It's been 3 days in Tokyo for Taeyeon, who came for a project, and Taehyung, who is as protective a brother as ever, always texted her to make sure she was safe and enjoying her time in the city while assuring him she is diong her best.

And she is doing her best to balance work and exploring the city, making the most of her time in Tokyo before heading back home. But her mind is not with her. It always reminded her of Jimin.

What is he doing? I hope Minji isn't causing any problems or getting hurt by Jimin's direct feedback.
Taeyeon has at least known Jimin's feedback, and they would be so straightforward that they can hurt somehow no matter how much you understand the intention behind them. She couldn't help but worry about Minji's well-being, hoping that she was able to handle any criticism from Jimin in a positive way. As Minji has less knowledge about writing and continuing the script.

The black screen of Taeyeon's phone reflected her face like a hazy mirror, capturing the faint outlines of her tangled emotions. Her soft, almond-shaped eyes, usually bright, now seemed clouded with concern, the slight downturn of her lashes hinting at the weight of her thoughts. Her brows furrowed ever so slightly, creating delicate lines of worry across her smooth forehead. Her bow-shaped, naturally tinted pink lips caught mid-sigh, held a subtle tension, hiding the unspoken thoughts swirling in her mind.

She is so clouded with uncertainty about her feelings that even the simplest of decisions feel overwhelming. Whenever she looks at Jimin, her heart races and her mind becomes a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. He looks like a forbidden fruit, tempting, yet she always stayed out of reach. The way she averts her gaze whenever he catches her staring speaks volumes about the internal battle she is facing.

She didn't notice the ringing bell of a bicycle approaching until she was pulled back by a hand grabbing her arm, bringing her back to reality. Startled, she turned to see a who had saved her from being hit. His light brown eyes were filled with concern as they met hers, and they instantly widened.

She felt like she was hallucinating; like, why would the busy Jimin at Yeondeungpo be here in this small alley where she was lost in her thoughts? She shook her head as if trying to snap out of it, but Jimin remained standing in front of her, his hand still on her arm. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine worry.

She blinked at him. She tried to distance herself from him, saying, "No, no, it's just a dream.". Yet, Jimin's hold on her arm became a little more firm. He asked softly, staring into her eyes, "What are you saying about" the same voice she got used to hearing in her dreams and even during work?

"Wake up, Taeyeon," she said, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. She opened her eyes to find herself still in the same place, with Jimin's concerned gaze fixed on her. "Ugh, why are you still here?" she muttered, her eyes widening, and gasped, "Wait, am I stuck in this dream?"

Jimin shook his head, a small smile playing on his lips. "You're not dreaming, Taeyeon," he told her.

"No, you are not. You will be at work." She said, still feeling that she is the dream. But it was all too real; he was looking so real, the concern in his eyes, the gentle yet strong hold on her arm, and the sound of his voice were too vivid to be a dream. 

Jimin turned his head slightly, with a sigh, and she could see that he was getting frustrated with her confusion. He looked around as if he was checking if anyone was watching them before fully wrapping his arms around her and pulling her so close that she could feel his heartbeat against her chest. "I'm here, right now, with you," he whispered, his breath warm against her ear.

A sudden shiver ran through her spine at the way he whispered, the way his warm breath tickled her skin. The same feeling that she get when he speak to her in that way from that Tokyo night or at work, making her always fight with her emotions and professionalism.

His eyes are staring into hers with such tenderness that she can see it. Leaning closer, he put his lips inches from hers and said, "If you believe it's a dream," He whispered to her, "Let me give you a reality check," and then he gently kissed her.

Her eyes widened in shock at what he had done, but she melted into the kiss instantly, feeling a rush of emotions she had been suppressing. She was breathless as the moment seemed unreal but unavoidably real. 

He is indeed a forbidden fruit—tempting and dangerous, but oh so irresistible.. The memory of that Tokyo night lingered in her mind, reminding her of the boundaries they must not cross. And she always did, until this day.

As his lips pressed on hers, she couldn't help but wonder if maybe breaking the rules was worth it after all. The thought sent a thrill through her body, making her question everything she thought she knew about herself and what she wanted.

Her hand slowly reached up to tangle in his hair, but stopped when it reminded her of her brother, Taehyung. What are you doing, Taeyeon? He is your brother's best friend, she thought to herself as she was about to pull away. Jimin softly whispered, "I've wanted to do this for so long." Taeyeon's heart raced as she struggled to resist the temptation, torn between the boundaries she had always known and the undeniable feeling.

Before she could pull back any further, Jimin's arms, which were wrapped around her, pulled her closer, pulling her into his chest; she could hear his heartbeat matching hers. "I missed you so much," he murmured, his voice filled with longing. Taeyeon closed her eyes, letting herself get lost in the moment, knowing that this could change everything between them.

He pulled her back from the hug, cupping her face; she couldn't understand why she wasn't pushing him away or why she was letting herself be weak for him. It's as if she was under his spell.As she looked into his eyes, as soon as he started leaning in, she immediately closed her eyes...

