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‘A casual affair’ is what the Serendipity invitation said so Jungkook was at his happiest in black, loose fitting jeans, t-shirt and denim jacket. Two weeks ago, he was surprised when Taehyung asked for his advice on casual wear and Jungkook was highly amused when he picked out some jeans for him. The busker had a trick up his sleeve though, he had no interest in fashion and he didn’t have any desire to dress his fiance so he called Hobi, leaving the two friends to battle it out.
For someone who had a dislike for fashion, Jungkook’s world seemed to be revolving around the subject. There had been fittings for the ceremony suits and choices to make for the post ceremony outfits. He’d been asked about clothing for the wedding photoshoot and just when he thought he could escape wedding clothing, Taehyung wanted to discuss what they should wear for the legal ceremony on honeymoon. He had the impending photoshoot with Calvin Klein and as a result of that, an excited fiance. Jungkook was summoned by Emery for a dress rehearsal of his Euphoria party outfit and just about escaped his friend’s request for a taster of the lap dance he’d be doing for Taehyung.
The chaos of earlier in the day, the financial discussion at Purple Aura and the meeting at Neverland was welcome respite from fashion talk, even if the reality of Taehyung’s wealth had given him a headache. There was a tonne of information to process but the casual conversations that followed, gave him the realisation that the meeting at Purple Aura was necessary for them as a couple but more importantly, it was necessary for his fiance. He had enormous respect for the empire that Taehyung had built. Jungkook knew that Kyong wouldn't need to worry about who would have control of his estate if something happened to him which made it a frustrating situation. However, he supported Tae in his decision and with his requirement to retain control over the wealth he'd worked so hard for. Jungkook was set to marry the man so whether it was recognised in law or not, they would be husband's and he would accept the decisions made.
Accepting the level of wealth was a different matter entirely and his internal laughter was testament to that because what else could he do?
He'd known 'rich'. He'd lived 'luxury'. He'd vowed 'never again'.
He remembered nights in his cramped apartment with Ash. Both drunk on the cheapest beer, putting the world to rights with their last packet of ramen split between them digesting in their stomachs. Their rants and slurred roasting of the rich was an enjoyable pasttime, yet their lives had changed dramatically. It was a comedy sketch at best.
“What time are you working tomorrow?” Jungkook asks as they walk the short distance to the new Serendipity premises, where the grand opening is being held.
“Around midday. I have a meeting at Samsung.”
“I’m meeting Ash and Emery for lunch.” It was true, he was meeting his friends for lunch but he was stopping at Safe Haven afterwards to spend an hour perfecting the dance he would be performing on Euphoria.
“I could drop you off and pick you up? Has Emery booked somewhere?”
“I’m collecting Ash and….”
“There’s enough room for Ash in the Gemera.”
“No, no. You go to your meeting and… umm… I’ll probably be home when you get back. I’m planning on stopping by the supermarket… I’ll cook.” he hated lying and now he would have to go shopping.
“Could we cook together?”
“We could shop together first, to get the ingredients?”
“No, Kookie. I will see you at home. I will call you after my meeting.”
Jungkook was thankful that he knew his fiance as well as he did at this point. “Okay, baby.” he grins. He had planned to order food, he knew they both had plans during the day so he wanted to spend some quality time with the love of his life. Now he was cramming in a supermarket trip and he was cooking which meant a change of plan.
The warehouse venue was alive with music and lights. Jimin stated it wouldn’t be an overly extravagant occasion but Jungkook was sure it would still be over the top by his standards. He couldn’t be sure whether the stylist knew what understated was but he felt they'd dressed accordingly. Even though his fiance was casual in his attire, the brown leather jacket and heeled boots gave it a less casual appearance. It wasn't a suit though, which meant 'informal' in the eyes of the CEO.
The element that was missing was his engagement ring. Jungkook was surprised at how much he missed it after such a short space of time. It did feel special, wearing Yejoon's ring but it wasn't the same. Amidst all the wedding fuss, he was looking forward to the receiving and giving of the rings, with plans to not be without it again.
"My second favourite couple." Jimin greets them as they enter the building.
"I will regret asking but who's first?" Tae asks his friend.
"My husband and I, of course." Jimin grins.
"Of course. Is everyone here?”
“Our group is minus Joon and P.J but everyone else is here. Joon is ill and P.J is playing nurse apparently but I think that sounds too kinky to mean that he is actually ill.” Jimin laughs.
“Joon is going to be lapping the attention up, surely?” Tae adds.
“I don’t doubt it. He did sound like shit when I spoke to him yesterday but I can’t get the image out of my head of P.J in a nurse's uniform.”
Jungkook raises his brows, “Better not tell Yoongi that.”
“Yoon would agree that P.J is a good looking guy… he’d probably imagine the same thing.” Jimin states.
“Who’s opening the building officially?” Tae asks, looking around him.
“The Mayor and I, of course.” Jimin grins, “The CEO of Burberry is here and the creative director for Vogue. Your Eomma sent her image director. I’m looking forward to working on the fashion show with her.”
“To be honest, Mochi, I tend to zone out when fashion is mentioned but I know that my Eomma is excited about the campaign.”
Jimin shakes his head, “We’ll get you onto that runway.” He looks at Jungkook, “Don’t you think Tae would look great on a runway?”
“Tae looks great anywhere.” He says confidently.
“I won’t be walking any runways, thank you, Mochi. Purple Aura will take care of the advertising and I’m happy to support the campaign and event.”
