FATE

chapter 12

Author’s POV

As the meet-and-greet wrapped up, Y/N and Durva made their way toward the exit, Y/N’s heart still fluttering from the warmth of the encounter.

Durva looked back repeatedly, his eyes still shining with joy from meeting his idols up close.

The members watched them go, exchanging glances that held a silent understanding.

Each of them felt an undeniable pull toward Y/N and Durva—a sense of familiarity that was hard to explain.

Just as Y/N was about to disappear through the exit, Jungkook’s eyes lit up with sudden resolve.

Without a second thought, he dashed around the table, dodging security and ignoring the puzzled looks from the staff.

The other members exchanged amused glances, not surprised at Jungkook’s spontaneity but curious to see how this would unfold.

“Y/N!” Jungkook called, his voice carrying across the hall.

She turned, startled, and watched as he jogged toward her, his face slightly flushed, a shy but determined look in his eyes.

Durva’s face brightened even more at the sight of him, and he gave his mother an encouraging nudge.

Jungkook caught his breath, a playful smile on his face. “I know this might sound random, but…” He hesitated, glancing at Taemin before his gaze settled on Y/N.

“Would you be interested in having dinner with us? I mean… all of us?”

Y/N blinked, a mix of surprise and excitement flashing across her face.

She hadn’t expected this—certainly not an invitation to dinner from BTS themselves.

She glanced down at Durva, whose expression mirrored pure excitement, silently pleading with her to say yes.

“You don’t have to,” Jungkook quickly added, his shyness peeking through.

“But we’d like to get to know you both a bit better. Just… as friends.”

Y/N smiled softly, touched by the sincerity in his eyes. “We’d love to,” she replied, her voice warm. “Thank you for inviting us.”

Jungkook’s face lit up, his relief evident. “Great! We’ll send a car to pick you both up tonight,” he said, his grin spreading wider.

With a final nod, he jogged back toward the other members, who were watching with barely contained amusement.

As Y/N and Durva left, a sense of excitement and mystery filled the air—what had started as a simple meet-and-greet had just taken a step into something unexpected.

And while none of them could fully explain why, each BTS member felt as though this dinner might be more than just a shared meal—it felt like the beginning of something extraordinary.

Y/N’s POV

As Durva and I walked back to our apartment, my mind drifted to the invitation Jungkook had extended.

Dinner with BTS. It sounded unreal, something out of a dream. I glanced down at Durva, his face still glowing with happiness, clutching his lightstick as if it were a prized treasure.

His joy was infectious, and seeing him this happy made every part of this move worth it.

But as the reality of the invitation settled in, I felt my heart race for a different reason.

I wasn’t just excited; I was nervous, vulnerable, and—strangely—intrigued.

Ever since our first encounters, there had been this unspoken connection with each of them, a warmth in the way they treated me and Durva.