A love beyond words

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Taehyung's call pierced the afternoon silence, and Jungkook answered instantly.

"Seems like you were waiting for my call, Mr. Jeon," Taehyung teased.

Jungkook feigned irritation. "No, Mr. Kim. I was playing games on my phone."

Taehyung's chuckle warmed Jungkook's heart.

"But I missed you, darling," Taehyung confessed.

Jungkook's tone softened. "I missed you too, hyung."

Taehyung hummed, satisfaction lacing his voice. "Be ready by 7. I'll pick you up."

Jungkook's smile spread wide. "Is this a date, Mr. Kim?"

Taehyung confirmed, "Yes, Mr. Jeon."

Jungkook pretended outrage. "But you didn't ask if I wanted to go out with you!"

Taehyung's tone turned cold, testing Jungkook. "So, you don't want to go out with me, Jungkook?"

Jungkook's eyes widened, alarmed. "Of course, I want to! Taehyungie hyung, I'll be ready by 7. Come soon."

The call ended, and Taehyung smiled, shaking his head.

"Kook's adorable when he's fake-angry," Taehyung thought.

Meanwhile, Jungkook's heart danced with excitement.

"A date with Taehyung hyung! I need to look perfect."

For the first time ever, Taehyung arrived home before 6 pm. His parents, seated in the living room, watched the news with his grandparents. The doorbell rang, and his mother's brows furrowed.

"Who could that be?" she wondered.

The maid opened the door, revealing Taehyung's bright smile.

His family's eyes widened in surprise.

"Taehyung, you're so early!" his mother exclaimed, rising from her seat.

Taehyung's gaze swept the room, acknowledging each family member.

"Annyeong, Mother, Father, Halmoni, Harabeoji," he greeted, using honorific titles.

His parents exchanged puzzled glances.

"Is everything okay, son?" his father asked.

Taehyung's smile grew. "Yes, everything's fine. I just finished my work early."

His grandparents smiled, pleased by his unexpected arrival.

"Come, sit with us," his halmoni (grandmother) said.

Taehyung obliged, taking a seat beside his harabeoji (grandfather).

As they chatted, Taehyung's mind drifted to Jungkook.

"I have a date tonight," he thought, his heart fluttering.

Taehyung's mother beamed with excitement. "It's great you're home early! We'll have dinner together."

Taehyung gulped, his smile tinged with sadness. "Actually, Mom, I need to go. To meet someone. I just came home to get ready."

His family noticed the hesitation.

His mother's smile faltered. "Oh, another meeting?"

Taehyung shook his head, his eyes locking onto his family. "No, Mom. To meet someone special."

The room electrified with curiosity.

His father's eyes sparkled. "Who's that someone special, Taehyung?"