Reconnect: The Summary (12.5k)
A compilation of all parts & drabbles until now.
Tags/Warnings: Exes 2 Lovers, One night stand, Dad!Jungkook, parenting because yes that's a warning, baby Nari and yes I won't change the name, angst, emotional Rollercoaster, smut
[[ Note that this story has been originally posted on my shorts-Blog, but cannot be retrieved by searching anymore due to tumblr freezing the account for reasons I don't know. It's the main reason I'm posting the summary; to save it from being deleted. ]]
“With all respect, but do you think he even remembers the night at all?” You scoff as Sarah, your best friend tells you about Jungkook being back in Seoul from his world tour. “I highly doubt I’ve been the only one he’s ever had a fling with.” You say as you make sure your toddler is still holding your hand as she looks around.
“Come on.” She argues. “Even if he didn’t, no one can deny how much she looks like him. One look and he’d at least suspect it.” She chuckles, as she watches the small girl walk a bit closer to you as a big dog walks past.
“Sure sure.” You say, not really paying much attention anymore as you hardly doubt you’ll ever run into the idol ever again. But you’re not bitter- he’s unknowingly gifted you the most precious thing in the entire world after all. And while Sarah walks off to work, you continue your stroll, walking through a park when someone calls out.
“Hey-wait!” His voice rings out, and you can practically feel your heart dropping ten feet downstairs. “Here, you dropped this-” he starts, but stops with wide eyes when you and your little girl both turn around to face him. He holds out a small ladybug plush, a little charm you had used to have on your Keychain- but nari loved playing around with it so much that she keeps it as a toy nowadays, the fabric all worn down. “I…” he starts. “Uhm, y/n.?” He asks, and pulls his black facemask down a little, all to your own demise.
Its actually him. And even worse- Sarah was right.
“Oh uh.. hey.” You stammer, before you remember your daughter. “Ah uhm, what do we say?” You ask her, as she turns towards Jungkook, who squats down now to be more on her level as she shyly takes the small toy from him.
“Thank you.” She mumbles, and Jungkook feels like fainting.
Because he knows those eyes. He knows that shy demeanor. He knows that pout, that dark hair.
Because he sees it constantly whenever he looks in the mirror.
“I-” he starts, but you sigh, cutting him off.
“I can sign an NDA if you want, just send me the papers.” You say as you pick her up, his eyes never leaving her as he furrows his brows. “I mean, you probably came to the right conclusion by now. She’s yours.” You say, blood still running fast, as you notice him opening his mouth. “I dont need money or anything else either. I’m fine raising-”
“Can you let me talk for a second?” He says slightly irritated, before he calms himself. “I.. its not what I- okay hold on."He starts, pulling out his phone as he types a bit, before he puts it away. ” I think we need to talk. Properly. “ He tells you.
"My number is still the same.” You bitterly say, a dtale aftertaste in your mouth as you’re reminded of him ghosting you two years back.
“Y/n, I know what this looks like.” He says, as his gaze falls back to Nari, the little girl holding the small ladybug close as she watches the world around her. “And I want to explain it properly. You deserve that.” He says, as you seem still unsure. “Are you comfortable coming over to my apartment? I’ll send someone to pick you up.” He says, wary by now of people walking past.
“I.. sure. But I’ll have to bring her along.” You say and he’s a but too enthusiastic with his next words.
“Please!” He clears his throat, picking on his chin as he carefully chooses his next words. “I mean, its fine. I’d like that actually.” He says, as you nod.
“Okay.” You say.
Not knowing just what had started.
----
The next time you see him, he’s wearing a bright patterned shirt, and a simple jacket over it. Its weird to see him in your doorway, smiling a bit awkwardly as he greets you. You don’t want to be rude- no matter what happened between the two of you, he had every right to get to know his child, your mother had told you last night after you’d informed her about Jungkooks reappearance. He’s hesitant to walk in, before he takes his shoes off, the door now closed behind him as it to deny him any chance to escape now.
Its surprisingly clean he notices, before a cat walks closer to his form, sniffing his leg curiously. But as his hand dips down to pet it, it moves away like a snake, not trusting him enough to let him touch. He just holds his hand in front of it instead, letting it inspect his inked fingers, before your pet decides that he’s no threat- but touching is still off limits it seems, as even its tail swipes out of reach before he can touch it.
A bit like you, he thinks.
The apartment itself is small, but he’s probably just used to his own and the dorms and practice rooms. Still, you managed to make it look inviting, warm, like a home. There’s pictures on the walls here and there, no frames, just the photos stuck to them, and he notices pictures of your own family and you as a kid, as well as a photo of you holding your daughter- his daughter- in what he assumes is the hospital she was born in. You look exhausted, the strain clearly visible on your features, and he has a weird feeling in his stomach. It clenches and churns at the fact that he wasn’t there, that he couldn’t support you, that you had to do this all by yourself.
But you’re smiling in that picture, and that reassures him a little. Makes the guilt die down a bit, so it doesn’t swallow him whole.
When you walk back into the living area, your daughter is behind you, her big eyes focusing on Jungkook as she stops walking. “Just uhm.. she’s a bit shy with strangers, so she might not interact much with you.” You say, as if to justify her behavior. “People think she’s rude, but I promise she’s not. She’s just.. shy. Wary.” Just like you, he thinks in his mind, but he doesn’t say it out loud.
“Its fine. I understand this must be weird.” He says, throwing her a little smile, to which she hugs her stuffed bunny a little tighter- but at least she’s not completely against his presence.
“Nari, can you help me?” You ask, and Jungkook perks up at this. Nari is her name he realizes, and smiles a bit to himself. A good choice, he thinks, its an easy name she’ll easily lean- and that he’ll never forget from now on. It suits her, really, as he watches her walk towards you, before she puts her bunny on the kitchen counter, taking a cup and a small plate from your hands. She’s careful with it, eyes eager as she concentrates on not dropping anything while carrying it to the table.
“Can I help as well?” He asks, and you shake your head, instinctively. He accepts it, knows of your mild hostility towards him- after all, everything has happened quite suddenly, he’s intruding, maybe even too late to enter her life. But he wants to try anyways. You stop in your steps, as if you’ve heard his thoughts. “You can.. bring her bunny along. If you don’t mind.” You say, and he nods, smiling.
He’s handsome, you can’t deny that.
Its still awkward when he crouches down to give the little girl her toy back, but she accepts it with a muffled ‘thank you’ this time, before she hurriedly walks over to your side, sitting down at the table where her own cup with cooled down tea stands. Its not that hot anymore to burn her, but enough to warm up her little body as she starts taking a sip. Jungkook is mesmerized with the way she moves- considering her age. She’s very mature, although she does manage to spill a little- a little thing you don’t mind cleaning up with a motherly smile.
His heart aches at the sight. Not because he wants to be in your place instead, not because of jealousy. But because he fears he might be intruding, that he shouldn’t be here, present in this moment.
He feels like he’s too late.
---
You talk a bit, awkward smalltalk turning a bit less weird as he listens to you speaking of Nari’s talent in art. The little girl yawns after a few moments, watching him a bit like the cat close by, but decides he’s no threat as she lays her head down in your lap. Your hand instinctively reaches for her head, brushing her hair our ot her face as she closes her eyes, small body needing to recharge.
“What do you want.” You ask, or say, after Nari has finally fallen asleep for her nap. Jungkook is a bit taken aback by it, not only because of it being so sudden, but also so.. not hostile. Its not an angry comment, or a judgmental bark, its sadly nothing like that because jungkook could’ve worked with that.
But you sound scared. And ye doesn’t know how to deal with that.
“I can provide just fine for her.” You say. “I’m not saying this as a form of.. you know, spite or anything. But we’ve been doing fine without you.” You explain, as your hand continues to run over the top of her head in your lap. “I am not trying to make you feel bad, I understand that your job is your life. I’m aware of your dream, and I don’t want to kill that dream for you. You deserve to live it.” Hes unsure of what you’re trying to say, until your next words. “She’s happy with me.”
Its then that he takes a closer look at you.
“I’m not going to take her away y/n.” He says cautiously, as you swallow hard. You’re afraid, he notices, and its only now that he realizes how this all must’ve looked like. “I just..” he sighs. Maybe he really shouldn’t be here at all, he notices. He really shouldn’t intrude in a family dynamic already established. He doesn’t even know if you have a boyfriend, or something deeper than that. Maybe you’ve already found a perfect surrogate for him as a father figure for Nari, maybe he’s making everything so much more difficult for you just by being there like this. He stares at his cup for a moment, before he wipes a hand over his face. “Just.. let me see her every now and then, yeah?” He mumbles, and you look at him at that. “She doesn’t have to know who I am. Just, let me..” he breaks off at that, taking a deep breath as he gets up.
He can’t cry here, he has to get away.
