Chapter 16 - The ball...

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Y/n slouched her shoulders with a long face as she stared at her reflection on the mirror.

The senior maid tied the ribbon which held the upper part of her dress together behind her neck. The long red dress with an open back wrapped around her body beautifully flaunting her perfect figure. The maid gently pressed on her shoulder and slowly sat her down in front of the mirror, so she could start the makeup.

Y/n: " Ajumma, I don't want to go"
She mumbled sadly.
The maid paused for a moment and smiled at her.
Maid: "Miss Y/n...Master V wouldn't be very happy if you are not ready on time, please understand". She continued with her work.
Y/n: "I don't want any of this..." she stopped maid's hand which held the makeup brush.
The maid didn't want to respond but she couldn't ignore y/n either after seeing a tear from her eye interrupt her from putting on the blush. She placed the brush on the table and looked at y/n.
Maid: "Don't be sad Miss Y/n. I think Master V loves you but he just doesn't know how to show it. Like I said before, he has never been with a woman before."
Y/n sighed looking at the mirror.
Y/n: "I...I don't... love him."
She spoke quietly. It was more like she was asserting herself.

The maid put her hand on y/n's hand softly to reassure her and patted y/n's face with the powder sponge.
Y/n smiled at her helplessly.

Maid: "My goodness! You look like a princess!"
She marvelled and adjusted y/n's updo with satisfaction.
Y/n: "Thank you". She smiled with a deep anxious breath.

Tae: "Are we done?"
Taehyung's voice interrupted both of them making y/n lose her smile.
He was already dressed in a well fitted tailored suit with his hair brushed back neatly. Appearing gentle and alluringly handsome, he stood smiling brightly like a Prince Charming as if the shadows of the monster had been lifted off him.
Slightly amazed, y/n quickly looked down to avoid looking at him.
His eyes fell on her right away and remained fixed solidly on her. Feeling his stare, y/n slowly hid herself behind the maid.
Maid: "Yes master V."
She bowed and slowly walked out of the room.

Keeping his eyes on her and scanning her carefully he walked behind her. Not being able to resist, his fingers trailed on her exposed back and slowly made their way up her soft skin. She squirmed resting one of her hand on the dressing table. He moved closer to her body  as his fingers reached the back of her neck.
Tae: " This dress is showing off too much of what's mine". He spoke close to her neck and greeting it with his warm breaths.
He pulled out the floral hairpins holding her updo together letting the long soft curls fall apart to cover her back.
Tae: "That's better".
He said turning her around to face him lifted her face by the chin.
Tae: "Being this beautiful should be a punishable crime."
He whispered with yearning, leaning closer to her face. Intimidated by his statement, she moved back batting her lashes and squeezing her shoulders together tensely.

Tae: "Hmmm...But I'll let you off"
He winked with a playful chuckle and pulled her closer to himself.
Tae: "Come, let's enjoy the night."
Wrapping his arm around her, he led her out of the dressing room. Y/n lifted her dress elegantly and walked with him keeping her eyes on the floor.

Taehyung held out his hand as y/n got off from the car. She adjusted  her dress while looking around hesitantly. But he grabbed her wrist firm and made her lock her arm around his. With a quick glance around the place, he walked in with great confidence.
However, discomfort started grip y/n tighter and tighter as she walked passed other guests with Taehyung. All the envious and curious stares from the unknown faces around the Villa made her want to just run and hide.

"Who is she all of a sudden?"
"Wow! She's beautiful"
"They look perfect together"

Mumbles and whispers resonated among the clusters of guests scattered around the villa. Y/n walked slower hiding herself behind him after taking a deep breath.

Jin: "V! My buddy! How are you?"
Jin's loud cheerful greeting made her look up.
Tae: "I'm good Hyung! How are you?"
Jin: "I'm great as always! Well, where's my special guest?" He eagerly asked waiting for Taehyung to introduce y/n.
Taehyung gently pulled her forward and introduced her to Jin.
Tae: "Hyung, this is y/n. Y/n, this Jin Hyung. My best friend and also like an older brother."
Jin: "Hello y/n! How are you?"
Jin greeted cheerfully with open arms.
Y/n: "I am good thank you" she bowed with a smile.

