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Jungkook

A week later..

Taehyung dragged me close to him until I was practically lying on top of him.

My arms went around his waist as I buried my face into his neck. One leg was thrown over his hips as his hand burned on my thigh with its possessive hold. I lay there, just breathing him in, listening to his heartbeat.

Taehyung drew random patterns on my back, and my eyes slowly closed at the calmness.

"Where do you want to go for the honeymoon?" he asked in my ear.

I moved closer to him, trying to get as close as possible. With my head over his chest, I replied quietly. "It's up to you. I just want to be with you... Or we can go to the fields of-"

Taehyung pulled away and rolled us over until I was under his firm body. His fingers went around my wrists, pulling them over my head.

"No. Pick another place."

I could see the tension lines around his eyes and forehead. My heart fluttered when I saw the pain in the depth of his bluish eyes.

"Taehyung," I started again. He was already shaking his head, but I continued, "Please, stop. It's not gonna end up like the last time we went out of the house. My father and Byungchan are dead. It's important to move on. I'm safe. You're here with me... You'll keep me safe, right?"

He didn't answer, his jaw grinding with the effort to keep his anger in check, "Yes," he finally hissed.

I twisted my hands from his grip. With great reluctance, he let me go. I pulled him even closer, my hand caressed his sharp jaw as I spoke.

"Well, then I want to go to the fields, Taehyung. I have to move on too and we can't let what happened stop us from living. If I'm always going to cower in fear and hide behind you, how will I face my past? It hurts to think about it… our happy moments were cut short because of him. We never got a chance to enjoy it."

I cut off as tears started to build up in my eyes, my throat felt tight as I talked.

"I want to go back. I want to face it and move on, with you by my side. I know you'll be there for me, holding me when I need you to. We have to move on, Taehyung."

My fingers fluttered over his cheeks as I leaned up and kissed him, "I have to fight it… my past. He's gone but he's still living inside of me. Sometimes the nightmares come back. Sometimes, I fall back into the deep end. You always pull me back. I have to fight him. This is me fighting him, I won't let him stop me from living and enjoying my life with my husband… my family."

Taehyung looked like he wanted to speak, his jaw ticked, his eyes flaring with anger and hurt.

"Please let me do this. I want to go back to the flower fields with the tiny house. This time, it will be different. We will be happy," I murmured against his lips.

He groaned, his forehead touching mine as he closed his eyes. I wrapped my arms around his back, holding him to me.

Going back there… it was going to be hard for both of us.

I could almost feel his pain bleeding out to me.

"Angel," he whispered so softly.

My hand caressed his back soothingly, waiting for him to agree with me. Finally, he opened his eyes, but his forehead continued to rest against mine.

His lips curled in distaste when he replied, "Fine. We will go, but I don't want you out of my sight for even a minute. It's going to be crazy. I will drive you insane, but for my sanity, Jungkook… for everyone's sake, you can't leave my sight."

I knew he didn't want to agree with me but he didn't have a choice.

We were going to spend our honeymoon at the flower fields where a beach is nearby and stay in that cute tiny house.

"Thank you," I replied, my heart soaring and full of love for this man, "I won't leave your sight. You will just have to follow me to the bathroom too."

His lips twitched, I fought the urge to laugh too.

"You are fvcking impossible, Jungkook."

"You love me," I shot back, this time a smile curving my lips.

Taehyung's lips brushed against mine as he spoke.

"So fvcking much."