“Thanks for uhm..” he starts, as he slips back into his shoes, the cat in the hallway watching him closely as he notices your form as well. He’s imagining you being less wary of him in that moment, hopes for it deeply, although he knows its no use. He’s about to open the door, when you speak.
“We’re putting up a pool on Friday.” You say, biting your lip a bit, as he turns around with glossy eyes. You hate the sight of it. “No one.. uhm, no one else is coming so.. if you want to visit, you can.” You say, and he stares for a moment.
“Y/n.” He starts, sighing. “I.. maybe I was too eager, I’m sorry. I didn’t take into account how this must look for you.” He says, slipping on his jacket again. “But I..” want to see you just as much as her, he thinks, but he’s not saying it out loud. He’s been greedy enough. “Want to help. Make it easier for you.” He explains.
“I know.” You say. “I’m sorry.” You say, as he shakes his head, stepping a bit closer to you before he remembers that he doesn’t know your boundaries. He doesn’t know you at all, and neither do you know him.
“Lets start over.” He says suddenly and you look at him, before he smiles encouragingly. “It may be.. a weird time to, but..” he still doesn’t know if this is too much. You’re thinking he notes, before you take a deep breath.
“Okay.” You say. “Lets start over.”
And his smile is as bright as the glowing sunset that day, a sight you both watch from different places. Its the same thing you see, the same sun you watch, just the spot you sit is different.
Jungkook hopes that one day you’ll watch it together.
---
When he arrives, it’s with a small bag. He’s a bit more comfortable around you now, and he’s noticed instantly how less on edge you seem as well. Nari is walking around in a summery swimsuit, hair tied in to pigtails as she still clutches the same bunny as last time to her chest. This time when he smiles at her, something remarkable happens. It’s quiet, but its a small ‘hello’ from her, before she hurries to run off in shyness, something that leaves him with wide eyes and a smile.
“She’s scared of water.” You say, as he walks into the room now with his shoes off. “I dont know why, she just is. Do you want something to drink?” You ask, to which he nods with a thanks. He walks into the living area where you’ve opened the balcony door, right where the small pool stands. Nari is looking at it a bit wary, glancing over the edge of it every now and then. He decides to sit down on the couch a little, waiting.
“You’re scared of water?” He asks, testing, to see how she’d react. To his surprise, she turns around, nodding, before she lifts her tiny hand up to pick on her jawline.
Just like he does.
Its another subtle reminder who she actually is, and it stings in his heart that she’s got the same habits, a little bit of him here and there without even knowing it. “Why is that?” He asks, trying to swallow down his feelings for the moment. The little girl only stares at the water, before she walks back into the room. The cat laying down is her target as she sits close to it, gently petting its belly as it just continues sleeping, visibly used to it.
“Thats nugget.” You say. “She usually even carries him around, though he doesn’t mind. I think it spooked her though when he fell into the bathtub once and panicked. Maybe that’s why she’s now scared of it too.” You chuckle, sitting down on the couch next to Jungkook. Hes hyperaware of you being this close-unsure how to act as if to not scare you off. “Sorry I didn’t respond last time by the way.” You mumble, as he takes a sip of his water.
“No problem.” He responds. “So uh..” he starts, now noticing that you’re both kind of starting from the very wrong end of it all. He wants to get to know you, while you both already made a child together- it makes him chuckle a little, before he gets himself together. “How’s work?” He asks, and you sigh.
“Pays the bills.” You start. “I’m working from home, which makes it a bit easier with her. I wanna cherish the time she’s so small, you know?” You say, watching her run her tiny fingers over the ears of the cat who simply purrs. “Until I have to send her off into the world, so to say.” You say, and he nods.
“I understand.” He says, although he may not. He’s new to all of this, and doesn’t know if that makes his bond to his child less strong. Maybe he won’t ever understand. Nari stares at the pool again, and you see it as well.
“Do you wanna get in?” You ask, and Nari shakes her head in instinct. Just like you did, ne notices. “I can’t get in with her to make her feel better.” You say, and jungkook looks at you in question. “Uhm.. medical reasons. I get pain medication injected, had it this morning, so I can’t take the bandaid off yet.” You say as Jungkooks gaze turns a bit more serious. He doesn’t push it, but makes a mental note to ask you about it in the future.
“I probably won’t be of much help, but I could try?” He asks, and you nod after a moment of thought. He gets up at that, walking with you towards the pool as he pulls his shirt over his head, placing it on a chair close by. You take the chance of him being busy getting out of his sweatpants, swim shorts underneath, to admire his body art. When you’d had your night together, he didn’t have any ink underneath his skin at all- now his arm was entirely covered, shoulder too. You avert your gaze after a moment, but chuckle as you notice Nari staring with wide eyes. She’s practically hypnotized by them as she keeps her distance. But Jungkook notices as he steps inside the tiny pool.
“Look.” You tell Nari as you lead her closer. “Jungkook isnt hurt. Its not bad.” You say. She seems a bit more interested now, peeking over the edge of the pool before she dips a hand in.
“Do you wanna come in?” Jungkook asks, and is prepared for her shaking her head. But to his surprise, she holds up her hands, expectedly so, and he checks in with you as you nod. Its endearing to see him so careful, gently placing his hands underneath her arms to slowly place her inside the pool. She’s frozen at first, unsure what to do- but then she notices his Tattoos. In the spur of the moment, she walks forwards to his sitting form, hands on his skin as she inspects the ink underneath.
Jungkook is mesmerized by her being so close and personal, and you sneak a small shot with your phone, making sure to send it to him as soon as he leaves.
As soon as he receives it, its set as his new wallpaper on his home screen.
---
The company doesn’t like the news at all.
The fact that he had a one night stand wasn’t too bad, they could work with that. But a child made things more complicated than ever. He sat in the meeting room with a grim face, several high ranking people discussing things, the band present as well. “Shell need to sign an NDA for sure. We don’t want a scandal, and this could ruin everything.”
Jungkook wants to scoff, but he holds himself back, as Bang starts to talk, having stayed quiet for the majority of the discussion for now. “I think that’s a rational thing to do, but we shouldn’t judge her purely based on past experiences with others. She hasn’t come out and claimed anything until now, so I don’t think she has any intention to.” He says, looking at Jungkook. “I’m upset at you, don’t get me wrong.” He scolds, but his face shows no spite. “But I can understand that you want to be present in her life.” He says, as someone next to him scoffs. “I can only hope you know what’s on the line. Be careful.” He advises, as he and the other managers leave the room.
“To be honest, I didn’t see that coming.” Namjoon states, as he finally seems to be able to breathe. “What the hell were you thinking Jungkook?” He says, upset. “You can’t just go and knock up some random-”
“She’s not someone random Hyung, I’d be careful with your choice of words.” He says, making the rest of the band perk up at the very serious tone of the youngest. Hes typically pretty down low, especially with the leader, which makes it the more surprising.
“We’re not saying that Jungkookie, but still, be careful.” Jimin states. “You’re putting us all at risk-”
“Dont you think I know that?” He says, sighing. “I’m putting her and my kid on the line as well, don’t think I’m not aware of that.” He grits out, before he gets up.
“Jungkook-” Taehyung starts, holding the sleeve of the youngest. “We’re supporting you. Please keep that in mind.” He says, and Jungkook knows that even if Taehyhung only speaks for himself, that’s enough. He can see that his bandmate is sincere with it, and that’s fine by him.
So he only nods, before he walks out the room, texting you about what had happened.
He smiles to himself as he locks his phone, his next destination clear as day. There’s no way now that he’s going to just let you slip through his fingers like that. Not with the information he now knows. He’s aware he’s starting from the wrong end- but nothing in his life has ever been normal after all. And no matter how he may look at it, even without Nari in the picture he’d know exactly what he wants.
You.
---
You hiss yet again as you try and bend down, the bags suddenly miles away even though they’re just sitting on the ground next to your feet. But its not happening- your entire shoulder hurts too much.
There’s no one you can call, and asking a stranger for help is out of question. But you’re reminded of one particular person who may be able to help as your phone almost slips out of your pocket. Hesitantly, you check the time three times, before you sit down at the side. It doesn’t even ring twice before Jungkook answers.
“Y/n?” He asks, out of breath. He must’ve been working out you think- but your mind also goes to the worry of yours that you might have been intruding something entirely else.
“Is it a bad time?” You ask because of that, unsure. “Its not that urgent,” it is urgent, you think, but you can’t let him know that. Still, he manages to see through your facade it seems.
“I was just working out. Whats up?” He asks, and you involuntarily let out a breath you didn’t know you were holding. “Did you think I was doing something else?” He asks, and there’s a small hint of disappointment in his voice you can’t quite guess the reason for.
