You got home after 9 p.m. at night after you've dropped Hobi off at the airfield. Taehyung looked a little tired as you walked into the bright house holding hands.

There was light chattering in the sitting room. You furrowed your brow when you only saw Shelby, Liu-Mei and Ming Mei in the lounge surrounded by many various colored gift bags and boxes.

Once entered, Ming Mei jumps up looking happy and excited.

"Jiejie...Taetae! We are going to open up my presents! Ama said I can go to bed at ten."Ming Mei squealed at Shelby while Liu Mei laughed. The house was pristine clean with Ming Mei already bathed and wearing her BTS-onesie all of which made Taehyung smirk. She looked too cute with her shiny face and hair packed on top in a messy bun.

You looked around inquiringly," Where is everyone else?"

"Oh, they all went up to sleep. Your grandma wanted to stay awake but your grandpa told her he needed some energy back after a tiring day". Liu Mei wiggled her eyebrows.

"Ew...Liu-Mei! How come it doesn't look so 'pure' when it comes out of your mouth?" You chuckled exasperated.

Taehyung and Zhang fell onto their sofas, both looking worn out but happy.

"Thank you, everyone, for making my birthday rock. My friends loved it so much. They said my birthday was the coolest party of the year. Oh, my goodness! Hobi was so cool.  My pink jet ski is the best." She gushed with excitement bubbling from her demeanor. She couldn't stop talking about her Hobi that surprised her. She even ran to Taehyung and gave him an anaconda hug. Your parents asked the guests to kindly post the pics of the BTS members a week after.

Liu Mei grinned," We love you, Ming! So, can we open your gifts now?"Liu Mei said a bit impatiently. She wants to see what Ming got from her peers and family.

Ming Mei grinned," I am going to open jiejies first because she is my sister..." Ming Mei spoke as she dragged the large gift bag closer.

Smiling at each other, you and Tae sat side by side with entwined hands. The lounge felt like it was echoing with excitement.

Ming Mei squealed when she saw all the Hobi merchandise in Seoul you bought for her months ago.

Liu Mei bought all BT21 themed scatter cushions for her room while our parents gifted her favorite web- and anime series.Shelby bought her a musical jewelry box; when you opened it, there were BTS figurines singing 'Spring Day'. Zhang bought her the latest iPad for her school assignments.

Taehyung got her a purple BTS Samsung phone with earphones. Her grandparents brought her the latest PlayStation console.

She got notebooks, clothes, a BTS album and poster, stationery, make-up kits, jewelry, PJs, money envelopes, and a BTS-themed lava lamp. Her friends also gave her gift vouchers. Jian, her best friend, gave her premium movie tickets. You wondered if it was for the two of them. You hope Jian doesn't turn out like Dylan.

You were all very excited about her vitality and cheer happiness. Shelby made some jasmine tea for the young adults before bed. 

Ming had wanted Liu Mei to take her to bed as to read one of the new storybooks. She also want to exchange into her new Bts pj's, she also wanted to put her bt21 scatter cushions on top of her window sofa.

After a calm evening and good company, you all  decided to go to bed because tomorrow is another fantastic day at the lake. The day was such a success that even your sister had the birthday party of her dreams with all those expensive presents that she had been longing for so long.

You are always grateful for everything you have got in life. You are very lucky to have your great family, a best friend called Liu Mei, a beautiful sister in law and loved ones, and the love of your life, Kim Taehyung.
 
You appreciate it so much when your family loves your soulmate just like you do. He loves them too and it even gets more fun since your dad shares the same nationality with him.

You smiled back at Taehyung as you both made a quiet ascent up the stairs with your hands intertwined, smiling softly into each other's eyes. His charms often struck you; this boy is not just alluring but illegally hot, it drives you crazy whenever he looks intensely into your eyes.

Your grandparents' room was situated downstairs. When you reach your bedroom door on the side of the east wing, Even though Liu-Mei  is your roommate, now she is staying with Ming Mei instead. One could imagine if they were asleep because whenever Ming got excited, she became like an oversized rabbit hopping around.
 
While standing before Taehyung, she tenderly smiled, saying, "Did you enjoy today, sweetheart?" His fingers caressed your knuckles.
 
You smiled at his handsome face. "Yes, it was quite a day. I'm so glad you're going to stay for another two days. My family loves you a lot, but I take the cake."
 
Taehyung inhaled deeply as he bit his lip and looked down on your petite stature," Sweetheart, would you like to spend the night with me, please? I need your energy tonight. I missed you sleeping besides me."
 
You looked stunned at him. "Taelove!" you whispered-yelled."My baba will kill us. They know we haven't officially sealed our bond yet. and looked at what happened this afternoon. We almost crossed the line."
 
Taehyung's eyes sparkled as he licked his lips teasingly",Are you afraid?"
 
You looked at him with a deadpan expression. "N... .I'm afraid of my baba... My Ama will let you get away with everything. You are her new favourite."
 