Then he took my lips in a deep, breathless and senseless kiss.

~~~

I woke up to find the bed empty.

Taehyung must have left some time ago, his spot was already cold beside me. After freshening up, I went to Seung-won's office. I knocked at the door and heard him call me in. Walking inside, I found Hae-jin there too, they both looked deep in discussion, everything stopped when I stepped in.

Smiles were sent my way as I moved closer.

"Jungkook," Seung-won acknowledged me.

Smiling, I nodded his way before Hae-jin took me in his arms. He hugged me and then stepped back, Seung-won taking his place. It was a surprise seeing Seung-won change from someone harsh and hateful to loving me as a son.

Last few months, he had transformed into someone different. He and Hae-jin were the perfect fathers. I couldn't have asked for better parents to lead and support me. It further proved that even ruthless killers had a heart.

I would have never thought that I would find solace and a loving family with my enemies. yet here

I was, living with them.

Loved by them.

"What are you doing here?" Hae-jin asked.

"I wanted to ask Seung-won something. I was hoping you wouldn't mind," I started gently, watching Seung-won's reaction.

"Of course. What is it?" he asked, taking his seat behind the desk.

I opened my mouth to reply but quickly snapped it shut again. My voice couldn't seem to come out, I had wanted to say this for such a long time, but now that I am here, I don't know how to start.

My throat bobbed as I swallowed several times.

Nervousness coursed through me as they waited for me to speak.

Their eyes were on me, watching me intensely.

After a few seconds of silence, I tried again.

"Hae-jin is supposed to walk me down the aisle tomorrow," I said softly, glancing toward Hae-jin for a brief moment.

Hae-jin smiled, his chest puffing out proudly.

There was no question that he would walk me down the aisle. It was his right, something I had dreamed of.

A fairy tale coming true.

But there was someone else who deserved this moment too.

He would never get this chance, but I wanted him to experience this. Something that was robbed away from him so many years ago, I wanted to return him this happiness.

My eyes went back to Seung-won.

"But I want you to walk me down the aisle too. Both of you."

His mouth fell open, then there was silence, only the sound of us breathing could be heard in the room.

"You want me to walk you down the aisle?" he questioned, his eyes wide in shock, "But-"

I cut him off before he could continue, "It's something that I want and I hope you would be part of, Seung-won. I might not be your real son but just this once, I want to give you this moment. Both Hae-jin and you deserve this."

Hae-jin rubbed his chest like it was hurting him. He looked down at his feet but not before I saw the raw emotion on his face. Seung-won had a very similar look.

"Will you? Walk me down the aisle with Hae-jin?" I asked again.

Seung-won stared at me and then shook his head. My heart dropped, my hands grew clammy. I twisted the end of my sweater, trying to calm my breathing. He stood up, pushing his chair back. He walked around the desk and wrapped me in a hug.

"It would be my honour, Jungkook," he whispered.

My eyes widened, my breath was stuck in my throat.

Tears blinded my vision as I hugged him back.

"Thank you," I whispered back.

As we pulled away, I went to hug Hae-jin.

"And thank you for being my father and for choosing to walk me down the aisle. It is something I will forever be grateful for."

Hae-jin patted my back and cleared his throat.

Both men stared at me with small smiles on their faces.

I felt mine widen and then I giggled.

"Taehyung would be laughing at you all if he saw you now."

They lost their smiles, their faces turning dark and serious.

"Fvck no," Seung-won muttered. "If you say anything to him…"

I snapped my mouth shut, trying to keep my laughter in.

"Go. Go. Go…" Hae-jin shooed me away.

My feet took me out of the door as my laughter bubbled out.

I heard both of them curse when the door closed behind me.

~~~

"Okay, close your eyes, babe. I'm going to turn you toward the mirror," Jimin murmured.

I could hear the smile in his voice. I closed my eyes, and with shaky legs, I turned to face the mirror.

"Ready?" Jimin asked.

"You guys didn't turn me into a clown, right?" I joked.

There was laughter.

I giggled and then finally opened my eyes.

I blinked and then gasped.

"You look gorgeous, babe," Jimin said.

From the mirror, I saw Hae-sook nodding, they did work their magic.

Perfectly, I should say.

The first thing I noticed was my hair. Jimin didn't overdo it. It was simple yet so beautiful. My hair was designed into messy bed hair but with semi-curls. Small white peony flowers were pinned along making a makeshift crown, it was a simple and elegant crown that rests on top of my head.

My gaze moved down and I was thankful to see that Hae-sook kept my make-up light. My lips were painted and glossed with a light shade of pink. Even my eyeshadow was a light brown, although it appeared a little sparkly. My neck held a single diamond pendant with its platinum chain, my earrings were similar.

And my suit, when I chose it, I was nervous, scared that Taehyung wouldn't like it but now as I stared at myself in the mirror, I knew he was going to love it.

I looked beautiful.

I felt beautiful.

The suit was a two piece set, a formal wedding suit. There was only a lace that's delicately studded with beads that are scattered all over and it went over and wrapped around my waist, tucking in my bodice was a V-cut, the colour was a light beige.

