Rise Of The Fallen || KTH FF

Chapter 27: Covetous

~Taehyung's POV~

As we walked back to the hiding spot, the warm glow from the sunset cast shadows over the empty streets. My mind was still racing from the kiss, my lips tingling as I replayed the moment over and over. I couldn't believe it—I kissed her. And she kissed me back.

I stole a glance at Y/N walking beside me, her face softly lit by the fading sunlight. She seemed quieter than usual, but there was a soft smile tugging at her lips, the same one she gave me when our lips parted just minutes ago. That smile sent my heart racing again.

I had always known there was something between us, a connection that ran deeper than just friendship. But after today—after that kiss—I couldn't ignore it anymore. I felt it in every fiber of my being. I couldn't stop myself, and honestly, I didn't want to.

I should've been thinking about everything we discovered back at Namjoon's place, about her father and the insane reality we were facing, but all I could think about was her. Y/N. How her lips felt against mine, how she fit perfectly in my arms. The way her hand slipped into mine felt like a natural extension of me, like we were meant to be this close all along.

My heart thudded in my chest as I slowed my steps. I glanced at Y/N again, the soft pink in her cheeks making her look even more beautiful. I wanted to kiss her again. I couldn't resist it, not after everything that had happened between us today.

Before I could even think it through, I gently tugged her arm, making her stop. She looked up at me, her eyes wide with surprise, and my heart almost jumped out of my chest.

"Y/N," I whispered, my voice hoarse with the emotions I couldn't hold back any longer. I tilted her chin up, leaning down to press my lips against hers. This time, the kiss was slower, deeper, filled with all the feelings I'd been trying to push down for so long.

Her hand slid up to my chest, resting over my heart, and I felt like I could explode from the way she made me feel. I kissed her harder, trying to convey everything I couldn't say in words. How much I cared for her, how much I needed her.

But then, suddenly, I heard a voice behind us—soft, but unmistakable.

"What the hell?"

I broke away from Y/N, my heart slamming into my ribs as I spun around. Standing a few feet away were Jimin and Yoongi, both frozen in place, their expressions a mix of shock and... jealousy?

Jimin's jaw tightened, his eyes narrowing as they darted between Y/N and me. "I... we didn't mean to interrupt," he muttered, but the tension in his voice was impossible to miss.

Yoongi didn't say anything, but his lips were pressed into a thin line, his usual calm demeanor replaced with something darker. He wasn't the type to express his emotions openly, but the look in his eyes said it all. He was jealous. And so was Jimin.

Y/N took a small step back, her face turning bright red. I could see the discomfort and confusion washing over her. She opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out.

Jimin let out a small scoff, shaking his head. "We should get back," he said, his voice stiff. Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away, his shoulders tense. Yoongi shot me a glance—cold, distant—before following Jimin.

I clenched my fists, watching them go. There was no denying it—they were both jealous. And I had to admit, it made something twist in my chest. Jimin, why was he jealous? He doesn't fall in love easily. And Yoongi? Well, his connection with her had always been strong too, like they had their own language no one else could understand.

But this wasn't about them. This was about me and Y/N.

I turned to her, my voice gentle. "Are you okay?"

She nodded, but I could tell from the look in her eyes that she was unsettled by the tension between the four of us. I sighed, reaching out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Don't worry about them. They'll come around."

Y/N bit her lip, looking down at the ground. "I didn't mean to make things awkward."

"You didn't," I said firmly, lifting her chin so she'd look at me. "They're just... surprised, that's all. They'll understand."

But even as I said the words, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach. Jimin and Yoongi weren't the type to let their feelings slide so easily. And now that they had seen us like that... things were going to change.

We reached the hiding spot, and the others were waiting for us, but the atmosphere had shifted. Jimin and Yoongi stayed distant, talking quietly among themselves, while Lisa and Namjoon exchanged uneasy glances, clearly picking up on the tension.

But when I caught Y/N's eye, that warmth I felt earlier returned.