Being on top of this seesaw is dangerous,

dangerous...

Both pov's

Your mansion was enormous. It has four bedrooms, all of which have cable television and custom closets, and the master bedroom even has a built-in bookcase, five bathrooms, two full bathrooms, study, two living rooms, built-in entertainment centre, entry Foyer, formal lounge, surround sound, wet bar and a vast pool area.

Yoongi clasped your warm hands in his and guided you around your house, and your eyes widened. You were still taken aback by Yoongi's purchase of this house for the two of you. You couldn't believe FATE saw fit to send him your way. You are incredibly grateful.

"This is the domain where we will eat our homemade dinners while on vacation," Yoongi said as he led you to the stunning kitchen.

The kitchen was huge with marble and stone counters, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and even a walk-in pantry.

"Wow! It's enormous... It's amazing. In this kitchen, we can prepare Korean food. " When you caressed over the marble counters, your eyes gleamed. Yoongi smiles as he hugs you from behind, right where you were standing. "We'll come along on a brief trip later this year," he murmurs, his chin on your shoulder. So, while you're still in the United States, you're welcome to visit our residence at any moment."

"I enjoy being with you, Yoongs," you turn your head and lightly kiss him on the cheek. You confess shyly.

"I love you more, darling," he grins and chuckles."Thank you for never giving up on me and loving me. I promise I'll give you all of my affection. I'm not going to cause you any more headaches ever again. " He turns you around by lifting his head and wrapping his arms around your tiny waist. You give a sweet smile.

"Right now and forever, you are my life. Ji-ho. The first girl who captured my attention and held it for almost four years." His eyes appear to be moist. You smiled and softly cupped his face in your hands.

"I'm grateful to FATE for bringing us together as soulmates. Yoongs, I've never forgotten about you. When Luan told me you found your soulmate, I was extremely sad and depressed. The most painful thing I've ever gone through was losing you. My heartfelt as if it had been ripped from its ribcage." Your eyes welled up just imagining him being gone forever.

"The anguish for me was excruciating when the media reported that " Jisoo" had found her soulmate, and I was so upset because every time I made eye contact, I felt a peculiar pull, and I thought I was going insane," Yoongi said, shaking his head. "How come I still felt the pull and ache to be with you although you were already soul marked and taken?" his voice was cracking.

You purse your lips and say, "I'm so sorry for confusing you, but I couldn't come clean. I never went to any of the awards shows or music concerts. In meeting you, I was cowardly running away. I was so sad when Jisoo mentioned you accidentally touched her, and you don't seem to like her. You seemed to have forgotten about me, didn't you? You were adamant that you didn't want anything to do with me."

"I couldn't even go up to you or merely chat to you, let alone confront you," Yoongi sighed. "All the idols' and the media's eyes were on us. They wanted to see how we interact to record all of the shipping. Jhope helps me to figure it out. Why did you say at the camp that you were Jisoo?"

You took a deep breath and began telling him about your life as a trainee. Your distaste for being a kpop star and your desire to pursue a career as an actress You have the option of attending university in the United States. The stress it put you and your family under.

"Remember, I never said my name was Jisoo to you. I gave you my full name, Ji but it was shortened to sound like one of my sisters-even my last name. I wanted to be open and honest with you. Yoongi, my feelings for you were true. I never pretend to be someone else. For the first time, I honestly, sincerely, and deeply fell in love with you...everyone recognized me as Jisoo. It was also purely for Jisoo's evaluation scores. So, what came to mind when you heard my name, Jisoo? You assumed I was her. I had to play a role. But it was just 'me' at the dock and in the cabin. I spoke my honest feelings. I understand why you have been furious. Unfortunately, I was unable to reveal the secret. Nobody was supposed to know about it......" You went on to explain your dilemma in detail.

The pain in your words made him draw you closer and hold you warmly and tenderly.

" I know what you mean. Please accept my heartfelt apologies. Jisoo looked to have been a pretentious girl. I couldn't believe what I saw when I observed her attitude and arrogance. She's a complete contrast to you. Fierce, loud, outspoken, and extroverted. It made me assume that the allure of fame had transformed you. It was too much for me. That the girl I was in love with was a fake. I was terrified that you would be my soulmate in that manner. But when you appeared on the scene, I was utterly confused. The attraction was overwhelming. When we made eye contact, didn't you feel the soulmate pull? I'm aware that we never half-bond within a two-meter radius. But there was a pull." He fixed his gaze on you.

You smile and nod. "I sensed it, and my soulmark is always active when you're around. I couldn't explain the attraction, but since I'd heard you'd found your soulmate, I disregarded it as old, lingering feelings for you. Never in a million years did I think we'd end up being true soulmates. I felt that all the time since I was so madly in love with you, yet it puzzled me greatly."