The wedding suit wasn't exactly white, the cloth underneath the jacket was a light beige.

"I absolutely love this wedding suit. It's simple yet so elegant and beautiful," Jimin said, his eyes on me.

I staring at myself in the mirror.

Just when I was about to whisper another thank you, there was a knock at the door. Jimin went to open it. He moved to the side as Hae-jin and Seung-won walked inside. They both halted in their steps at the sight of me, I felt a smile stretching my lips.

"Look at you," Hae-jin said, coming forward, "You look beautiful, Jungkook."

He hugged me, my arms went around him, hugging him back just as tight, "You remind me so much of your mother, Myung-hee. She would be so proud of you, Jungkook," she whispered in my ear before pulling away.

My eyes stung but I quickly blinked the tears away.

As Seung-won hugged me, I tried my hardest not to cry.

"Are you ready?" he asked, pulling away.

I nodded and looked down at myself, "As ready as I can be," I muttered.

"Is Taehyung ready?"

They both chuckled and raised an eyebrow, "What do you think? He has been ready for hours and getting very impatient. The guys had to lock him in the room to stop him from seeing you," Seung-won explained with a laugh.

A giggle escaped at the thought.

I could only imagine, Taehyung was impossible.

Well, that was an understatement.

"It's time, Jungkook," Hae-jin said.

Taking a deep breath, I nodded.

On shaky legs, I took a step forward only to be stopped with Seung-won's hand on my arm.

"We got something for you," he said.

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion as I stared at him, waiting.

That was when I noticed they each held a small give box in their hands.

Oh.

Hae-jin came forward first and opened the box for me. Inside, I found a pair of teardrop crystal earrings, "These were your mother's. They are the only thing I have of hers. I believe they should be yours now."

I stared at the earrings with my mouth open.

"This could be your something old. If you don't have one already."

I shook my head, speechless, "No, I don't have one," I muttered, looking back up at Hae-jin, "Are you sure you want me to have

this?"

He nodded and handed me the earrings.

"Thank you," I whispered, feeling so overwhelmed with emotion that I could barely speak.

I removed my earrings and wore the ones that Hae-jin gave me, my mother's earrings. When they were in place, my heart felt heavy, my stomach rolled with butterflies. They were the only thing I had of my mother's and for the first time, I felt close to her. It felt like she was here, watching me.

Closing my eyes, I imagined just that. I imagined her standing behind Hae-jin, smiling at me, her eyes filled with so much love. I saw her blowing me a kiss and then waving at me. I saw her glancing at Hae-jin, her eyes holding the same deep love. In my vision, she placed her hand over his back and kissed his lips ever so lightly.

And then she disappeared.

Like she was never here but I could still feel her presence.

Opening my eyes, I stared at Hae-jin with tear-filled eyes.

"I wish she was here. I wish I knew her, Hae-jin. I wish she was here right now, holding me," I said, my fingers whispering over the earrings.

He took a deep breath like he was controlling his own emotions. Hae-jin rubbed my arms soothingly before replying.

"I know. I wish she was here right now too but Jungkook, you might not see her, but she is here. I'm sure she's watching over you. Your mother loved you so deeply. You were her everything. The light in her fvcked-up world. Never forget that."

I nodded, pressing a hand over my heart.

My breathing calmed and I sniffled, blinking away the unshed tears. Jimin silently handed me a tissue, I mouthed a quick thank you. When Hae-jin moved again, Seung-won opened his box. Inside was a diamond-encrusted flower pin.

"This was Taehyung's mother. If you don't have something borrowed, you can use this. I thought it was fitting for you to use Se Ah's. She is my Angel and you are Taehyung's. I would be honoured if you include her in this wedding."

I took the pin, feeling grateful for this.

"Of course, Seung-won. I'm the one who is honoured. Thank you," I replied, handing the pin to Jimin. He placed it in my lapel, "Se Ah would have loved you," Seung-won continued when Jimin was done fixing the pin, "I do not doubt that I would have loved her too. Because of her, I have Taehyung. For that I am forever thankful," I whispered, kissing his cheek in appreciation.

After pulling away, I looked down at my wrist. The bracelet that Hae-sook gave me sparkled in the light.

