Soulmates in Disguise

Caught Between Two Worlds

"I missed you all too," she said, her voice a melody of warmth and familiarity. As she hugged each member, her eyes twinkled with genuine joy. When Tae finally embraced her, she looked up at him with a mischievous grin. "Oh, I heard someone is engaged. I never thought it would be you, Tae. So, when are you introducing your girl?"

Tae chuckled, his smile widening as he felt her nudge. "She’s right here," he said proudly, gesturing toward Ria. "This is Ria, my fiancée."

Ria gave a genuine smile, extending her hand for a shake. "Hi, I’m Ria."

Anna, with confidence and a hint of playfulness, shook Ria’s hand firmly. "Hi, Ria. Nice to finally meet you. We’ll definitely catch up."

Ria nodded, her heart racing as she processed the whirlwind of emotions. Anna then turned her attention to Jungkook, whose gaze was fixed on Ria, a mix of curiosity and something unspoken in his eyes. Anna, sensing the moment, approached Jungkook with a smile.

"Hi, bunny boy," Anna greeted warmly, wrapping him in a tight hug. "What’s up? How are you? I missed you so much."

Jungkook returned the hug, a smile lighting up his face. "I’m good, Anna. What brought you back here?"

Anna’s eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief. "You know… you."

Jungkook looked puzzled. "What?"

Anna smirked, leaning in closer. "You know, I missed you so much that I thought I’d come back to see you this time."

Ria, standing nearby, felt her heart pound with a mix of emotions. She leaned in closer to Tae, trying to keep her composure. "Who is she?" she whispered.

Tae glanced at her, a reassuring smile on his face. "She’s Anna, one of our backup dancers. She’s incredible at her work—sometimes she outshines us. The only one who can truly match her in dance is Hobi."

Ria was taken aback, her eyes widening in surprise. She rolled her eyes playfully, her amusement not escaping JK and Tae's notice. "I see," she said, her voice tinged with curiosity. "But why did she leave?"

*Oh god, she is cute when she does that,* Jungkook thought to himself, a smile spreading across his face despite the swirl of emotions around him. He couldn’t help but feel drawn to Ria’s genuine reaction, even as he focused on Anna for the moment.

Tae shrugged, his expression thoughtful. "I remember her taking a break for personal reasons. I’m sure it was important."

Ria nodded, her mind racing with thoughts and questions. "I understand."

Tae smiled, his gaze softening as he looked at Ria. "If you roll your eyes like that, I might just fall for you again."

Ria blushed, playfully hitting him on the arm. "You’re too much, Tae."

Anna stepped closer to Jungkook, her eyes locking onto his with a flirtatious glint. "Well, Jungkook, it’s been ages. I’ve missed you more than you can imagine."

Jungkook chuckled, trying to maintain his composure despite the obvious flirtation. "Is that so? What brings you back here?"

Anna tilted her head, a playful smirk on her lips. "Oh, you know. Just couldn’t stay away. How about we catch up over dinner? Maybe even a date?"

Jungkook’s eyes widened slightly, taken aback by the directness of Anna’s proposition. He could feel Ria’s unease growing as she watched them. He tried to focus on Anna, though his concern for Ria was palpable.

"Date? Are you serious?" Jungkook replied, trying to keep his tone light despite the confusion. "No way, Anna. You must be kidding."

Anna laughed softly, clearly undeterred. "Oh, come on, Jungkook. It’s just a casual dinner. I thought it might be fun to reconnect. What do you say?"