Million Dollar Date | k.th.

{Forty}

Tensions lingered between Taehyung and Sierra since their night of passion. Taehyung continued to avoid the subject, causing Sierra to maintain a vow of silence on it. On the way to the venue for Seokjin and Sooha's wedding, Sierra kept company on her mobile while Taehyung concentrated on the destination, using it to sort through his thoughts.

Why is this so hard for me? He thought, sighing after.

Sierra glanced over at Taehyung after his sigh, curious to what was on his mind. She hoped he would at least serve her the same courtesy, but he kept his eyes forward. Sierra drew her stare back to her phone.

Kate
Your dress is
beautiful.
Have fun Si!

Sierra
Thanks

Ruby
What's up your ass?

Sierra
Nothing
Gotta go,
Love you

Sierra closed her text window with her friends. As much as it thrilled her to hear from them, reflections of the man next to her had her attention more. Over and over, she recited to herself that she understood his hesitation; it hurt her to wonder if what was happening between them wasn't enough. This pained her the most. Her stare wandered out of the window as she held back tears, not wanting to ruin the makeup she took time to prepare.

They arrived at the venue.

Taehyung parked the car, looking over at Sierra, who turned her phone to silent and slipped it in her purse. So many things he wanted to say to her, with I love you being top of the list. He gulped as his gaze traveled her body and cleared his throat, calling her attention to him.

"You're beautiful." His voice was deep but clear.

A half-smile shaped Sierra's lips as she gazed at his chestnut eyes, glistening in the light. "Thank you. You're looking quite handsome yourself, Mr. Kim."

Taehyung felt a splinter in his heart hearing the formality and nodded at the reply. "I'll get your door." He spoke before he exited the car and got out, meeting Jimin as he greeted them. His stare narrowed when he spotted Seojoon seated in the vehicle.

"Ah! You guys are here. Good, we can sit together." Jimin smiled, approaching his friend.

"And your brother?" Taehyung asked as Seojoon waved at him, lifting a brow and smiling before taking off.

"He will be back for the reception."

Great. Taehyung thought.

"Where's Sierra?" Jimin asked before peeking over and seeing her in the car. "Are you going to let her out?" Not waiting for Taehyung to answer, Jimin opened the door for Sierra and extended his hand.

"Excuse my rude best friend for making you wait, Sierra." He apologized as he helped Sierra out of the car.

"It's okay, Jimin. You look rather handsome." She complimented.

Jimin blushed. "And you're looking like a million-dollar date." He grinned.

Sierra chuckled. "Just a million?" She asked.

"Much more." Taehyung chimed in as he offered to escort Sierra into the venue.

With a nervous smile, Sierra wrapped her arm in Taehyung's as they proceeded inside.

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Following the beautiful wedding ceremony, Taehyung stood with Yoongi, Jimin, and Hoseok drinking champagne while observing the guests sauntering the venue. Taehyung glanced over in Sierra's direction, who was talking and laughing with Minah. The sight of this made him smile. Yoongi, Jimin, and Hoseok smiled as they examined their smitten friend.