The Home: I Found In You
Chapter- 1
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This is my first story ✨
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I hope you'll enjoy Taehyung and Jungkook's journey as much as I enjoyed writing it
The shrill, piercing buzz of the morning alarm cut through the heavy silence of my bedroom.
I groaned, blindly reaching out from beneath the tangled warmth of my blankets until my palm smacked the screen, silencing the noise.
I rolled onto my back, staring up at the plain ceiling. Every morning started the exact same way.
I turned toward the slightly faded photograph on my nightstand. It was a picture of my eomma, smiling so softly. It was the kind of smile I only got to see in my dreams.
Jeon Jungkook
Good morning, eomma (whispered)
I gently touched the frame
. She died giving birth to me, so I never got to know her. But saying good morning to her was the only little thing that made me feel close to her.
i forced myself out of bed and headed to the bathroom to complete my daily routine. After taking a bath, i changed into a comfortable outfit for university and grabbed my bag
I made my way to the dining table and, as always, silently took my usual seat.
My dad, Jeon Hyun-woo, was already sitting at the head of the table, his attention fixed on the business tablet in his hands.
Across from him sat my stepmother, Jeon Chae-won. She sat perfectly straight, eating her breakfast with the same calm and elegant manner she always had.
I swallowed the nervousness in my throat before speaking.
Jeon Jungkook
Good morning dad
Jeon Hyun-woo
Good morning (coldly)
He didn't look up from his tablet. I lowered my eyes. That was normal. but sometimes it felt like I was just another stranger living in the same house.
Jeon Jungkook
Good morning mother
Jeon Chae-won
(just ignored Jungkook entirely)
Jeon Chae-won
Where is minji?
Minji walked toward the dining table with a bright smile on her face
She gave me a small smile before taking the seat beside me.
Jeon Minji
Good morning, dad
Jeon Hyun-woo
Good morning (looks at her and says softly)
Jeon Minji
Good morning, mom
Jeon Chae-won
Good morning, baby
Mother picked up the glass of juice beside her and placed it in front of her daughter.
Jeon Chae-won
Drink this before it gets warm
Jeon Minji
Thank you, mom (smile)
Jeon Hyun-woo
Finish your breakfast, otherwise you'll be late for college
They continued talking while eating, and I quietly kept my eyes on my plate.
I didn't mind. I was used to being invisible.
After a while, I gathered enough courage to speak.
Jeon Jungkook
can I stay at my friend's place tonight? (slowly)
Jeon Hyun-woo
For what? (raised an eyebrow)
Before I could answer, my stepmother let out a small scoff.
Jeon Chae-won
(rolling her eyes) Obviously, for partying.
I immediately shook my head.
Jeon Chae-won
What else would he be doing out late? (sneered)
Jeon Jungkook
No, no. Actually—
Jeon Jungkook
Our professor gave us a group project to complete by the day after tomorrow. so we thought we should complete it today. that's why.
Dad stared at me for another moment, his expression neutral. He didn't ask who my friend was or what the project was about. To him, my request was just another small detail.
Jeon Hyun-woo
Fine. Don't make a mess. Today, some guests are coming.
Jeon Jungkook
Thank you, dad (whispers)
Mother clicked her tongue, clearly annoyed
After breakfast, Minji and I quickly grabbed our bags. The moment we stepped outside the estate, the cold morning air felt like freedom.
Jeon Minji
Don't listen to her, jungkookie. She just likes making you feel small (roll her eyes)
Jeon Jungkook
(smiles) i know, noona. I'm just glad i get to spend the night away from this place
We headed to university together. Minji kept me company until we reached the gates.
Jeon Minji
Take care of yourself and have lots of fun, kook (wink)
Jeon Jungkook
You too. take care, noona, and thank you (smiles)
Noona ruffled my hair and we bid goodbye. She made her way toward her senior building.
I made my way toward the Arts department
A loud voice called my name
Before I could turn around, someone threw their arms around my shoulders.
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Chapter - 2
A loud voice called my name
Before i could turn around, someone threw their arms around my shoulders
My best friend and most cheerful person I knew
Park Jimin
Look at you, walking so slowly! Did you skip breakfast? Do you want banana milk?
He looked at my face suspiciously
Park Jimin
You look tired. Did your stepmother bother you again? Seriously, that woman has more free time than a retired cat.
I couldn't help laughing.
Jeon Jungkook
I'm fine, chim. I promise.
I smiled and patted my backpack.
