A Mutually-Assured Attachment ✔️

Part 40

~ 40 ~

"This one's perfect. Pack this one for me." Tae smiled and reached for his wallet. He picks out his black card, slides it through the register, and pays in full for whatever he's buying today.

It was a vintage three-stone diamond ring, packed in a maroon velvet box.

He beamed as he grips the box in his pocket and walks out one of the most expensive jewelry shops that no residents could even afford to visit.

Jimin, by chance, was also at the same mall that Taehyung was at currently so he frowns when he notices Tae exiting a diamond jewelry store. Him being the nosy friend closer to Jungkook more than he was to Tae, he follows Taehyung out of the mall till Tae unlocks his car. Tae was about to get in his car when Jimin suddenly tapped him on the shoulder, startling him.

"Hey Taehyung!" Jimin beamed going in for a hug.

"Oh hey Jimin, what are you doing here?" Tae chuckled.

"Buying a new suit for myself for Jungkook's engagement."

It was about seven in the evening, and Tae was hurrying home to take you out because he had made stunning arrangements for you.

"When's the engagement?" Tae inquired.

"I'm a few days, I believe," Jimin fixed a sharp gaze on Taehyung's hands, which were holding a sizable luxury bag. "What is that?" He points at the bag.

"Uh, just a dress for Y/N."

"Or a lingerie?" Jimin smirked fist bumping Tae's shoulder in a playful teasing manner.

"No- what!" Tae laughed. "Look for yourself- here." He opened up the bag revealing the gorgeous dress.

"Ah, I see," Jimin said. "But I saw you coming out of the jewelry shop, what'd you do there?"

Tae blushed, rubbing the nape of his neck nervously. "About that," he grinned. "I was buying a diamond ring." He bit his lower lip.

Jimin furrowed his brow. What is he up to?

"Whoa, what for?" Jimin places his palms in his pockets, listening carefully.

"Well um, I was kinda..." his voice trailed off as he awkwardly grinned. "Kinda planning on...proposing to her today."

WHAT?! Jimin screamed in his head as his eyes went wide.

"Wha- wh- what?" He gasped in disbelief. But after realizing that his expression would affirm Tae's suspicions about Jungkook, he forced a smile and relaxed his demeanor. "I mean...wow congrats," he forced a chuckle. "That's crazy...you think you're ready?"

"Yeah, I spent so much time with her. I'm sure she's the one," he shrugged. "I just hope she says yes. I'm going right now, so I'll see you later." Saluting with a wink, Tae quickly got in his car.

"Wa-wait!" Jimin stopped him just as he was about to drive. "Where are you proposing to her? I wanna come see please." he lied. His overall purpose was to get the location from him so Jungkook can come over there.

"Remember that hill side, with a gazebo that has vines all over it and it also has a flower field. Me, you and Jungkook used to play there when we were kids." Tae explained.

"Yes, I remember."

"Over there. I have it all decorated and I have arrangements. Come there by eight but hide. Don't ruin the surprise." He smiled. "Bye now, I'm late." He quickly drove off.

Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap!

I need to call Jungkook.

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