If this is all just in my head
My heart is pounding
tonight

Lunch with the Bangtan Crew, stylists, and management was an exciting event. This group had reserved the whole restaurant.  Bangtan sat on their own, but their Soulmates sat near them with some of their stylists-noonas. A lot of laughter can be seen on their faces.

Taehyung and Jin wanted to sit very close to their soulmates. The group was full of banter and teasing. The food was delicious. The crew was treated to a special Asian menu.

With energy and enthusiasm, Jin made an Eatjin segment with a very smirking Jimin, who found his interactions with the Army very entertaining. A seafood dish was being taste-tested.

Jhope grins and whispers in Yoongi's ear, who begins to chuckle softly. "Our senior Hyung is very hyped today. The number of silly dad jokes we had to endure was incredible."

Yoongi smirked in response, "Taehyung said they were practically chased out from the suite because Sami wanted to be "alone" with him...why do you think he's so happy?" He snorted.

Jhope burst into laughter. He became blank-faced and said, "They are going to make us lose the bet. If he and Sami are so hormonal, who is going to watch Taehyung and Funsized tonight?

Taehyung, who sat next to Yoongi, looked at them with an emotionless expression on his face," What do you care if we pass or fail? My girl and I don't need to be weaklings. We know what we can handle. Just be prepared to lose a lot of won," he jumped up annoyed and went to pour him some more juice at the buffet station, the two Hyungs were snickering inside their fists.

You sat with Samiya, some of the stylists and make-up crew, and the management. You could feel your soulmate's irritation increasing, and you wondered what happened.

Your eyes are narrowed as you give a slasher sign to Yoongi and Jhope with a spoon next to your neck. The Hyungs smirk and wink unashamedly at you. You hate it when people tease your "baby.".

You quickly pull out your phone and send him a text message.

You don't have to worry about those idiots, Taelove. I love you. Let's prove to them that we can beat the system.😙  

As you read the text. He opened his cell phone with a big smile on his face. Your baby is so adorable when he smiles. A slight wink is sent to you as he glances at you briefly. A quick reply followed.

Thanks, darling, but I'm really annoyed that they bet against us. I got the heads up from Kookie... they bet money on us. Samiya is part of the group that wants us to fail. Jin and she weren't even able to last a week after the red gold.

As Samiya stared at you with wide eyes and furrowed brows, you giggled alone and pursed your lips. You were sneaking glances at her.

Management told you that you'd have the evening to yourselves after dinner. The boys talked about a midnight swim...are you going to join them?

You watched him furrow his brows. As his fingers text rapidly, he lifts an eyebrow, watching you discreetly and licking and biting his lips. At that lip movement, your breath caught in your throat. The prat knows instantly how to make you want him. He will turn a good girl into a bad girl.

Let's spend some time together. I'm too annoyed to spend time with the idiots. Could we...spend some quality time together? My mood needs to be relaxed now.

He took a sip from his glass and looked over at you with hooded eyes. It is as if you can read him like a book, and you know your soulmate is in need of your comforting touch. A soft smile spreads across your face.

That's fine. What would you like us to do...?

A smirk appears on your face. He matched that smirk as well. As they sneak peeks at each other, Jhope and Yoongi look at each other. The two of them will make this week exciting. Little Maknae is adamant about being proven wrong.

Sejin and Namjoon discussed the schedule for the next day after the early dinner. After a fun night with their crew, the boys retire to their rooms for some rest.

As soon as you hear Taelove, you quickly assure him that you will be with him shortly. You were discussing video and photo shoots that you would assist the video and film crew with. You and Samiya got all the information and went up to your rooms after 45 minutes. There was no one to notice the two girls who slipped into the elevators with management then slipped out on the top floor.

Jin and Taehyung sat on the soft sofas in their suite and watched some American shows. As soon as they sensed their soulmates, they went on high alert. Taehyung asked Jin what the meaning of certain words were.

Samiya said, "Hello guys, what are you watching?" She walked to Jin, stood behind him, and kissed him on the cheek with her arms around his shoulders.

Taehyung smiled, "Riverdale...based on a comic strip." his gaze then fixed on his soulmate. You grinned and gestured with your eyes that he should join you in your suite. Taehyung widened his eyes, not to be invited twice, and dashed into your room with your hands firmly in his. When he slams the door behind him, you giggle.

Jin and Samiya were caught by surprise when the two soulmates suddenly moved.

