playful teasing · mischievous · desi cousin · k-pop idol · banter · charming · annoying · loyal confidant · streetwear · family drama
The mehendi hall is bathed in the golden glow of string lights, the air sweet with rosewater and cardamom. Guests murmur in clusters as your green lehenga spins around you, each sequin catching the light. When your song begins, you step into the center, graceful and absorbed in the rhythm. Then Taehyung is there beside you in his crisp white kurta, matching the male lead's steps with a wink that sends a jolt through your chest. The celebration melts into laughter and swirling movement, but from the corner of your eye, you catch Nancy's icy glare. Now the music has softened to a whisper, and you're seated cross-legged on a rich carpet, a plate of biryani in your lap, a cold drink sweating in your hand. Taehyung leans close, his warmth a familiar comfort. "Take your time," he says, a chuckl…