Revival - From Monochrome To Euphoria

~ 8 ~

The Kim family gathered in the cozy living room for their evening tea-a cherished ritual where everyone returned home to unwind together before dinner. Namjoon and the others settled in with their tea and coffee, enjoying the calm atmosphere. Hanuel was busily entertaining Soobin, their laughter filling the room as Hanuel played the role of the caring hyung, much to everyone's delight.

Jin sat beside the two little ones, chatting warmly with Jungkook, who sat next to him, their quiet conversation peppered with smiles and soft laughter. Nearby, Mrs. Kim was enjoying a massage from her younger son, Taehyung, who had arrived home just moments before. He was attempting to ease her annoyance at his late arrival by doting on her, playfully kneading her shoulders and her legs.

Mrs. Kim let out a few grumbles, but her tone softened as Taehyung continued to "butter her up" with his affectionate antics. Jungkook couldn't help but giggle to himself as he watched his husband try to win back his mother-in-law's favor. The way Taehyung animatedly coaxed her, complete with exaggerated expressions and gentle teasing, brought a warm smile to Jungkook's face.

Jin sipped his tea and leaned over to Jungkook with a playful glint in his eyes. "Kookie, has this alien tried any pranks on you yet? It's been five days since the wedding, after all."

Jungkook blinked in confusion, looking between Jin and Taehyung. "Alien?" he asked, tilting his head slightly.

Jin chuckled, pointing his thumb at Taehyung, who sat on the floor by his mother, still massaging her legs to win her forgiveness for being late. "Oh, you didn't know? We call him the 'alien' of the family because he's... well, let's just say he has his own unique way of doing things," Jin explained, smirking.

Taehyung, hearing this, flashed an innocent smile. "Don't listen to him, Kookie. I'm completely normal," he said, though his tone was anything but convincing.

Jungkook laughed, a soft blush on his cheeks as he shook his head. "Well, no pranks yet... at least, none that I know of," he added, glancing suspiciously at Taehyung, who only raised an eyebrow in amusement.

Mrs. Kim chuckled from her seat, patting Taehyung's hand. "Trust me, Jungkook, he's always been like this. Just wait, he's probably planning something already."

Taehyung shrugged innocently, though the hint of a smirk betrayed him. "I'm just warming up, Kookie. Gotta keep you on your toes!"

The whole family laughed as Jungkook pretended to look wary, only to break into a smile as he saw the fondness in Taehyung's eyes.

The whole family shared a laugh as Jungkook looked between them, still a bit bewildered but clearly charmed by his husband's playful reputation.

As Jungkook looked around the room, a warm sense of belonging washed over him. It didn't feel like he was a newcomer; it was as if he had known them for years. The laughter, the playful teasing, the gentle warmth it all felt so natural, so beautifully familiar. Inspired by the moment, he let his mind drift into a quiet rhythm, and a small poem took shape:

"In laughter's embrace, I find my way,
A stranger once, now here to stay.
In familiar smiles and voices dear,
Home is not a place, but moments here.

With warmth that needs no history told,
I feel the bond, soft and bold.
Not bound by blood, yet close as kin,
A family found, a life begins."

Jungkook smiled softly to himself, feeling the beauty of being wrapped in the warmth of the Kim family, knowing that he had truly found a place to call home once again.