Samiya yells after them, "Don't leave any evidence behind..."

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It was great fun for the boys to swim at midnight. Jimin and Jungkook kept dunking each other's heads. Taking revenge is Jungkook's goal.

The rest of the Hyungs were drinking cocktails on the sofas while watching the boys. Lots of selfcas were taking of themselves. All entrances were protected by the bodyguards so that the boys were kept safe. The hotel management made sure that no unauthorised guests were near the private pools. 

Jin and Samiya could not help themselves, and they frenziedly made out in some secluded area near dense pot plants. Sejin and Hobeom just shook their heads. As long as Seokjin remains happy, then they are all for it, though those two soulmates will be the death of them.

There was a swimming competition between the other Hyungs inside the pool as well. They spent an awesome hour bonding. Meanwhile, you and Taehyung took turns refreshing for the night. While Taehyung was in the shower, you were on the phone with LiuMei in the lounge area. You don't have time to spend with your best friend. Even though you miss her so much, you are comforted by the fact that you will be together for the Japan tour.

LiuMochi: How's my girl doing in Sin City?

Liu It's so surreal travelling charter and spending time with the boys. The hotel is stunning, but there are a million gambling spots, and these six idiots, and that conniving Samiya had a bet on Tae and me...😟

LuiMochi: So what's the story?😂😂😂😂

You: They bet lots of money to see if Tae and I would beat the red string or give in to temptation...as if...

LuiMochi: Why? don't you have your own room with the stylist.How will that even happen?

You:That's the thing...er Taelove and I share a presidential  suite with Jin and Samiya.

LuiMochi: That's not so bad y/n. Soulmates together. You and Samiya and Tae and Jin. That's so cool of the management.

You:What are you talking about?. I'm not sharing a room with Samiya. I'm sharing a room with Taelove...one bed!

LuiMochi:O my goodness! Y...You and Tae...You hardly survive the yacht Yunru...You confessed that you want him badly...he is already eager to give it...how long will you be there...sorry my friend ...under that tiger's charm you will not last...You going to give in and you going to love it...😂😂😂😂😂

You: Don't I know that, Lui? I told him I could handle it...but being so near...it's becoming increasingly difficult, but I want to spend every minute with him. We going to be here almost a week. Lui, how will we win?

-LuiMochi:You're asking the total loser. After one smoldering kiss from Mike, we were both gone. Yunru the red gold string isn't called the string of passion by accident. Once you trigger the intimacy string, you can't go back. It forces you into areas you're not ready for. See Jin and Samiya. You will constantly want to be together. Once, I caught them alone in the stylist room. Their passion for each other was so evident...I blushed like Mike and me...fortunately they didn't notice me closing the door...your Tae...I don't know.

You: It's already been triggered on the yacht, Lui. I hope he sleeps with plenty of clothing on. I'm going to lose it if he's like most guys...gosh Lui, he kisses like he's drowning and I'm his air...like there's no tomorrow. It's impossible for me to resist his hotness. Please help!

LuiMochi: 😂😂😂 you're gonna be hot and bothered for him. The Army can attest to that. You got the visual king... hmm, I am not sure what he hides under that...ugh...enjoy your first real night...

You: Oh my goodness! Lui, are you on the bet with Samiya?

LuiMochi: Oh, I just got a call from Mike...talk to you later...Love you!

LuiMochi left the chat.

A frustrated groan escapes you. LuiMei is of no help at all. You send your parents a few goodnight stickers and some of your new friends from uni. When you see Dylan's sad text messages, your heart constricts. He tried to honor your wishes.

You heard the door of your room open silently, and Taehyung stood in the doorway with wet hair after taking a hot shower. He was rubbing it dry with a towel, like a commercial for shower gel.

Your eyes almost popped out from the pure hotness of your soulmate. He wants to kill you. When you see his muscular body, your breath becomes irregular. All he wore were his PJ pants and a naked torso. It was impossible not to stare in awe at his well-defined upper body. His abs are defined as a result of all those vigorous dance rehearsals.

You could not look away from the slow movement of his muscled arms, and then your eyes moved to his v-line. Oh my goodness. Stop it. Yunru. Then you berate yourself. As the attraction built inside of you, your face instantly reddens. You're dead.

Taehyung raises his eyebrows teasingly in response to your red face. The shift in your emotions was evident to him. When you saw the teasing smirk, you grabbed one of the plush pillows and threw it at him. Your pouting lips made him laugh heartily.