"Looks like I have two something borrowed."

Everyone smiled, the previous emotional moment breaking away.

"You have something blue?" Hae-jin asked.

I nodded, smiling in the process.

"Taehyung's eyes."

My cheeks heated when both Hae-jin and Seung-won raised an eyebrow, amusement dancing in their eyes.

"It's time, babe," Jimin said.

Taking a deep breath, I looked at Hae-jin and Seung-won. Their faces were serious, their backs straightened and their chests puffed out proudly. Jimin handed me my bouquet, made with white and pink peonies. As both men presented me with their elbows, I swallowed nervously, sucked in another deep breath and then took their arms.

I tightened my hold on their arms as we took a step forward. My foot wobbled with my first steps, with Hae-jin's and Seung-won's help, I finally steadied myself and was able to walk with no problem.

We walked out of the room and then down the stairs, which was decorated with flowers. So many flowers covered each step and the bannister. We could barely see the wood. Only pink and white flowers were visible. On each step, there were two candles on either side.

We walked down the stairs effortlessly and then continued out of the house, to the back garden where the ceremony was being held. The door opened, we stopped. I could hear the piano playing, a melody I didn't recognize but it sounded just as beautiful.

"Ready?" Hae-jin patted my hand.

I nodded, and the three of us took a step forward.

Together, we walked out.

I was blasted with sunlight, warmth spreading through me.

I blinked, my heart accelerating at the sight in front of me.

Nothing else mattered.

I didn't see anything… no one except the man standing at the end of the aisle.

My breath was stolen from me as I walked to Taehyung.

I couldn't remember the walk.

All I could see and feel were his eyes on me.

His blue eyes stared at me intensely, following my every step, my every movement.

His black velvet suit was exquisite, his hair was sleek, showing off his forehead. His eyes stayed on me as I made my way to him… my husband.

My heart drummed in my chest, so loudly I was sure everyone could hear it.

My hands grew clammy, and I held my bouquet tighter.

I breathed through my nose, trying to act normal when all I wanted to do was run to him and jump in his arms.

I quickened my pace just a little.

I heard Hae-jin's low chuckle in my ear but they matched my pace, not once complaining.

When we finally reached the end of the aisle, we stopped. Seung-won placed a kiss on my cheek.

He whispered in my ear, his voice was low, only for me to hear. "Keep smiling just like this, keep making my son happy. He deserves it. Both of you do."

Seung-won stepped away, leaving me a teary mess. Hae-jin kissed me on the other cheek before whispering in my ear too, "It is my honour to get a chance to be your father, Jungkook. You were my sweet little boy and always will be. Be happy, my sweet boy. You deserve everything… all the love and happiness."

I grabbed onto his arm, refusing to let go when he went to step away, "Thank you… Dad."

His eyes filled with tears at the words, he nodded, kissing my forehead.

This time, I let him go.

After I handed my bouquet to Jimin, Hae-jin took my hand. Taehyung was already reaching forward, and Hae-jin placed my hand in his.

When my palm made contact with Taehyung's, he instinctively wrapped his fingers around mine, holding my hand firmly and tightly in his.

Hae-jin held our hands together, "I'm giving my son away to you, Kim Taehyung. You make him cry, just once, I will come after your heart. This is not a joke. I have more than a decade of experience on you. You are nothing compared to me."

Taehyung raised his eyebrow, "The arrogance doesn't suit you, old man. Know that Jungkook will never cry a tear of pain as long as he is mine. As long as I am breathing, he will only know happiness."

Hae-jin nodded, "Good. I wish you both many years of happiness."

With that, he stepped away, letting our hands go.

It was only Taehyung and me.

Just us, standing, staring at each other.

Holding each other's hands.

His grip tightened, pulling me closer.

Someone cleared their throat but Taehyung didn't care.

I didn't either.

I was lost in his eyes.

Blue to brown.

Taehyung brought my other hand up too, holding both close to his chest. He stepped forward until our bodies were touching. I could feel his breath close to my lips, Taehyung let go of my hands. A smile stretched my lips as he leaned closer as if to kiss me.

"You look so beautiful, Angel. Took my breath away when you walked out of those doors," he murmured, moving even closer, "But you will look more beautiful with the suit on the floor tonight."

