All Grown Up • JJK

At thirty-three, *everything* seems to be going wrong. A broken engagement. Endless family speculation. And a relentless societal pressure to conform to expectations of marriage and motherhood that feels suffocating.

When the annual family reunion rolls around, you're prepared for another night of uncomfortable interrogations and not-so-subtle matchmaking attempts. What you aren't prepared for is the unexpected arrival of Jungkook-your best friend's little brother, who left years ago and has now returned transformed.

Gone is the gangly teenager you once knew. In his place stands a successful professional with a career on the rise and a presence that immediately unsettles your carefully constructed defenses. Jungkook isn't just another potential romantic prospect; he's a force that threatens to completely upend your meticulously planned resistance to traditional life paths.

As boundaries blur and unexpected connections form, you find yourself confronting not just family expectations, but your own deeply held beliefs about love, success, and personal fulfillment. With Jungkook's sudden reappearance, you must navigate a complex emotional landscape that challenges everything you thought you knew about yourself.

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This fic is loosely inspired by the k-drama, 'Something in the Rain'. The MC is significantly older (9 years) than Jungkook, and if you don't like that, then you can skip this story. 💜

You can find the sequel to this titled, 'This Is Us'.

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✨ genre/au: romance, drama, angst, younger man, older woman, best friends younger brother, friends to lovers, age gap, smut
✨ total word count: 42k

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This story is intended for mature audiences. All characters in this story are for entertainment purposes only.

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minors dni 🔞
Edited: Feb 2022
Fininished Editing: Dec 2022