ACATALEPSY I BTS AU

CHAPTER 32

**At Tae's Apartment** 

Tae was nestled comfortably in his study, lost in the pages of a vintage wedding dress magazine from the '40s, when a call from an unknown number jolted him from his reverie. 

*Who the heck is this?* He sighed, torn between curiosity and annoyance. *What if it's just spam? Ugh, whatever.* 

With a slight hesitation, he decided to answer. "Hello?" 

"Hey Tae, it's me, Y/N." 

His heart skipped a beat. "Hey beautiful, wassup?" 

"Good, you?" 

Tae sprawled out on the floor, feeling lighter than air, like he could float. "I'm so happy." *Honestly, I'm on cloud nine right now.* 

"Why? Did something special happen?"

He bit his lip, teasing. "You called me." 

Heat flooded your cheeks, and Namjoon, always the observant one, raised an eyebrow and smirked. 

"Did you get a new phone?" Tae asked, feigning nonchalance. 

"Nah, I'm using a friend's phone right now." 

Tae's heart sank. *My love, what are you doing? I hope it's not some dude with you.* "How can I help you, babe?" he asked, emphasizing the term with a playful lilt, hoping to ease the moment's tension. 

"I wanted to ask if I could pick up my brother." 

Tae ran his fingers through his hair, already feeling the weight of responsibility. "Adam is at my place?" 

"Yeah, your sister insisted on playing with him, and I couldn't say no. I'm really sorry!" 

Tae sighed, a hint of amusement in his voice. "No worries, but you need to be careful... my sister is a handful." *That brat, I'll definitely have to have a chat with her later.* 

"Don't say that; she seems like such a sweet little girl."

Tae smiled. *Only you could see the good in her.* "Brat or not, if you want, I can ask the butler to bring him straight to your place?"

"I don't want to take advantage of nobodies kindness. Just let him know I'll pick him up myself." 

"As you wish, milady. Hang tight for a sec." He called the butler, his heart fluttering with anticipation. 

"Good morning, Master Taehyung. How can I assist you?" 

Tae closed the magazine with a gentle thud. "You know my friend Y/N, Adam's big sister? She wants to pick him up from the villa." 

The butler's voice turned frantic. "I'm so sorry, Master, but he's currently at the aquarium, with miss Haneul and a maid." 

Tae's heart sank. *Damn you, Haneul.* "I get it. When will you be back?" 

"Later this evening, sir. We are planning to stay the whole day, I hope that's not a problem? If you need anything, please let the other staff know; they're all more than happy to help... with anything." 

"Thanks a lot, Seba. Just keep an eye on Adam. I absolutely don't want anything to happen to him." *Y/N would never forgive me if something went wrong.* 

"Don't worry; he's in great hands Sir." 

"Awesome. Have a good day." 

"And you too, sir." He barely finished before Tae was back on the line with you. 

"Y/N, your brother and my sister are with the my best butler at the Aquarium. They won't be back until tonight." 

You bit your lip, the weight of the situation settling in. "Got it."