“I’ll leave you to battle that out with your Eomma. I should mingle… the bar is over there, help yourselves”
The couple thank the stylist before taking two champagne flutes from the bar and heading towards the group. Tae is greeted by several people on their way over to the friends, some celebrities Jungkook recognises and some he doesn’t. He is pleased to see Emery and Ash as they approach the friends assembled not too far from the illuminated catwalk, covered with a large satin strip of fabric. There are people walking around with drinks on silver trays and it reminds the busker of that first charity event they attended. Back then, he would never have imagined that fourteen months on he’d be engaged and weeks away from getting married to the CEO of Purple Aura. He also couldn’t have guessed how much trouble that event would cost them as a couple and he hoped that his fiance really had forgotten about it now.
Everyone seemed to have received the memo regarding ‘casual’ event, apart from Jin who was dressed head to toe in an extravagant designer outfit with floor length coat which left Jungkook wondering if he was going to be walking the catwalk later on.
“Doodle!”
Jungkook narrowly escapes a Heeju welcome thanks to Emery who greets him with a hug. He looks around and asks, “Where’s Smiler? I thought he was coming?”
“He is here with Phoenix. There was some famous make up person that they were talking to. We left Angel and Stefan with them.” Ash informs his best friend.
“Your brother is on his way apparently. Jara was getting ready with the girls and he wanted her to keep her plans. She said that he was waiting for Marie and Ara to arrive then he would leave.” Emery adds.
“Where is Jara?” Jungkook asks, looking around the room.
Ash points, “Over here with the make-up dude.”
“Pumpkin! That is not just a make-up dude! He’s won awards and his work has appeared in Vogue and he did the prosthetics for a Hollywood movie.”
“He’s still just a make-up dude, Heeju.” Ash says, unable to be swayed in his opinion.
“He’s a famous make-up dude.” Jungkook laughs.
“Don’t encourage him, Hotty!” Heeju declares as Ash laughs.
“Where have I heard that before?” Tae says with a smirk, kissing his fiance on the cheek.
“How’s engaged life treating you?” Jin asks the couple.
“Engaged life is organising a wedding.” Emery says.
“Exactly. Engaged life is busy.” Jungkook comments.
“It’s perfect.” Tae states.
“You’ll get zero sense out of Doodle.”
“Now that I've seen him at work, I can see the difference.” Muyeol says with a laugh.
“I told you! Powerful CEO versus Doodle.”
“That’s why Stefan struggled… Mr CEO, Sir, Mr Kim.” Ash laughs loudly.
“He has got slightly better.” Emery confirms.
“Poor Stefan! He is funny, though.” Jungkook giggles.
“He’s extremely professional.” Tae says of his P.A.
“Here they come!” Heeju skips over to the group of five. She is all too aware of how nervous Phoenix was about meeting people so made sure she was around to break the ice each time. The girls all got ready together after their time on Euphoria and slowly but surely, they were seeing Phoenix come out of her shell (even if they were yet to convince her she didn't need to hide behind her hair).
Heeju hadn’t quite convinced Phoenix to wear her hair up but had managed to get her into a short skirt to show off her gorgeous long legs. The compromise was the long sleeved blouse and Phoenix loved Heeju’s suggestion of pink converse pumps. The new addition to the friendship group admired the youngest Kim’s sense of style and trusted her opinion. Phoenix was without advice when it came to fashion and it was all too easy to base her choices on what magazines and social media showed as what it is to be female. Shame made her hide herself from others to prevent people from guessing she was transgender but she often wondered if it was one of those situations where it was only obvious to her because she knew. Most people she worked with took her as she was and they thought she was a timid, strange, quirky girl. She kept herself to herself, hiding behind her hair and loose dowdy clothes, usually in the cages and kennels out the back of the shelter. If she didn't come in to contact with people, there wasn't an issue but now, her new found group of girlfriends was beginning to change that.
Jungkook could see that Smiler was anxious. He turned to Emery, “Smiler looks nervous, he knows we’ll all accept whoever he’s with, right?”
Emery speaks quietly, “Of course he knows that. He reminds me of you and Taehyung at Blueside that day. Taehyung was holding your hand or leg under the table and I could see that. He looked so nervous. It was the way you two were that day that made me see you weren’t fake. You know Smiler better than I do so just be yourself.”
Jungkook was constantly finding out little excerpts of information. Different points of view from people that were part of their early relationship. Blueside was another occasion he could never forget but would like to erase it from memory if he could. That was the day Jin glared at him and made him feel so small and he’d been accused of earning the trip to London through sexual favours. That situation compounded his feelings of worthlessness at the time and he’d been filled with so much sadness after Tae's plan to introduce him properly and officially had been ruined. That should have been Tae’s moment but it was taken from him and the meal went as well as other occasions involving the group at the time. It was another time that he’d put behind him but it was still strange to think back to it.
Heeju takes hold of Phoenix’s free hand as they enter the cluster of friends, “Phoenix, this is my brother, Taehyung and my very soon to be brother-in-law, Jungkook.”
“Hi.” Phoenix says, “You, erm… you used to live with Ash?”
“It’s really nice to meet you.” Tae says first.
Jungkook answers the shy girl, “I did…” then speaks directly to Smiler who is standing next to his girlfriend, “... you are totally punching, dude.”
“Oh my god! He so is!” Ash says in support.
“Not gonna lie… I said the same.” Angel laughs, "Sorry, Smiler."
Phoenix smiles bashfully and looks at the floor as Smiler lets go of her hand and puts his arm around her waist which she leans into. “Thanks.” she responds, quietly, unsure how to take such comments.
“While I don’t disagree… I could say the same about all of you so I’ll join your gang!” Smiler smirks, pointing at Ash and Jungkook.
