped a beat. He looked at Taehyung, his mind racing. “Tae, are you saying—”

Before Jungkook could finish, Taehyung leaned in, his eyes full of tenderness and vulnerability. Their lips met in a gentle, lingering kiss. The world seemed to pause as their feelings, long hidden behind the facade of friendship, finally came to the surface.

When they finally pulled apart, Jungkook’s eyes were wide with emotion. “Tae… I didn’t know you felt this way.”

Taehyung’s smile was soft and hopeful. “I’ve felt this way for a long time. I just didn’t know how to tell you.”

Jungkook took Taehyung’s hand in his, holding it tightly. “I… I want this too. I want to be with you. I’ve felt the same way, but I was afraid of ruining what we had.”

Taehyung’s heart soared. “Then it’s a promise. Under the stars, forever.”

The night continued, but now it was filled with a new, vibrant energy. Taehyung and Jungkook sat close to the fire, their fingers entwined, as they talked about their feelings and dreams.

Jungkook looked at Taehyung, his expression filled with warmth. “I’ve always admired how you’re so passionate about everything you do. It’s one of the reasons I fell for you.”

Taehyung’s cheeks flushed slightly. “And I’ve always admired your kindness and how you’re always there for me. I never realized how much I needed that until now.”

They shared their hopes and fears, their voices soft but filled with sincerity. Taehyung spoke about his dreams of traveling the world, while Jungkook talked about his aspirations in his career. They laughed, reminisced about their childhood antics, and planned their future together.

As the fire began to die down, Taehyung pulled Jungkook closer, resting his head on Jungkook’s shoulder. The warmth of the fire was replaced by the warmth of their shared embrace.

Jungkook looked up at the sky, the stars now shimmering even more brightly in the clear night. “Do you remember when we used to talk about our future and how we’d always be together?”

Taehyung nodded, his voice barely above a whisper. “Yeah, I remember. It feels like we’re living that promise right now.”

Jungkook kissed the top of Taehyung’s head. “I’m so glad we are.”

Taehyung closed his eyes, feeling a deep sense of contentment. “Me too. Here’s to many more nights like this, under the stars, with you by my side.”

They sat there, wrapped in each other’s arms, the fire now just a few glowing embers. The night was peaceful, the stars a silent witness to the beginning of their new journey together. The promise they had made under the starlit sky was no longer just a childhood dream but a reality they would cherish forever.