“It.. uhm.. doesnt concern me.” You say, cutting him off as he starts to say your name. “Listen, can you uhm.. help me out? I think I pulled something while trying to carry groceries home.” Yiu ask, and he answers.
“Yeah sure. Where are you?” He asks, opening a door into a room that has a bit more echo- his bathroom, you assume. “I’ll shower real quick.” He tells you.
“Ah don’t rush. I’ll send you the adress okay? Sorry again for bothering-” you start, but this time the way he says your name doesn’t let you talk back.
“You’re never a bother.” He tells you. “I’ll meet you there.”
And he stays true to his word. Dressed in all black, a cap pulled deep down paired with a facemask in an equally dark color, he’s hard to recognize, if even impossible. “Sorry, did you wait long?” He asks, and you shake your head, reaching for one of the bags. “No no, let me. Just walk to the car yeah?” He says, and you nod, in too much discomfort to argue with him. He notices this as he puts the bags into his car’s trunk, getting into the driver’s seat. “Are you okay? Should I drive you to a doctor?” He asks, as he notices your obvious pain.
“No, Nari is alone at home.” You say, as Jungkook nods.
“I’m worried about you though.” He says, as he starts driving.
“I can totally take care of her-” you start, but he clicks his tongue.
“No, I meant I’m worried about you.” He says. “I know it looks like I’m only interested in her but-” I’m also interested in you he wants to say, but it doesn’t come out. He doesn’t want to push you into any direction. “You’re just as important.” He says instead.
“I’ll go see a doctor if it doesn’t get better tomorrow, fair?” You say, and he nods with a slight smile.
“Deal.” He says. “I’ll be coming over late evening if that’s okay with you then.” He tells you as he parks in front of your apartment. “I’ll have to pick up some clothes but I’ll be right back.”
“What.?” You start, as he undoes his seat belt, boyish grin on his face.
“What do you mean, ‘what’? I have the weekend off, so I’ll be helping you."He says. "I mean, if that’s okay- if your boyfriend-”
“Jeon Jungkook I literally haven’t talked to a man since we slept with one another.” You groan out before you open the passenger side, stepping out. Jungkook doesn’t realize the weight of that sentence until a few seconds pass. You look at him, a shy gaze and slightly rosy cheeks and he wants to melt just like he did when he’d first met you years ago. “Its uhm.. its fine with me."you say.
And jungkook has to collect all his strength to not yell out loud how happy he is about that. He reaches for the bags, swiping his foot underneath the car for the sensor to close the trunk for him, as he spots something inside one bag. "Banana milk?” He asks, as you press a button in the elevator you both now stand in.
“Its weird isn’t it?” You say, and Jungkook feels his skin tinge at the close proximity of your body next to his. “How much she’s like you.” You say.
“She has a lot from you too.” He argues, voice however soft and gentle, as you watch him in the blurry mirror of the steel elevator door. “She’s observant. Sensitive to her surroundings. Gentle in what she does and how she acts. Polite.” He says, and you clench your jaw. Was that how he thought of you? “Y/n..” he starts, as you look at his face this time, his gaze holding something you can only describe as absolutely dangerous.
Because he looks at you like he’s in love.
---
Jungkook plays with Nari without ever growing tired. It’s safe to say that she grows comfortable with him, eagerly drawing with him on a large piece of paper on the floor, as you walk into the room. You smile, catching his own as he looks at you. Its that look again, that dangerous look of affection, and you avert your gaze to look at your daughter instead. “Nari.” You say, as she yawns and looks at you. “I think its time for bed, no?” You ask her, as she nods hesitantly. She reaches her arms out for you as usual, and you look a bit hesitant- something Jungkook picks up on. A questioning gaze, as if to ask for permission is sent your way- and you nod.
“Come on angel, let’s get you to bed.” He says, gentle as he picks the little girl up, giggling as she holds onto Jungkooks neck, before she lays her head against his shoulder. He feels oddly domestic like this, calm, as if he’d done this a thousand times already. He follows you into her bedroom, a small but nicely decorated room. Setting her down into the bed, she instantly crawls underneath the covers, since she already had gotten ready for bed prior.
“Alright. Goodnight baby, sleep tight.” You say kissing the top of her head as she nods, suddenly looking at Jungkook expectingly. He only waves a little, as she pouts.
But he’s worried he’s overstepping boundaries, so he only runs his hand over her head before he walks out the room, right after you.
The door is closed, and you sigh as you sit down on the couch. Jungkook follows, now highly aware of the both of you now being alone. He sits down next to you, searching for your gaze as you finally look at him. “I never intended to just.. leave you like that.” He starts, and you shrug.
“Its none of my concern what you do in your free time.” You state, instinctively sitting closer to the edge- a bit more distance now between you two.
“You were the only one."He states, as your eyes widen a little. Only now do you meet his eyes, and they’re nothing but serious, honest. "I.. you were the first. And only.” He states. “I wanted to.. reach out to you, but I lost your number, you remember? The small receipt from that takeout place we ordered food from..” he chuckles, and you smile as you remember it. “I.. felt awful after I lost it. There was no way to contact you, but I tried for a long time.” He explains, running a hand through his hair. “But then it.. felt weird. The more time passed, the more it felt weird, you know? Like apologizing for something that happened years ago.” He says.
You nod, understanding.
“I’m not saying this to lure you in, I hope you know that.” He says, hand shyly reaching out for the very tip of your knee- his finger placing itself onto it. “I’m not just.. after Nari. I missed you too.” He says.
“Jungkook..” you start. “I’m sorry.. I just-” you start, and he smiles, although a bit deflated.
“I get it.” He says. “I.. can I ask you something?"He questions.
You nod.
"I.. want to gain your trust.” He starts. “I know we’re basically starting at the completely opposite end of stuff but.. I want to get to know you. I want to earn your trust, and maybe more.” He states, turning fully towards you. “But I’ll respect if you don’t want to be anything more than what we are now.” He states.
Hes basically offering his heart.
And as you take a deep breath, your hand reaches for his, fingers shyly intertwining in a silent offer of your very own.
You just hope he doesn’t break it again.
---
He’s still asleep when you wake up.
He had pretty much demanded to take the couch instead of your bed- and you knew fighting with him would lead to nothing. So the least you could do, you think, is letting him sleep as long as he wants to. Nari is just as dead to the world, and you simply prepare some coffee for yourself.
While the water boils, jungkook shifts- blanket falling down to the floor with a thud as you notice. Its maybe motherly instinct, or something different, but you instinctively walk towards his sleeping form, picking up the blanket to properly place it over his body again. You make sure to tuck it properly, as he cracks an eye open, smiling sleepily. “What time is it?” He mumbles, and you smile.
“You can continue sleeping. Its early.” You say, and he nods, hand holding onto you wrist however, as he still keeps his gaze cpnnected to yours.
“Why are you up then?” He asks in a raspy voice, making your skin tingle a bit from the sound of it. You shrug, though you think you know what he’s really asking for.
“The couch is small.” You say, but Jungkook doesn’t take it as a decline to his silent question. Instead, he continues smiling.
“Big enough if you lean on me.” He tells you, and you’re unsure. The water boiler stops the heat with a click, as you’re torn between logic and desire. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to-” he starts, but you sigh, lifting the blanket you’ve previously draped over him.
“Scoot a bit.” You say, as you actually give in, laying down next to him on the couch- although you’re halfway laying ontop of him. “Am I too heavy? You can be honest.” You say, as he denies, arm around your shoulder as he enjoys the moment.
“You’re not.” He says. “Are you comfortable?” He asks, and you nod into his chest. “I’m glad.” He says, voice growing quiet as he lets himself fall back into sleep again. “I like this.” He mumbles drunk ok sleep, and after a moment, you nod. Its when his hand innocently wanders that he finds naked skin- noticing the fact that you’re only wearing a big shirt and some cotton shorts. He freezes in place for a moment as his fingers stay at the skin, waiting for you to call him off.
But you don’t.
He knows you’ll tell him if something makes you uncomfortable- it gives him a sense of security when his fingers move, hand now fully on your thigh, warm skin under his fingertips as he keeps it there for a moment.
“Did you ever think about it?” You ask, quietly, as if its something forbidden to say. You don’t even know why you’re asking it in the first place, but taking it back would make it even more awkward than it probably already was.
But to your surprise, Jungkook answers. “Of course.” He admits, eyes still closed as he moves his legs a bit around. “Did you?” He questions after a moment, waiting for your answer as he has to endure his memories forming in front of his closed eyes again. The way you laughed, the way you looked at him, the way you sounded and felt.
And when you nod, he’s suddenly hyperaware of your lack of distance. He swallow thickly, but he knows moving his legs now won’t hide anything. He wants to apologize, but he hopes deeply you just don’t notice.
He suddenly feels like a teenager again.
