𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄 |•𝐤𝐭𝐡

Chapter 25

Later That Evening: The Drive Home

Everyone piled into the car after a long day at the amusement park. Y/N and Taehyung ended up sitting together in the backseat, while her parents took the front. Y/N was determined to keep things normal, but the universe had other plans.

Y/N's Mom: (turning around with a sly grin) "Arre, Y/N! Sit closer to Taehyung. The poor boy must be tired from all the rides."

Y/N: (panicking) "I-I'm fine here, Ma!"

Taehyung: (murmuring under his breath) "Relax, Mrs. Kim. They'll only make it worse if you panic."

Y/N shot him a glare, but her parents were already in full teasing mode.

Y/N's Dad: "Come on, beta. You're married now! You should sit closer, hold hands, talk sweetly-like in the movies!"

Y/N: (flustered) "Dad, focus on the road, please!"

Y/N's Mom: (giggling) "She's so shy! Taehyung, is she like this at home too?"

Taehyung: (grinning) "All the time, aunty. She hardly says a word unless she's scolding me."

Y/N gasped and turned to him, whispering harshly, "Stop lying!"

Y/N's Mom: "Oh ho! Scolding? Y/N, do you boss him around?"

Y/N's Dad: (laughing) "Good! Someone has to keep him in check."

Taehyung bit back a laugh, enjoying her parents' playful banter. He leaned closer to Y/N, his voice low so only she could hear.

Taehyung: (teasing) "I didn't know being married meant constant comedy shows."

Y/N: (whispering back) "You're the reason they're enjoying this so much!"

Just then, Y/N's dad hit a speed bump, causing Y/N to accidentally lean into Taehyung. Her hand briefly brushed his, and she quickly pulled back, her face burning.

Y/N's Dad: (grinning in the rearview mirror) "Look at that! Can't even stay apart for a second!"

Y/N's Mom: "Arre wah, how cute! Taehyung, you didn't tell us you two were so romantic!"

Y/N: (stammering) "It's not-! We're not-!"

Taehyung, enjoying her flustered state, decided to play along.

Taehyung: (casually) "Well, they say actions speak louder than words."

Y/N whipped her head toward him, her jaw dropping. "What are you doing?!" she whispered harshly.

Y/N's Mom: (clapping her hands) "See! I knew it! They're secretly romantic!"

Y/N's Dad: (laughing) "Beta, when's the honeymoon? Or is that a secret too?"

Y/N: (hiding her face in her hands) "Oh my God, stop!"

Taehyung chuckled, leaning back in his seat, looking far too amused for Y/N's liking.

Taehyung: (pretending to think) "Honeymoon? Hmm, what do you think, Mrs. Kim? Should we tell them?"

Y/N: (furious whisper) "You're going to regret this, Mr. Kim."

Her parents continued to tease them all the way home, laughing at every small interaction-Taehyung adjusting her seatbelt, Y/N brushing her hair out of her face, even their synchronized sighs. By the time they reached home, Y/N was ready to dig a hole and hide in it forever.

As they stepped out of the car, her mom winked at them.

Y/N's Mom: "Don't be too shy, you two. We're family, after all!"