The group laughs and Smiler is automatically put at ease. This is their first big event as a couple and behind closed doors he’s seen how anxious his girlfriend could get about the prospect of meeting new people and being part of social situations. They’d only known each other a few months but he felt protective of her already. He could see how sweet and kind hearted she was and he was willing to defend her whenever it was necessary. Smiler hadn’t ever met anyone like Phoenix and that had nothing to do with her being trans female. Her freedom of expression came in the bedroom when she was the most sensual, erotic person he’d ever been with. Embracing her new body was a journey in itself and she’d spent time at a retreat to rid herself of the negative energy bestowed on her by society. She needed to leave her former self behind and enter her new life. She recovered from her final operation at the retreat and entered a world of meditation and spirituality where she studied tantra in all its forms. It wasn’t only about sex but about weaving her physical and spiritual self together so she was finally who she wanted to be. Phoenix was the whole package for Smiler. She was beautiful, sensual, intelligent and interesting. He’d met so many people in the past who had elements of those but never someone who had it all and the most humbling thing was that Phoenix didn’t believe that of herself. There were times when the reality of her past haunted her and he hated that she was tormented by it. The person who hid herself in public was not the same person who showed such freedom behind closed doors and he felt honoured that she trusted him with herself.
“Have you two written your wedding speeches yet?” Hobi asks.
“Do you mean vows?” Ash asks the dancer.
Hobi shrugs his shoulders, “Wedding… ceremony… speech… vows… it’s all the same really.”
Both Tae and Jungkook answer at the same time, “No.”
Heeju puts her hands on her hips, “Are you serious? I expected you to wing it for the Euphoria party but you cannot wing your wedding vows! Those are your commitment to each other and they are supposed to make me cry! You must make me cry or I will never forgive you.”
Jara giggles, “I agree with Heeju. That is your moment to express your love to each other in front of everyone you care about.”
“You two are useless.” Jin says, shaking his head, “As much as I am sure it will be vomit inducing, you need to have this prepared.”
“Who’s useless?” Kyong asks as he joins the group, slightly out of breath as he gives his wife a kiss and looks at each person looking for an answer to his question.
“We are, apparently. Hey, Kyong.” Jungkook says with a droll tone.
“No, ‘apparently’ about it!” Heeju states.
“They haven’t written their vows.” Hobi informs the eldest brother.
“Plenty of time for that. You’ve got just under three weeks, right?” Kyong doesn’t get the hurry.
Jara scowls at her husband, “Yes! Exactly! Less than three weeks and they’ll be busy next weekend with the Euphoria party.”
“I agree, Mr… Taehyung, you aren’t leaving yourself a lot of time.” Stefan agrees.
“I’m positive that Tae and I can sort it out.”
“My stress levels have peaked.” Heeju says, placing the back of her hand on her forehead.
The CEO rolls his eyes at his sister’s dramatics, “You all concentrate on whatever it is that you need to concentrate on and leave the declaration of love to us.”
“We are concentrating! We visited Euphoria today and approved everything. We all have outfits and your party will be talked about for years to come because I’ve organised it. The girls and I have it all in hand with a little bit of help from the guys.” She squeezes in the last part as she was expecting the raised eyebrows she was getting.
“How did it go at Neverland?” Hobi asks.
“The marquee has been delivered and we drew up the final plan for the day. They can’t erect the marquee until the park closes to the public but everything is in hand.
“What’s happening with Vogue?” Jin asks.
“We have a photoshoot on the 28th and we have the interview on the 2nd.” Tae responds.
Angel appears horrified, “You have an interview the day after the ceremony?”
“Yes. We fly out on the 3rd so we wanted to make sure everything was tied up before we left.”
“That makes sense. You’ve got two weeks to relax.. Or not… after that.” Emery says, with a giggle and a wink.
“There will be no relaxing going on there.” Smiler says.
It’s Jungkook’s turn to roll his eyes, “We will be relaxing, thank you.”
“Sure. Either side of exerting yourself.” Kyong says, which makes everyone laugh.
“Someone’s gonna fit right in.” Ash says while laughing.
Muyeol spots his cousin, Lil’ Gem, so he drags Jin off to speak to him. He was excited when Jimin told them that he’d agreed to perform as he hadn’t seen him in a few months. The warehouse buzzes with chatter and music playing in the background but it’s not overly busy, giving it that 'exclusive, classy party' feel.
“You work with animals, right?” Jungkook asks Phoenix as the remaining friends stand together.
“Yes. But I am reducing my hours to work some hours at Halo.”
“You should see her work. I can’t believe she isn’t a famous make-up artist. Jimin said that once this place is up and running he wants to discuss a contract with me for hair and with Phoenix on board I will be able to expand my business to make-up, offering the whole package.” Angel beams.
“If Mochi is involved, you can expect things to take off pretty quickly.” Hobi adds.
“Would you want to do make-up full time? Or hair?” Jungkook asks Phoenix.
“Oh, I don’t do hair. Make-up is just a hobby but the girls think I should be doing it for a career.”
“Not just us. You heard what people here have said this evening. Mochi was astounded that make-up isn’t your profession.” Heeju chirps.
“It sounds like you have a lot of potential so if you would like to make it a career, I would say that you have great professionals supporting you.” Tae says.
“Just like JK, here!” Emery says gleefully, “Amazing dancer, wonderful role model, all round fabulous person with so much to give… totally wasted as some backing dancer and now he’s in charge of a project at Safe Haven.”
“I echo that. Jungkook is having a huge impact with Gravity.” Hobi adds.
Jungkook blushes and downs the contents of his glass, “It has to be what you want, Phoenix.”
“I just didn’t think I was that good. It was the way I expressed myself when I was alone. Then the girls asked me who did my make-up when we had lunch and it’s been a bit of a shock.”