“Jungkook?” You ask, and he hums a reply. “Do you need a cold shower?” You ask with a hint of teasing in your tone, and he chuckles in embarrassment as he runs his hand over his face.
“No no, I’m sorry it’ll go away by itself.” He says with a chuckle, glad you don’t seem offended by it. “Lets just sleep.” He says, and you nod, simply closing your eyes.
And he’s glad he doesn’t have a wet dream after that incident.
---
“We do not hit Nari, that’s not nice!"you say seriously, as the little girl still sobs from the shock of your outburst. She had hit Jungkooks hand as he had tried to take her toy away since it was time to put them away and get ready for bed, and you had instantly seen it. "Hitting people hurts, do you want to hurt kookie?” You say, and she shakes her head eagerly, tears still rolling down her cheeks.
Jungkook watches from the sidelines, his heart aching at the way his daughter is crying. But he’s aware that this has to happen- that she has to know that this wasn’t appropriate behavior, even if it meant she’d have to get scolded. “So what do we do now?” You tell her, as she looks over, the finger in her mouth instantly leaving as she runs towards Jungkook on unsteady legs, instantly gripping onto his pants as she cries against his legs.
“I’m sorry!” She presses out, and Jungkook shares a look with you as you nod, giving him the okay. He’s not sure what to do, how to properly handle this without overstepping any boundaries- but he tries anyways. “I’m sorry-” she continues as he squats down, letting her wrap her arms around his middle instead as best as she can. Her head is resting against his shoulder, his hand on her back rubbing comfortingly to try and soothe her.
“Its okay.” He says, and you’re surprised at just how mature and gentle he sounds. “But your mom is right. Hitting isn’t okay, so never ever do that again okay?” He asks her, as she nods into his sweater, sniffling and still crying. He worries for a moment that she won’t calm down with him- but he can’t detach her from him, so he just goes to pick her tiny body up, bringing her into the bathroom. “Can I get her ready this time?” He asks quietly, as you nod.
“Sure. Just make sure to brush her teeth.” You say, as you run a hand over her head. “I’ll tell her goodnight as soon as you’re done.” You tell him, and he nods. Its weirdly domestic, the entire situation, it feels as if you’re letting him be a part of this whole dynamic now.
It feels like you’re letting him in.
---
“Hey.” Hoseok says, sitting down next to a sweating Jungkook, who locks his phone instantly, sipping on his water as he nods towards his bandmate. “So..” he starts, watching together with jungkook as the rest of the band either rests themselves or continues to practice. “How is everything?” He asks, and Jungkook knows instantly what he’s asking.
He can’t help but become wary. Protective even.
“Good.” He answers, not looking at Hoseok, as he sips another mouthful of water. “She’s signed the NDA.” He says, keeping it short as Hoseok sighs.
“Thats not what I asked Jungkook.” He said, before he runs a hand through his hair. “Jungkook.. JK..” he tries cheering the youngest up. “I know we seemed a bit harsh, but we’re all just.. it was a surprise, really.” He explains, and Jungkook chews on the inside of his cheek as he realizes that he’s right. “But we.. talked. And everyone agreed that its fompeltely understandable that you want to be a part in her life. I mean, you’re her dad.” He says, chuckling as he says it out loud. “How does her mother take it?” He questions, as Jungkook shrugs.
“I.. I’m trying to take it slow. We’re.. slowly loosing that distance nowadays. She even let me watch over Nari alone.” He says with a smile as he remembers that day. Hoseok grins, excited at the way the youngest’ face lights up as soon as he talks about her. “I kinda.. have that hope that we can somehow mend this together. Be a normal family and all that, you know?” He says, and Hoseok nods.
“Do you have pictures?” He asks, leaving Jungkook a way out of he didn’t want to share. But he unlocks his phone, his home screen still that picture of him and the little girl in the pool. He looks like a wet dog really, but its the grin on his and her face that makes the image so perfect. As he opens the gallery app, he taps on another picture of you and Nari together, a secret shot he’d taken when you’d helped her color in something in the book he’d bought her. “She looks like you.” Hoseok comments. “All round, like a circle.” He teases, as Jungkook just grins brightly.
“Show me too, Show me too!!” Jimin shouts as he realizes what’s happening, gaining everyone’s attention as Jungkooks ears turn red.
But he’s still proud while he finally shows his bandmates what he’s created with you.
---
Its weird to see him like this.
He’s sitting on the floor with your daughter, trying to figure out which piece of the puzzle goes where. Its not his usual behavior whenever he’s around his bandmates though- of course you’d occasionally seen some Run!BTS episodes here and there.
There was no way you’d escape him.
No, he’s way more oriented towards Nari, making sure that she gains all the praise and figures stuff out herself. You had thought for a long time that he may wouldn’t like being a father figure, after all, he’d always been the youngest of the group. And then again, he’d never met your little girl before anyways.
But he seemed to just.. perfectly fit into the role of a father right away.
Now that you know he’s not there to judge or take her away to life a better and easier life, you’re more at ease with him visiting and spending time. But you’re still on edge- because while he’d said that he really wants to get to know you too, you’re unsure if he really was being honest when he had said he would’ve wanted to even without your daughter in the picture. At the end of the day, your mother always told you,
‘Never mess with entertainers, they always leave.’
And you’re scared because of that. Because one day he’ll go on tour, or go to his military service, and he’ll be gone again. Even if he tells you now that he will stay, there just is no way. And you’re not sure if you can handle that. But then again, won’t it be better to at least have him at your side like this for now? After all, you’ve realized it long ago already.
No matter the outcome, you’ll have to raise her on your own.
---
You keep your head low, bowing constantly as an apology for the intrusion. But since you can’t work currently, you can’t properly take care of nari either until your medication kicks in. So Jungkook had asked and decided to bring you along for practice- something you only reluctantly agreed on.
Its unsurprisingly Taehyung who jumps up at the sight of the little girl holding onto his pantleg tightly since she can’t reach his hand comfortably. She hides for the first moment, until Jungkook picks her up, making her more brave in the closer proximity of him.
She may not know that he’s her father, but her inner soul is certainly aware of it.
“So pretty.” Jimin coos at her as she stays close against Jungkooks chest, smiling however when Taehyung makes silly faces.
When he puts her down to follow you sitting somewhere more secluded, he notices the looks of the older members. Namjoon doesn’t really let you out of his sight while other staff seems to start talking about the entire situation. Word travels easily in the company, and while the members didn’t say anything, one of the managers certainly did.
“Cut it.” Jungkook tells Namjoon weirdly defensive, and he apologizes as he finally breaks his gaze.
“Sorry.” He says. “I just.. it didn’t feel real until now.” He says, as they all get ready for practice. “She really looks like you. And her..” he says, as Jungkook corrects him by saying your name. “Yeah, I thought she’d be less.. on edge.”
“Well..” jungkook starts. “Everyines gossiping already, and you staring probably didn’t help either.” He says. “Sorry.. I just.. its unfair to her that everyone just assumes she’s a leech trying to use Nari for something.” He sighs, and Seokjin joins in, having listened.
“I can imagine.” He says. “I.. really hope it works out for you. I hope you know that.”
“We all do.” Namjoon comments.
The awkward tension is soon broken however, as Nari’s cheerful laughter fills the room, Taehyung playfully chasing the little girl.
---
They’re filming in finland this time.
Its the usual routine, nothing is out of place, and yet, there’s this looming feeling in Jungkook that he’s missing something. And technically he is- after all, its been weeks since he’d last seen you and Nari.
But there’s a surprise waiting for him.
Its after they’re done filming that Yoongi pushes a letter towards him, a small rectangular envelope that doesn’t tell much about what’s inside. He opens it with curious hands, finding a winter themed card inside.
But its the handwriting he instantly recognizes.
I hope you’re well.
Nari wanted to write something for you, but she can’t quite figure out how to do it, so I’m doing it for her instead. She misses you, pretty much demands for you to come back. I’m trying to tell her that you can’t-but there’s only so much I can do.
Don’t be so harsh on yourself though,
Its then that he has to stop, breaking into tears as he hides behind the card itself. Jimin is quick to jump up and over to console him, as are the other members. While some tease, Yoongi is quick to ca them off-deeming it unfair in a situation like that. It takes a moment until he can look and continue reading- tissue pressed against his lips.
Don’t be so harsh on yourself though, I know you’ve never meant for the situation we’re in now. She’ll understand, at least I hope. Its for the best that she only misses you as a person, and not as a father, as harsh as it sounds. I know you understand- and I’m grateful for it, really. I’m grateful for it all, even if I have trouble showing it. Because you gave me something so precious, I could never thank you enough for.
Jungkook, I miss you hope you stay safe on your travels. We’ll be waiting for you when you’re back home.
