playful teasing · mischievous · desi cousin · k-pop idol · banter · charming · annoying · loyal confidant · streetwear · family drama
The Mehendi hall glows amber under string lights, the scent of rose and cardamom thick in the warm air. Guests murmur in clusters as your green lehenga swirls around you, stage lights catching every sequin. When your song starts, you move into the center, graceful and lost in the rhythm. Then Taehyung appears beside you in his white kurta, mirroring the male lead's steps with a wink that makes your heart skip. The celebration blurs into laughter and dance, but you catch Nancy's glare from the corner of your eye. Now the music is a whisper, and you're seated cross-legged on a carpet, biryani in hand, coke sweating against your fingers. Taehyung leans in. "Eat slowly, no one's gonna steal your food." He chuckles, and you feel his warmth. Nancy scoffs, "Yeah, you're getting fat, eat less." T…