Jin: "you look amazing...wow!" He got closer to hug her but Taehyung hugged him instead.
Tae: "Yeh, yeh. Let's get some drinks."
He tried to guide him away.
Jin: " yaaah! What? You getting jealous? She's like my little sister." He pushed him away and gave her a gentle hug.
Tae: "Aishhhh! Enough! Show me the bar" he pulled him away from her and stood between them.
Jin: "Ahh! You're so annoying! Come on then."
Jin laughed at Taehyung slapping his shoulder and guided them towards the bar.
Y/n: "ummm, can I just sit here? I don't really want drinks". She requested as soon as they got closer to an empty table.
Tae: "ok...I'll be back shortly. Stay here"
He smiled tenderly at her and walked towards the bar with Jin as he greeted and chatted to other guests.
Y/n sat down still feeling uncomfortable with the new place.

Y/n's POV

I sat down watching him walk away as he spoke to other guests. I looked away shortly after realising I've been looking at him for longer than I should. Coming to the realisation there were a lot of unfamiliar faces around me, I felt uneasy again.
I've never felt confident being in crowds, let alone be their centre of attention. I just wanted to run away from there but I knew it's not possible.

Jin: "y/n...are you ok? What are you doing there all alone?"
I saw Jin walking towards me with two drinks in his hands with a big smile. He seemed very caring and friendly.

Y/n: "I'm ok...just wanted to sit down". I smiled at him.
Jin: "Here, It's one of the nicest champagnes. You'll like it. Try it"
Y/n: "Uhm...I am sorry. I'm ok for now. But thank you."
I apologetically smiled at him turning it down.
Jin: "Ooh! Look at you being all good. So How are you doing? Is V taking good care of you?"
I couldn't say anything. I nodded with a smile and looked down.
Jin: " so how long have you been in Seoul?"
Y/n: "I used lived here with mum when i was little then we moved to Busan, our hometown. And then I came back few months ago to find a new job".
Jin: "Oh I see, How's your family doing? Are they well?"
He asked with genuine care while occasionally sipping from his glass.
I paused for a moment to compose myself trying to hide the grief before answering him.

Y/n: "I...I don't have anyone anymore. Mum passed away recently due to cancer".
Jin: " Oh! Y/n... I am so sorry. I shouldn't have..."
Y/n: "no it's ok. don't worry, It's not your fault" I interrupted him stopping his apology.
Y/n: "Things happen, it's fine" I shrugged with a sad smile.
Jin: "Listen...If there's anything you need, always remember me ok? I know V will take care of you well. But, I am also here like a brother."
He patted my cheeks with a smile.
Jin: "Even if it's V, just tell me and I will sort him out". He winked at me cackling as he watched V talking to other men in the crowd.
Jin: "Aaaahhh! i know I can trust him to look after you tho. He loves you too much."
My eyes searched for V for a brief moment without saying anything.
I looked back at Jin and smiled.
Jin: "You think I'm joking? It's true. He'd kill for you. Trust me."
He chuckled nodding at me.

Oh Yes! I have seen him put a bullet through a man's skull without a slightest bit of hesitation. I realised I had forgotten that somehow in recent times. My heart paused for a second in fear as I stared at him and his mischievous chuckle came to a stop.
Jin: "I was only kidding."
He winked while awkwardly clearing his throat and looking away.
In a way I was glad I was reminded of that. Maybe this would help me freeze up those warm feelings arising deep within me.
I nervously search the crowd again, and there he was, Stood straight ahead chatting to a group of men while glancing at me every few seconds.

TAE's PoV

She was sat at the table looking very shy to even look at the faces of all these strangers. I knew she was uncomfortable. I loved watching her from afar. She smiled at few of them now and then as they greeted.  Her cheeks turned red from all the attention and she squeezed her shoulders tensely while clasping her hands together.
I adored her innocent beauty which she was completely unaware of, and that's what made her even more beautiful. She had no idea what she's doing to me. I couldn't keep myself away from my her. She knew I was looking at her and I longed for her attention too. I noticed her eyes searching for me now and then and as soon as she found me, she would look away.
Aishhh! This Jin Hyung is such a distraction.
I am gonna have to take her away.

Y/n's Pov

I looked around again. He's disappeared. Where did he go? I kept searching.
V: "Did I hear my name?"
I heard his voice behind me. I quickly averted my gaze to the table.
He stood next to me and placed his glass of champagne on the table.
Jin: "yeh! I was just saying to y/n to let me know if you misbehave, so I can sort you out". He laughed chugging all of the liquid from the glass in one go.
V: "Aaah Hyung! Do i ever do that?"
Jin: "all the time..." he replied after swallowing and cackled again.
V: "You ok?"
He placed his hand on my left cheek and enquired fondly.
Y/n: "Yes."
I answered moving my face back.
With a smile, he took my hand and kissed. My cheeks grew warm unexpectedly.