Love,
Nari & y/n
Hes proud as he looks at the scribbles he’s sure are supposed to be Nari’s name at the bottom- but he’s even more distraught at the pitiful attempt at you trying to erase the first sentence in mind. He hates it, hates that he can’t just tell you to let him in and let him love you like he knows he could because he’s aware that it’s way too much to ask. He’s gone all the time, he’s never home, the timing of it all had just been awful.
So he breaks down again, painfully so, as he cries it all out for the first time. He doesn’t see the concern in his bandmates eyes at the way he breaks, and it takes a long time for him to pull himself back together.
The small card later on safely tucked away in his bag.
---
“He’ll get over it.” The manager says, as Namjoon shakes his head, pushing his foot into the doorway to keep it from shutting. Bang PD inside it perks up at that, the behavior unknown to him.
“I don’t think you get it.” He says, meeting his superiors gazes. “We’re talking about his child. That’s not like his schoolboy-crush he had on IU when he was like, 15!” He says.
“Namjoon-” the man starts again, but he won’t have it.
“We have to do something! She’s clearly not after his fame, or money, or anything else! Otherwise she’d have had every chance to blow this all up already! How can you still be this dense about it?” He says, clearly distressed.
And its for good reason.
While jungkook continues working, practicing, and singing his lines, there’s no emotion to it anymore. He works like a robot, simply mirroring whats shown at dance practice, his singing sounding more generic than anything else. Its not like he’s a surely depressed or anything- he’s simply lost all his passion.
And its gonna be a simple question of time until fans start to notice his absence, since he refuses to do any Vlives, and only quietly sits in the back of the group’s.
He storms out the office, walking back into the practice room where jungkook lays on the floor. The rest of the guys are close to him, serious looks on their faces as they look at Namjoon. “What happened?” He asks.
“I don’t think he slept.” Jimin tells him. “And I also think he lied about eating. He just collapsed some minutes after you left.” He sighs out, looking at the youngest asleep on the floor. “This is really eating away at him isn’t it?"He mumbles, as Taehyung scoffs.
"Its his daughter. And he’s totally in love with y/n as well.” He says. “Thats basically taking two things away from him at once.”
Its then that Jungkook slowly wakes up, groaning as he sits up under the watchful and concerned gazes of his bandmates. “Did I pass out?” He asks, and they all nod. “Ah well.” He just mumbles, running a hand over his face.
The door to the practice room opens at that, Bang PD and two other heads of the company standing there.
Walking towards them with an idea in mind.
---
His birthday isn’t something super special anymore.
It was like that once, when he’d been a kid, or even a teenager- but nowadays, it’s short-lived, some cake and wishes before he has to catch the next plane or prepare for the next practice. Its weird really, because he knows Nari’s birthday is only a week later- today, to be exact, and he can’t be there.
Which is a running theme, he’d noticed.
Its torture really, but he’s slowly come to terms with it. There’s nothing he can do about it- and by now he’s sure the little girl won’t even remember him all that much. Maybe its better that way, he thinks, but he deep down wants to be selfish, greedy, wants her to remember him as more than just a friend of her mother.
Even after months and months, he’s still not over you.
And his bandmates know, even if he doesn’t outright say it. Its the little things really, from the wallpaper of his phone still being that picture of you and Nari, to the fact that he carries that little Christmas card around whenever they’re traveling. He has a small post it note in his wallet too- a typical toddler sketch of him, you, and Nari he keeps close. He likes to pretend a lot. It keeps him a little more sane.
But as he spots the weird grins on his brothers faces, he knows they’re up to something. He looks around, unsure, until his gaze meets-
Yours.
You’re squatting down behind Nari, who looks around in a confused manner. She spots him a little further away, and he’s prepared. He knows he looks different- he’s packing more muscle, and his hair is now longer and bleached as well. But then she wiggles out of your grasp, and you smile as the girl excitedly runs full force towards Jungkook.
He doesn’t know why, or how, and he doesn’t care either; he just meets her halfway, throwing her into the air playfully as he catches her giggling form, holding her close. “Your hair is long!"Nari observes, and Jungkook smiles, as he can’t help his grin and glistening eyes.
"Yours too!” He shoots back, as he observes the now definitely longer ponytail his daughter is sporting. A pink bunny catches his eye, and he surely recognizes it after inspecting it further. But before he can ask, the girl places her tiny hands around his ear, whispering as he eagerly listens. “Mommy told me a secret.” She says, and jungkook plays serious as he listens to her. She leans in again. “She said that you’re my dad!” She says, and jungkooks eyes widen.
His blood runs cold and he has to squat down, setting her onto her own two feet as you walk closer. Nari however doesn’t notice the way he pales, as she keeps going, this time not bothering to whisper. “She said that you loved mommy, before I was born. And because you loved each other I’m here!” She says, and Jungkook swears he can feel his heart stop.
Why would you tell her that?
But when he looks up to meet your eyes, they’re already sparkling with unshed tears, and he knows, without any words said, what you’re trying to say. He doesn’t know why yet, he doesn’t know how, but again, he doesn’t care as he picks his daughter up again, walking towards you, where you instantly wrap your arms around her-and him as well.
“Yeah-” he starts, chuckling in disbelief. “But mommy lied when she said I loved her.” He says, as you look at him with concern. But he’s still smiling, uncaring of his tears falling as he looks at you and Nari.
“Because I still do.”
---
Jungkook is quick to agree when you ask if you could spend the night at his apartment for the night. Nari is already in bed; his couch turned into a small and comfortable bed for the young girl as she sleeps tightly already, worn out by the excitement of the day. “I talked to Bang PD.” You say, after you both had sat down to have some time for yourselves. “He.. came to me and had an idea. The same that Namjoon had proposed to me when they’d visited me. And may I just-” you say, getting up for a second to push his chest a little. “How could you neglect yourself like that? Fainting? Not eating? Not sleeping?” You playfully scold- but he can feel that deep down you’re genuinely upset.
“Sorry” He mumbles. “But what was it?” He asks, curious to know as to what exactly made you change your mind.
“If you’re okay with it- me and Nari could move into this apartment. It’d make it easier for you to visit, less dangerous, and if something was to happen, there’s security here and all that..” you say, and he nods eagerly.
“Of course, no problem at all!” He says. “I’d be happy to have you both here.” He tells you, smiling genuinely. “But I.. have a question.” He says.
“If its about us..” you start, and he nods, swallowing thickly. “I.. jungkook, I hope you know I’m not giving any more chances after this-"you start, and he practically becomes restless at what you’re implying.
"Never, I only need one, I promise!” He says, body turned towards you as he rests a hand on your thigh. Its warm, it fills you up with memories and feelings you’ve tried to push away and bury six feet under. “I promise, this time I’ll get it right. It.. I know it won’t be easy and nowhere near a normal relationship but-” he says, and you smile.
For the first time, you smile, as your hand places itself over his, his own turning to intertwine your fingers. “Thats fine.” You say, and he swears he melts on the spot at the look of love you send his way, cheeks red as if you’re back in time. “I only need you.” You say, as he brings your interlocked hands towards his lips.
“You already have me.” He says, before pressing his lips against your fingers.
Giving a silent promise.
---
Its on a sunny weekend that he notices again.
Nari is occupied with the cat, carefully brushing his coat with a small brush, while Jungkook takes some plates away from you. “You never told me what’s wrong.” He asks. “This, I mean. I can see you’re in pain.” He asks you, as he motions towards your back.
“Its an old injury.” You say. “They.. said I’d need surgery to fix it, but I’ve never gotten around to do it. She can’t stay alone by herself for too long yet, so me going into hospital is out of the question.” You say. Jungkook however shakes his head.
“Go an schedule the surgery next time you’re at the doctors. I’ll take time off then if I can, if not, I’ll organize a nanny. You’re not on your own anymore."He tells you with a reassuring smile. "But just pain meds won’t fix this, it’ll just make you sick at some point.” He says. “And I’m worried about you.” He finishes, carefully holding your hand as you nod.
“Okay.” You agree, and he’s stunned for a second at how easy that was. But then again, a lot of things have changed nowadays.
And he can’t wait for all those changes to show.
---
He knows to expect food when he comes home, but what he doesn’t expect, is the entire scenery in front of him.
The pin pad on the door must’ve alerted the cat, since Nugget eagerly speedwalks towards him, tail high up as he meows loudly, informing the household that he’s home as the cat brushes past his legs, arching his back. “Hey” jungkook greets him, running a hand over his back before he shakes the stray hairs off, stepping inside after taking off his shoes.
The TV is running in the background, Nari in front of him while wearing a bathrobe, signaling that she’s already getting ready for bed. Surely enough, her favorite kids show is on, preparing her by showing a good night’s story, completely demanding her attention for the moment.
Then there’s you, a simple shirt and sweatpants combo and no socks, leaning over a pot as you stir.
