When Stars Collide [KTH]

CAHPTER 5: Threats 😨

As the evening went on, Yn's energy only grew, filling the small restaurant with her laughter and excitement. She was clearly having the time of her life, and I couldn't help but feel amused by how carefree she looked. She waved her arms and cheered to the background music, occasionally grabbing my hand to pull me into her excitement, even though I was determined to stay the responsible one tonight.

When it was finally time to leave, she stood up, wobbling slightly on her feet. I quickly got up to steady her, holding her arm with a laugh. "Alright, miss celebration queen, I think it's time to call it a night."

She grinned up at me, her eyes a little glassy from all the drinks. "Taehyung," she said in a sing-song voice, "you're the best friend ever, did you know that?"

"Yeah, yeah, I know," I chuckled, guiding her out of the restaurant. I made sure she was steady, and we headed over to where I'd parked the bike.

As we reached the bike, she looked at it with wide eyes, giggling. "We're taking the bike back?"

"Yep. Come on, hop on," I said, handing her the helmet.

She put it on, though it took her a couple of tries to buckle it. I held back a laugh as I helped her, and finally, she climbed on behind me. But instead of holding on properly, she just loosely grabbed the back of my hoodie.

I sighed, half-amused, half-annoyed. "Yn, if you don't hold on properly, you're gonna fall off. Wrap your arms around me."

She hesitated, then muttered, "Fine." Slowly, she slid her arms around my waist, holding on a little tighter. I couldn't help but feel a strange warmth at the closeness, feeling her arms wrapped around me. This was different somehow, but I pushed the thought away as I started the bike.

The ride back was peaceful, with the cool night breeze rushing past us. She was humming softly to herself, her cheek resting against my back. I couldn't help but smile, feeling an odd sense of contentment. It felt natural, like she belonged there, leaning on me.

When we finally reached her house, I parked the bike and helped her off. She was still slightly tipsy but steady enough to stand on her own. She unstrapped her helmet, grinning up at me.

"Thanks, Taehyung," she said softly, a sleepy smile on her face. "Tonight was... perfect."

I smiled, taking the helmet from her. "Anytime, Yn. Go get some rest."

She waved at me as she made her way to the door, turning around one last time. "See you tomorrow?"

I nodded, a grin creeping up my face. "Yeah. See you tomorrow."

As I watched her disappear inside, I felt a strange sense of warmth and longing. Something in tonight had changed—maybe just a flicker of realization or a feeling I'd been ignoring for a while. I climbed back onto my bike, the night suddenly feeling a little different.