DESTINED LOVE

Chapter 40

The sky was still a little dark when they got home, but both of them were smiling a lot. After washing up and changing into comfy clothes, they cuddled into bed, hugging each other close.

Kook rested his head on Tae’s chest and whispered, “Tonight was perfect…”

Tae kissed his hair and said, “Because you were with me.”

Kook smiled and kissed Tae’s shoulder softly before closing his eyes. Tae held him tighter and whispered, “Goodnight, little moon.” kook answered with "good night hyungie"

The next morning, sunlight slowly filled the room. Birds were singing softly outside.

Kook woke up first. His eyes opened slowly, and he smiled when he saw Tae sleeping beside him. Tae’s arm was around his waist, and their legs were still tangled.

Kook turned a little and watched Tae’s peaceful face. His hair was messy, lips slightly open, and he looked so soft.

Kook leaned in and kissed Tae’s cheek gently. “Good morning, sleepy hyung,” he whispered.

Tae made a small sound and blinked slowly. When he saw Kook, he smiled sleepily. “You’re already awake?”

“Yeah… you looked cute,” Kook said shyly.

Tae chuckled and pulled him close. “You’re not allowed to wake up before me anymore. I missed the morning kiss.”

Kook laughed and gave him a sweet kiss on the lips. “There. Now go brush your teeth.” Tae grinned. “Not until I get one more.”

Kook blushed but kissed him again, a little longer this time. They stayed like that, soft kisses and sleepy giggles, before finally getting out of bed to start their day—together, like always.

Days passed just like that—filled with soft kisses in the morning, teasing while brushing their teeth, cooking breakfast together, and quiet cuddles on the couch after work. Tae and Kook had slipped into their own world, where every moment felt calm and beautiful.

Namjoon had noticed it first. One evening, while sipping tea with Mr.Kim, he nudged him and whispered, “Look at them.”

Kook was curled into Tae’s side, laughing at something on Tae’s phone. Tae had his hand casually resting on Kook’s thigh, his eyes only on the younger boy.

Mr.Kim smiled. “They’re like their own little bubble.” Namjoon chuckled. “Yeah. I don’t think they even notice anyone else in the room.”

Mr.Kim looked between the two and whispered, “They’re in love. Fully.”

And Namjoon just nodded, happy for the calm that Tae had found… and the light in Kook’s eyes that never dimmed around Tae.

It had been exactly one month since the night Tae proposed under that starlit sky. One month of quiet giggles, surprise forehead kisses, cute dates here and there, wearing matching shirts without realizing, and whispering sweet things when they thought no one could hear.

And today—they were finally ready to tell everyone.

They planned a cozy dinner party. Kook decorated the house with fairy lights, candles, and soft flowers, while Tae handled the food and music. They invited everyone—Jin, Yoongi, Jimin, Hobi, and jeon's family.

Everyone had gathered in the living room, chatting softly, waiting for Taekook to come. Soon, Tae and Kook walked down the stairs, hand in hand, smiles on their faces as they saw all their loved ones waiting for them.

They greeted everyone warmly, and soon, everyone moved to the dining table. The dinner went smoothly. The food was delicious, the decoration soft and dreamy, and everyone kept praising Taekook for putting so much love into everything.