Jeon Jungkook
And I have good news.
Jimin stopped immediately
Park Jimin
Good news? From the Jeon fortress? Did the sky turn purple?
Jeon Jungkook
(laughs) My father gave me permission to stay at your place tonight, so we could finish the project.
For a few seconds, he looked completely shocked before suddenly squealing and grabbing my hands.
Park Jimin
Oh my God! Jeon Jungkook, this is a historic day! We're not just finishing the project. We're ordering fried chicken, watching movies until four in the morning, and you're going to talk to me until your throat hurts.
He linked his arm with mine and dragged me toward the building.
As I listened to him excitedly plan our entire night, I couldn't stop smiling.
For the first time in a long time, I felt like a normal twenty-year-old.
The rest of the college day passed with charcoal sketches and art theory. For a few hours, the sound of pencils against paper helped me forget about the cold atmosphere at home. Whenever I became too quiet, Jimin would poke me, make a stupid joke, or ask for my opinion on his paintings just to make me talk.
By the time the final bell rang, the sun was already setting.
Park Jimin
Finally! (groaned)
Park Jimin
Freedom. Grab your bag, kook. The bus leaves in ten minutes and our fried chicken is Waiting.
Jeon Jungkook
I'm ready, chim. (smiles)
The bus ride to Jimin's neighborhood was loud but comforting. Jimin talked nonstop about a senior dancer he liked, keeping me distracted from the anxiety that usually came with evening.
Jimin's family was wealthy, but they were nothing like the Jeons. They didn't use their money to make others feel small.
When we reached his family's penthouse, I immediately felt more relaxed. The place was warm and lived-in, with comic books on the table, and the smell of homemade food.
Park Jimin
Mom! We're home. (kicking off his shoes)
Jimin handed me a pair of fluffy yellow slippers
Park Jimin
I brought your favorite person (dramatically gesture to me to enter at home )
A woman in her late forties came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. As soon as she saw me, her face brightened.
She walked straight past her own son and hugged me.
Mrs. Park
Oh, look at you, my sweet boy. You've gotten thinner. Are you eating properly?
I froze for a moment. I wasn't used to being hugged like this. Then I relaxed and smiled shyly.
Jeon Jungkook
Good evening, Auntie. I'm eating well, I promise. (softly)
She gently patted my cheeks before turning toward Jimin.
Mrs. Park
Jimin, why didn't you carry his bag? Look how heavy it is.
She looked back at me with a smile.
Mrs. Park
Aigoo, I pray every day that I could exchange this chaotic son for a polite boy like you, Jungkookie.
Park Jimin
(crossing his arms) Now I'm feeling like an adopted child in my own home.
Mrs. Park
Because Jungkook doesn't leave his dirty socks all over the living room.
Park Jimin
That's a personal attack. (put his hand on his chest dramatically)
Jeon Jungkook
(Chuckled seeing the duo being dramatic)
Mrs. Park
Okay, Okay. Now go wash your hands. I ordered fried chicken, and I made kimchi stew because I know Jungkook likes it. (smiles)
Jimin rolled his eyes but quickly linked his arm with mine and dragged me toward the bathroom.
An hour later, the table was covered with our project materials, fried chicken, and a bowl of hot stew.
Jimin took a bite of chicken and looked at me.
Park Jimin
See? Isn't this better than sitting at that giant, terrifying table of yours? You're actually smiling today, Koo.
I looked down at my hands and smiled softly.
Jeon Jungkook
Yeah. It really is. I don't remember the last time I ate dinner without worrying about making too much noise with my fork.
Jimin's expression softened. He reached across the table and lightly bumped his knuckles against mine.
Park Jimin
You don't have to walk on eggshells here, idiot. You belong here as much as I do. (softly)
Park Jimin
Now, finish it or else I'll finish it without giving you (jokingly)
Jeon Jungkook
Heyy, this is mine. You shorty.(offended)
I laughed with Jimin, argued with him over our presentation, and completely forgot about the family I had to return to.
For once, I just felt like Jungkook.
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Chapter - 3
Author
Hello, everyone ｡◕‿◕｡
Author
Let's continue (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
I laughed with jimin, argued with him over our presentation, and completely forgot about the family I had to return to.
For once, I just felt like Jungkook
By 11:30 p.m., we had finally finished the main layout of our art presentation. I closed my laptop and stretched.
Jeon Jungkook
Alright, the project is officially done!. I think I'm going to bed, chim.