Yoongi cracks a wry grin, "We would never have wasted a lot of time if we weren't afraid just to leap. We would have been happily bonded by now. We need to make up for all the time we've missed," he teases as he gently wipes your eyes with his warm fingertips, and you quietly chuckle.

"We're all alone in this amazing house... we can finish the bond and be happy. So, as you can see, we have five lovely bedrooms. Could you please show me which one goes to me, now?" You inquired in awe, as you couldn't get enough of this house's beauty.

"Do you honestly think Min Yoongi is going to let his sweetheart sleep in her bedroom alone by herself?" Yoongi asked, raising his gaze." No way, girl! I'd like to have my sweetheart by my side. I've wanted you sleeping safe and sound in my arms..." You have a bright red flush.

Yoongi smiles. As he looks at your widening eyes, Yoongi laughs loudly. That adorable innocence is still there.

"My girl is still that shy girl with fire underneath," he said softly as he lightly pinched your cheek. "We already share a bed, so we'll do so as official soulmates this time. I love you, Ji-ho... I'd like to make the most of our time together as much as possible. All Billboard winners will be invited to a brief press conference tomorrow. I'm only going to be gone for a few hours. I hate leaving you."

"It's your job," you say, your face flushed." if you are not present, your ARMY will flood and bombard social media with questions relating to your whereabouts. So go ahead and do it. I'll be waiting for you. I'll relax by the pool, and you mentioned that the chef would arrive the next day; I'll be set. Do not be concerned. I'll keep an eye out for you." You give him a delicate kiss on the cheek.

Yoongis eyes lighted up as he gave you a gentle kiss on the lips and took your hands as he led you upstairs, through the study to the master en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet and a private lounge. The interior decoration has you wide-eyed.

Yoongi is staring at you with a sly grin on his face. "This is our domain. We have the freedom to be who we want to be. On specific occasions, you can have your getaways and relax. The chef and the housekeeper will be on full alert all of the time."

You smile and nod in reply. Your weekend bag was found on the bed, which you noticed. You had a fireplace and your HDTV in your room, decorated in deep reds. It's a breathtaking sight. Everything in the room is so warm and inviting that you immediately feel at ease. Yoongi is now your haven.

" Darling, do you want us to have lunch first, then finish the bond? How do you feel?" He gives you a curious gaze. You both want to get the bonding out of the way as soon as possible, but the meal now seems more appealing. On Friday, the chef will arrive, and the two of you have chosen to order takeout. Enjoy your meal because you may not be hungry after the bonding process.

"As much as I want to finish the process," you add softly, "I'm starving now, and I know you want to eat some American food. Let us order...then change into more comfortable clothes and complete the bond. I hope the bond settle isn't too painful." You are so nervous.

"OK, I agree," Yoongi says with a grin. " The activation is ten times less than the bond settling. But we'll go through it together."

Yoongi took the numbers for all the fast-food restaurants from you as you both climbed down the stairs. You and your soulmate decide on a popular Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant. You ordered a variety of Pateo Salads, Tacos, and Burritos, while Yoongi, the meat-eater, ordered steak as an add-on s well as Mexican drinks. Lunch was delivered to you a few minutes later. You and Yoongi were lounging at the pool area, enjoying the view of the mountains.

You sat up in the dining room, eating your first lunch together, and you had a great time. It was an excellent meal. Your new favourite snack is tacos. You snap a lovely photo of your lunch and caption it with a cute cryptic message. There will be a bunch of comments in your two chat rooms. You simply grin mischievously as if you want them to continue to speculate. You switch off the phone after you've posted it on social media.

The Bangtan boys were buzzing Yoongi's phone, especially the maknae-line, who only wanted a photo of his soulmate because no one wanted to reveal his girl's identity. The hyung's lips were sealed, and Yoongi did nothing except send cute emojis and turn off his phone for the time being. He smiled as he sipped his Izze-flavored grapefruit drink. "They are very curious, especially the maknaes--" he laughs, thinking on how the maknaes' are bugging Jhope to tell them all the details.

You give a pleasant smile, "You're a very close-knit group. Your dynamics fascinate me."

" Yeah, we're closer than brothers...but we bicker a lot, and the maknae line used to call me grandpa...the fixer around the house--" he snorts as you laugh at the thought of Yoongi as a grandfather.

"That's how the Blackpink girls are... Jisoo and I are the eonnis (eldest) in the group. I'm the group's fifth member. The maknae's is Lisa." You grin, your face softly smiling." You would've been more famous as a twin in your group." he noticed while wiping his mouth.