“Mochi doesn’t mess around.” Hobi comments.
"My girlfriend is talented.” Smiler adds.
“Girlfriend? Have you made it official, official?” Ash asks.
“This morning… properly official.” Smiler says with a big smile.
“Congratulations! I swear that everyone moves faster than Seokie and I.”
“Marriage for you two next then?” Stefan asks.
“Shouldn’t you two be next? You’ve been together for longer than any of us.” Emery points out.
“We’re in no rush to get married. I think Heeju and Ash will be next.” Angel says.
“You’re joking? It took Ash forever to drop the ‘L’ bomb.” Jungkook giggles.
“Whatever.” Ash pouts.
“Let’s focus on the wedding that is next… I am so excited! My big brother finally being tamed.”
“Tamed? Tae has hardly ever been a wild child.” Hobi laughs.
“Countless hired dates, do not count as a reason to be tamed.” Stefan says, which surprises most of the group.
“Countless? Thank you, Stefan.” Tae responds.
“You did have a new guy on your arm at most events.” Hobi says just as he puts a glass to his lips.
“”It sounds to me that Tae has finally found his person and that’s all there is to it.” Phoenix says.
“Thank you, Phoenix. That’s exactly what it is. Jungkook is my person.”
“And I’ve found mine, “Jungkook adds.
While conversation turns to other subjects, Emery seizes the moment to drag Jungkook away from the CEO under the guise of getting drinks. The free bar was a welcome part of the evening for the whole group, especially as Jungkook had agreed to a lift, leaving the Audi and Gemera at home. Ash and Stefan followed behind, their excuse was their desire to avoid Lil gem as they weren’t fans of his music.
“I’ll have your outfit ready for you next week. Do you want to meet for coffee?” Emery asks.
“Sure. I’ve got a busy week. Hanlim wants me to go in and talk to their LGBTQ group and tell them about Safe Haven.”
“Going into a school? Oh my god that’s so cool!” Emery replies.
“That’s a big step. You know that kids talk, too, so word will get around.” Ash says.
“How’s the lapdance practice going?” Stefan asks.
“It’s ready. It’s only three minutes roughly. I couldn’t decide on a song so I learnt a few routines.”
“Are you keeping your clothes on?” Emery asks.
Jungkook huffs, “Yes! Yes, I am keeping my clothes on. It’s a public private dance one on one for Tae, not a striptease.”
Ash laughs, “public private dance… I can’t wait to see KTH’s face.”
“You are going to need to take complete control and own that situation… Mr Taehyung is going to lose his shit.” Stefan giggles.
“Yeah, I’m with Stefan, there will be no time for blushing, JK.” Emery comments.
“Kookie Monster can totally own this! Dancing is his thing! Man will command the situation with ease.”
“Thanks Ash. Let’s hope you’re right.”
Ash slaps his best friend on the back with a little more force than he’d planned, “If there’s one occasion where you aren’t a dick, it’s when you’re dancing. You know what you’re doing… plus…” He leans close to speak the rest of his sentence in Jungkook’s ear, “... you’ll have CEO KTH fucking drooling… that power trip has to give you confidence.”
Jungkook laughs and chokes at the same time. It’s possibly the effect of the alcohol or possibly because it’s Ash that makes him respond quietly so only Ash can hear, “And I’ll make him wait for the encore.”
“At what point in the evening is the dance happening? I think we need to consider Mr… Taehyung spending the rest of the evening with a boner.” Stefan offers seriously, clearly having had a glass of champagne too many.
“Taehyung will be fine. He handles a huge empire so I’m sure he can handle an erection.” Emery states.
“He handles mine.” Jungkook laughs.
“Holy fuck! You know when you’ve been drinking.” Emery cackles.
“You wait until you see the drinks menu!” Ash laughs loudly.
“Angel is used to screaming orgasms. She had lots on 25th July, that was her birthday gift.” Stefan giggles.
“And you! You two and alcohol! But… I am definitely suggesting a double blow-job to Seokie.”
“Are these names of drinks?” Jungkook asks.
“Yes! But keep it quiet, the girls will kill us if they know we’ve told you.” Ash warns his best friend.
“Yeah… I don’t know what is a secret and what isn’t.” Stefan admits.
“I won’t say anything. Phoenix is really nice… Smiler looks so happy. He looks happier than the time he was sprawled on his sofa, surrounded by empty beer cans after an orgy.” Jungkook laughs.
Ash joins in, laughing loudly, “God! I remember that! He invited us round to his for a games tournament and had a busy night the night before.”
“Smiler is great. We’ve shared many stories already.” Emery concludes.
“Angel likes Phoenix a lot. She’s fit in well with the girls and now there’s your brother's wife too. She’s hot.”
The three guys look and giggle at Stefan. Jungkook puts his finger up to his lips, “Ssshh! Don’t let Angel hear you say that.”
"Jara is hot. Heeju agrees…" Ash says.
"You've talked about how hot Jara is with your girlfriend?" This is foreign territory for Jungkook.
"Yeah."
"The last time Seokie and I talked about who we found attractive, we nearly ended up with a threesome." Emery giggles.
Jungkook doesn't get it. He's pleased that his fiance is the same as him as he doesn't think he could handle hearing him talk about people he thought were good looking and a threesome was definitely not ever going to be on the cards. They both enjoyed metaphorically claiming each other which was amusing when it was in a situation like the one with Heung Min Son, Tae's friend. He was convinced that deep down, they knew that neither could be tempted by others so their jealousy was part of who they were as a couple.
"You lot are strange. Tae and I don’t talk about things like that.”