Everything is just the way he’s dreamed it to be.
And for a second or two, he simply enjoys the sight of it all, before he makes his presence known, the little girl eagerly running towards him with still damp hair. “Mommy said you’ll dry my hair!” She excitedly exclaims, as you chuckle in the kitchen.
“I said you should ask him Nari, Appa could be tired.” You say, and the little girl pouts as he laughs. He nods however, getting the hairdryer from the bathroom before she sits on his lap, as he brushes and dries her hair. Its still a quick thing to do, but he already knows that one day she’ll have long enough hair for it to last longer. She yawns as she rubs her eyes, tiny body’s inner clock telling her to rest by now.
“Lets get you to bed, yeah?” He tells her, picking her up as he walks towards your form in the kitchen. You tell her goodnight while she’s still in his arms, a quick kiss to the top of her head, before he walks into her room, helping her change into her Pyjamas before she crawls underneath the covers. “Goodnight angel.” He tells her, as she smiles.
“Goodnight Appa.” She answers, and his heart swells at the sound of it. Its the first time she says it, she probably doesn’t even realize it, but he loves the sound of it already. When he walks back out, there’s already food on the table, as you sit across from the set spot, typing something on your phone. You put it away however as he sits down.
“How was your day?” You ask, and he smiles, shaking his head.
“Way better now that I’m home.” He says. “Seriously.. thank you.” He tells you, before he starts to eat. You watch him for a moment before you start talking about your own day, while he eagerly listens to what has happened to you during the time he had been out.
He could really get used to this.
---
“Hyung, give me a bite.” Jungkook asks, as Jin holds out his hands.
“Do something cute then.” He demands, while you’re trying hard not to laugh with the rest of the members while eating. Jungkook groans in annoyance.
“Hyung, I literally have a kid!” He argues, as Jin playfully explodes in his typical fashion.
“And since when does that mean I suddenly can’t treat you as the youngest anymore?” He says, voice raising a pitch higher. “Did you age or travel back in time now so you’re older than me?I don’t think so, I raised you for years so be thankful now or I’m not giving you anything you ungrateful brat!” He scolds, as everyone bursts out into laughter.
Nari is a bit confused, so you put a hand on her head. “Uncle Jin is only teasing your dad.” You say, as Jin sends a wink her way, making her instantly shy away.
“Yah don’t make my daughter uncomfortable with your worldwide handsome bull-” he starts, practically feeling your glare at the side of his skill like the red dot of a sniper attack, correcting himself in time. “-stuff!” He finishes, making everyone laugh again.
“I’m charming everyone and you will live with this, now do something cute or no food for you!"He barks, making Nari giggle a bit when Jungkook actually follows the order this time.
Jungkooks ears are red, as he pouts and mumbles to himself.
"At least I made my daughter laugh.”
---
He’s quick to bring her out of the mall as she keeps on getting close to a tantrum. Its something he can’t have, its as dangerous as ever already that he’s gone out with you for grocery shopping at all. Back at the car, he sits his daughter into her seat without buckling her up, leaving the door open as he squats next to it, looking at her. “Do you know why we’re here?” He asks calmly, as Nari continues to cry for a bit. “I got time. I can wait.” He says, looking around for a while, until she grows quiet. “Done?” He asks, and she nods as he looks at her, pulling his facemask down to help her read his face better, his bucket hat enough to cover him for now, he thinks.
“We can’t always have everything we want Nari.” He says, as she listens. “Your mom told you that you can have one thing and one thing only. And what do we do when mom says something?” He asks, as Nari sniffles. “We listen, don’t we?” He asks again, the little girl nodding after a moment. “Thats right. Cause when you don’t listen, it makes mommy and me upset alright? And we don’t like seeing you cry over something like that. Its okay to cry if you get hurt, if you feel sad, even if you’re angry. But its not okay to cry just because you can’t have something.” He explains, as his daughter nods again.
When he deems her calm enough, he helps her out the car again, still squatting down as he makes sure her dress isn’t wrinkled, as he holds her tiny hands. “Come on now, you’re a big girl right? Wipe those tears, let’s go back to mommy."He says, watching with a smile as she makes sure she wipes her face. He helps her a little, before he stands up, pulling his facemask back up before locking the car again, the small girl walking next to him as she’s all calm again.
What he doesn’t see however, is the other girl close by behind a car, already tapping away on her phone as she uploads a video.
---
You instantly let him inside after he’s home.
He’d just recorded a video message- an apology and explanation in one, to clear up the mess that had stirred up. Fans are all over the place, divided into groups that fight like its war. There’s people who feel betrayed, people who are upset, people who are angry, and people who understand and cheer for him.
After the video had been uploaded, paparazzi had swarmed the company building- angry fans right behind, demanding for jungkook to either break up, say that its all a lie, or even leave the group. He’d been unprepared for it, and the company had gone out its way to ensure his, the band’s, yours, and Naris safety through it all.
Its still weird though.
“I’m leaving the group.” He says, as he sits on the couch, light grey sweater soft underneath your hand as you run it over his back. You try and argue, but he won’t let you. “No, listen. Not.. right away. But if things really go south, I’ll quit. We’ll move to another country, I don’t care, as long as you’re safe. I’m..” he starts, putting his head into his hands. “This is my fault. I’ve pulled you into this-”
“I think it takes two to tango Jungkook.” You say. “They.. would’ve found out eventually. Its just the way that they found out that makes it so chaotic.” You try and reason, and he nods after a while.
He gets up as he gets a call later on, Nari curiously peeking out from her room as Jungkook walks past. He doesnt notice this as he’s walking back into the living room. “Guess I’m gonna be home for a while.” He says, as he brushes some hair out of his face. You look at him in question, as he shrugs. “Company called and told me I’ll be excluded from schedule and broadcast until this whole story is under control again.” He says.
Nugget wakes up slowly, walking closer as he brushes past Jungkooks legs, purring. You can see Jungkook worry as he pets the cat, and you know why. Fans can be.. quite expressive, and he already saw several very threatening tweets- not only aimed at you or him, but at the fans themselves. And he’s a sensitive guy- you know if anything was to happen, he would blame himself for it.
So you do the only thing you can think of.
You lean in closer, holding him close as he falls into your arms, closing his eyes as he lets himself be held for a moment. You’re pressing a kiss to his head, and he feels a bit better. “You’re not alone in this, okay?” You say. “No one hates you for it. Emotions are just all over the place.” You try and reason, and he just nods. You know that right now, all you can do is wait.
And its Nari who makes him smile again, as she wordlessly climbs onto the couch, spreading her bunny plushy’s arms out before she lays it on his chest, as if to make it hug him. He can’t help but pull her close, simply letting himself exist for a moment in the arms of his family.
Realizing he really isn’t alone, at least.
---
For his own safety, and also mental health, the company had given Jungkook the okay to spend his time off work somewhere entirely else.
He’d always wanted to go to a country far away- and with Nari loving snow, he’d decided together with you that the more rural side of New Zealand would be perfect to spend his hiatus. While the company made sure the place you all stayed at was safe enough to keep info about his whereabouts to themselves, you all try and settle in.
But for him, its easy to free his mind from the troubles he’s facing, as soon as he sees Naris big eyes fascinated with the scenery. “Jungkook?” You ask, making him turn around as you give something to him. “Can you dress her? I can’t find her mittens..” you say, before going back to search for them. He watches you for a moment, before he calls his daughter over.
He has a bit of trouble at first, too careful as he’s still scared of hurting the little kid, as you help him. “She’s not made of porcelain-.” You say, swallowing the last word you almost tried to say. He has a hunch of what it could’ve been, and looks at you for a second, before he turns to Nari again.
Small steps, he guesses.
As soon as the little girl is dressed, she’s eager to go out, and you follow her along the way, as she plays around. Jungkook chases her, making sure to not run too fast to give her a chance of escape.
Its an eventful day, and its the sole reason she’s practically dead to the world as she’s asleep in her little room now.
You're sitting on the couch, warming up again as Jungkook sits down next to you. Hes grown more and more physical with you these days, eagerly accepting any form of skinship you give, and actively trying to be as close to you as he can. Just like now; as he leans his body against yours, hand reaching to hold yours having become a habit of his.
You’re holding it actively this time too however, your own fingers tracing the tattoo on the side of his hand. He watches as you do this. “Things have changed, haven’t they?” He asks, and you shrug. “I’m still sorry-” he starts, but stops when he feels you press a kiss to the top of his head.
“Dont think about it for now, Jungkook.” He’s aware of the way you say his name- softer, more gentle, more.. intimately. Its like you want to say something else, but you’re holding yourself back from it. He doesnt know why, but he hopes you’ll let go of those things soon.
