The air in the boardroom hung thick with the scent of polished wood and quiet ambition. Jeon Jungkook, twenty-two years old, barely registered either. He'd inherited his father’s company – Jeon Industries – along with the weight of expectation that came with it. The success, the power, the sheer *pressure* to maintain it all… it felt like a gilded cage. He’d craved a quiet life, a moment of peace, and found it instead in the companionship of Namjoon, Yoongi, and Hoseok, friends who understood the loneliness that came with being at the top.
He glanced at the schedule for the upcoming charity gala. The event was a necessary evil, a performance of philanthropy designed to solidify the company’s public image. And then, a name caught his eye: Kim Taehyung.
Kim Taehyung was twenty-one, the sole heir to the Kim family fortune, a man known for his sharp wit and even sharper tongue. Jungkook had met Taehyung only once, briefly, at a business luncheon. He remembered the confidence radiating from the younger man, a casual grace that felt…disarming. Taehyung wasn’t intimidated by Jungkook’s position, hadn’t offered the usual deferential smile. Instead, he’d offered a wry observation about the hors d'oeuvres and a level gaze that suggested he saw right through the CEO facade.
Taehyung was described as sweet, sassy, and unapologetically himself. A reputation for standing firm, refusing to bend to expectations. He wasn't someone Jungkook had expected to encounter again.
The gala, however, was unavoidable.
A wave of exhaustion washed over Jungkook. He was, by his own admission, love-deprived. It wasn’t a complaint, merely a fact. He had the resources to build a life, but lacked the desire to pursue it. He wanted a connection, something real, but the world of corporate alliances and calculated smiles felt…empty.
The thought, unwelcome and persistent, rose to the surface: What if Taehyung was there?
He knew, of course, that the stories circulating about Taehyung – the whispers about his sharp mind, his unapologetic charm – were probably exaggerated. But the image of him, standing apart from the crowd, refusing to play the game, was undeniably…intriguing.
Warnings:
This story explores themes of a same-sex relationship (Boy×Boy), with Jungkook as the dominant partner and Taehyung as the submissive. It features elements of MPREG (male pregnancy), and delves into themes of depression and sadness, though these are presented as minor elements within a broader narrative. The story aims to portray a sweet and fluffy dynamic between a married couple, with explicit content included.
Please be aware that the author is not a native English speaker, and some grammatical errors may be present. If the portrayal of depression is triggering or insensitive, please reach out to the author. All rights are reserved to the original owners of any images used.