Solo Ruby in the Raven's lair | Taennie ff

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Whispers of the HEART

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. Taehyung slowly stirred awake, blinking as his eyes adjusted to the light. The first thing he noticed was the warmth beside him. Jennie lay close, her face peaceful and serene in sleep, her breathing steady.

He couldn’t help but smile, his heart swelling with a tender emotion he couldn’t quite put into words. Jennie’s hair was slightly tousled, and her features softened in the early light, making her look even more delicate. He found himself captivated by her, the way her eyelashes fluttered ever so slightly, the curve of her lips, and the gentle rise and fall of her chest.

As if sensing his gaze, Jennie shifted in her sleep, snuggling closer to him. Her head rested on his chest, her hand curling into the fabric of his shirt. Taehyung felt a rush of warmth spread through him, his heart pounding in a way that was both exhilarating and comforting.

He wrapped his arm around her, pulling her a little closer. The intimacy of the moment wasn’t lost on him; it felt like a new beginning, something neither of them had anticipated but now felt impossible to deny.

Jennie murmured something in her sleep, her face nuzzling into his chest. Taehyung’s hand gently traced the outline of her shoulder, his touch light and affectionate. He wanted to hold onto this moment, to freeze it in time, because it felt like everything was falling into place.

For the first time in a long while, Taehyung felt at peace. He knew the challenges they faced were far from over, but with Jennie by his side, it all seemed a little more bearable. The connection between them, forged in the fires of their shared experiences and deepening feelings, felt unbreakable.

Taehyung leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to the top of her head, his lips lingering there for a moment longer than necessary. He closed his eyes, savoring the closeness, the simple yet profound joy of waking up next to someone who mattered so much to him.

As he lay there, holding Jennie close, Taehyung knew that this was just the beginning of something powerful and beautiful between them. And he was ready to face whatever came next, as long as it meant he could protect her, be there for her, and maybe, just maybe, love her the way she deserved.

As the morning light grew brighter, Jennie slowly began to wake up, her mind still hazy from sleep. She stirred slightly, her body registering the warmth and the gentle rise and fall of Taehyung's chest beneath her. It took her a moment to fully realize their position—her head resting against his chest, his arm securely wrapped around her.

Blinking her eyes open, Jennie’s heart skipped a beat as the situation dawned on her. She was lying so close to him, their bodies comfortably entwined. But instead of feeling the urge to pull away, Jennie felt a warmth spread through her, a sense of comfort she hadn’t known in a long time.

A soft blush crept up her cheeks as she dared to glance up at Taehyung. He was already awake, his gaze tender and full of something she couldn’t quite place, something that made her heart flutter.

Their eyes met for a brief, electrifying moment, and Jennie felt a shyness take over. She quickly buried her face in his chest, hiding the deep blush that now colored her cheeks. The sensation of his heartbeat against her ear only made her blush harder, but she couldn’t bring herself to move away.

Taehyung’s lips curled into a soft smile as he felt Jennie snuggle closer, her face pressed against him as if seeking refuge. The gesture was so endearing, so purely Jennie, that his heart ached with affection.

“Good morning,” he whispered softly, his voice a gentle rumble against her.

Jennie only responded with a shy nod, not daring to lift her head just yet. She could feel the warmth of his skin through his shirt, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat grounding her in the moment. The nervousness she’d felt just a moment ago began to melt away, replaced by a quiet sense of contentment.