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Under the Moonlit Waves

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the beach. The BTS members had gathered for a late-night bonfire, the sound of waves crashing against the shore providing a soothing backdrop. Laughter and music filled the air as they roasted marshmallows and shared stories, but Jungkook’s gaze often drifted towards the sea, a pull he couldn’t quite explain.

“Hey, Kookie, you okay?” Jin asked, noticing Jungkook’s distant expression.

“Yeah, just… thinking,” he replied, a faint smile on his lips. The ocean had always fascinated him, but tonight, it felt different. As if it were calling to him.

“About what?” Jimin chimed in, his curiosity piqued.

“Nothing much. Just the ocean,” Jungkook said, shrugging. But deep down, he felt an inexplicable connection to it, especially now.

As the night wore on, the fire crackled, and the stars twinkled above them. Taehyung, who had been unusually quiet, stood at the water’s edge, his silhouette illuminated by the moonlight. Jungkook’s heart raced as he watched him, an ethereal beauty against the dark sea.

“Taehyung! Come join us!” Yoongi called, gesturing for him to come back to the group.

But Taehyung simply smiled softly, his eyes reflecting the moonlight. “I’ll be right there,” he replied, his voice barely carrying over the sound of the waves.

Jungkook felt a strange urge to follow him. He stood up, brushing off the sand from his pants. “I’ll check on him,” he said, walking towards the water. The others nodded, their attention returning to the fire.

As Jungkook approached Taehyung, he noticed something shimmering in the water. “Tae, what are you looking at?” he asked, standing beside him.

“Just… the ocean,” Taehyung replied, his gaze distant. But there was something else in his eyes—something secretive.

Jungkook peered into the water, entranced by the glowing light beneath the surface. “It’s beautiful,” he said, leaning closer.

Suddenly, Taehyung stepped back, a look of panic flashing across his face. “Kookie, don’t!” he exclaimed.

Before Jungkook could react, Taehyung raised his hand, and the water erupted in a cascade of shimmering light. Jungkook stumbled back, eyes wide as he watched Taehyung transform. Scales glimmered like jewels, and a magnificent tail unfurled behind him, reflecting the moonlight. He was a merman.

“Taehyung… you’re—” Jungkook gasped, his heart racing both from fear and awe.

“I didn’t want you to find out like this!” Taehyung said, his voice a mix of desperation and vulnerability. “I’m sorry for keeping it a secret.”

Jungkook stepped closer, his mind racing. “But… why didn’t you tell us? You’re amazing!” He reached out, his fingers grazing Taehyung’s shimmering tail.

Taehyung looked down, a hint of sadness in his eyes. “I didn’t want to be treated differently. The ocean is my home, but I love you all. I was scared you’d see me as something other than just Taehyung.”

Jungkook shook his head, determination flooding his veins. “You’re still the same person. You’re still my Tae, and I love you for who you are.”

At that moment, the other members approached, having noticed the commotion. Their eyes widened in shock as they witnessed Taehyung’s transformation.

“Tae… are you a merman?” Jimin asked, awe written all over his face.

Taehyung nodded slowly, his heart pounding. “I am. I didn’t want to hide it from you, but I was afraid…”

“Afraid of what?” Namjoon asked gently, stepping forward. “You’re still our family, no matter what.”

Taehyung’s expression softened at their words. “I just didn’t want to lose you guys.”

“Lose us?” Hoseok laughed, shaking his head. “You’re stuck with us, Taehyung. Nothing can change that.”

Jungkook took Taehyung’s hand, intertwining his fingers with the cool, smooth scales. “We’ll figure this out together. You don’t have to hide anymore.”

With the acceptance of his friends surrounding him, Taehyung’s heart swelled with love and relief. “Thank you, guys. I love you all.”

As the moonlight danced on the waves, Jungkook pulled Taehyung closer, the warmth of their love wrapping around them like a comforting blanket. Together, they would navigate this new world, united by love and understanding—no matter the depths of the ocean or the secrets it held.

And as the night deepened, the sound of the waves whispered promises of adventures yet to come, binding their hearts together forever.

The End