Soulmates in Disguise

The Kiss That Revealed

A week later BTS crew, along with Ria, Moni, and their staff, arrived at a sprawling historical site, a place so captivating it felt as though time itself had frozen there. Majestic arches towered overhead, weathered stones cradled by creeping vines, while sunlight filtered through ancient trees, casting delicate shadows over the ornate carvings etched into the walls. The scent of earth and age filled the air, wrapping the space in a quiet reverence.

As they stepped through the entrance, Ria felt a sudden, inexplicable pull toward the place. The beauty of it was undeniable, but there was something more-something deeper that stirred within her. The sensation was strange, almost haunting. She blinked, and for the briefest of moments, the world around her shifted. The ancient stone walls were no longer crumbling; instead, they stood proud and grand, illuminated by flickering torches as if the place had once been alive with the pulse of a kingdom long forgotten.

It was the place from her vision. The place where she had seen Tae, offering everything he had-his very life-for her. But she had seen it through Jungkook's eyes, and that memory, vivid and sharp, that had left her trembling.

A wave of fear and longing crashed over her, too powerful to ignore. She didn't know why, but the thought of losing Tae, just as she had in the vision, left her breathless. Her heart pounded in her chest, and she reached for Tae, gripping his arm tightly. She couldn't speak. She couldn't tell him. The vision had been hers alone, something she had carried with her in silence. But now, standing in the very place it had taken root, that fear came rushing back, consuming her.

Tae felt her fingers tighten around his arm, and though she said nothing, the look in her eyes made his chest tighten. There was something heavy in the air between them, something unspoken. He couldn't explain it, but being in this place, holding her close, felt...familiar. The stone walls, the gardens, the sense of devotion he felt toward Ria-it all felt like he had lived it before. And lost something precious in the process.

But Tae, unaware of the depth of her emotions or the vision she had seen, simply held her tighter, offering silent comfort. The weight of the connection they shared in this place pressed on his heart, though he couldn't name it. He wouldn't say it aloud, but something about this place felt like home-and yet, it hurt.

Jungkook, walking a few paces ahead, felt a different kind of energy. The deeper they ventured into the site, the stronger it became. He could feel it in his bones, an ancient pulse that seemed to beat in time with his own heart. His senses sharpened, and though he couldn't pinpoint why, it felt as if this place had once belonged to him-as if he had been more than just a visitor here. He paused, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a sense of ownership that made no sense.

The feeling was both empowering and unsettling. It was as if this land had once been his, a kingdom over which he had ruled. And while that sensation excited something primal within him, it also stirred darker emotions-a sense of protectiveness and, even more troubling, jealousy. His gaze flickered to Ria and Tae, who were standing close, Ria gripping Tae's arm as if she was afraid to let go. The sight triggered something in Jungkook that he couldn't quite control, a dangerous edge that simmered just beneath the surface.

He didn't know why, but seeing them together made him feel like he'd experienced this before. Like history was repeating itself, and he had been powerless to stop it.

The other BTS members, however, remained blissfully unaware of the strange tension gripping their friends. They marveled at the beauty of the place, their awe-filled voices cutting through the silence.

"This place is unreal," Jimin remarked, his eyes wide with admiration as he looked at the detailed stone carvings. "It's like something out of a fairy tale."