Jungkook is a ruthless and wealthy businessman who's only concern is getting the deal done and making money. He takes a flight 1225 from South Korea to LA for a Christmas day meeting. A meeting that will take his company to the next level if it is...
Being free with him scares the shit out of me, yet I want to be free with him. I let myself go and had a delightful time bouncing on the bed. I laid under the Christmas tree with him just minutes ago and felt mother and father's love. Why am I holding back when what I have experienced with this beautiful man has been wonderful?
"You are something else, Taehyung. I want to be free with you, but I-I just feel a resistance. My brain tells me I'm being silly and irresponsible." I nervously chuckle and lower my head as I am unable to look into his eyes. I know that my eyes will reveal my every fear and vulnerability. There is silence and I am certain that he is judging me. I then feel him move next to me. He does the unexpected. He gently lays his head on my shoulder. I immediately startle and he stays with me. He does not back away. We are quiet and then he starts to speak in a soft and slow voice.
"I understand Jungkook. Of course, it feels silly. After all are adults. Jumping on beds and laying under Christmas trees are considered for children. Also, our society tells us whether Korean or American that as males it is most inappropriate. We should be strong, powerful, aggressive, and much more. But how did you feel doing those things once you let go?"
I close my eyes and pull in a deep breath that I slowly release as one word comes to mind clearly and powerfully.
"Free." I whisper and feel a lightness in my chest.
"Teehee." Taehyung releases the sweetest little giggle that restores those darn butterflies. But I welcome them because they are special and given to me by him. Taehyung who I am now realizing, I have a deepening affection for.
"Jungkook, you know what I say to societal norms?"
I sit up as he removes his head from my shoulder and look into his eyes that are kind and nonjudgmental.
"What, Taehyung?"
"I say fuck societal norms and anyone who doesn't like it can kiss my ass?"
I feel my smile rise from the core of my being.
"Taehyung, you do mean, the crack of your ass, right?"
He laughs and it is as if the sun has fully risen within me.
"Bahahaha! That's right Jungkook! If they say something I'll kick them in their naughty parts!" We sit on the floor by our tree and burst into fits of uncontrollable laughter.
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"Okay, Taehyung lets be free. Together. But I will need your help."
He sits back a bit as he gives me a subtle smile and repeatedly taps his jaw with a few fingers as he ponders something while I patiently wait.
"Jungkook you must call me Tae. We have been through a lot together and it is only those I feel comfortable and safe with that I give that honor to. Jungkook, is a powerful name and it reminds me of the business part of you. We have had a shared experience so I will give you a name that is endearing and warm. I now know that Yea was right about you." He wiggles his finger at me and squints his eye. "There is kindness in you. I certainly did not believe that at the time given our first encounter." He grimaces and rolls his eyes. It is very funny, and I immediately laugh. Just that quickly he disarms me, and I lower my walls. Walls meant to keep others out. But not him. Not Tae.