He stretches for a moment, before he looks at you, one hand over the back of the couch as the other softly touches your cheek. Its quiet, but not uncomfortably so. He doesnt say anything, doesnt have to, as he leans in to press a kiss to your lips. Its slow at first, almost shy, before he notices your hand suddenly moving to place itself on the back of his neck, a silent way of telling him its okay.
You both move a little, your form now underneath his as he looks down at you. “Nari’s asleep.” He says, hand running over your side, down your thigh, until it holds your leg at the back of your knee, angling it up a little.
“She is.” You agree, playing with the ends of his hair as he smiles. You’re comfortable, he can see that in the slight smile you hold as well, as you look at him.
“Out like a light.” He says, pecking your lips with a whispering voice, as you nod. He’s testing the waters, hand wandering closer and closer to your chest, trying to see if you’re against it- but you’re not, and he’s happy about it as he continues his advances. “Do you remember?” He asks, and you nod again. “I can’t believe how I’ve rushed back then.” He mumbles, helping you out of your shirt before he looses his own.
“You were younger back then.” You try to reason, giggling as he gets stuck with his arm in his shirt, making him laugh as well before he untangles himself. He nods, but he doesn’t let that justify the way he acted back then.
“Old enough.” He says. “But I won’t make that mistake twice.” He says, placing kisses on your collarbone as his hand slips underneath your bra. “This time I’ll take my time."He hums against your skin, your back lifting a little to help him undo your bra. "I’ll cherish you.” He continues, hips moving a bit into yiu as you sigh, slowly but surely getting riled up. “Worship you.”
“I’m hardly one to worship.” You chuckle, as he grins against your skin, hand on your hip as he pushes down your leggings, panties along with it.
“Oh but you are baby.” He mumbles, letting the pet name slip through his lips. “You’re everything to me."He tells you, as his inked hand places itself onto your center, fingers easily slipping between your folds. "You’re the mother of my child.” he says. “My first love.” He continues as you sigh in bliss. “My only..”
“Jungkook..” you say, and he stops, looking at you with that gaze again. It’s full of emotions, all one’s of love, and you smile as you decide its now or never. “I dont wanna.. I don’t want you to get the wrong impression of me or think that it was just a heat of the moment kind of thing-” you ramble as he chuckles.
“Hey, its fine-” he starts, as you say it out loud.
“I love you.”
He’s still for a moment, eyes wide open as he realizes, processes what you’d just said. This was the moment he’d hoped he’d get one day, words he’d wished you’d tell him in the future. And he knows you mean them- if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have been so eager to make sure he knows you don’t just say them as an expression for your own pleasure.
His head dips down as he bites at your shoulder, before he is suddenly getting up as he searches for something in his bag close to the corner of the room. He returns, opening the small foil package on his way already as he sheds his clothes eagerly. You help him roll the condom over his length, his own excitement visible as he slowly slips inside you. “I love you.” He says as you hold onto him, his pace slow as he continues whispering. “I really do, I promise, I love you.” He says, while he can’t stop kissing you, even when he grows sloppy with it.
You don’t mind.
Its different from the time you both got together first years back, but at the same time, it feels like coming home, like a distant deja-vu. But he’s right; he’s more mature, more experienced, knows how to move and how to handle your body as he keeps you close. Its just like he said; not rushed, slow, and steady, as he makes sure you feel just as good as he does.
Because this is not just fooling around to him. Its not just pleasure, its not just being close to you.
Its a fire reignited.
Its the final wall broken down.
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“Appa!” Nari says, quickly making her way into the room as she returns with you from shopping. You laugh as you call out for her.
“Nari, we have to wrap it first before you can give it to him!” You remind her, as Jungkook raises his eyebrow, unsure about what you’re talking about. There’s also numerous dates running through his head he maybe forgot, but that’s besides the point.
“Oh!” She exclaims dramatically, now running past him into her room. “Quick quick!” She shouts, as you give Jungkook a quick kiss while walking past, making him look at you a bit curiously, but he leaves you to it as you vanish into her room.
When you emerge, she’s just as excited again, practically shoving the small very awkwardly wrapped item into his chest, while she demands him to open it. He, at first, plays just as excited, before he genuinely looks at you in shock.
“We made it together today. She wanted to give you something special for Father’s day, you know, something no one else has.” You explain, as he looks at the small snow globe in his hands. Inside is a simple tree, but there’s three bunnies on the ground there; one with a dress, another in blue pants, and a small one in the middle.
Its you, and Nari, and him, he realizes.
And he’s desperately trying not to cry as he picks the little girl up onto his lap, pressing a kiss to the side of her face.
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It hurts to love.
Karl heisenberg x male!reader
Tags: Hanahaki and angst
SFW
(Note: In this au, none of the main events happen with ethan, as he is not in this story. Also SPOILER WARNING.)
(Warning: probably shitty plot, but i'm trying my best ok)
[Your pov]
It all started a year or two ago, when mother miranda had found me lurking around the village. As i was not a local, she deemed me suspicous. However, before she had the chance to kill me, She had a spark in her eye. As if she had an idea. And before i knew it she was using me as some sort of vessel for her daughter, Eva. Although i am a male, she had seen something special in me apparently. I had also found out that her daughter had passed away and she was determined to bring her back.
It failed.
The experiment... failed.
I was no longer deemed useful.
She had proposed me two options. become a servant or assistant to one of the lords, or die. A slow, and painful death.
Of course I chose to be an assistant.
She was kind enough to let me choose who to work for, thankfully.
Lady dimitrescu was very much intimidating. And from what I've heard, if you mess up even just a little while working for her, you will be sent to the dungeons. Never to be seen again. And she isnt really fond of men, so I wont be choosing her.
Next up was Donna Beneviento. She was nice, although her doll 'Angie' is a little... how do I say this... creepy. It doesnt help that i have a huge fear of mannequins and dolls, so I dont think i'll be choosing her anytime soon.
And then theres Salvatore Moreau, dont get me wrong he's a great guy but.. he might accidentally drown me. I might be overreacting, but the guy smells. Although, I feel bad that he's treated so poorly by the other Lords, but i think it's for the best if i stay away from him.
And.. i guess my only option left is Lord Heisenberg. I just hope that he wont be that much of a hassle, even if he IS kind of an asshole...
A day before i start working at the factory, Mother Miranda forced us to spend the day together. To 'get to know eachother' I assume.
Lord Heisenberg looked pissed off, he wasn't really fond of me. He was more pissed off at Mother miranda though. Most likely because he was forced to spend time with me. I quickly learned what he called the 'basics of him'. Basically, common facts. Such as, the fact that he can bend metal and his deep hatred for Mother Miranda. that was basically all that he told me.
The following day was my first day at the factory. As we were walking along the factory, he stopped in his tracks. "Listen pup, there's rules." He practically growled. "First of all, Don't touch my shit. Second of all, don't go around the factory without me knowing. And third of all, Don't try to get to know me, we're keeping a proffessional relationship, got it?" He said.
"Uh.. y-yes Lord Heisenberg." I very nervously stammered, lightly blushing at the nickname he gave me.
"Good, now let's get to work."
Present day
That was around a year or two ago, and while i have gotten closer to the other lords, i never managed to get to get close to Lord Heisenberg. And..
I'm an idiot who fell for him... And... I know he'll never feel the same way. I've tried getting his attention, impressing him, but... nothing's working. Every time i try to get close to him, wether it's emotionally or physically. I get pushed away, literally and figuratively.
It's my fault really. I fell inlove with a man who was emotionally closed off. His charisma, his voice, everything about him just makes me fall more and more inlove with him.
I know i wont have a chance, hell, i dont even know if he's into guys... Guess i really am an idiot, huh?
Later that day, Lord Heisenberg asked me to help him with something. I agreed of course, and during that time I tried to know him more. "Jesus christ, are you trying to get me to open up or something? Cause' that's not gonna happen, so give it up." He spat out, "a-ah... sorry Lord Heisenberg.." I stammered out.
A few minutes of silence pass. Suddenly, he grabbed my hands. "I- ugh.. Just- you're doing it wrong. Here, let me help." He said, while holding my hands 'teaching me how to do it right'.
Of course my face started heating up, the feeling of his slightly roughed up hands on mine... it feels nice. Although this is probably the only time i'll ever get close to him.
"Hey pet, you ok? Geez, you're practically as red as a tomato." He said, while still holding my hands. "Uh.. y-yeah..! Uhm... i.. i'm good.." i stuttered, feeling his breath on top of my head. He was bigger and taller than me after all.
"Well, whatever you say, pup." He shrugged as he continued his work. I got a little flustered on the nickname, i never got used to that..
After, he went and ordered me to get supplies fron the duke.
As i was walking along the pathway to the duke, a few lycans were following me. They didnt seem to be attacking, so i just left them alone. However when i reached the duke, the lycans were gone. How strange.
