I'M HERE | TAEKOOK

Chapter 1

Morning bloomed with a gentle grace, as if the world was awakening from a peaceful slumber. Sunlight filtered through the windows, casting a warm glow on the quiet room.

As his eyes flickered open, he stretched, yawned, and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. He lay there for a moment , looking at the ceiling and let out a sigh , thinking about yesterday's night....the usual fight with his husband.

He threw off the covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed and went to bathroom.

As he stood before the mirror, the glass reflected an exhausted  face ,a dim eyes . His gaze wandered, lost in the haze of his own thoughts.

It was an arranged marriage. But one year ago when he married Taehyung, he had many hopes about his life with Taehyung,his love.....but everything shattered eventually . Now he got used to this life  which is reduced to a dull routine.

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Jungkook walked downstairs, hoping that today would be different  But the sight that greeted him in the kitchen told a different story. Taehyung sat at the table, a glass of wine already half empty in front of him, his eyes fixed on his phone.

"You're drinking already?" Jungkook asked, trying to hide his disapproval.

"What is it to you?" Taehyung replied, his voice laced with irritation.

"It's none of your business what I do." Taehyung said, his eyes narrowing.

"None of my business?  ....I'm concerned about you, Taehyung.... it's not good for your health"  Jungkook said, looking at his husband in concern.

“ Concerned ?...Get out of here with your fake concern.” Taehyung scoffed, before looking at his phone again.

Jungkook sighed in defeat.

“Be ready-”

“Again that boring dinner with your so called family? ...” Taehyung said, looking at Jungkook with droopy eyes.

“your parents will be there too-”

“okay!...now go...”

Jungkook shook his head and walked outside.

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“I hate this” Taehyung muttered, pushing past Jungkook and stomping into the dining table .

Jungkook followed him,  knowing that dinner was going to be so long . Jungkook's parents and Taehyung's parents were already sitting there, smiling at them. Taehyung didn't look at anyone and sat on one of the empty chairs.

Jungkook greeted everyone and sat next to his husband.

"So Tae, dear, how's work going?" Mrs.Jeon asked, looking at Taehyung.

"It's fine."

“That's great! What about you Jungkook? ” Mr.kim asked with a sweet smile.

"everything's great, dad" Jungkook replied, smiling at them.

“We're just so proud of you both, aren't we, dear?”  Mrs.kim said looking at her husband.

“Absolutely. They're a great couple and there companies are doing great too” Mr. Kim said proudly, looking at them.

Jungkook smiled, looking at their happiness...but  his smile faltered, thinking about the reality.

"So, when are you two going to start a family?" Mrs.Jeon asked, breaking the awkward silence.

Taehyung gritted his teeth to control the anger he is feeling.

"Mrs.Jeon,  we're not ready for that yet." Taehyung said , looking at them blankly.

“Nonsense! You're perfect for each other. You should have kids soon.” Mrs.kim said, narrowing her eyes.

“We'll think about it, mom” Jungkook said, feeling the tension.

Taehyung became silent after that. His eyes filled with tears but controlled his emotions effortlessly.

“Tae...What's wrong, dear?.” Mrs.Kim asked, looking at her son with worry.

“I don't want kids...I hate this ...I hate everything...!” Taehyung said, making the parents worry.

“let's not be dramatic...son” Mr.kim said in a joking way. But that angered him more.

“Dramatic? Yes... I'm the dramatic one here...." He mumbled, trying to hide his anger.

"Hey, let's just calm down, okay?" Jungkook said , recieving a glare from taehyung.

"No, I won't calm down. I'm sick of this.... I'm sick of everything...!” Taehyung snapped and pushes his chair back, stands up, and looks at them with tears in his eyes.

"I'm out of here.” Taehyung said and walked away, leaving the dinner table in an uncomfortable silence.

His parents and in-laws looked at each other, shocked and unsure of what to say or do. Jungkook apologized to them , standing up and followed Taehyung.

-Rezz