Soulmates in Disguise

A Splash of Romance

The next morning, soft sunlight filtered into the room as Tae slowly opened his eyes, only to be greeted by the sight of Ria still nestled beside him. A warm blush crept across his cheeks as he watched her stir, but he quickly closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep. Ria, unaware that Taehyung was awake, smiled softly as she gently traced her fingers along his cheek, savoring the warmth of his skin. She leaned in, pressing a light kiss on his lips, careful not to wake him.

As she began to slowly slip out of bed, Taehyung suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her back against him. "Where do you think you're going?" he murmured, his voice still heavy with sleep.

Ria giggled, her body pressed close to his. "Tae, I'm going to put on some clothes," she whispered, trying to wriggle free.

But Taehyung only tightened his grip, his arms wrapping around her waist. "Why?" he asked with a playful smirk. "This feels perfect," he added, pulling her even closer until there was no space between them.

Before Ria could protest further, he began kissing her, starting with her forehead, then moving slowly down her temple, her nose, and then her lips. His kisses grew warmer as he moved to her neck, sending shivers down her spine as he reached her collarbone.

Just as his lips hovered dangerously close to her chest, Ria gently pushed him back. "We need to go, Tae. You have a shoot today," she said, breathlessly, trying to regain her composure.

Taehyung groaned in protest, burying his face into the crook of her neck. "I don't want to go," he muttered, his voice muffled. "Let's just stay here all day." He pulled her back into his embrace, his lips brushing against her ear. "Stay with me," he whispered seductively.

Ria shook her head, laughing softly. "No, Tae, we really need to go. I'm going to shower," she said, giving him a playful wink as she started to get up.

At that, Taehyung immediately sat up, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Let me join you, then," he suggested, a grin spreading across his face as he moved closer.

Ria rolled her eyes, feigning frustration. "No, we don't have time for that! I don't want us to be late," she protested, but before she could take another step, Taehyung swiftly scooped her up into his arms, making her squeal in surprise.

Ignoring her playful complaints, he carried her straight into the bathroom and switched on the shower. "It's time-efficient and water-saving," he joked with a burst of laughter, pulling her under the warm spray of water with him.

Ria giggled as Taehyung tightened his arms around her waist, pulling her under the warm spray of water. "You're impossible, Tae," she teased, playfully flicking water at his face.

"I prefer the term 'irresistible,'" he countered with a smirk, his fingers trailing down her wet skin, making her shiver.

"Is that so?" she raised an eyebrow, leaning in close enough that her lips hovered just above his. "Because last night, I was the one resisting your terrible jokes."

Taehyung pouted, pretending to be wounded. "Terrible jokes? My jokes are gold, Ria. You were just distracted," he said, his hands sliding up her back slowly. "I mean, you didn't seem to mind them when I was kissing you right... here..." His lips found the spot just below her ear, and she gasped softly.

"Tae..." she warned, trying to stay composed, but he wasn't making it easy.

"Hmmm?" he hummed innocently, placing another kiss on her neck, trailing down as if he had all the time in the world.

"Don't... distract me... We need to leave in like an hour," she managed, her breath hitching when his lips reached her collarbone.

"An hour is plenty of time," he murmured against her skin. His hands began wandering, drawing her closer until her body was pressed against his. "Besides, you're the one who winked at me. What did you expect?"