Soulmates in Disguise

Love's Dark Edge

As Ria walked away from Jungkook, her mind raced with the weight of her newfound understanding. She had seen the danger Jungkook posed, not just to her but to her love for Tae. The more she thought about it, the clearer it became that Jungkook's intentions were darker than she had realized. He wasn't just a rival; he was a threat, and his desire to have her was consuming and ruthless.

A sinister smirk crept across Jungkook's lips as he watched Ria walk away. His vision had shown him something disturbing—no matter what, Ria would be his. It was a twisted fate he intended to make a reality, whether she liked it or not. The smirk on his face was a chilling promise of the lengths he would go to ensure that she was his. With that unsettling thought, he turned to join the other members, his mind already plotting the next move.

Ria's heart was heavy with the realization of her true feelings for Tae and the danger that Jungkook represented. As she walked, trying to calm her racing thoughts, she saw Tae approaching her, his expression tense and filled with worry.

"Ria!" he called out, his voice urgent and relieved. "Where were you? I almost felt like I lost you."

The dam of her emotions broke at his words. Tears streamed down her face as she rushed to him, wrapping him tightly in her arms. "I'm sorry, Tae," she sobbed. "I didn't mean to make you worry. I was just exploring."

Tae held her close, his voice soothing as he spoke. "It's okay. Don't cry. It makes me uneasy to see you like this. Let's join the others."

For the first time, Tae took her hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers. The simple touch felt like coming home. It wasn't just a comfort in the present; it was a recognition of something deeper, something that had always been there. This was the hand she had missed, the hand that felt like it belonged in hers, not just in this lifetime but in the past as well.

As they joined the rest of the members, Ria couldn't help but turn to Tae. In a moment of pure emotion, she kissed him deeply, pouring out everything she had been holding back. Tae hesitated for a moment, but then he responded, his kiss conveying the depth of his own feelings. When they finally pulled apart, Tae looked at her with a mix of confusion and concern. His eyes softened, as he pulled her into his arms, shattering the space between them. The boys who had been watching the scene cheered, teasing them with playful comments.

"Looks like love's in the air," Yoongi teased, his tone light yet filled with genuine excitement. "Did you two have a little heart-to-heart?"

Before Tae or Ria could respond, the others jumped in, their teasing coming fast and playful.

"Ah, I see what's going on here!" Jimin chimed in with a cheeky grin. "Ria, are you stealing our Tae away?"

Jin added with a mock-serious tone, "I knew it! Tae, always the silent romantic. You sly dog!"

Tae, clearly flustered by the attention but glowing with happiness, held Ria closer, wrapping his arm protectively around her shoulders. "Well, I guess you could say that," he admitted with a shy smile.

Ria, still a bit overwhelmed by her own emotions, leaned into Tae's side and smiled at the boys. "You guys don't miss a thing, do you?"

"Nope! Not when it's this obvious!" J-Hope laughed, giving them a playful thumbs-up.

Yoongi's eyes sparkled as he stepped forward. "Ria, I'm happy for you," he said with a warm smile. "Looks like you finally found what your heart was searching for. Tae's a good guy—probably the best for you."

Ria felt a surge of gratitude and nodded. "Thank you, Yoongi. It means a lot coming from you."

Jimin raised his hands, pretending to be the announcer of a grand show. "Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for Ria and Tae, the couple of the hour!"