"Well well well, if it isn't Heisenbergs pet! What brings you here, young man?" He says, with a shit eating grin. "Ah.. well, i'm just here for some supplies is al-" i was then cut off with a series of coughs, "Oh my, are you alright?" said the duke, genuinely concerned. "O-oh i'm fine i ju-" i was then cut off by another series of coughs, but just when i stopped, a small white flower petal came out of my mouth.
"Oh dear, i hope this isn't what i think it is... Are you sure you are alright?" Asked the duke. "I.. i dont know," i pause and look at the small flower petal in my hand. "do you know what's happening..?" I questioned him, very much confused. "It may be something called the 'Hanahaki disease'. It was said to just be an urban legend. Where, if you were suffering from unrequited love, you would begin to cough up flower petals." He explained. "I didnt think it was real.." he muttered to himself.
"..." i was silent as i stared in shock and horror, I'm.. coughing up flowers..? Like actual, real flowers...?
From.. unrequited love.... i should've known, i... i should've known that he would never feel the same way.
How could i be so stupid, to think he would fall for a mere mortal like me. Or atleast.. i think i'm mortal. "Well," the duke spoke up, "luckily there are two ways you can get rid of the sickness." My eyes lit up, "the person you like, either loves you back," he continued "or, you can get surgery. Not only will it remove the flowers, it also removes all of your feelings for this particullar person permanently."
"Th-that's great! I can finally get this 'hanahaki' disease while also getting rid of my feelings for him-!"
"Him?" The duke asked as he cut me off, "do you mean Lord Heisenberg?"
"Uh-" as i think about him, i start coughing again. This time, blood was spilling over. And so were many petals. "Oh dear.. so just the mere thought of him triggers it..?" He said, concerned. "Uh... i'll just... take the supplies. Thank you though, duke."
"No problem, stay safe. But remember, the longer you wait around with the flowers still inside you, the worse your state will become." He informs me,
"I'll try to get the surgery as fast as possible duke." I said, waving him goodbye.
As soon as i walked out, those same lycans followed me all the way back to the factory. Strange isn't it? Anyway, when you finally arrived at the factory, supplies in hand, I hear Lord Heisenberg open up the door.
"Here, let me help you with those." He says as he starts taking some of the bags.
"...Why are you being so nice all of a su-sudden?" I stammer as i try to hold in a cough. "Would you rather not have me nice, pup?" he growled. As i opened my mouth to speak, i was interrupted but a fit of coughs. Blood spilt out as did the petals. Heisenberg didn't seem to notice as he was already far ahead.
I try to cover it up as much as i can as i try to catch up with him. "Jeez.. Finally, you caught up-" he cut himself off. "Why is there blood on your face?" He said, slightly concerned. I froze. "Uh.." that was all i could say. "Whatever.." he said as he wiped the blood away from my face. A faint blush spread accross my cheeks.
I excused myself to the bathroom as i felt another fit of coughs. More blood splattered out as well as more petals. God it hurts. I heard a knock on the door. "Hey pet, you've been there a while, you sure you're alright?" He said
"Uh- yeah, i-i'm fine..!" I said, trying to hold in my coughs. "Well just make it quick, we have work to do." "Yes sir..!" I reply back quickly, not wanting to upset him. I quickly cleaned myself up and walked out of the bathroom. "Took you long enough." He sighed, annoyed. He went ahead and grabbed his hammer, dragging it along the metal floors. It was loud enough for him to not hear you cough up more petals.
~later that week~
My condition kept getting worse and worse, to the point i was barely able to breath. I've consulted the duke, however nothing seemed to work. No matter how much medicine, herbs or other medicinal items i jammed into my body, it just won't go away.
I was asked to come over Lady Dimitrescus castle, i'm not exactly sure why. Maybe she heard of this 'hanahaki' disease?
As i make my way to the castle, lycans started to follow me. Even more than before, why was this happening?
I finally arrive at the castle, the lycans seem to be watching me very carefully. I hear the doors open, and out came a tall lady. "Ah, Y/N! I'm glad you came! Come in." She said, holding the door open for me.
I walked in and was immediately tackled with a hug. "Uncle Y/N! You came!" Exclamed Daniela, one of Lady Dimitrescus daughters. "Oh, uh... hello Daniela." I say, hugging back. I never imagined them to warm up to me. "Now now Daniela, me and your Uncle Y/N have something to discuss."
"Aww man... well, i'll see you around Uncle Y/N!" She waved goodbye to me. "I'll see you around, Daniela." I say as i wave back. As soon as her footsteps were no longer in range, i spoke up. "So.. what did you want to talk about..?" I carefully asked the tall woman, not wanting to be sliced to bits. "Well, as i said before, the duke has informed me of something related to your wellbeing."
"So... you've heard about this.. 'hanahaki' disease, i assume...?" I say as i tense up even more. "The duke told me about it, and when i asked why he was informing me about this, he simply stated it had something to do with you. So tell me, do you have it?" She asked me with a concerned expression.
"W-well.. I-.." i say, sighing. "Yes, as far as i know." I reply, not wanting to lie to her. "As much as i dislike that wretched man, Heisenberg, i must ask, is he the object of your affection?" I froze. "Well... uh-" i cut myself off as i break into a fit of coughs growing more and more violent than the last. "Oh dear- MAIDS!" She called out, panicking, as blood and petals fall out of my mouth. She patted my back as i continue to cough. "So... it is Heisenberg.. I am terribly sorry Y/N i did not know this would happen.." she said, apologetically.
"I-it's alright-" i break into another fit of coughs. But instead of petals, this time, there were fully grown flowers. "i.. i can't b-breath.." i say almost blacking out. The last thing i see and hear are the maids, Lady Dimitrescu shouting to get the duke, and the door opening to reveal... Lord Heisenberg..? "Goddammit, out of my way-!" Was the last thing i heard before blacking out.
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I woke up to the duke. I sat upright, "what... happ-" i was then cut off by the duke. "You're awake! Honestly, i.. didnt know if you would wake up.." he said sadly. "Thankfully, i was able to patch you up just fine. And after days and hours of research, i finally found an alternative to your hanahaki!" The duke said, switching from a sad, to a cheerful mood.
My eyes light up, "W-wait, really!?" I said as a smile creeps up on my face. The duke gives me a small bottle, "Here, take this. Free of charge!" He said as he smiles brightly. "Now, you should drink it as soon as possible. Lord Heisenberg is waiting for you outside."
"I will, thank you duke!" I said as i waved him goodbye. As I walked to the gates, I take the small bottle and drink it. Within seconds, the flowers were gone. I could finally breath again!
Walking out with a small smile, I saw Lord Heisenberg. "Oh, hey-!.. uh.. i mean, hey. You're awake, lets... get back to the factory..." he stammered out.
..
Was it just me, or were there tears on his face..?
The walk to the factory was silent, but as we walk up to the factory gates, he stops dead in his tracks. "Before we go in, I just uh.. wanted to let you know that the duke let me know about how you really felt about me." He said. "And.. after a long time of thinking about it.." he cuts himself off as his cheeks turn red,
"...I like you too." He confesses.
But,
I don't feel any different.
I don't have butterflies in my stomach.
I don't even feel my face heating up.
It was like...
I was never inlove with him in the first place.
"I... I'm sorry, Lord Heisenberg... but.. I dont feel the same way anymore. I think... it was that small bottle the duke gave me, but.. I am sorry, i don't feel the same way." "W-wait.. you're.. you're joking, right...?" I watch as his expression goes from flustered to heartbreak. "..." i grow silent.
"Let's... let's get inside... we'll catch a cold if we don't." I say, opening the doors to the factory, not wanting the situation to get more awkward. "...Y... yeah... just, gimme a minute.." he says as his voice was slightly shaking. "Alright.. just... please be quick, you'll get a cold." I said, walking in and closing the door on him.
[Heisenbergs pov]
"I... I'm sorry, Lord Heisenberg... but.. I dont feel the same way anymore. I think... it was that small bottle the duke gave me, but.. I am sorry, i don't feel the same way."
"W-wait.. you're.. you're joking, right...?" I say with my voice slightly shaking. Dammit.. god... fucking...
DAMMIT...!
Just when i thought i finally found the love of my life, he's stripped away from me.
"..." he was silent.
I could feel the heartbreak slowly filling me up.
"Let's... let's get inside... we'll catch a cold if we don't."
"...Y... yeah... just, gimme a minute.." i stammer while i try not to break down infront of him.
"Alright.. just... please be quick, you'll get a cold." He says, as he walks in and shuts the door. Heh.. it's cute how he still worries about me when..
Nevermind.
I need some time to thi-
My thoughts were interrupted when i started to violently cough. What i didn't expect though...
Was a flower petal.
"..."
"Heh..."
"So this is what he felt." I said, as i look at the bloody flower petal in my hand.
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