Chapter 3 : The Eve of Forever




The soft glow of the living room lamps cast a warm light over Namjoon and Y/N as they nestled together on the couch. The evening was calm, a peaceful lull before the excitement of their wedding day. The house, filled with the scent of fresh flowers and a subtle trace of lavender from the candles Y/N had lit, felt like a haven.

Namjoon had his arm wrapped around Y/N, her head resting against his chest. The faint hum of their favorite playlist provided a comforting backdrop to their conversation.

"It feels surreal, doesn't it?" Y/N murmured, her fingers tracing absent patterns on Namjoon's shirt. "That tomorrow we'll be married."

"Yeah," Namjoon agreed, his voice tinged with awe. "I keep thinking about how we got here—how every little moment led us to this point. It's amazing."

Y/N looked up at him, her eyes searching his face. "Do you remember our first date?" she asked, a playful smile tugging at her lips.

Namjoon chuckled, his eyes sparkling with the memory. "How could I forget? I was so nervous I spilled my drink twice. I thought for sure you'd think I was a mess."

"I thought it was endearing," Y/N said softly, her eyes crinkling with affection. "It showed me how much you cared. And here we are, on the brink of our wedding."

A comfortable silence settled between them as they both lost themselves in the memory of their journey together. Namjoon tightened his hold on her, his heart swelling with love and anticipation.

"What about you?" he asked quietly. "What are you most looking forward to tomorrow?"

Y/N's expression turned thoughtful, her eyes taking on a distant, dreamy quality. "I think... the moment I walk down the aisle and see you standing there. That's when it will all feel real. All the planning, the stress, the excitement—it will all come together in that one moment."

Namjoon's breath caught in his throat, the weight of her words settling over him like a warm blanket. "I feel the same," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "Seeing you in your dress, walking towards me... it's going to be the best moment of my life."

Y/N's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she reached up to cup his cheek. "I can't wait to start this new chapter with you, Joonie. To build a life together."

He leaned in, capturing her lips in a gentle, lingering kiss. "Me too, Y/N. More than anything."

They stayed like that for a while, wrapped in each other's arms, their hearts beating in sync. The gravity of the upcoming day hung between them, a mix of excitement, nerves, and overwhelming love.

After a while, Y/N gently pulled away, a reluctant sigh escaping her lips. "I need to get to that last meeting," she said, her tone filled with a mix of regret and resolve. "Final details for tomorrow. But I promise I'll be back soon."

Namjoon nodded, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "I know. And don't worry about a thing. Everything will be perfect."

She stood, smoothing down her clothes and grabbing her keys from the coffee table. "I'll hold you to that," she said with a teasing smile.

Namjoon rose to his feet, following her to the door. He caught her hand, pulling her close for one more kiss—a tender promise of everything that was to come. "Drive safe, okay?"

"I will," Y/N assured him, squeezing his hand. "I love you."

"I love you too," Namjoon replied, his eyes lingering on her as she opened the door and stepped outside. The cool night air rushed in, carrying with it the faint sounds of the city winding down for the evening.

Y/N paused on the doorstep, turning to give him one last smile before heading to her car. Namjoon watched her go, his heart a mix of anticipation and longing.

As he closed the door behind her, the house felt a little quieter, a little emptier without her presence. He walked back to the living room, his mind buzzing with thoughts of tomorrow. The butterflies in his stomach fluttered with a renewed vigor, the reality of their wedding day settling over him like a sweet, exhilarating weight.

He sat back on the couch, the lingering warmth of their shared conversation and embrace still palpable in the air. Leaning back, he closed his eyes, allowing himself to savor the last evening of their life as an engaged couple.

Tomorrow, everything would change. Tomorrow, they would become husband and wife. And as Namjoon sat in the quiet of their home, he felt a profound sense of peace, knowing that whatever the future held, they would face it together—side by side, heart to heart, forever.

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