Enveloped with Love! (Taekook)

CHAPTER XLVIII

August 14th, 2022 - Seoul - Jeongguk's residence

It was late evening by the time Jeongguk's dad came home. They both had sly smirks on their faces and twinkle in their eyes as they spoke to the younger couple but Jeongguk and Taehyung ignored it albeit with red ears.

They had dinner that Taehyung had prepared, his famous kimchi Jjigae a part of it that Jeongguk was so partial to. It was a nice, relaxed evening for the four men as they spoke about general things with occasional teasing which wasn't very surprising since both Taehyung and Jeongguk were sporting hickeys on their necks.

Taehyung was a blushing mess and Jeongguk smirked most of the time, an evening filled with laughter and good food putting everyone in a very relaxed mood.

Jeongguk was happy with that hoping that it would help with the conversation that was going to follow. He was nervous of course, and his leg kept bouncing uneasily under the table as they ate. Taehyung noticed his nerves and rubbed his thigh soothingly whilst making conversation with his dads so that he could just focus on eating his dinner.

Jeongguk was so glad for this man and his support and Taehyung never failed to show it even in the smallest of things!

Once everyone was done with food, the older couple washed the dishes while the younger one cleared the table and the kitchen. There were no talks while they worked, it was a comfortable silence for which Jeongguk was extremely grateful. He wouldn't have been able to make small talk with how nervous he felt. He just hoped that the evening wouldn't end in a fight.

Soon they settled in the living area, Taehyung and Jeongguk snuggling on the love seat while his dads relaxed on the large couch.

Jeongguk looked at Taehyung who gave him a small smile and a squeeze on his hand that he was holding since they sat down. Taking strength in that clear show of support, Jeongguk cleared his throat.

"Uh.. Dad, Appa... I wanted to talk to you both...about.. um"

Woosung gulped and licked his lips but his eyes were firm knowing sooner or later this was going to happen. He quickly placed a hand on Jungmin's arm whose nostrils were already flaring.

"It better not be what I think it is, Jeongguk."

Jungmin's voice was sharp and he regretted using Jeongguk's name as he saw his son pale a bit, Taehyung scooting closer and throwing an arm around him.

"Dad, p-please. Please try to understand my reasons..."

Jeongguk tried again. Why was this so hard for his dad to understand?

Jungmin scoffed that had Woosung warn him which he easily ignored. "Understand your reasons? Fine. Let's hear them then. Let's hear why you want to kill yourself and leave us! Not just us, but the sweet boy sitting right next to you who has done nothing but love you! Go on, tell me. I'll listen."

"Jungmin..." Woosung's voice was so dejected being terribly tired of this. It was hard on him too but having his husband be so stubborn was extremely hurtful.

Not ready to face the Taehyung card thrown in his face right away, Jeongguk was a little baffled. He opened and closed his mouth and he thought of how to frame his argument better but what could he say to something like that.

He looked to his side and saw Taehyung had his head down, staring at his lap, his grip tight on his hand. Maybe the older felt Jeongguk's gaze on him, so he looked up and their eyes met. Jeongguk saw it all... but what stood out most was determination and resolve which was all he needed to see. Giving him a reassuring smile, Taehyung simply put his head on his shoulder and closed his eyes. This was Jeongguk's battle and he won't meddle until Jeongguk needs him to.