The Fiancé Clause [ TAEKOOK ]
01
The steady hum of the city pulsed through the towering glass windows of Jeon Enterprises. Jeon Jungkook sat behind his grand mahogany desk, his sharp eyes fixed on the stack of reports in front of him. His office, minimalist and sleek, reflected his personality — cold, precise, untouchable
Choi Yuju
Sir , Your father has arrived
His secretary informed him softly.
Without looking up, Jungkook gave a curt nod.
Moments later, the door opened, and Mr. Jeon entered with his usual proud smile. Jungkook rose and bowed politely, but there was a stiffness in his movement. Father-son affection had long been replaced with mutual respect and expectation.
Mr. Jeon began, settling into the chair opposite his son
Mr. Jeon
I have an important news to share
Jeon Jungkook
Yes, father?
Mr. Jeon
It's about your engagement
The words hung heavily in the air.
Jungkook's eyes narrowed slightly
Jeon Jungkook
We talked about this before
Jeon Jungkook
I have no intentions of marrying, especially not someone I don’t even know.
Mr. Jeon sighed, though his voice remained firm.
Mr. Jeon
Don't be Stubborn, Jungkook
Mr. Jeon
Your childhood friend.
Mr. Jeon
His father and I made a promise years ago.
Mr. Jeon
It’s time to fulfill it.
Jungkook’s jaw clenched. He barely remembered Taehyung, only recalling a boy with bright eyes and a mischievous smile from long ago. Since then, their lives had grown in completely opposite directions — Jungkook into the cold world of business, Taehyung into... flowers, apparently.
Jeon Jungkook
Father, I am running one of the biggest companies in South Korea. I don’t have time for childish promises.
Mr. Jeon’s expression hardened
Mr. Jeon
This is not a request.
Mr. Jeon
A promise is promise
Mr. Jeon
And you know really well , Jeon family keep their promises with life
Mr. Jeon
You're meeting him tonight
Mr. Jeon left with a stern face leaving Jungkook alone
Jeon Jungkook
Stupid marriage!
Jeon Jungkook
Stupid promise
Jeon Jungkook
stupid taehyung!
02
Jungkook existed his office Building and got into his private car
there was an excitement and something else Jungkook don't want to admit
The car set off to the five-star restaurant
As the car was moving, just couldn't help but remember how taehyung looked like as a kid
Memories flooding back to his minds
It was a spring afternoon — the kind where the air smelled of fresh blossoms and the world felt like it was still waking up. six-year-old Jungkook sat alone beneath the old sakura tree at the back of the Jeon family estate. The other children had long run off to play elsewhere, but Jungkook stayed behind, clutching his knees to his chest. His small face was scrunched up in frustration — his parents had scolded him earlier, and he was too proud to cry in front of them.
Soft footsteps approached.
He looked up to see Eight-year-old Taehyung standing there, holding a tiny red umbrella that seemed too big for his small frame. His round eyes were filled with concern.
Jungkook
What are you doing here??
Taehyung hesitated, then carefully sat down next to him, holding the umbrella over both of them as tiny droplets of rain began to fall.
Taehyung
I thought… maybe you don’t want to be alone.
Jungkook didn’t respond, but the fact that Taehyung stayed anyway made something inside him feel a little lighter.
For a while, they sat in silence, watching the pink petals swirl and fall with the wind, mixing with the gentle rain. Taehyung’s small hand reached out and tugged at Jungkook’s sleeve.
Taehyung
If you’re sad, I can give you my lucky stone.
Jungkook blinked as Taehyung pulled a smooth, shiny pebble from his pocket and placed it in Jungkook's hand
Taehyung
I found it by the river. It’s special. If you keep it, you won’t be sad anymore.
Jungkook stared at the stone, then at Taehyung’s bright, hopeful face. For the first time that day, he smiled — just a little.
The rain grew heavier, but neither of them moved. They huddled under the little red umbrella, two small boys sharing quiet warmth against the gray sky
03
Jungkook got down from his car , buttoning his suit jacket and headed inside
The grand chandelier sparkled above the marble-floored lobby of the Grand Seoul Palace Hotel, its golden light bathing everything in warm luxury. The soft sound of a piano echoed in the background, mixing with the faint murmur of high-profile guests.
Jeon Jungkook walked through the lobby like he owned the place — and in some ways, he almost did, considering his company's dealings with the hotel chain. His black tailored suit fit him perfectly, his sharp jawline even more defined under the soft lighting. Eyes followed him everywhere he went, but he paid no attention.
Taehyung were waiting for him on the staircase
His heart skipped a beat when he saw taehyung
Taehyung smiled when he saw Jungkook
Jeon Jungkook
I had no other option
Taehyung stepped towards him a little and handed him the bouquet
Jeon Jungkook
You didn't have to
Kim Taehyung
I know but I wanted to
Taehyung Smiled making Jungkook's heart skip a beat again
Jungkook coldly turned away and walked towards their table with Taehyung followed
Kim Taehyung
So how's life?
Jeon Jungkook
Far better than you think
Jungkook sat down on the table placing the bouquet beside him
He stared at the bouquet for a while when taehyung sat down opposite him
Jeon Jungkook
Roses? How cliché
Kim Taehyung
Do you know the theory of flowers, Jungkookiee?
Jeon Jungkook
Flower theory?
Taehyung’s voice grew a little softer, almost like he was revealing a secret.
Kim Taehyung
Red roses symbolize passionate love, white roses represent purity and innocence.
Kim Taehyung
But when you put them together… it means unity. The blending of passion and sincerity. A balanced love.
Jungkook stared at him for a moment. His eyes flickered briefly, as if something stirred beneath his cold exterior.
Jeon Jungkook
You read too much into flowers.
Kim Taehyung
Well I'm a florist after all
Jungkook Bit his lower lips
Jeon Jungkook
You think love can be balanced like a bouquet?
Jungkook asked quietly, his voice losing a bit of its sharp edge.
Kim Taehyung
i believe love is complicated, but yes — it can be balanced if both people care enough to try.
Jungkook’s gaze darkened slightly, and for a moment, Taehyung thought he saw a flicker of conflict in his eyes. But then, Jungkook quickly masked it again.
Jeon Jungkook
This engagement isn't real
Jeon Jungkook
I'll never love you
Kim Taehyung
But my feelings are real
That simple admission hung in the air like a fragile crystal, shimmering for a moment before threatening to shatter.
Before Jungkook could respond, his phone buzzed. He glanced at it, his face hardening again.
Jeon Jungkook
I have a meeting. We'll talk later.
Without waiting for a reply, he turned and walked away, leaving Taehyung in the restaurant alone, the scent of roses lingering in the air
Taehyung watched his retreating figure with a bittersweet smile, whispering to himself,
Kim Taehyung
Didn't changed at all
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