FORGED IN FIRE

Chapter 20

"Actually... I was watching makeup tutorials."

"Huh!?" Namjoon blurted out in confusion. "Makeup tutorials? Why?" he asked.

Taehyung sighed and said, "Y/n mentioned she doesn't have makeup skills. I thought I'd learn a bit so I can help her out if she ever wants to try. And I want to get her ready myself for today's date, so I thought it would be better to take some lessons and watch some tutorials..... I bought some makeup supplies earlier tonight, I'm confident I can do it, but I hope I don't mess up."

Namjoon chuckled, his initial confusion giving way to amusement and admiration, "You love her so much, don't you?" he asked.

Taehyung smiled and looked at Namjoon, "A lot, hyung, a lot, Just like my sister Ha-rin means a lot to you, Y/n means a lot to me."

Namjoon's heart softened at the mention of Ha-rin.

Taehyung continued, "Sometimes she's like a fine wine to me. When I see her, my behavior, my mood, everything changes. Suddenly, everything feels right and beautiful....She brings out something different in me. My mind seems to stop functioning, and I feel like I'm not myself when I'm with her. I'm someone better, or I try to become a better Person, a Person she'll gladly accept in her life. It feels like I'm addicted... to her, and I can't spend even a day without her, maybe not even an hour....or second."

Namjoon listened carefully, understanding his emotions. He realized there was no Taehyung without Y/n. Taehyung was so in love with her, and there was no going back.

Namjoon softly said, "You're a good guy, Taehyung. She's lucky to have you. Just make sure you take care of yourself too, at least to Protect her and keep her by your side forever."

"You're here to Protect me, I don't think I need to worry about myself," Taehyung said and chuckled, making Namjoon chuckle a bit too.

Namjoon said, "Catch a few hours of sleep now if you're done with your lessons.'

"Just a few minutes more," Taehyung said.

Namjoon rolled his eyes and said, "Fine... All the best for today. I'll go and catch some sleep. I'm tired."

"Bye, hyung," Taehyung said in a cheerful voice. Namjoon chuckled and left for his room.

Morning came quickly, and Taehyung, though a bit tired, was brimming with excitement. He had everything ready for their date.

At around 8 am, he knocked on Y/n's door.

"Good morning," he called out softly. Y/n opened the door, looking a bit groggy but smiling at the sight of Taehyung.

He was wearing a white shirt and black formal Pants, his sleeves rolled up, hair Perfectly set, and formal boots.

She was taken aback by how stunning he looked, but she tried to hide her reaction, not wanting to make it too obvious.

"Good morning," she replied with a bright smile. Taehyung noticed the slight blush on her cheeks and couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness.

"Ready for our day out?" he asked, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

"Yeah, just give me a few minutes to freshen up," Y/n said, trying to focus on her words instead of how good he looked.

"Take your time, I'll be waiting in my room. You can call me when you're done," Taehyung said, giving her a reassuring smile.

Y/n suggested hesitantly, "You can wait here in my room too if you want.'

Taehyung asked, "Are you sure?"