Jin: "I'm gonna get another drink. I'll be back". He got up and headed towards the bar again.
V bent towards me bringing our foreheads together still holding my hand.

V: "You wanna dance?"
He requested softly.
Y/n: "Uhm...I'm not very good at dancing."
V: "That's even better, I can teach you"
He smiled, excited.
Y/n: "I don't feel like..."
Before I even finished, he lifted me off the chair and and held me close to his chest.
V: " Just Hold me...I'll make it fun" he whispered leaning close to my ears as his breaths brushed over my warmed cheeks.
My hands were on his shoulders, while he coiled his arms around my waist and guided me towards the dance floor.

He took one of my hand with his hand and held it out and kept his other arm around my waist. My eyes couldn't move any higher than his bow tie and I was reluctant to even breath freely as I didn't want our chests to get any closer. But he tightened the embrace gluing me against him. He slightly moved his face so that his cheek was greeting mine and his breaths were caressing my ear and neck.

He slowly started to move his feet guiding me to move along with him. I followed him not wanting to embarrass myself in front of the crowd.
He moved his head again to look at me and noticed I was looking down.
V: "Look at me".
He murmured softly. I slowly moved my eyes up to meet his. He smiled with his eyes looking eagerly into mine.
He let go of my hand and let both of his hands wrap my waist. I rested my hands on his shoulder and brought my eyes back down to his bow tie.
Y/n: " Can we stop?"
I requested as I moved slowly.
V: "We've only just started, are you bored already?"
Y/n: "No.. but..."
V: "Stay with me. Just like this. I'll make it more interesting."
He tightened the grip on my waist with one of his hand and moved his other hand to my bare back hidden behind my long hair. He slipped his hand into the back of the dress. I arched slightly pushing my chest into him and closed my eyes. Stroking my back, his fingers explored all over before moving to back of my neck. They waded through my hair behind my head softly grabbing on my curls. He tilted my head up for his convenience and pressed his face on my neck inhaling my scent with a soft kiss.
I couldn't do anything. I was stuck in his grip in front of everyone and stopping him would be a misbehavior.

The lights on the dance floor were dimmed setting the mood with slow music. Now he decided to make the most if it. His lips roamed my neck with heavy breaths and warm kisses. He leaned forward bending me backwards keeping his head buried under my neck. His lips hovered all the way up to my chin and back down my neck and down to my collar bones. They left stamps of soft kisses all over me wherever they travelled. My breaths started shake with short silent gasps.

He brought me back up briskly and swirled me around. With another swirl, he turned me around elegantly attaching back of my body to his front.
His fingers trailed from my arms down to my hands and he held my hips again. They didn't stay there long, he moved one of his hands into my dress again from the back, caressing my skin and moving it to the front of my stomach. He tidied my long hair from one side of my shoulder to the other and rested his chin on it while brushing his lips on my skin.
My hands couldn't do anything other than just hold onto him. I could feel him against me heating up.
Now he was losing control of himself. His hand caressing my stomach slowly moved up, giving me goosebumps. I quickly grabbed his wrist and turned to face him.

I looked into his eyes for a moment. He stared at my lips while slowly biting his lips.
Y/n: "please stop. Everyone's watching us".
I made him aware.
V: "Let them watch."
He said tucking my long curls behind my ears.
V: "They need to know You are all mine."
He declared in a low tone only him and I could hear. With a soft chuckle, he twirled me around couple times and forcefully pulled me back against him. I slammed against his chest and the tips of our noses touched.
I swallowed catching my breath.
V: "Will you love this Monster?"
He questioned as I watched him nervously.

Will I?
My heart began drumming faster against my chest as I wondered about that myself.
In that moment, as my mind strayed, he effortlessly managed to marry our lips together in a passionate kiss. His yearning lips curled against mine as his hands held me tightly against him.
I closed my eyes and silently prayed for him to stop before I lose all my willpower to battle his plea for my love.

He slowly moved his head side to side keeping our lips connected showing off his skills with his tongue.
I was such a fool to think he was gonna dance with me.
I knew this was only a beginning. A spark, lighting the wild fire inside him and now it was slowly consuming me too.

Author's PoV

Taehyung lost himself on the dance floor completely, mesmerised in love as he held y/n in his embrace. He wanted to savour every second of this moment, feeling her against him and showing her his love.

Among all the excitement and entertainment...a pair eyes burning with hate and jealousy watched the young love unfold on the dance floor in front of everyone.


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