PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME || JK x READER

Ch-16 [Mutual Understanding]

“You?!”

Jungkook was astonished to see an unexpected person at his door.

“I am sorry, but I need to come. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep. Sorry for disturbing you, Jungkook,” you said, and by your facial expressions, anyone could tell how sorry you were.

“No, it's okay. I was doing some office work. Do you need something?” he replied.

“No, actually, I came to give you an answer. Can we talk?” Frowning a little, he nodded his head as soon as you asked.

“Okay, then come inside,” he invited you.

“Umm... Can we talk in the garden instead? Or on the terrace? Or just here?” You were fidgeting with your fingers, and Jungkook understood you were nervous about entering his room yet.

“Alright, let's go to the garden then.” Saying that, he started leading the way, and you tailed behind him.

There's a fountain in the middle of the garden and a bench just beside it to enjoy the fountain view. Jungkook sat there and also signaled for you to sit.

“What do you want to tell me?” he asked after you sat beside him. 

“First of all, I am sorry again for disturbing you late at night. But I can't sleep like this. Though it's not that important, still....” Leaving the main topic, you were blabbering about your concerns, but you froze as soon as Jungkook put his hand on yours. 

“Y/N, you can tell me. You don't have to hesitate that much. It's okay if I can't solve every problem you have. But I can be a good listener.” He gently squeezed your hand to reassure you. Smiling sweetly, you nodded. 

“Actually, this morning, ummm... when I told you all about going home and you asked why I wanted to... So the reason is I don't want to break your family rules, Jungkook. I don't want everyone to break the rituals for me. Maybe we are all educated, but there is no harm in giving the rituals priority sometimes, right?” You tried to explain as best as you could. 

But Jungkook frowned upon hearing you. “Rituals? Rules? Umm, can you explain the rituals you're exactly talking about?” he asked.

“Your home rituals before marriage, Jungkook. You don't know?” you said, more like trying to make him remember. But seeing a huge frown on his forehead, you understood that he didn't remember.

“Ofo, Jungkook... That soon-to-be bride can't stay at her in-laws' house. She can't even come. Come on, how can you not know?” You explained, but his response was otherwise.

“Mom said this to you?” he asked, making you shocked, and you immediately shook your head.

“Then?” he asked again. 
“Umm, I just heard,” you said nervously.

“For God's sake, Yn, you're not in good health, and about rituals—forget it. Mom didn't say anything, which means there's nothing like this. Moreover, health is our first priority. I hope, as a doctor, you can understand this at least,” he burst out.

“Jung-Kook,” you whispered, hearing his shouting.

"Yn, I don't know who the hell told you these things, but trust me, there are no such rules or rituals like this in our house. Even both of my sisters-in-law stayed right here in our house one week before the marriage, especially Mi-Hi noona. She stayed at least one month before the marriage.” Hearing his outburst, you frowned deeply.

You were lost in your thoughts about why the hell Mi-Hi lied to you. She doesn't like you or something. But you came back to reality, feeling a light shake on your shoulder.