Taehyung smirked as he grabbed your hand and chuckled softly, pulling you up against him."I spoke to your baba and told him we hadn't sealed the bond yet. Before we can marry civilly, we must be officially married with the system."

 
Then he looked down at your conflicted eyes and said, " We are both so ready for this baby. Why should we wait until Hawaii? Your house's atmosphere is perfect."
 
You pressed your lips together, looking up into his eyes with a lifted brow. "You sure it's not Zhang who put you up to this? He and Shelby's bond is already sealed.Are you sure that you are truly ready, Taelove?" You smirk up at him. You have a cunning suspicion that Zhang told him to push this issue.Your room was still in front you.His room was several feet away.
 
Taehyung chuckled."Of course, I've been ready since that day on the yacht." He waggled his eyebrows suggestively. You only grinned and playfully slapped him on the chest.
 
"Oh, my word! You so hormonal. " You mumble softly. Your soulmate had nerves or restraint as steel. You knew he would not be able to handle it as time passed. 
 
Seokjin and Yoongi have already sealed the bond, and there is nothing to fear. Samiya and Ji-ho told you it would be an experience of a lifetime but when you get civilly married, the intimacy level will be on another level. No wonder the two soulmates can't resist their soulmates.
 
Taehyung smiled his famous boxy smile. " Your Appa said we have all the right to share a room because we are red-gold, and when he saw me looking so weary, he asked me if we invigorated the bond, and I didn't reply." He smirked; at least he hadn't told your dad that you already invigorated yourselves in the girl cave.
 
You laugh breathily." So, my Baba thinks that I'm too busy to give you energy... Taelove! You're so naughty. My Ama will tell him that she caught us on the top floor of the girl cave." You just shook your head.
 
"Alright, we don't have to go that far then. I am so thirsty for you, Yun, but why can't we at least cuddle tonight? We'll save the official sealing for our honeymoon,then. You better not holding out on me...okay"he lift one eyebrow warning lying.
 
You just smile and say softly," I wouldn't promise.That will be fine. Let me just refresh myself first, then I'll come."
 
His eyes lit up immediately with joy at the chance of having his soulmate sleeping within his arms once more. He missed you so much. You pecked him on the lips quickly and disappeared into your bedroom in order to get into the shower.
 
Taehyung grinned as he turned and went to freshen up in his room.
 
.....
 
The next morning...

The next day, the Lee family prepared for a peaceful lunch at the lake, a tradition that tightened their bond with one another. Earlier, your mum and grandma  chatted animatedly as they put together various foods such as rice balls, kimchi, marinated beef, and fresh fruits for the men.

The men were hoping to get some Korean bullhead, flathead mullet, and also carp, which are known for their size and strength. They cast their lines silently; there was no need for talking; they all understood each other about how men like to enjoy mornings in silence.
 
"Sit down wherever you're comfortable," spoke the elderly men easily, telling stories about their youthful days full of love affairs' pains and marriages' weights they had borne during decades.
 
In Korean lakes, a cold and deep variety of fish used to live.

Granddad sat by himself in front of the boat, looking at the ripples. His face carried years of wisdom from ages past when he began speaking merely audibly among the morning breezes.

"You know, back then, searching for your soulmate wasn't merely loving someone. It involved working through thick and thin so as to build a life together. Marriage also means growing up with the one you love. It is my soulmate, my best friend, and sometimes even a rival."

"Your grandmother and I had been dating long before we got our soul marks." He told them, "She was kind of a 'rock'; everything always revolved around her existence. Marriage is not about finding someone who meets your perfect description; it is about finding the person who can perfectly live with your imperfections without changing them for anything. The system never gets it wrong."

Dad nodded to himself as he adjusted his fishing line. "Seulgi taught me patience," he said, glancing at Zhang and then at Taehyung. " Sometimes you have to wait for what seems like forever before getting something precious that you will never want to let go of again. Sometimes, the system doesn't make any mistakes at all. But when you get her, it's the most rewarding thing. It was tough for me to deny an arrangement marriage after I found Seulgi. I loved her from the moment we half-bonded. It caused me to be disowned by my Chaebol Korean family. But I love my wife and will never exchange her for someone else."

Zhang laughed quietly before throwing his line far away into the lake. "And sometimes,"  he added, "you get very lucky and catch someone way out of your league. I don't know how but the system paired me with this beautiful American Caucasian lady, whose eyes are bluer than any other human being on Earth."

His gaze fell on Taehyung, who smiled but remained absorbed in his own fishing activities.

Granddad turned his gaze to Taehyung for a second. "Taehyung, you are such a handsome boy," he said thoughtfully. "Did you ever think of being a model or an actor? You have that kind of a face."

Taehyung turned flustered. He always get comments about his looks even overseas and in polls. Which embarrassed him a lot even if it humor his hyungs.