He squints his eyes as pillows are launch at his laughing face. "My goodness...you should have seen your face. Is this hot bod making you breathless?" He quickly raises his hands to his face as he laughs again. It gets him all turned on every time he sees his soulmate. He knows he is not immune to you as well. Your white short pyjamas look so great on you! He was breathless when he saw your well-formed legs. He felt his breath catch in his throat.

"Not funny at all, Kim Taehyung!!!" You pout and fold your arms around your waist as you look like a naughty little girl.

He chuckled softly and with one move had you pinned to the sofa, hovering over you, smirking.  As your hand grabs his chest, you shriek. There was a sense of excitement in the air. He stared into your eyes with wet hair covering his forehead.

As you locked eyes with him, the air began to change. Your hearts are thumping wildly in your chests. As you unconsciously stroked his chest area, you noticed the irregular beat of his heart. He watched you lick your lips when your mouth suddenly became dry and his eyes got darker.

As his lips found their way to your eager mouth, he whispered hoarsely, "Oh my Gawd...". Your fingers grabbed his damp hair without resistance, and you kissed him back with all the love and passion you had inside of you. The red-gold string pushed you with no mercy as your kisses intensified. Your mouths and tongues fought for dominance, and neither of you wanted to submit to the other. It was just you two who gave yourselves over to love.

While his lips slowly left yours, his eyes were filled with affection and love. You sucked in lost oxygen with your mouth ajar.

He whispers breathlessly onto Your lips, "Darling...there is nothing better than being able to hold on to You tight in my arms and kiss you senseless". As his thumbs caress his soft cheeks, your hands feverishly caress his shoulders. You could feel him shiver under your touch as it affected him beyond his understanding.

The wet bangs on your face were damp from perspiration. Your kisses were so intense that you both were panting. His eyes locked into yours without the ability to look away. Softly kissing your lips, he whispered against your swollen ones.

"You know I can kiss you all night if you let me; I would love you all night as well. Can I? Let's go in to our room, darling." he pecks your neck with small light kisses as you close your eyes. Oh, my. my. Oh my word! Oh yes...yes! You wanted to scream.

"Yes...!" your breathless voice echoed. You held his bare shoulders tightly with your hands.

With just one movement, Taehyung lifts you in his arms bridal style, lips still locked onto one another, and heads to the privacy of your suite, locking the door behind him...

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The boys were already tired and headed to bed after 2 am. Yoongi had left the group an hour earlier because of his soul mark, but it was so severe this time. He was left breathless by the pain. Namjoon had to be called to his suite. Namjoon gave him the shots from their medic team and he was able to sleep. His mind was filled with images of his soulmate, and he knew it was time to act. Jimin was once again in full seduction mode. After changing, he decided to check out the cocktail bar with some older managers.

The cute cocktail waitress immediately caught his attention, and she was so enamoured with the cute member. At the same time, he was adorable and sexy as hell.

Namjoon gave Jungkook the job to go find Jimin when it came time to leave. He was flirting with the cute waitress at the bar. He was wiggling his big eyes at her a little secret promise as he sensed his baby maknae behind him. 

He sighed and turned around. With raised eyebrows, Jungkook nodded at the smiling waitress and glanced at a smirking Jimin. It's the boys' nature to spoil everything. Now he must go to sleep without a good night kiss.

Jimin sighed with exaggeration and took the waitress's hand, giving it a gentle kiss on the knuckles. Jungkook's eyes say it all.

His voice was full of meaning, "The price of love...a long, winding road to satisfaction...let's go, Kookie!" He leapt up from the barstool and sprinted after a confused Kookie.

During his US trip, he hoped there would be no scandals.

Jin and Samiya arrived at their suite after 2 a.m. They spend a lot of time outside together. Samiya was yawning when they entered the suite.

While both Jin and Samiya looked at Taehyung and Funsized's wide-open door with only their soft wall lights illuminating their room, Samiya raised her eyebrows. In deep sleep, Taehyung and his soulmate were snuggled up together, arms around each other's bodies.

Samiya smirked, "Do you think they-"

He snorted and shook his head, "No...those two are too innocent... let's get to bed...I'm so tired.". He turned off the lights and led his equally tired soulmate to their room.

After one final glance at the other suite, Samiya grinned, "That's what they all think..."

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