“Because you’re too much drooling over each other.” Ash states.
“Exactly. I don’t need to be looking at other guys when I’ve got Tae.”
“You know that there is probably a couple out there talking about how hot Mr Kim is?”
Ash snickers. He has formed a good friendship with the usually quiet and angelic P.A and he likes the unfiltered, alcohol induced version very much. “I don’t think that’s even in question. If sexuality was an option, KTH could’ve made me choose a different path.”
Jungkook glares at his best friend, “Well, lucky for me that it isn’t a choice.”
“Lucky for Ash that Taehyung has a female sibling.” Emery laughs.
“And she is perfect.” Ash swoons.
“You are a great pairing.” Emery adds.
“Yeah, both outspoken and annoying.” Jungkook mutters.
Ash’s laughter bellows through the air, “Oh my god! I can’t wait to tell her that ‘hotty’ thinks she’s annoying.”
“That’s funny.” Stefan mumbles.
“Whatever. I’ll tell her myself. Anyway, I could say lots of good things about you both, too, so… whatever.” Jungkook says.
“Taehyung would back you up, JK.” Emery adds.
“That’s because he loves me.” Jungkook coos.
“You’ve become this gross, sickly, all in love… mess.” Ash informs his friend.
“I’m about to marry the man I love… sue me for being happy.”
“You’ve come a long way… you know how happy I am for you. All of this is exactly the happy shit that you deserve, Kookie Monster.”
“You’re past the shock of getting married so soon after the engagement then?” Emery asks.
“Mr Kim was always going to want to whisk you away and make you his. I think he’d have bypassed the proposal if he could.” Stefan giggled.
“See… how does everyone know this about Tae but I didn’t even consider it?”
“Because we can all see how much he loves you?” Emery suggests.
“I mean, I get it. Why mess around with being engaged when the whole point of it is to get married anyway? Skip the proposal and just get married.” Ash says thoughtfully.
“When you put it like that, it makes sense which is surprising considering you said it.” Emery says, which makes the two guys giggle and Ash frown.
“Yeah but from my point of view, marriage wasn’t an option so being engaged was all I could do as a commitment. I didn’t know about commitment ceremonies and didn’t even consider getting married abroad. I just wanted Tae to have a physical reminder of our relationship.”
Stefan replaces his empty glass with a full one as a lady walks past with a tray and hands a glass to the others, “And when you say it like that, it makes sense.”
“You forgot the part where your boyfriend is mega, filthy rich and can buy what he wants.” Ash says.
“Fiance!” Jungkook corrects his best friend.
“But at the time you were thinking about proposing he was your boyfriend so I’m right.” Ash bites back with a grin, sticking his tongue out for good measure.
Jungkook gives his friend an eye roll, “After the discussion at Purple Aura today, I can't do anything to forget how mega, filthy rich my fiance is.” He mutters.
“Oh yeah, you had that conversation you’ve been avoiding.” Ash comments. Putting his glass to his lips.
“Mr… Taehyung has worked hard for it all.” Stefan says.
Emery manages not to choke as he attempts to swallow and talk at the same time, “I suppose you know the figures?”
Stefan shrugs his shoulders, “Not all of it. I know enough. He’s very admirable, Mr Taehyung, is.”
“You can google most of it. His net worth is online.” Ash claims.
Jungkook looks quickly in the direction of his best friend, “What? It is? Have you searched up my fiance?”
“Chill out, Kookie Monster. When you first got together I did a bit of internet stalking to make sure he was legit the CEO stalker and that info is publicly available.”
“Oh… okay.”
“It’s not something you would search up because you don’t care about his money.” Ash concludes.
“This is a hilarious conversation when you think back to the opinion some in the group had of you.” Emery says.
“You are as far from a gold digger as you can get. Mr Kim struck gold when he used the subway.”
“I bet there were times in the last year where he didn’t think so.” Jungkook laughs, “But thanks.”
“I doubt it.” Emery states.
Ash giggles, “When you were calling him a cunt in the street, I bet he regretted it.”
“Definitely then.” Jungkook agrees.
“But he asked you to be his boyfriend and move in with him after that.” Stefan says.
“KTH is obviously a sadist.”
“He knew he was onto a good thing.” Emery suggests.
“Mr Taehyung likes a challenge.”
“Oh, Kookie Monster is most definitely one of those.”
“Fuck off, Ash.”
Emery laughs loudly, “oh my god, I’ve missed hearing that from you, JK.”
“Well, whatever I am, he’s marrying me.”
“I never thought Kookie Monster would be getting married.”
“I’m the one who proposed and I didn’t think I'd be getting married.” Jungkook says before giggling.
“You’re happy though?” Emery asks.
The busker finishes the bubbly liquid in his glass, “More than I thought I’d ever be. I couldn’t give a fuck about trillions of won, bank accounts, buildings and stuff… the Tae who wants to be held at night and wakes up with fluffy hair… the man who leaves me a note with my flask of coffee in the morning and still sends me a good morning text… he’s the man I love.”
“Ewwww! Tipsy Kookie Monster.”
“Fuck off, Ash.”
“That should be your vows… the ones you haven’t written.” Emery says.
“Even the ‘fuck off, Ash’ part?” Stefan asks, which makes the three guys burst into laughter.
***
“Yoongi made me cry so you have to make sure I cry at your wedding.” Heeju states, dabbing her eyes and passing tissues to Jara and Angel after a surprise video message from the rapper turned Jimin into a snivelling mess.
“I hadn’t planned on making people cry.” Jungkook says honestly.
Heeju turns to face her brother-in-law and grabs his cheeks, “You must! I want to cry because of how much you love Doodle pants.”
