Fated by 'I Do'

Chapter 12 : Beautiful Morning

The next morning, Jungkook was startled awake by the sound of the alarm. Taehyung, still fast asleep, held Jungkook tightly in his embrace, completely oblivious to the world. Somehow, Taehyung's lips had ended up resting against Jungkook's neck, sending shy Jungkook into a flustered state. His face flushed red, resembling a ripe tomato, as he realized the intimate position they were in. His silk shirt had ridden up, and Taehyung's hand rested on his bare waist, adding to his embarrassment.

Carefully, Jungkook disentangled himself from Taehyung's embrace, trying not to wake him. He replaced himself with a pillow, which Taehyung immediately hugged closer in his sleep, making Jungkook smile softly at the sight.Jungkook tiptoed around the room after slipping out of Taehyung's hold, his heart still racing from the close contact. His lips quirked into a smile as he watched Taehyung snuggle closer to the pillow, completely unaware of what was happening. Even though it had only been two days since their court marriage, these little moments of intimacy still new and exciting to Jungkook.

He moved quietly into the bathroom, splashing cold water on his face as he tried to calm the blush that lingered on his cheeks. It was hard to believe that just a few days ago, their relationship had officially changed from one-sided love and admiration to something much deeper, more genuine. Though he had been shy about the physical aspects of their relationship, the growing comfort between them made his heart flutter in the best way possible.

After freshening up, Jungkook went to the kitchen, thinking of making something simple for breakfast. As he started boiling water for tea, his mind wandered back to the wedding day. The quiet ceremony, their whispered "I do's," and the way their eyes met during the exchange of rings-it was all still so fresh in his mind. It hadn't been a grand affair, but the love they shared had made it special.

As Jungkook quietly moved around the kitchen, preparing tea and breakfast, he couldn't help but blush as he remembered how Taehyung had been sleeping shirtless. It was something he had noticed on their very first night together-Taehyung had a habit of sleeping without a shirt, his toned, bare chest and sculpted shoulders exposed under the soft moonlight. It left Jungkook flustered every time, and this morning had been no different. Waking up with Taehyung's lips against his neck and his strong arms around him had sent a wave of heat through him.

Jungkook shook his head slightly, trying to focus on the task at hand, but the memory of Taehyung's warm skin against his own lingered.

Just as he placed the tea on the table, a pair of familiar arms snaked around his waist, pulling him back into a broad, shirtless chest. The warmth of Taehyung's skin seeped into Jungkook, and he shivered slightly at the contact.

"Good morning," Taehyung's deep, sleepy voice rumbled against his ear, sending a delicious shiver down Jungkook's spine.

"Morning," Jungkook managed to reply, his voice soft and shy as he felt Taehyung's hand lightly grazing his waist, his bare skin against Jungkook's silk shirt making his heart race.

Taehyung's lips brushed the shell of Jungkook's ear, his voice low and teasing, "You didn't wake me up. I missed holding you."

Jungkook's blush deepened, and he tried to keep his voice steady. "Y-You were sleeping so peacefully. I didn't want to disturb you."

Taehyung hummed softly, tightening his hold around Jungkook's waist and resting his chin on his shoulder. His thumb absentmindedly traced small circles over the patch of bare skin where Jungkook's shirt had ridden up earlier, sending tingles across his skin. "But you know I can't sleep properly without you in my arms."

Jungkook bit his lip, trying to suppress the flutter in his chest. "You had the pillow," he replied with a small smile, trying to keep his voice light despite the growing warmth in his cheeks.