Fated by 'I Do'

Chapter 11: Quite Confrontations

Jungkook’s question still hung in the air, and Taehyung knew it was time to open up, to finally let Jungkook in on everything he had kept hidden in his heart for so long.

Taehyung took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto Jungkook’s wide, curious gaze. "Jungkook," he began, his voice low but steady, "there’s so much you don’t know about how much I’ve admired you. It’s not just about the respect or the admiration from a distance... it’s deeper than that."

Jungkook blinked, his expression softening, but there was still a hint of confusion in his eyes. He had never heard anyone speak about him like this before.

"I’ve been watching you for years, but not in a creepy way," Taehyung quickly added with a small chuckle. "I’ve noticed the little things about you—the way your eyes light up when you’re passionate about something, the way you take care of the people around you, even the smallest things like how you play with the sleeve of your hoodie when you’re thinking deeply."

Jungkook’s mouth parted slightly in shock, his heart pounding as he listened. No one had ever noticed such small details about him, or at least, no one had ever voiced them out loud.

Taehyung continued, his voice growing more emotional, "You may not realize it, but you have this quiet strength, this calm presence that draws people in. You’re kind, Jungkook. You’re thoughtful in ways most people aren’t. I’ve seen you put others before yourself, even when no one is watching. I’ve seen you care for your family, your friends, with so much love. And... I’ve always admired that about you."

Jungkook’s breath hitched, his chest tightening with each word Taehyung spoke. His hands trembled slightly in his lap, and he wasn’t sure if it was because of the intensity of Taehyung’s words or the realization that someone had been paying attention to him in ways he had never imagined.

"I knew from the beginning that you were special," Taehyung said, his gaze soft but unwavering. "When your father proposed the marriage, I didn’t hesitate because I knew—deep down—I wanted to be the person who stands by your side. I wanted to be someone you could rely on, someone who could understand you, protect you, love you for who you are."

Jungkook swallowed hard, his throat tight with emotion. He could hardly believe what he was hearing. No one had ever spoken about him with such detail, with such admiration and affection. It was overwhelming, and yet, it felt comforting at the same time.

"You don’t know this," Taehyung added softly, "but I’ve always wanted to get closer to you, to know you beyond what others see. And now that we’re married, I want to take that chance. I want to spend my life learning everything there is to know about you. Because, Jungkook, you’re someone worth knowing—every little detail of you is worth admiring."

Jungkook’s eyes filled with unshed tears, his lips trembling as he tried to form a response. He didn’t know what to say, how to express the whirlwind of emotions that Taehyung’s confession had stirred inside him. He had never known anyone to observe him so carefully, to notice the smallest parts of him that even he didn’t think were worth noting.

Taehyung reached out, gently taking Jungkook’s hand in his. "You don’t have to say anything right now," he whispered. "I just wanted you to know that for me, this marriage is more than just an arrangement. It’s the start of something real. Something that could be beautiful."

Jungkook could only nod, tears silently slipping down his cheeks. For the first time in his life, he felt truly seen—not just for his looks or his status, but for the person he was at his core. And it was Taehyung, of all people, who had seen him so clearly all along.

In that moment, Jungkook realized that maybe, he had found someone who could love him the way he had always dreamed of being loved.

Jungkook sat there, still processing Taehyung’s heartfelt words. For the first time, he truly began to understand what marriage meant. It wasn’t just an agreement, a formal arrangement between two families—it was something far deeper, more meaningful. The words "I do" echoed in his mind, two simple words that carried the weight of a lifetime’s worth of commitment, trust, and devotion.