UNDER THE MISTLETOE | KTH √ |

NINE

Winter is such a magical season filled with little things that make it truly beautiful. The delicate snowflakes that fall from the sky, each one unique and mesmerizing, create a winter wonderland. Winter may be cold, but it's the small things that make it a season of beauty and wonder. Embrace the magic, lovelies.

" So where are we heading today ?" Jungkook inquired after you four marked your feet outside near the townhall.

" Somewhere which would not disappoint you. " You smiled leading the way.

• Heart Lake , Winter Havan.

A winter wonderland has been created for the holiday season, transforming the lakeside into a magical haven of festive delights.

You, Taehyung, Jungkook, Avery, arrived at Heart Lake, where the air is filled with the joyous sounds of laughter and the soft crunch of snow beneath your feet.

The lake's surface is adorned with a layer of ice, creating the perfect setting for a charming ice-skating rink.

" Its truly breathtaking, Faye. I love it here. " Jungkook couldn't hold back his happiness but express it. You chuckled at his reaction. Your gaze transferred to Taehyung just to notice him already laying his eyes on you. You quickly glanced away. Your gaze was fixated on the serene expanse of Heart Lake.

You took a step forward before speaking. " Legend has it, that Heart Lake holds the echoes of a tragic love story. Long ago, in a winter much like this, two souls found each other amidst the beauty of this frozen haven." Everyone's attention sparked in curiosity.

" Fate, however, had other plans, they were star-crossed lovers, destined to be together yet kept apart by circumstances beyond their control. Their love, like the delicate ice on Heart Lake, was both beautiful and fragile. " The icy landscape seemed to absorb the weight of the tale, the frozen lake reflecting the somber mood of yours.

"They would meet here, on the ice, beneath the watchful gaze of the stars," your voice carried a haunting melody to which Taehyung was drawn immensely. "But alas, their love story ended in tragedy, leaving behind a legacy of love and loss that the lake itself seems to remember."

Jungkook and Avery exchanged a glance with each other, the atmosphere tinged with a sense of melancholy.

" Some say that their spirits linger on this lake, finding solace in the winter's embrace. Perhaps, even in tragedy, there's a beauty that endures." You shrugged.

As the echoes of your tale lingered in the air, Taehyung, his gaze fixed on you , took a step forward standing next to you, on the frozen expanse of Heart Lake, which contemplated the resonance of the story within the chambers of his thoughts.

"Tragic yet undeniably beautiful," he mused, the weight of your narrative settling in the quiet spaces of his reflections. "It's remarkable how the echoes of a love story can transcend time and weave into the very fabric of a place. "

The winter landscape, frozen in its quiet elegance, seemed to mirror the complexities of human emotions. Taehyung's eyes, usually filled with a charismatic spark, now carried a contemplative depth as he continued.

"Perhaps," he began.

"there's an inexplicable connection between the tragic and the enchanting. It's as if the lake holds the whispers of a love that, despite its sorrowful end, imparts a profound sense of beauty to the frozen canvas beneath our feet." Your storytelling had stirred something within him, a realization that the layers of your personality extended far beyond the workplace.

"In stories like these, we find reflections of our own vulnerabilities and aspirations. It's a reminder that love, in its various shades, is a force that shapes the narratives of our lives, leaving imprints on the landscapes of our hearts." Taehyung added, his voice taking on a reflective tone.