"Boss, you can't…" Namjoon, one of Taehyung's men and our minister for today, said.

"Fvck off, Namjoon. You don't want to die," Taehyung growled.

A second later, his lips touched mine in the sweetest kiss. It was only for a moment, though, because he pressed harder, more demanding. My lips parted, giving him access. His tongue slipped inside, dancing with me.

We kissed, both lost in each other when Taehyung suddenly pulled away from me.

"Okay, I think one kiss is enough. You can do the dirty in private. Damn it!" Seokjin snapped, holding Taehyung back.

I gasped, my eyes going wide, I could feel my cheeks burning under everyone's stares. There was laughter and I looked down, suddenly shy and nervous.

Way to go, Jungkook.

Taehyung glared and shrugged off Seokjin's hold before moving closer again. This time, he didn't make a move to kiss me. He pulled me closer, holding my hands to his chest.

"Do your stuff, Namjoon. And hurry the fvck up."

Pinching his forearm, I hissed quietly, "Stop it."

Taehyung snapped his mouth shut but looked restless, I knew how much he didn't want to be here right now, doing this.

But well… he had to stick with it.

I smiled.

Taehyung was going to love it in the end.

This was going to be a day he would remember forever.

I was going to make sure of it.

"Friends and family of the groom... and groom, welcomes and thank you for being here on this important day. Today, we are gathered together to celebrate the very special love between Jeon Jungkook-"

"Kim," Taehyung growled, breakingNamjoon off.

"-and Kim Taehyung by joining them in marriage," he continued over Taehyung.

I smiled, feeling the happiest at that moment.

My heart overflowed with love for the man standing in front of me.

As Namjoon continued with his speech, I tuned him out.

I thought of everything, from the very beginning and to this moment.

The time when I was scared and running away from home. The moment when I hid in Taehyung's car and under his bed and then when he found me. The first look, the first touch, the first word, when blue met brown… the beginning of our love story.

How he changed me… and helped me with my past.

His undeniable love made me alive.

How I changed him.

From someone heartless, from someone who only wanted me as a plaything to someone loving me unconditionally.

We were both broken.

Two broken halves making a whole.

We learned to love, taking baby steps. Small steps that would have looked impossible for us to be standing right here at this moment. Against all odds, here we were, getting married in front of our friends and family.

My mind travelled back and then to this moment. I stared into his blue eyes as his fingers rubbed back and forth over the back of my hands. He stared back at me, his eyes holding the same amount of love, if not more.

Namjoon's voice broke through my thoughts, and my heart drummed, "You fell in love by chance and you're here today because you're making a choice. You both are choosing each other. You've chosen to be with someone who makes you smile and laugh. Someone who lifts you and makes you into a better someone. You're about to make promises to each other that you intend to keep. Your vows are sacred, something you'll hold till your last breath."

He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing, "Kim Taehyung, do you take Jeon Jungkook as your husband, to love, honour, comfort and above all else cherish him from this day forth? Do you vow to hold him, be his strength and wipe his tears, adore every single moment with him? Do you vow to share all that you are and all that you have with him and promise to continue loving and supporting him through sickness and health? Pain and happiness? Till death do us part?"

Taehyung opened his mouth, his grip tightening around my hands, "I do," he said.

His voice rang loud and clear, holding every ounce of seriousness.

I realized that this meant as much to him as it meant to me.

My heart tripped and my stomach cramped with too many butterflies at his words.

Two simple words were uttered in front of hundreds of people.

His love for me… was my undoing.

Namjoon turned to me, "Do you Jeon Jungkook…"

"No," I quickly said.

Taehyung's eyes widened, and he sucked in a harsh breath, there was utter silence.

Realizing that I just messed this up, I cleared my throat.

"I mean wait."

I glanced at Namjoon and he too was staring at me with wide eyes. Smiling convincingly at him, I quickly finished.

"I want to say my vows if that's okay."

I felt Taehyung's tensed muscles relax under my palm, I rolled my eyes internally.

Silly man.

Did he think I would stop our wedding?

"Of course, you can," Namjoon replied, smiling kindly, dimples out.

When he gave me a nod, I looked back at Taehyung. He stared at me intensely, his blue eyes growing darker with need.