Jungkook was sure he’d drank more than Heeju but perhaps not. “Okay.” is his answer.
“We want to cry too.” Jara says, “we have you in our lives now and we want to cry at your wedding.”
“See? And Jara has not had any alcohol.” Heeju points out.
Tae steps forward and gently removes his sister’s hands from his fiance’s face, “We will do our best.”
“You should sing.” Stefan suggests, “That’s how you met.”
“No! No! I am not singing. I sing in the subway or in bed… not anywhere else.”
The CEO’s eyes opened wide, he’d had several glasses of champagne too and this version of his lover was something relatively new.
“You sing in George’s park.” Ash says triumphantly.
“Okay… and George’s but nowhere else.”
“In bed, huh?” Emery asks with a wiggling of his eyebrows.
“Kinky.” Stefan says.
“I think that’s beautiful.” Angel coos.
“It is.” Tae confirms.
Jungkook grins at his fiance. “I love you.” He says.
“Look at you two.” Muyeol says.
“We still need a boys night…” Smiler says.
“You mean a ‘person’ night! I want to go!” Heeju states.
“Do we really want to be there?” Phoenix asks.
“Invitations need to be extended! Last time they all had hangovers and they couldn’t even remember what happened.” Hobi recalls.
“We’re all going to be on Euphoria next week, isn’t that enough?” Jungkook asks.
“What? No! We need a proper night of games and drinking! I reckon P.J could do with it after being nurse.” Muyeol adds.
“Let’s arrange it for after the honeymoon then.” Stefan suggests.
“Where?” Ash asks, “No way are we getting everyone in at ours.”
“We can have it at mine. My place is big enough.” Muyeol offers, knowing full well that his penthouse apartment could cater for the expanding group.
“We’ll sort out some dates, then.” Smiler says.
“Am I invited this time?” Tae asks.
“And me?” Hobi follows on.
“Yes, yes… stop complaining.” Smiler tells them.
“And us?” Heeju asks.
“Yes! Everyone is invited.” Muyeol confirms.
“I’ll bring my husband.” Jungkook beams, a light pink rouge dusting the apples of his cheeks.
“And I’ll bring my husband,” The CEO says, leaning in to kiss Jungkook. The thought of being able to call Jungkook his ‘husband’ was better than anything he’d known and was arousing in itself. ‘Fiance’ was an upgrade from ‘boyfriend’ but ‘husband’ felt like it was forever and he couldn’t wait.
“God! You two need to go home and fuck.” Ash says bluntly.
“You do… I’ve watched you undress each other with your eyes for the last hour at least.” Emery agrees.
“And you’ve barely detached from each other.” Kyong pitches in.
“If they disappear on Euphoria, at least we know what they’ll be up to.” Jin says with a smirk.
“How many bedrooms are there? I’ve never fucked on a yacht.” Muyeol throws out there.
“You two would drown out the music from what I’ve heard.” Heeju says.
“That’s a badge of honour to wear, if I’ve ever heard one!” Hobi speaks, looking at Muyeol who grins.
“I totally wear it!" Moo gives Jin's backside a squeeze, "In fact, I own the badge."
"Never have I seen Seokjin with nothing to say." Hobi laughs.
"My boyfriend has every right to be proud."
Emery bounces on his toes, "You should join us for coffee, Muyeol."
"Who's 'us'?" The photographer asks.
"Smiler and I."
"It's like a sex club." Ash laughs.
"I'm in!" Muyeol beams.
Jungkook nuzzled Tae’s jaw, "let's go home?" He says quietly.
"Following Ash's suggestion, huh?" The CEO replies.
"Unless you have any objections?"
Tae thinks that's possibly one of the most ridiculous questions he's ever been asked. He turns to the group, "We are going to head home. Tom is outside."
No one shows any sign of surprise. There are a few mutterings of 'predictable' and some giggles as everyone says their goodbyes. There was a buzz of excitement, a zing enhanced by a haze of champagne as the friends knew that the next occasion would be the pre-wedding party on Euphoria.
"Good evening Mr Kim… Jungkook." Tom smiles as he holds the car door open for the couple.
"Good evening, Tom."
"Hi, Tom." The busker grins, allowing the CEO to climb into the car first.
"Did everything go well for Mr Park?" Tom asks before rolling up the partition between him and the rear.
"Yes, it did. All of the guests were very complimentary." Tae responds, his hands itching to get hold of his fiance.
"That's good. Traffic is light so I will have you home in no time."
Jungkook hopes that 'no time' means exactly that and Taehyung wasn't making himself any less of a temptation by asking, "Are we going home so you can fuck me?"
"Yeah… that was the plan."
Tae angles his head to give his fiance access to his neck as he gets closer, "what is your plan?"
The busker spends a minute or two kissing the soft, supple skin of the CEO's neck before answering, "The plan is to get you naked and in bed as soon as we are home."
"What will you do to me?" He was aware that this conversation was not assisting either of them if they wanted to dull down their arousal.
"Whatever you want me to do."
Tae's jaw hangs open, the lips on his throat cause a commotion between his legs. His tongue dries as the intake of breaths becomes rapid. "Tell me… tell me what… you… want."
He wants everything, his mind fogged with desire as he tries to pinpoint what he yearns. “I want… want you… to…”
“Gah… Kookie…” Tae exclaims nasally while his neck has immense pleasure bestowed on the sensitive skin and the hand of his fiance palms him out the outside of his jeans.
How Jungkook wishes that they were alone. He wants to push Taehyung onto his back and devour every inch of him.
"Seconds away, Mr Kim," Tom's voice says through the car intercom system.