"I know, but I'd never be able to do whatever I wanted. My mom will be continuously on my case, and Jisoo will never have a back-up or stand-in if something happens to her." You make a sarcastic chuckle.

"How is your relationship with Jisoo?" Yoongi frowns when he detects your fleeting emotion.

You make a happy face. "Jisoo is a fascinating character; she seems to be fierce, arrogant, and selfish at times, and she can be obnoxious...but she also has a gentle and flighty side. She speaks before she thinks and is attracted to handsome men. Her latest steak is...your commander-in-chief?"

"Huh! Rapmon...you mean Namjoon...GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!?" Yoongi was laughing suddenly. That is so funny. Jisoo isn't exactly Namjoon's type. Her beauty outnumbers her intelligence. Namjoon is a sucker for intelligent, alluring, and serene girls.

"Yup, she's got a lot of ambition...and she thinks you're a total hottie," you tease.

Yoongi almost spat his drink out and looked perplexed. "Whoa! Right now, we don't seem to be on the same page. Sorry, dear, but your sister is a big pain in the neck...no offence intended."

"None taken. Please try to get along when I reveal our relationship status to her in the future." Your savage soulmate gets a pleading glance from you. At least, you want him and Jisoo to get along. Yoongi took a deep breath in and out.

"Ok...I'll do my best, but don't expect us to become friends right away " As you watch your soulmate scrunch up his nose, you purse your lips not to laugh. Jisoo does not appeal to him in the least.

You and Yoongi had a great meal catching up on each other's life and chatting about the Billboards, and he'll be out on tour in a few days. Yoongi's heart severely tightens when he thinks of his tour without his soulmate. As with Samiya and Funsize, management will have a strategy in place. It remains to be seen how they will manoeuvre it. Bighit and YG will have to put their differences aside to make their artists happy. You immediately cleaned up the dining room table after lunch. The maid and chef will arrive the next day. Yoongi suddenly gave you a tight back hug, and you grinned up at him, surprised.

He whispers in your ears, "Come... let's go upstairs..." You flush brightly, and you're still getting used to being so close to your soulmate, but you enjoy being with him. You took a deep breath as he took your hand and led you upstairs after he took a remote and locked all the doors and drapes below. The only source of soft illumination in the rooms is the wall lamps.

"Darling, I know the places where our soul marks are located are a little uncomfortable, especially for capturing and after the completion of the bond...er...I don't know if I will be able to resist being er--" Yoongi stood before you when you entered your room with an undefine expression on his face.

You give him a big smile and gently place your finger on his lips. His eyes widened as his heart began to beat erratically as if being so near to you would push him over the edge after bonding. "Don't worry, Yoongs. In the cabin boat, we've already cleared that hurdle. I loved you back then, and I love you much more now. Whatever happens, we'll handle it, right?"

"I want you to be ok and comfortable with it...because heaven knows that I want you in that sense...and I want to love you completely," Yoongi said nervously.

As you gaze up at him with deep affection, he caresses the side of your face. You give a knowing nod. Yoongs is now 24 years old and no longer a 20-year-old. A handsome adult male has discovered his true love and wishes to devote his entire life to her.

Yoongi fixed his gaze on your lovely eyes, which spoke volumes; he then cupped your face and pulled you in, kissing your full lips with a passionate and longing kiss. You wrapped your arms over his back, softly stroking every curve, and returned his kiss with all the enthusiasm you could muster. The desire you felt for each other grew to new heights. Your bodies were igniting with the heat from your hot kisses, and your hearts were beating erratically in sync.

It was impossible to resist savouring each other's mouths. Yoongi gently placed you on the comfortable bed without breaking your frantic kisses. As you kissed him passionately back, his hands stroked you fiercely. Yoongi pulls his lips away from your swollen, gaping mouth as he hovers above you.

You were awed by the intensity of his stare. Your eyes were fixed on each other, and you were both breathless.

Yoongi took a deep breath and fanned your face with his warm breath. His lips were moistened, and he had a smile on his face. "I want you, darling... Will, you allow me to love you...have you totally... once we've completed our bond?" Near your lips, he strangled it out. His intense need to be near you was apparent.

"I want you to love me truly, Yoongs," you said quietly as you inhaled deeply and met his passionate eyes. You were stroking the sides of his strong arms with a gentle caressing manner. He had a broad smile on his face, and your body was relaxed under his.

Yoongi kissed you lightly behind your ears and said softly, "I'm going to run you a relaxing bath...cause right now I need a very...very cold shower," he grins.

You softly snicker, "Okay, you've made me a little too hot and bothered right now. Let's get ourselves refreshed."