Feeling suddenly nervous, I swallowed and licked my lips.

"Well, I had this memorized but now I'm a little nervous. I hope I don't mess this up," I started.

People chuckled in the crowd, I saw Taehyung's lip twitching. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Opening them again, I stared at Taehyung and finally found the courage to speak.

"When we first met, I didn't think we would be ending up here at this moment. It seemed impossible back then. I was scared of everything while you were mean and rude. We were both scared of taking this step. And when we did, we found out how beautiful love is."

Taehyung smiled a breathtaking boxy smile that stole my breath away.

His hands released mine and wrapped around my hips, anchoring me to him.

"You taught me how to love, Taehyung. You taught me how to live. How to be me. You gave me a chance at seeing this world. When everything seemed impossible, you made it possible. You were the light in my darkness, pulling me forward, telling me that it was okay to leave the darkness behind and embrace the light, our love."

I heard sniffling behind me, I knew it was Jimin.

Or even Hae-sook.

From behind Taehyung, I saw his men… his most trusted men, looking just as deeply affected.

My eyes went back to my husband.

Blue to brown.

My voice rang clear for everyone to hear as I continued, "When I gave up on everything… on us, you still didn't give up. You fought and told me to fight for us. You saved me and brought me back. Taehyung, you held me closer every day, every moment, your love made me forget the pain. I don't think I can ever thank you enough for loving me and for fighting for us. All I know is that I will never leave you. I will forever be at your side, just like we were meant to be. From the very beginning, we were fated."

Looking up at him, my fingers whispered over his chest, his wildly beating heart, "This is my vow to you, Kim Taehyung. Your love is my anchor. You are my strength. I promise to give you all my love from now until eternity ends. I vow to care for you, trust your love, be what you need, to make sure your feelings are always considered. I vow to show my love and respect. I want to live out the days of my life with you. I, Jeon Jungkook, vows to take you as my husband, to love, honour, comfort and cherish you from this day forth. We are one and always will be."

Licking my lips, I said my final words, "I make this vow because my heart is yours."

"Can we have the rings, please?" Namjoon said.

I turned around to see Hae-sook walking down the aisle, our rings were exchanged and I couldn't help the way my heart fluttered.

Finally, I palmed Taehyung's cheeks, holding him to me.

"I love you, Kim Taehyung. I love you so much."

The tears slid down my cheeks unashamedly.

Those words… I have longed to say them and I knew this day was perfect. I felt Taehyung sucking a harsh breath, then he was kissing me, devouring me in front of all our friends and family. He had no care in the world as his lips met mine in a hard, bruising kiss.

Taehyung nipped at my lips, and I kissed him back with the same passion.

My hands went to his neck, pulling me closer to him.

"I love you, Angel. I fvcking love you so damn much."

His breath mingled with mine, his tongue sliding along mine. My lips felt swollen, I still didn't let him go.

Namjoon cleared his throat but Taehyung still didn't let me go. He tried again and again but there was no success.

Taehyung and I were lost in each other.

"Boss," he said, trying to get Taehyung's attention.

Another clearing of a throat.

"Well… umm… by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may continue kissing."

Laughter could be heard, I felt my smile.

Taehyung was smirking against my lips.

"You are mine now," he whispered against my lips.

"Always have been and always will be. Only yours, Taehyung," I whispered back.

We finally pulled away, both breathless.

My cheeks felt warm, lips were swollen.… and my heart… well, it was wild.

Taehyung grabbed my hand, we turned to face the audience. Namjoon stood behind us and I could hear the smile in his voice as he spoke again.

"It is with great honour that I present to you Mr and Mr Kim Taehyung."

Everyone stood up and clapped.

There were shouts and roars of happiness.

Taehyung bent down and swept me off my feet, cradling me to his chest as he stepped off the platform.

My hands went around his neck, and he walked us back.

"I love you, Taehyung," I said to him.

Placing a kiss on his cheek, I let my lips linger there.

Taehyung stared into my eyes.

Blue to brown.

"I promise to continue loving you until I take my last breath."

Taehyung held tight around me, I smiled.

My husband.

My King.

My Love.

My Saviour.

My Monster.

And I, his Angel.

💠🐰🐯🖤

~FIN~