Enveloped with Love! (Taekook)

CHAPTER XLIX

August 15th, 2022 - Seoul - Jeongguk's residence

The next day Jeongguk had woken up tucked tightly in Taehyung's arms which was enough for both the men to be happy. It is only these small things that they were left with to be happy about anyway.

Taehyung had told him what had happened the night before and also assured him that his dad would soon come around and to hold on till then. They had lazed around for a couple hours in bed, just breathing in each other, basking in the warmth of their touch, relishing the satisfaction they got from just being in each other's embrace.

For Taehyung, every second mattered now. He was confident that Dad was going to be onboard soon, maybe today even and Jeongguk will not have to have his dialysis right from tomorrow and that scared the shit out of him.

Yes, all this time he had put on a brave face and honestly, this past week was just like a dream, an alternate reality where for some time he had completely forgotten about what he was facing. Now that it's closer than ever he realized that maybe, Dad not being on board was playing a role in keeping his panic at bay.

Some part of him knew that Jeongguk would not do it if his Dad didn't agree to it and that kind of had him entrapped in a false sense of security. Now, he himself had convinced the man and reality was hitting him like bricks. Not wanting Jeongguk to see the fear he excused himself to the bathroom.

Locking the door, Taehyung first started the tap to drown out all sound, and sobbed. Sobbed till he felt his head would explode with how much it hurt. He struggled but he strengthened his resolve. It's for Jeongguk, his Gukkie... Nothing is more important than his happiness, not even himself.

With that he quickly freshened up, not wanting Jeongguk to be suspicious of why he's taking so long but when he came out, the younger had dozed off once again. Smiling at the peaceful sleeping face, Taehyung leaned down and pressed soft kisses all over his face, making his nose scrunch cutely.

"Wake up, sleepy head..."

Jeongguk smiled at the warm voice, seeing the azure eyes look at him with all the love in the world.

"Come on, I'll help you wash..."

Chuckling at that, Jeongguk accepted the help and went to the washroom followed by Taehyung.

~

It was a relaxed day after that, the parents not saying much but going about their day as well. When Jeongguk and Taehyung showed up for breakfast that morning, the older men were waiting for them and without wasting any more time Jungmin had told Jeongguk that he could stop the treatment.

He had made it very clear that he was not okay with it but he was only doing it for Jeongguk's happiness. Jeongguk honestly, was numb. He thought he would be happy but that was not the case. He wanted to do it but now that it was really going to happen, he was in fact... scared.

Of course he was, but it was needed. He didn't want to die but he couldn't live on like this either. So in a way he was relieved too. It was finally going to be over. How long would he have? A few weeks maybe... or even less.

He looked at Taehyung as the man continued chatting with his folks as if nothing was wrong, as if it was just a regular Monday and he admired him.

Taehyung was being so cute and sweet, Jeongguk was left admiring him and falling deeper in love with the man if that was even possible. That day and night passed with them spending every second together... Taehyung pretending as if everything was okay and Jeongguk, well, he was not sure what he felt as the night came to a close.

~

Jeongguk found himself watching Taehyung like a hawk as they got ready the next morning to visit Dr. Jung, as if trying to glimpse a break in character. A crack in the facade where he behaves as if they're living the best life. He was happy Taehyung was being strong but also weirdly upset that he wasn't reacting more...