Fangs and Feathers

"Twilight's Edge"

Yn unlocked the door to her apartment, only to find Yoongi lounging comfortably on the couch, one leg draped over the armrest as if he owned the place.

Yn: "Hey there, meow meow, whatcha doing?" she asked, tossing her bag onto a chair.

Yoongi: (grinning lazily) "Was waiting for my sneaky rat..." (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ᴥ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ⁠ʋ⁠) (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ᴥ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ⁠ʋ⁠).

Yn: "Rat?!!! Seriously?" (she raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms).

Yoongi: "Whatever... Now tell me, how’s your painting going? Are you drawing me, right?"

Yn: (smiling playfully) "My painting is going mind-blowing, and yeah, I’m drawing my dream prince, not you..."

Yoongi: (clutching his chest dramatically) "Ahh!!! That hurts... A mortal wound!"

Yn: (rolling her eyes) "The drama queen is finally showing its true colors."

Yoongi: (dropping the act and leaning forward) "Seriously, though, how's the painting coming along?"

Yn: "It's ready already. Finished it just before I left the studio."

Yoongi: "Show me then."

Yn: "It's in my studio. It was too big to carry alone, so I left it there."

Yoongi: (nodding) "Okay, we can go check it out tomorrow then."

Yn: (flopping onto the couch next to him) "Now tell me, what did you make for dinner? I'm too tired to cook."

Yoongi: (smiling mischievously) "Well, guess what I made..."

Yn: (groaning) "Don’t tell me you made that again..."

Yoongi: (grinning) "Guess what, I made it again..."

Yn: "No way I’m eating that tonight." щ⁠(⁠゜⁠ロ⁠゜⁠щ).

Yoongi: (pouting slightly) "But I made it with so much love..."

They continued to bicker back and forth, laughter echoing through the apartment, filling it with warmth and comfort. It was one of those moments that made everything feel just right. Their easy banter and friendship were Yn's anchor, grounding her when reality and dreams blurred together.

But neither of them noticed the shadow lurking outside the window, watching their every move. Hidden in the darkness, Taehyung’s eyes glinted with a dangerous light. He listened to their laughter, his expression darkening with each passing second.

Taehyung: (to himself, a wicked smile playing on his lips) "Yn, get ready for tonight. This time, it won't be so good for you..."

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Later that night, after their playful banter had turned into a shared meal and laughter had settled into a comfortable silence, Yn found herself standing on her apartment's balcony. The city lights sparkled below, and a cool breeze brushed against her skin, making her shiver slightly.

Yoongi: "Hey, sneaky rat, you okay?" Yoongi called from the doorway, leaning against the frame.

Yn: (smiling softly) "Yeah, just needed some air. It’s peaceful out here, don’t you think?"

Yoongi: (joining her on the balcony) "Yeah, it is. It’s good to slow down sometimes." He glanced at Yn, noticing a faraway look in her eyes. "Thinking about your dream prince again?"

Yn: (blushing a little) "Maybe. There’s just something... captivating about him. It's like he’s calling me."

Yoongi: (teasing) "You and your wild imagination. Just don’t go running off with any mysterious princes in your dreams, okay? You’ve got real friends here who would miss you."

Yn: (smiling) "I know, meow meow. Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere." She stifled a yawn. "I think I’ll head to bed now. It’s been a long day."

Yoongi: "Alright, goodnight, Yn. Dream sweet dreams, okay?"

Yn: "Night, Yoongi."

As Yn settled into bed, the events of the day replayed in her mind, Yoongi’s playful teasing blending with the lingering image of the mysterious prince from her dreams. Her eyelids grew heavy, and soon she was drifting off, the world around her dissolving into darkness.

And then, slowly, colors began to swirl in her mind, shapes forming into a familiar garden bathed in moonlight. The scent of flowers was intoxicating, and Yn felt herself being drawn deeper into the dream. She wandered through the garden, her footsteps light on the soft grass, until she saw him.

Taehyung stood there, under the shadow of an ancient tree, his eyes glinting like stars in the night. He looked at her with a mixture of amusement and something deeper, something almost dangerous.

Taehyung: (smiling) "Welcome back, Yn. I've been waiting for you."

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TO BE CONTINUED