The CEO takes a deep breath as his fiance smirks and sits back in the seat in preparation to get out. His head has that slightly fuzzy feeling… part alcohol, mostly down to sexual desire.
The elevator ride up to the apartment was shorter since they enter via the main lobby instead of the car park level as is typical for them. The on-duty night manager greets the couple as they walk hand in hand.
“One day I’m going to press the emergency stop so we can have sex here.” the CEO announces on the ascent.
“I don’t think that will make you very popular.” Jungkook says.
“I only need to be popular with you.” Tae replies brazenly. “Especially when I’m in panties.”
Jungkook thinks it’s amusing when his fiance acts smug, particularly at a time when the busker himself has an air of confidence and lacks a filter. “I hope I will be just as popular then.”
The elevator doors open, Jungkook ignores the look of confusion and shock on his fiance’s face and he steps out onto the private landing. “Are you coming?” He asks.
“What does that mean?” Tae asks as he exits the elevator.
“It means are you going to leave the elevator.” Jungkook smirks.
-"You know full well that is not what I was asking."
The busker punches the code in and the device beeps to let them know the door is unlocked. He holds the door open, closing it as his fiance enters the apartment. Jungkook moves quickly, guiding the CEO into his arms, holding him close. "Will I be popular in panties?"
The question stokes the fire in his loins and caresses his balls. They hadn't spoken about the matching panties for some time, the upcoming celebrations and everyday life consumed every waking moment.
"Have you got some? Did you… did you get panties?"
"Maybe…" Jungkook planned to keep it as a surprise for the honeymoon but this reaction was worth it.
"Kookie… I have lost the ability to function and I didn't drink that much champagne… please tell me."
"I want it to be a surprise… can I presume the answer is 'yes', that I will be popular?" He grins cheekily.
"I don't know if I can wait?"
"You have no choice, baby…"
The CEO's lips protrude like never before, "How will I concentrate?"
"Let me distract you…" Jungkook’s head is a little swishy but he knows what he wants and that's to get his man naked and into bed.
Tae yelps, a high pitched sound ejected from his throat as he is thrown over his fiance’s shoulder. He makes a grab for Jungkook’s back pockets as he looks for something to hold onto. This action as well as their recent conversation about panties was sure to result in orgasm before he reached the bedroom.
Jungkook manages to get through the door, taking deep breaths whilst focusing on their large bed, thankful more than ever before, that the raised platform was gone. He drops Tae on the mattress and starts to undress him, "Okay?" He asks.
"I love it when you take what you want." He lifts his backside so his jeans could be removed.
"I want you, Tae." Jungkook states as a matter of fact, continuing to remove each item of clothing before starting on his own clothes.
Tae moves further onto the bed, lightly stroking his tingling cock while he watches his sexy lover get naked. "Baby…"
"Are you stealing my lines?"
The CEO is slightly confused, but then he realises, "No… I was reminding you… not Tae…. Kookie."
"Okay… you still like it when I call you baby, huh?"
Tae chews on his lip, flutters his eyelashes and nods his head, muttering "mhmm" in agreement.
"And 'precious'?" Jungkook smirks as his innocent looking fiance moves his whole body slightly in response.
"Mhmm."
Jungkook leaves his clothing where it falls on the floor. He climbs onto the bed and just before reaching his fiance, he pulls the band from his hair to release it.
"You're going to make me cum." The CEO says, honestly as Jungkook reaches him.
"Not yet." Is the response as he cages Tae in and leans down to snare his lips in a kiss.
Every word, every action adds to the idea that Taehyung could reach his climax at any second, before he's been touched. His hands reach up and entangle in his fiance’s hair, twisting and tugging the strands that are wavy and dark. He's so affected by this man that it would be embarrassing if it was anyone else.
"What do you want with me?" Tae asks.
"I want to taste you…" Jungkook swallows the quiet whimper that lingers at the seam of his lover's lips, "... I want you to ride my face, baby."
Tae can't disguise the surprise at Jungkook’s request. It's music to his ears and he's now positive that he'd had multiple orgasms since they left the Serendipity event… maybe even while still there because Jungkook's hand on the small of his back felt so good and the warmth of his breath on his neck and face when he spoke quietly so no one else heard was so arousing.
"Alcohol suits you." The CEO declares as he moves out from his current position and kneels on the bed.
"I'm not drunk."
"No but you've definitely said things you might not normally have said had it not been for a few glasses of champagne."
"Whatever… come here, precious." Jungkook says as he lays on his back and holds out his hands to help guide Tae to where he wants him.
Taehyung’s eyes light up at his fiance lying in wait and he stifles the giggle at the dismissive reply. If tonight was the result of champagne then he loved this version of his fiance too. In fact he loved Jungkook in his entirety so it was a ridiculous thought process.
“Everyone knows you sing to me in bed.” The CEO informs his lover as he swings his leg over and sits back on the pecs beneath him.
“Then they will understand that when I sing it is for you only…” Jungkook smooths his hands upwards from Taehyung’s rear, “... you are my audience.”
“I love it when you sing to me.”
“I know it helps calm you.”
Jungkook’s lips look tempting below him, beautifully pink and full. Tae traces them with the pad of his index finger, “I don’t feel calm now.”
“No?”
“No. I’m so horny, Kookie.”
Jungkook’s eyes travel to his fiance’s erection that stands proud right in front of him. He licks his lips, catching Tae’s finger with his tongue, “I can help with that.”
Tae swallows abruptly as Jungkook scoots out from underneath him and instructs him to move further down the bed. The busker changes his position, sliding back through Tae’s legs so the CEO faces his feet. He reaches around and puts pressure on the thighs either side, pulling Tae down onto his face.