He reluctantly stood up and pulled you up. You open your weekend bag and take out some pj's while Yoongi runs you a hot bath, filling it with all the aromatic bath soaps and oils. When you feel the red silky material under your finger, your eyes widen.

When you saw the sexy, small nightgown, you shrieked, "Oh, my goodness!!! I'm not sure how the flipping flapjacks I packed this."You take the item in your hands and wipe your brow with an anxious motion. As you chewed your lips, wondering how you'd cover it, your breath began to quicken. You were so rushed that you packed your PJs carelessly, in which you slept with them for a couple of days. Oh, my goodness, this is so embarrassing.

As Yoongi turned off the faucets, you rubbed your temples. As soon as you felt him close to you, your breath caught in your throat. As you turn around to face him, the torturous item behind your back, your eyes widen. With a slight flush on your cheek, you looked up into his amused eyes, which were staring at your guilty expression.

"What are you hiding behind your back, darling?" he inquires. He raised his eyes as he motioned to your fidgety hands, which wanted to put it discreetly back in the bag.

"Er...nothing...It's not important," you say. You try not to gaze at his amused eyes, which had a mischievous glow to them. He was about to burst out laughing at your flushed cheeks. From the bathrooms' long wall mirror that faces the bedroom, he watched the entire time. He noticed you staring at the nightgown and how agitated you appeared.

Yoongi grins as he moves his arm around you and takes the object from your quivering hands. He watched you struggle to find the perfect words. Yoongi smiles as he raises the thing in the air, despite your protests, and tilts his head with a deep smirk as he looks at your wincing face.

"Oh, Yoongs, it's just too revealing. I'm sorry, but I'm not comfortable too-- "You make a protest gesture with your hands.

"Wear it for me...I prefer you without any--" Yoongi smiles as he stares intensely into your nervous eyes. As you hastily grasp the item from his grip, your eyes widen as you watch him burst out laughing.

"Oh my gosh, Yoongs!!!"You dash to the bathroom, still hearing his snickers as he exits the room to give you privacy. As he headed down the stairs to shower in one of the guest en-suite bedrooms, he shook his head, thinking of his cute soulmate.

He has a glowing expression on his face as he quietly grins at the thought of his sexy soulmate. He is ecstatic because she makes him so happy.

You appreciate your caring soulmate while you recline in the bath. Your soulmate can be unexpectedly compassionate and considerate, regardless of how savage and abrupt he can be at times. Your feelings for him grew much stronger.

You stood in front of the big mirror at your dresser and combed your hair in waves after you finished bathing and dressing in your short red gown. When you see your soulmate's reflection in the mirror, standing silently at the bathroom's entrance, your eyes widen. Your gaze was fixed on one other as you stood there quietly, mouths open in awe at the sight of each other. As you behold the physic of your soulmate, your mouth practically dried up like the Sahara desert. His torso was muscular, and his form was well-toned. You couldn't stop staring at each other because he was dressed in pyjama pants.

Yoongi, on the other hand, was completely enthralled by your charm and extended his arm to you with a tender expression. You tuck your hair behind your ears and go closer to close the gap between you.

As you pressed your hand into his, you took a deep breath.

"Are you all set, darling?"He gave you a gentle nod as he gazed at you.

You smile up at him as he leads you back to your room, "Ready as ever." Yoongi had drawn the curtains and turned on the dim downlighting, which had given the bedroom a beautiful glow.

You were facing the bed's side. Yoongi cupped your chin and tilted it up to his. "Are you worried, darling?...you do realize that based on the intensity of our soul marks acting out, we might be--"

"I guessed Redgold. I'm nervous...but also really excited to partake in the magical bonding ritual." In his eyes, you smile softly.

"Unfortunately, our agencies will require proof of the bonding ritual. Don't worry, and I'll make sure we snap it from the right angle. I don't want the entire world to know about my soulmate's assets. "He made a cute nose scrunch up. You purse your lips to prevent a snort from escaping.

He took the phone in his hands and inhaled deeply as his breath caught in his throat as he stared down at your cleavage-baring gown. You cough a little, drawing his attention back to you. Yoongi bit his lower lip as his cheeks turned a lovely shade of red. Then he softly pushes you against him.

When your soul marks recognized their match, a stinging sensation began to form around your chest. You and Yoongi gasped as a stunning neon-blue glow showed the soul mark beneath your invirso binding as he drew you closer to his chest. As you both watched the incredible transformation take place right in front of your eyes, You took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. You share stares of complete disbelief.

"Whoa..." Yoongi exhaled deeply as he held the phone in place to catch the rite in all its glory.