Zhang and Dad exchanged amused glances, stifling their laughter. They hadn't told Granddad that Taehyung was already a global celebrity, known by millions of fans but only mentioned that he worked in the music business.

Slightly embarrassed, Taehyung laughed softly. "I do work in the entertainment industry; I suppose you could say I found a different path," he said, carefully choosing his words.

Zhang warned him not to tell his grandparents be cause they could be potentially dangerous at keeping secrets.

Granddad nodded, clearly not fully understanding but satisfied with the answer. "Whatever you do, do it well," he added with a smile. Then his tone became more serious. "Now, can you keep up with my granddaughter? Yunru is very fiery. She is extremely tiny but she has an immense spirit."

Zhang grinned, leaning back in the boat, "Yeah, Tae, you think you can handle her? She's sassy, stubborn, and never takes no for an answer. Did she tell how some boys used to bully her at school because they liked her cute height?"

Taehyung's expression softened and he glanced at the water, reflecting on his feelings,"Yeah, Yunru saved me," he said quietly, "There was a time when I was so lost after the illness and death of my grandmother and was struggling with deep depression. I felt like the world was closing in on me. But then she came into my life like a beacon of light. She pulled me out of the darkness and made me believe in love again. She made me want to be better and made me feel like I wasn't alone. I love her more than anything and I'd do anything to make her happy. My life without her would be unimaginable."

The older men were silent for a moment as they processed what he had said. 

Granddad visibly moved and placed a hand on Taehyung's shoulder. "That is real love, son," he said warmly. "You have found something rare and precious in the redgold string. Do not ever let it go. You guys are great together."

Then granddad had a glint in his eye and asked, "So, when will you marry my granddaughter? I'm not getting any younger, you know. You and Zhang must get me my great-grandkids;  I got married after I bonded with grandma."

Taehyung chuckled, a hint of nervousness in his laugh, "I'm working on it, Granddad," he replied." Yun and I talked about it for two years. We want to complete our postgraduate studies. I want to make sure everything's perfect for her. She deserves the world, and I'm going to give it to her."

The men smiled at each other,  their bond growing stronger with every second that passed between them.

....

It was with the return of the men in the family from their early morning fishing trip that the preparations for the Lee family picnic became very busy.
 
Grandfather, Father, Zhang, and Taehyung had landed a large catch in the lake, which included largemouth bass, Korean rockfish, and catfish, all of them fit for barbecuing.
 
As they cleaned and marinated fish using granddad's top secret recipes on the patio, grandpa shared his recipe for making marinades with them. It is a combination of soy sauce, garlic and some honey that he uses to bring out the flavours from their catch of carp, rockfish, or bass. The young ladies got busy preparing other side dishes  in the kitchen.
 

Even though it was just today,Ming Mei and Liu Mei had already set out their swimsuits since they were excited about a day by the lake. While your mother and grandmother were preparing hot side dishes the kitchen, Ming Mei was trying to win a PlayStation game as she twisted her small fingers feverishly over its controller.
 
The kitchen smelled delicious: fragrant scallion pancakes fried until crispy, served alongside 'bok choy' stir-fried with garlic cloves and spicy ' Sichuan tofu' cubes. Moreover, grandma stewed her signature pork belly flavoured with five  spices——it would be eaten up at once!

Then your mum started steaming buns filled with minced pork mixed with chives entering into them. In addition, grandma deftly fried all kinds of seasonal vegetables in a wok under garlic seasoning and soy sauce that would join roasted veggies cooked by men later on an open grill outside. Bowls full of chow mein noodles along with egg--fried rice could also be found there that smelled exactly like soy sauced sesame oil.
 
Now, as they carried off steaming platters, your mum smiled, making a few a few adjustments to the massive picnic mat they had placed on the grass. Both of them were very harmonious during this entire time. Jetskis were already docked.
 
Later, they spread red and white chequered cloth over the main tables, pinning it down withwooden clips as the gentle breeze blew through the leaves.
 
They laid scattered bright cushions and arranged picnic chairs for those who wanted more comfort.
 
"This is the perfect spot to put it," she said while standing under this tree shade." It will be great for men grilling BBQs".
 
"Of course everyone should feel comfortable here .This is where we can put the pillows so that some of us could just lay down, and we'll place the picnic chairs around for others who prefer sitting upright. Did you bring enough beach towels?" your grandma asked.

.....
 
In the kitchen.

 
Shelby and Liu Mei, who were still in the kitchen, put the final touches on a couple of fresh salads——crispy cucumbers with black vinegar dressing,a tangy a tangy tomato-onion mixture anda refreshing a refreshing watermelon-mint-feta salad. Shelby was always quick to tease when she raised her eyebrows mischievously at my face.
 
"So, Yun, how was it spending the night with Taehyung in the guest room? You both seemed pretty cosy this morning." She teased, wiggling her eyebrows.
 
You gave her an anxious