Taehyung's pov

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It had been a month since Jungkook first kissed me and confessed his feelings. I was on cloud nine. Every moment spent with him was a treasure. We talked endlessly, went on exhilarating drives, watched movies, and had the sweetest dates in forests, on rooftops, and in all the secret places he loved.

As the final bell rang, signalling the end of the last period, I quickly packed my bag and rushed out of the classroom. "Bye, Jimin!" I called over my shoulder. He just smiled at my excitement. Bursting out of the school building, I spotted Jungkook leaning against his car near the gate.

I sprinted towards him, unable to contain my joy, and threw my arms around him in a tight hug. His hand slid around my waist, sending a familiar flutter of butterflies through my stomach. I looked up at him, our eyes locking for a moment before we leaned in for a kiss. The world around us seemed to blur and fade away, leaving just the two of us in that perfect moment.

After a while, we pulled apart, our foreheads resting against each other as we caught our breath. Jungkook smiled, that beautiful, heart-stopping smile of his, and opened the passenger door for me. "After you," he said with a playful bow.

I giggled and settled into the seat, feeling the comforting embrace of the car's interior. Jungkook walked around to the driver's side and got in. As he started the engine, he turned to me with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Ready for another adventure?" he asked.

"Always," I replied, my heart racing with anticipation.

He started driving, the cool wind hitting my face as we sped through the streets. The cityscape began to blur into a mix of colors and lights, and I couldn't help but smile, feeling the thrill of the moment.

Suddenly, Jungkook broke the comfortable silence. "Ummm... Tae?"

I turned to him, curiosity piqued by the slight nervousness in his voice.

"Would you like to meet my friends?" he asked, his eyes flicking between the road and me. "They've been wanting to meet you for so long."

I blinked in surprise, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Meeting Jungkook's friends felt like a big step, but I was also eager to get to know the people who were important to him. "Really? They want to meet me?" I asked, my voice betraying a hint of shyness.

Jungkook nodded, his grip on the steering wheel relaxing a bit. "Yeah, they do. I've told them a lot about you. They're really excited to finally meet you."

I smiled, touched by the fact that he had been talking about me to his friends. "I'd love to meet them," I said, trying to hide my own nervousness. "When are we meeting them?"

He asked excitedly, "Now? They must be hanging out together right now."

I nodded, taking a deep breath, trying to get myself ready to meet all his friends. My mind raced with thoughts about what they might be like. If they were anything like Jungkook, they would probably be racers, cool guys with tattoos, and undeniably handsome. The idea both thrilled and terrified me.

As we drove towards their hangout spot, I tried to calm myself. "They must be really nice if they're friends with Jungkook," I thought. "Let's hope they like me." 

As we reached their hangout spot, an open ground with a circle of fancy cars parked around a bonfire, I felt my nerves tighten again. A group of guys were sitting on the bonnets of the cars, drinking beer and talking animatedly. All of them were dressed in either sleeveless t-shirts, leather jackets, or black t-shirts, their arms adorned with tattoos. I could see why Jungkook would be friends with them; they exuded the same cool, rebellious vibe that Jungkook had.

Jungkook noticed my hesitation and gave my hand another reassuring squeeze. "Don't worry, Tae. They're going to love you. Just be yourself."

He walked up to them, me tagging along behind him shyly. As we reached the spot where they were sitting, everyone turned to us. Jungkook smiled at them, and they all raised their beer bottles in greeting. He then announced, "Guys... I'd like you to meet someone."

Everyone turned to Jungkook curiously. With a proud smile, Jungkook continued, "Guys... meet Taehyung."

I stepped out from behind him and stood beside him, looking down at my feet, smiling shyly. Jungkook's friends cheered loudly, further flustering me. One of them said, "Finally! After hearing Jungkook rant about you to us for the past three months, we've finally met you!"

I looked up at them, smiling as I shyly answered, "He talks a lot about you too."

Jungkook guided me to sit on the hood of one of the cars beside him. I shifted closer to him, feeling really shy. The atmosphere was buzzing with warmth and camaraderie, and I felt a little more at ease seeing how welcoming they were.

One of Jungkook's friends, a really buff guy with black hair gelled up and pushed back, stepped forward and introduced himself. "Hey Taehyung, I'm Mingyu."

I smiled and nodded at him, appreciating his friendly demeanor. Another guy with striking red hair gave me a wide grin. "I'm Yugyeom. Nice to finally meet you, Tae."

The guy beside Yugyeom, with a sharp and stylish look, introduced himself next. "I'm BamBam. Welcome to the crew!"

A handsome guy with a serene expression and captivating eyes introduced himself as Eunwoo. "Hey, Taehyung. It's great to meet you."

Sitting next to him, a guy with a relaxed smile and an aura of quiet confidence said, "I'm Jaehyun. Jungkook's told us a lot about you."

Finally, the last guy, who was sitting directly in front of me, gave me a warm smile. "I'm Seok-Min. Glad you could join us tonight."