"It's so beautiful..." you murmur as you take in the bright neon displays.

As you gazed at the intense light, the invirso bindings began to dissolve in front of your eyes like a second skin, releasing magnificent swirls of deep reddish gold from both your chest areas...it appears as delicate glittering swirls encircling your soul marks. Fate has brought you together. Both of you have been given red gold strings of fate. When you looked at each other, you knew that FATE had given you the string that everyone in the system wished for. Nobody can ever break this bond of true love. Your eyes welled up with joy as you realized you were meant for each other. To love until you die. Strings that are the most lethal of all... The system marriage is a passionate string...

Yoongi closes his eyes briefly; his face lit up with a deep sense of thankfulness. He has actual possession of the girl he has loved for nearly four years. He loves her with all of his heart, soul, and mind. Yoongi turned off his phone and set it on the nightstand next to the bed while the two of you began to chuckle with glee.

When the radiance faded, the outlines of your soul marks were visible with a deep purple tint, replacing the light purple outlines. You admire the lovely crowns imprinted on your chests.

"We are a power couple, darling," Yoongi said, interpreting your marks and the meaning behind them. " When we look at our king and queen symbolism, we're strong, victorious, and we share inner strength, but we're also telling people that we're confident and proud of who we are. We announce our love together and show the world our place in each other's lives. You are the sole queen in my heart, Ji-ho-"

"--and you're the sole king of my heart," you sniff tearfully at the exquisite meaning of your love.

As you gazed into one other's eyes, your eyes were packed with love. He leaned in closer and grasped both of your hands in his, saying softly, tenderly, "Kim Ji-ho...I love you with all my heart."

"I love you too, Min Yoongi," you say with a big smile.

The task was completed, but the most challenging phase will begin in five minutes when Fate will allow your soul marks to settle as your love for each other intensifies.

"The next step will be quite excruciating, so please relax. Are you okay with us settling our soul marks by loving each other through the pain?' As you quietly nodded to permit him, his eyes were fixed on you. Knowing there is no turning back, you smile into one other's eyes. You must settle the soul marks. Yoongi gently lifts you and sets you between the velvety cushions on the bed. As he carefully shifted to his side, he drew you closer and began to kiss your lips gently. You slide your arm around his bare shoulder as you smile into the kiss. Under your tentative touch, you could feel his body shiver. Yoongi's hands slid into your hair as he began to kiss you vigorously.

The scorching sensation gradually ignited within your body as you firmly clutched one other. You both closed your eyes tightly and strengthened your grip on each other. As the excruciating agony around your chest hit you, you gasped. As you sobbed, tears began to flow freely, and Yoongi comforted you by vigorously caressing your body in an attempt to relieve the pain.

You were out of breath from the agony you and your mate are going through. Yoongi was kissing you between the folds of your neck. You could feel your soulmate's suffering, yet he kept it hidden to give your comfort throughout the ordeal.

"Kiss me," he whispers in your ear.

You close your eyes and begin kissing him with all of your deep desire. He embraced you in his arms tighter as the heat inside you grew unbearable. Although the pain was overwhelming, your love for one another made it ineffective. As you lay in each other's arms, panting for air, the agony was intense. After five minutes, the severe pain began to fade. Yoongi sat up on his elbows, inhaling deeply and staring down at you as you lay snuggled beneath him. Your chest heaved up and down.

Fate's lure and the red-gold string began to reinforce your emotional bond. You couldn't look away from each other, but your gazes were fixated on each other. Deep affection emerges in your feelings. Only the two of you existed, joined as one. Nothing else matters. Your desire for each other is seen in the depths of your gaze.

As a shiver ran down your spine, he was trailing a finger down near your cleavage. Your breath hitched. As Yoongi began kissing your jawline, eyes, and cheeks, his hands stroked up and down your thigh. You couldn't take it any longer as your hand took on a life of its own, lightly caressing his chest and back areas. His soft hair entangled in your fingers; kissing each other with reckless abandon.

As the intimacy ritual was engaged, blue and white swirls began to unveil their allure, taking you into a spiral of unconditional love...

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A/n: After four excruciating months of longing, you and Yoongi have successfully settled your bond. I hope you enjoy the chapter because love scenes are challenging to write. After all, I'm not a "smut" writer. I'm going to leave something up to your imagination.

Thank you for all of your support and reading, voting, and commenting on the soulbound books regularly, adding the book to your reading lists. You're truly amazing.

Question 1: Who do you think should be the first to hear about your soul-bonding status?

Question 2: As Jennie is in love with your soulmate, how do you think she'd react?

Question 3: How will BANGTAN respond if they discover Yoongi is mated to "Jisoo"?

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