22 - A love meant to be

I perch on the edge of the tattoo parlor's counter, the cool surface grounding me as I swing my legs slightly.

Jungkook stands before me, concern etched across his features. "Tell me, are you okay? You haven't answered my calls or messages for days. I was worried something happened to you. I even considered going to the kindergarten—"

I cut him off, frustration bubbling up. "Why are you worried about me? Why do you even care? Your pregnant wife is waiting at home, and I should have known this would happen—"

He interrupts, his voice firm yet gentle. "Soyoon isn't pregnant. We went for an ultrasound a few days ago and found out she has a cyst in her uterus, which caused the positive test."

"Oh... I'm sorry" I murmur, the wind taken out of my sails.

"Y/n, don't be. It's been a long few weeks. I moved into a nearby apartment a month ago. Namjoon and I have been working tirelessly to finalize the divorce with Soyoon. I've fallen behind on my own work, spending any free time either sleeping or at the company. And with the person who has been on my mind for months—you.

Y/n, I may not have said it outright before, but since I first saw you, you're all I think about. I'm only truly happy when I'm with you, seeing you smile. I'd bring you the stars if you asked. Every touch from you sends shivers down my spine.

"Y/n, I love you. I'm madly in love with you. If you have any feelings for me... please, give me a chance to make you happy."

Sliding off the counter, I close the distance between us and wrap my arms around his neck. "You have no idea how much I love you, Jungkook! When Soyoon said she was pregnant, I thought... I thought..."

"I know, love. I was scared too, wondering what would happen. But everything's okay now. Fate is on our side."

I whisper, "I love you," punctuating each word with a gentle kiss. "I love you," kiss. "I love you so much," kiss, kiss, kiss, leading into a deep, passionate embrace.

My heart races as Jungkook's soft lips touches mine, reigniting the passion we both craved these long, agonizing days apart.

His hands roam my curves, setting my body on fire.

"Y/n... I..." Jungkook's voice is husky with need. "I missed you so fucking much. Being apart from you was hell."

His words send shivers down my spine. In this moment, nothing else matters - not Jimin and Eunji who could return at any moment, not the aches in my muscles from our frantic kissing.

Jungkook seems to sense my urgency, his hands drifting lower to cup and squeeze my ass through my tight jeans. The denim is thin enough that I can feel every delicious pressure, every tantalizing caress.

But reality comes crashing back as the sound of footsteps echoes in the hallway outside. Jimin and Eunji are on their way back and any second now, they could walk in on us in this compromising position.

Jungkook and I spring apart, both panting and flustered as we try to compose ourselves.

Jungkook looks at me with longing. "Not here," he mutters, running a hand through his hair. "Not now. But Y/n... I want to see you again. Properly, where I can have you all to myself."

His words send a thrill through me. I nod eagerly, suddenly shy in the face of his intensity.

"Yes," I manage to get out. "I want that too. More than anything."

Jungkook smiles then, a brilliant, heart-stopping grin that makes my knees weak.

"Tomorrow," he says firmly. "I'm taking you on a date tomorrow. Somewhere we can be alone, just you and me."