Taehyung is about to lean forwards so he can get his mouth around Jungkook’s thick member but he’s stopped in his tracks, “No… sit up.” Is the mumbled instruction from beneath him.
He does as he’s told, unable to breathe normally as there are two large, strong hands on his rear, pulling him into place, cheeks spread, a taut tongue probing his entrance. It’s wet and messy, he’s encouraged to rock on the tongue erotically assaulting his rim and perineum, guided by the hands pushing and pulling him back and forth.
Jungkook moans, breaths heavy through his nose as his fiance slides rhythmically on his mouth. He takes a firm hold of Tae's erection and lets his lover set the pace. The noises coming from the CEO are obscene and constant, a catalyst as pre-cum leaks from Jungkook’s cock. He can hear how close Tae is to climaxing, he slips two fingers inside him, saliva everywhere as Tae succumbs and reaches his peak.
The pearly white droplets glisten on Jungkook’s skin. His view is of Tae's back and he gets the feeling that his lover is going to require assistance in order to move. Yet he's proven wrong when Tae falls forwards onto all fours, breathless and wiggling his behind before the busker has a chance to move off of his back.
"Fuck me… Kookie… I need you… god, I need…"
Jungkook sits up and wipes his mouth with his forearm, getting to his knees and getting into position behind the man waiting impatiently.
"Kookie… I want… to be ruined."
"Holy shit, baby." He says in response.
He squirts too much lube into his hand and slathers his erection in it before he enters the CEO, inch by inch. The warmth, the slide, it all feels so heavenly and a grand prize after and intensive evening.
"Kookie…" Tae pushes back on his hands, locking his elbows, taking the brunt of each powerful thrust.
Jungkook gives it all he's got, a bruising grip on Taehyung’s hips aids the motion, holding tight as he maintains the rhythm until he's crying out and spilling into his lover.
"W-wow!" He breathes out, releasing his hold and bending over to drop a kiss on Tae's back.
The CEO falls forwards onto his stomach, cheek pressed into the mattress as his skeleton vacates his limp body, satiated. He lays still aside from the rise and fall of his back from the depth of his breaths. He doesn’t even stir when the bed moves as his fiance goes to the bathroom, returning with a wet cloth and warm towel.
Jungkook leans over the bed and gently cleans Tae up, taking care as he wipes between his arse cheeks. He leaves little kisses on the voluptuous backside that belongs to his fiance before asking him to turn onto his back, “Turn over, baby.” he says softly.
Taehyung loves being fucked, being taken, but he loves the attention and being cared for, more than anything. He rolls over onto his back and shimmies closer to the side of the bed so his fiance can continue cleaning him up. “I’ve… I’ve never… that was a first.”
Jungkook halts as he dries his fiance’s genitals, “What was? We’ve done a 69 position before?”
Tae feels the coyness creep into his face, “that wasn’t a 69 though.”
“That’s true. You’ve not sat on… ugh… saying it makes me feel ugh!” he says honestly.
Tae giggles, “Champagne makes you so honest.”
“Well… how would you feel about asking me that question? It was difficult and stupid when I asked you if you’d had anyone at the Four Seasons.” Jungkook states, remembering how he’d chastised himself for asking.
“I wouldn’t ask… I wouldn’t want to know… Kookie?”
“Yeah?”
“You are such an amazing lover… that’s why I wouldn’t ask.”
“Huh?” Jungkook isn’t so keen on having the conversation whilst standing at the side of the bed, “Get into bed and I’ll put this in the bathroom.”
Tae nods his head and moves as his fiance disappears into the bathroom. He hears the running water as presumably, Jungkook cleans himself and he’s lying comfortably under the duvet on his side of the bed when the busker returns.
Jungkook climbs in beside him and lays on his side facing him. Hands that reach out and hold the other as their lips connect briefly. “What did you mean before?”
“About you being an amazing lover?”
“Yeah.”
“You are amazing… what we have, I like to think is special to us. Maybe it’s a little delusional of me because I’m aware you have had men before me so the likelihood is that others have experienced how amazing you are. But I want to believe that I’m the only one.”
“I can’t speak for my past partners, Tae so I don’t know what they’d say but from my point of view, I’ve never had sex like this. I’ve never felt the way I do when we have sex… with anyone else.”
“I’ll keep being delusional then.” Tae grins.
“It was a massive turn on… you getting off on my face, by the way.” Jungkook presumed that’s what Tae was referring to as a ‘first’ and once again he was shocked that it’s something he’d never done before.
“I agree.” Tae smiles wide.
Jungkook connects their mouths in a kiss, the heat still bubbling away in his veins. “I’d like to watch you one day.”
The CEO closes his eyes and opens them again, blinking furiously he questions whether he’s awake or perhaps he drifted off to sleep while Jungkook was in the bathroom.
“Watch me? Masturbate?” He asks in disbelief, “With a toy? Or just my hand? Really?”
“Yeah… umm… I haven’t really given it any thought…”
“We are drinking champagne more often!”
“Very funny! I didn’t drink that much, Tae.”
“No but… that sounds very much like a fantasy and you have always said you didn’t have any.”
“Maybe it’s the effect you’re having on me?”
“Or it’s the champagne?”
“Ask me in the morning then.”
“Okay… Kookie?”
“Yeah?”
“Will you sing to me?”
“Now?”
“Yeah.” Tae replies, snuggling closer.
Jungkook plants a kiss on Tae’s forehead, pulling him in as he starts to sing. It had been one hell of a day and with each conversation, each piece of information they learnt about each other, he felt closer than he ever thought was possible.
And maybe the freedom he felt was extending into his sexual desires, too.