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Jimin's POV:

As soon as he left Namjoon's office, he made his way straight to his apartment and packed his bag with everything he would need for the trip. He can't wait to see Taeyeon; after trying to distance himself from her for a week, he knew he couldn't stay away any longer.

He chuckled, already picturing her dark brown orbs widen in surprise when he shows up. He shook his head, still smiling at the thought of her reaction. He doesn't want to lose her; whatever happens, he is ready to face it, whether it be the company or his best friend.
After reaching the airport, he checked in for his flight and patiently waited at the gate, his heart racing with anticipation. After reaching Tokyo, he went to the hotel where Taeyeon was given to stay. Of course he got that information from his hyung, Namjoon.

He booked a room on the same floor as Taeyeon's so that he could be close by. Once he entered the room, a relaxed sigh escaped from his lips softly as he finally felt at peace for the first time in weeks.

Not time to relax, Jimin. Let's see where she is first.

He quickly freshened up and picked up his phone and looked at the address of the company. He grabbed his jacket and headed out to see Taeyeon. After paying the taxi driver, Jimin walked towards the building where Taeyeon was supposed to be.

"Hello," he greeted the receptionist with a polite smile. She looked up at him, giving him the same polite smile, "Yes, sir. How may I help you?" She asked politely.

"I'm here to see Kim Taeyeon; is she available?" Jimin inquired.

"Sorry sir, she just left."

"It's okay, I'll come back later then. Thank you for your help," Jimin replied politely before turning to leave the building. He walked back, his lips curving out into a disappointed pout as he realized he had missed the opportunity to see Kim Taeyeon. But it didn't last a minute before he thought that he might have a chance to meet her at the hotel too. He quickened his pace, eager to catch her before she left for the hotel.

As he walked, he saw a woman, her back facing him as she stood like frozen in the middle of that alley, and he recognized immediately that it was her. There is a bell ringing, but she isn't moving. He quickly ran and pulled her, making her turn around with wide eyes.
"Are you okay?" he asked, but she blinked and said, "No, no, no, I'm dreaming."

His soft brows, which were already frowned with concern, now deepened into confusion as he tried to understand what she said. "What are you saying?" he asked her with the soft tone that he always uses with her and held her a bit tighter yet softer as she tried to back

But she closed her eyes, saying to herself to wake up. Is she always dreaming of me like this? He couldn't help but wonder if she does, despite his concern. He smiled at her when she opened her eyes and widened at seeing him still there.

He shook his head and said, "You are not dreaming, Taeyeon." He tried to assure her, but she, as Taehyung's sister, was as dramatic as her brother and still didn't believe him.
As she blabbered, he sighed, getting slightly annoyed but couldn't help but find her actions endearing. He checked other sides, and after confirming that there was none to watch them, he fully wrapped his arm around her, pulling her so close that he could feel her heartbeat against his chest. " "I'm here, right now, with you," he whispered in her ear, trying to calm her down. But the tone is the same tone he used on that day when they first met.

He waited for this moment for so long, ever since they were working together. Now, with her in his arms, he knew that his feelings for her had only grown stronger over time.

He looked into her eyes, and leaning closer, he put his lips inches from hers and said, "If you believe it's a dream," He whispered to her, "Let me give you a reality check," and then he gently kissed her.

He can say that her eyes widened as he kissed her, and he was even ready to get pushed by her, but he wanted more than just her lips; he wanted her heart as well. He felt her melting to his kiss as she gave in.

He softly pulled his face away and stared at her; he missed her so much that the distance from her only made him realize that he couldn't live without her. "I've wanted to do this for so long," he whispered. Though there are very short moments, he never felt this breathless before—not even with his ex. He instantly pulled her into a tighter yet warmer hug that he could give, whispering in her ear, "I missed you so much," he said, with a longing in his voice.
He pulled back from the hug, staring into her deep brown eyes. It might have been 3 days that she had been in Tokyo, though she came to his cabin, and even when he was distancing himself, he hadn't looked at her much. He missed her eyes and the way they seemed to see right through him.

He always had the urge to kiss them, yet he always held back, but now, with her standing in his arms, he couldn't resist any longer. As he slowly leaned in, he noticed how she quickly closed her eyes as if she was already expecting him to kiss her.

But he smiled softly, pressing his lips to her eyes softly before unwrapping his arms around her and pulling back slightly.

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Taeyeon's POV

She closed her eyes and savored the feeling of his lips on her eyelids, a gentle and unexpected gesture that made her heart flutter. She didn't expect that he would kiss her eyes first, but it was a sweet and tender moment that she would never forget.

But as soon as his arms unwrapped from around her, the reality hit her, What the hell did you do, Taeyeon!!! Her internal self chastised her for allowing herself to get lost in the moment with him. She took a deep breath, trying to push away the conflicting emotions that swirled inside her.

She knew that this moment would change everything between them, and she wasn't sure if she was ready for that.

What would happen next? ....
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