WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED ||JIKOOK ✅

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JUNGKOOK POV

Jungkook was finding it hard to temper his excitement under the circumstances.

The moment he touched this man, the truth hit him squarely once again Jimin was the one.

He was sent at long last to ease the suffering and to return life to this withering corpse of a house.

The temptation to just take what was before him was monumental and the strength to resist was near exhausting.

Jimin was not aware of the power he held over Jungkook or how hard it was for Jungkook to refrain from taking what was being offered.

If he did, he'd be more careful with his furtive glances and sultry stride.

His interest was there and he could see it clearly but he also possessed a reserve that kept him from acting on his desires.

Their connection has been building from the moment he took Jimi's hand, the instant that flesh touched flesh it all began.

It was the way with true bonds and if jimin had been paranormal he would have known the significance immediately.

But Jimin was human, so his understanding and acceptance would come more slowly but he was not immune to the magic.

The need and desperation would overtake him just as it is now overtaking jungkook.

Jungkook took the opportunity as they walked the long hall to the conservatory to place his hand on Jimin's back and see what reaction he got.

Jimin did not balk and accepted the touch which jungkook took as a step forward and a softening of the barrier that existed between them.

He kept his hand there as they continued on their way.

"I've studied the wild irises in this area for years and have cared for them in my conservatory."

"I have two examples of the golden iris of which you spoke."

"I hope to reintroduce it to the marsh next year." He felt Jimin come to life at the mention of the iris.

It was what brought Jimin to him so he would never discount its importance, although his reverence for the flower was different than Jimin's.

In Jungkook's world, the golden iris was revered as a healing plant, which was why he always kept a few plants in his conservatory.

"That's fantastic."

"It'll make my disastrous trip, not a total loss." Jimin smiled and then caught himself obviously fearful he'd said something wrong.

"I didn't mean to make light of your hospitality and the opportunity to stay in such a grand home as this."

"It's just the iris was supposed to be the point of my mission before getting lost and all."

"I didn't mean to offend."

"You didn't offend me, jimin."he chuckled softly.

"I'm glad you found your way here and that I could offer you shelter but I also understand your mission was to locate the golden iris."

He emphasized the two words and moved his hand in a casual way around Jimin's waist with his thumb resting on Jimin's hip.

It felt good to have Jimin in his embrace and he looked forward to their growing and lasting familiarity.

Each breath he took in the presence of his beloved was invigorating and life-giving.

He no longer felt the darkness surrounding him, there was light, and it was brought there by Jimin

Relief filled Jimin's features and he relaxed once again.

"Sir, do you mind if I take a few pictures of your golden iris before I leave?"

"Not at all; take all the pictures you want and call me jungkook."

Jungkook turned and dipped his head, catching the sweet aroma of his beloved's lovely blond locks. It was perfectly heavenly.

"I have two plants and both are flowering. My other irises include fulva and hexagona. I've also been trying my hand at orchids."

He explained. "There are many species of plants that grow wild in this marsh and I've nurtured many in my conservatory."

His conservatory had kept him sane these many years.

The flowers gave him hope and a sense that life still endured as he took it a day at a time, hoping and waiting.

But now he had his beloved by his side, so handsome and sweet who would breathe vitality back into this existence.

He no longer faced the end but rather a new beginning.

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