A Crowned Heart

{17}

The night air was thick with anticipation as Y/N found herself in the dimly lit corridor outside Taehyung's chambers. She hadn't meant to come here, hadn't planned on seeking him out so late, but the events of the evening had left her restless, her heart heavy with the weight of Davin's threats. The coldness in Davin's eyes, the way he had treated her, had made it clear that things were escalating—spiraling out of control.

She needed comfort, needed to see the one person who made her feel safe.

Taking a deep breath, Y/N raised her hand to knock on Taehyung's door. But before her knuckles could make contact, the door creaked open, and there he was, standing in the doorway as if he had been waiting for her. His eyes, dark and intense, immediately softened when he saw her.

"Y/N," he breathed, his voice filled with a mixture of relief and concern. "What are you doing here? Is everything alright?"

Y/N hesitated for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest as she looked up at him. "I... I couldn't stay in my room. I needed to see you."

Without another word, Taehyung stepped aside, allowing her to enter. As soon as the door closed behind them, the tension between them became palpable, the room suddenly feeling much smaller, the air charged with unspoken emotions.

Taehyung led her to a small seating area near the window, where the moonlight spilled in, casting a silvery glow over the room. "Y/N, what happened?" he asked softly, sitting down beside her. His hand gently brushed against hers, sending a shiver down her spine.

Y/N took a deep breath, her eyes locking with his. "Davin... he was furious. He confronted me, and then he went to you, didn't he?"

Taehyung's jaw tightened, his expression darkening as he nodded. "He barged into my room, accusing me of trying to steal you away from him. He's growing more dangerous, Y/N. We need to be careful."

Y/N swallowed hard, her hand trembling as she reached out to touch his arm. "I'm so scared, Taehyung. I don't know what to do. I feel like everything is falling apart."

Taehyung's gaze softened, and he took her hand in his, holding it gently but firmly. "You're not alone in this, Y/N. I'm here for you, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect you."

The sincerity in his voice, the way he looked at her with such unwavering devotion, made Y/N's heart ache. She knew she was in love with him, that her feelings for him were far beyond anything she had ever felt for Davin—or anyone else. But the danger they were facing, the impossibility of their situation, made it all the more intense.

"Taehyung..." she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "What are we going to do?"

Taehyung reached up, gently cupping her face in his hand, his thumb brushing away a stray tear that had escaped her eye. "We'll figure it out, Y/N. But right now, all I want is for you to feel safe, to know that I'm here with you."

His words, combined with the warmth of his touch, sent a wave of emotion crashing over her. Without thinking, Y/N leaned forward, her lips finding his in a kiss that was both desperate and tender. Taehyung responded immediately, his arms wrapping around her, pulling her closer as their kiss deepened.

The world outside faded away, leaving only the two of them, lost in each other. The kiss was a mixture of passion and longing, a silent promise that they would face whatever came their way—together.

When they finally broke apart, both breathless, Taehyung rested his forehead against hers, his hands gently stroking her back. "I've wanted to do that for so long," he murmured, his voice husky with emotion.

Y/N's heart fluttered at his words, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw. "So have I," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I was scared... Scared of what might happen, of what it means."

Taehyung pulled back slightly, his eyes searching hers. "Don't be scared, Y/N. What we have is real, and it's worth fighting for. No matter what happens, I want you to know that you're not alone. I'm with you, now and always."

Y/N felt tears welling up in her eyes again, but this time, they were tears of overwhelming emotion, of love and gratitude for this man who had become everything to her. She leaned in, pressing her lips to his again, this time more slowly, savoring the connection between them.

As their kisses grew more passionate, more intense, Taehyung's hands slid down to her waist, pulling her closer until she was practically sitting in his lap. Y/N's heart raced as his lips moved to her neck, trailing soft, burning kisses along her skin, making her gasp softly.

"Taehyung..." she whispered his name, her fingers tangling in his hair, her body responding to his touch in ways that made her feel both exhilarated and terrified.

Taehyung pulled back slightly, his eyes dark with desire as he looked at her. "Tell me to stop, Y/N, and I will. I don't want to rush you, or do anything you're not ready for."

Y/N looked into his eyes, seeing the love and concern there, and felt her heart swell with emotion. She knew that this was where she wanted to be, in his arms, with him. "Don't stop," she whispered, her voice steady despite the trembling in her body. "Please, Taehyung, don't stop."

Taehyung's eyes softened, and he leaned in to capture her lips again, his hands moving over her back, holding her close as they lost themselves in each other. The night outside was silent, but inside, the fire between them burned bright, a beacon of their love and desire.

For the first time in a long time, Y/N felt like she could breathe, like she was exactly where she was meant to be—right here, in Taehyung's arms. No matter what the future held, no matter the challenges they would face, she knew that this moment, this love, was real. And that was enough to give her the strength to face whatever came next.