Path Of Thorns| Vmin Historical AU

T h i r t y N i n e

The room was draped in a gentle silence, the only sound the soft crackling of the fire in the hearth. Taehyung and Jimin stood together, their eyes reflecting the warm glow of the flickering flames. The air between them was charged with a tender anticipation, as if the world had slowed down just for them.

Taehyung’s fingers traced delicate patterns along the back of Jimin’s hand, his touch light but full of meaning. “Do you remember the first time we met?” he asked, his voice a soft murmur that seemed to echo in the stillness of the room. “I knew from that moment that you were someone special.”

Jimin smiled, his heart fluttering at the memory. “You were so serious and mysterious,” he replied, his voice filled with affection. “I never imagined that we would end up like this, standing here together, sharing our lives.”

Taehyung’s gaze softened as he looked into Jimin’s eyes, the depth of his feelings shining clearly. “I couldn’t imagine my life without you now,” he said, his voice trembling slightly with emotion. “You’ve become my everything, Jimin. My home, my heart.”

Jimin felt a rush of warmth spread through him, his own emotions rising to the surface. “And you’re mine,” he whispered, his voice almost breaking. “You’ve given me so much love, so much happiness. I can’t believe I get to be with you like this.”

Slowly, as if he were afraid to break the spell between them, Taehyung raised a hand to Jimin’s cheek, his thumb brushing gently over his skin. “You’re more beautiful than I ever could have imagined,” he said softly, his eyes roaming over Jimin’s face as if committing every feature to memory. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world to call you mine.”

Jimin’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears, overwhelmed by the sincerity and depth of Taehyung’s words. “You always know just what to say,” he whispered, leaning into Taehyung’s touch, feeling the warmth of his hand on his skin. “You make me feel so loved, so cherished.”

Taehyung’s arms wrapped around Jimin’s waist, pulling him closer until their bodies were pressed together, their heartbeats mingling in the quiet room. “That’s because you are loved, more than you’ll ever know,” he murmured, his lips brushing softly against Jimin’s forehead. “And I’ll spend the rest of my life showing you just how much.”

Jimin closed his eyes, his arms winding around Taehyung’s neck as he held him close, feeling the strength and comfort of his embrace. “I never want to be apart from you,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “You’re the one I want to spend my life with, now and forever.”

Taehyung’s grip tightened around him, his own eyes closing as he pressed his cheek against Jimin’s hair. “You won’t ever have to be,” he promised, his voice thick with emotion. “I’ll always be here, right by your side. I love you more than words can say, Jimin.”

They stood like that for a long time, wrapped in each other’s arms, feeling the steady rhythm of their hearts, the warmth of their closeness. It was as if time had stopped, leaving them alone in their own little world where nothing else mattered but the love they shared.

After a while, Taehyung pulled back slightly, his hands framing Jimin’s face as he looked at him with a smile full of tenderness and adoration. “Let’s make this night unforgettable,” he said softly, his voice low and filled with promise.

Jimin’s breath hitched as he nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. “Yes,” he whispered, his voice shaking with anticipation. “Let’s.”

Taehyung leaned in, capturing Jimin’s lips in a kiss that was both gentle and passionate, a slow, sweet exploration that left them both breathless. Jimin’s hands clutched at Taehyung’s robe, holding on tightly as the kiss deepened, their bodies pressing closer, seeking more of each other.

When they finally pulled apart, their foreheads resting together, their breaths mingling in the space between them, Taehyung’s eyes were dark with emotion. “You’re everything to me,” he whispered, his voice raw and honest. “I love you, Jimin, more than I ever thought possible.”

Jimin’s heart swelled with love and happiness, his own eyes shining with tears. “And I love you,” he replied, his voice steady and sure. “With all that I am, with all that I’ll ever be.”

They shared another kiss, slow and lingering, their hands moving over each other’s bodies, exploring, cherishing, memorizing. Each touch, each caress was a promise, a vow to always be there, to always love, to always protect.

As the night wore on, they held each other close, sharing whispered words and gentle touches, their love filling the room, wrapping around them like a warm, comforting embrace. It was a night of tenderness and passion, of love and devotion, the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, one they would face together, hand in hand, heart to heart.

And as they finally drifted off to sleep, wrapped in each other’s arms, they knew that no matter what the future held, they would face it together, their love growing stronger with each passing day.