Park Jimin
Whoa, hold your horses, Jeon Jungkook! (said, quickly shutting his laptop)
Park Jimin
Bed? Already? Absolutely not. You have one night away from the Jeon fortress, and you're want to lose that chance. No, I won't let you. We're going to watch a movie (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
Jeon Jungkook
(laughed) Jimin-ah, it's late. We have an early lecture tomorrow.
Park Jimin
oh my god, no-one loves me. i just want to watch a movie with my bestie but see he is refusing me (っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
Jeon Jungkook
(laughed) Are you done? If yes, then let's go to sleep
Park Jimin
You don't love me right??. How can you be so cruel to me, kook. (ب_ب)
Jeon Jungkook
Jimin, you got no gems. ╮(╯_╰)╭
Jimin immediately dropped onto his knees and gave me the most dramatic puppy eyes he could manage.
I stared at him for a few seconds before laughing.
Jeon Jungkook
Fine. One movie. But that's it. (sigh)
Park Jimin
Yes! (cheered, grabbing the remote)
Just as we settled onto the couch, his mother came out of the kitchen with some roasted sweet potatoes and barley tea.
Mrs. Park
Don't let him keep you up too late, Jungkookie. Eat these while they're hot. Good night, boys.
Jeon Jungkook
Good night, Aunty. Thank you (softly)
After she went to bed, Jimin turned to me with a mischievous smile.
Park Jimin
Alright. Since we're adults and Mom is asleep, we're watching something interesting. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Jeon Jungkook
What are you planning? ಠಿ_ಠ
He pulled up a new romance movie.
Jeon Jungkook
(Eyes widened) No way, chim. Pick something else.
Park Jimin
Come on, kook. It's just a movie
Jeon Jungkook
Let's watch a thriller movie instead (人 ‘•ᴗ•‘)
Park Jimin
No, we'll watch a romantic movie. And that's final <(￣︶￣)>
Jeon Jungkook
Can't you listen to me this time, Jimin-ahh (ʘᴗʘ人 )
Park Jimin
Nope, now don't be a kid. It will be fun to watch a romantic movie (ʃƪ＾3＾）
Jeon Jungkook
Do we have any options? ಠ_ಠ
I groaned, but eventually gave in. I pulled the blanket over myself as the movie started.
At first, everything was normal. Then the romantic scenes became more intense.
I immediately looked away, my face heating up.
Park Jimin
Pfft (start laughing)
Park Jimin
Are you seriously closing your eyes? Look at your ears they are completely red (laughed)
Jeon Jungkook
Shut-up, shorty (눈‸눈)
Park Jimin
What are you going to do when you actually fall in love? Faint when someone kisses you on your lips? ಡ ͜ ʖ ಡ
Jeon Jungkook
Why would I? I'm not a kid. I can make a anyone blushing mess with just looking at them. ᕙ( : ˘ ∧ ˘ : )ᕗ
Park Jimin
Pfft~ joke of the year (laughed hard).. Nice one, dude. See ? I can't even stop laughing
Jeon Jungkook
It's not a joke (glare)
Park Jimin
Okay, okay. you won (dramatically raised his hands)
We both start laughing. And continued to watch the movie while jimin was still teasing me.
By 2:00 a.m., the movie finally ended. Jimin had already fallen asleep on the couch.
I smiled, turned off the television, and pulled the blanket over him before heading to the guest room.
I slipped under the covers and closed my eyes.
For the first time in months, I felt completely at peace.
I fell asleep with a small smile, believing tomorrow would be just another ordinary day.
Meanwhile on the other side ~
The sleek black town car pulled into the private driveway at dusk.
Jeon Minji stepped out and looked up at the estate. Usually, Jungkook would be somewhere inside by now, quietly reading in the sunroom or library.
But tonight, he wasn't there. She missed him already.
The moment she entered the mansion, she heard her mother's voice.
Jeon Chae-won
Minji-ya. In the study. Now.
Minji sighed. She hung up her coat and walked into the study.
Her father sat behind his desk with a glass of whiskey in his hand. Chae-won stood beside him, a black folder on the desk.
Jeon Hyun-woo
Sit down, Minji
Jeon Minji
I'll stand. What is this about? I have a module to study.
Chae-won smiled and pushed the folder toward her.
Jeon Chae-won
Forget your studies, sweetheart. We have something much more important to discuss.
Jeon Minji
(Frowned) What?
Jeon Chae-won
Your marriage (smiles)
Jeon Minji
(froze) My what?
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