Ties of Fate

Truth

The following morning, Taehyung woke up to the gentle rays of sunlight streaming through the curtains, illuminating the cozy bedroom he shared with Jungkook. He turned over, half-expecting to find Jungkook already awake and scrolling through his phone, but instead, he was met with the sight of his husband peacefully asleep, his dark hair tousled and lips slightly parted.

Taehyung couldn’t help but smile. Jungkook looked so serene in his sleep, a stark contrast to the possessive energy he’d exuded the night before. He reached out, brushing his fingers gently across Jungkook’s cheek, unable to resist the urge to admire him.

Jungkook stirred at Taehyung’s touch, slowly blinking his eyes open. A sleepy smile crept onto his face as he registered Taehyung’s gaze. “Good morning,” he mumbled, his voice still heavy with sleep.

“Good morning,” Taehyung replied, his heart fluttering at the sight of Jungkook’s sleepy smile. “How did you sleep?”

“Pretty well, thanks to you,” Jungkook said, stretching his arms above his head before pulling Taehyung closer. “What about you?”

“Same,” Taehyung admitted, snuggling into Jungkook’s embrace. “I’m glad we talked last night.”

“Me too,” Jungkook replied, pressing a soft kiss to Taehyung’s forehead. “I feel a lot better about everything.”

“Good,” Taehyung said, feeling the warmth of Jungkook’s body against his. “So, what’s on the agenda for today?”

“Nothing too crazy,” Jungkook said, rubbing his hand along Taehyung’s back soothingly. “Just some meetings and then we can spend the evening together. Maybe watch a movie or something?”

“Sounds perfect,” Taehyung said, feeling content in Jungkook’s arms. But as the moments passed, he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something on Jungkook’s mind.

“Is everything okay?” Taehyung asked, propping himself up on one elbow to look into Jungkook’s eyes.

“Yeah,” Jungkook said, but Taehyung could see the flicker of something—hesitation? Concern?—crossing his features. “Just thinking about some things.”

Taehyung’s curiosity was piqued. “Like what?”

Jungkook sighed, his expression turning serious. “About Bogum, and the way things went down last night.”

Taehyung felt a knot form in his stomach. “You still feel uneasy about him?”

“A little,” Jungkook admitted, his gaze focused on the ceiling. “I know you said you’ve moved on, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that he might try something again.”

“Jungkook, I promise, I’m not interested in Bogum like that anymore,” Taehyung insisted, reaching for Jungkook’s hand. “You’re the one I love.”

Jungkook turned his head to meet Taehyung’s gaze, searching for reassurance. “I know that, but I don’t want you to feel pressured to distance yourself from people just because I’m jealous.”

“Honestly, I’m okay with that,” Taehyung confessed, feeling a rush of honesty. “I’d much rather spend my time with you than anyone else. Besides, I’m not a fan of Bogum’s friendliness either.”

“Really?” Jungkook asked, a hint of surprise in his voice.

“Yeah,” Taehyung said, nodding earnestly. “It felt awkward to see you tense up like that, and it made me uncomfortable too. I didn’t like how he kept coming around.”

“Good,” Jungkook said, visibly relaxing. “I guess we’re on the same page then.”

“Definitely,” Taehyung replied, relieved that they were both on the same wavelength. “But we need to talk about something else.”

“What is it?” Jungkook asked, curiosity piqued.

Taehyung hesitated for a moment, gathering his thoughts. “I want to know more about your feelings. Not just about Bogum, but how you feel about us, our relationship.”

Jungkook looked taken aback. “You want to know how I feel about us?”

“Yeah,” Taehyung said, his voice steady. “I want to understand what you want moving forward.”

Jungkook considered this, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. “I guess I want us to keep growing together. We’ve had our share of ups and downs, but I really want us to be strong, to communicate more openly. I don’t want misunderstandings or jealousy to get in the way.”

Taehyung nodded, feeling the weight of Jungkook’s words. “I want that too. I want us to be able to share everything without holding back.”

“I’m glad to hear that,” Jungkook said, his voice softening. “I want you to feel secure with me, Taehyung. You mean everything to me, and I want us to build a future together.”

Taehyung felt warmth blossom in his chest at Jungkook’s words. “That’s what I want too. I can see a future with you, and it excites me.”

Jungkook smiled, and Taehyung’s heart swelled with affection. “Then let’s keep working on this together. I’m all in.”

“Me too,” Taehyung said, leaning in to press a gentle kiss to Jungkook’s lips. “We’ll face whatever comes our way.”

As they pulled apart, Jungkook’s expression turned playful. “But for now, how about we focus on breakfast? I’m starving.”

“Breakfast it is,” Taehyung laughed, hopping out of bed. “What do you want? I can whip up some eggs and toast.”

“Sounds perfect,” Jungkook said, following suit. “But I’ll be in charge of the coffee.”

“Deal!” Taehyung replied, feeling energized by their conversation.

As they headed to the kitchen, Taehyung felt a sense of excitement for the day ahead. They had faced challenges and would continue to do so, but the strength of their bond was undeniable. With Jungkook by his side, he was ready to take on anything.