Jungkook carefully reviewed the list in front of him once more before sending it to Jimin. He was on the verge of writing a note to emphasize the importance of each item on the grocery list. He didn't want his home to lack the food Seokjin needed during his pregnancy.

After conducting thorough research and consulting with a nutritionist, he developed a customized shopping list for Seokjin. He wanted to ensure that Seokjin and their baby were well cared for, and he only consumed recommended foods.

He wished that the circumstances surrounding Jin's pregnancy had been better planned. There was a lot for him to learn quickly, and due to his busy work schedule and upcoming travels, it had been a struggle for him.

He also had to start looking for a new dog walker because he wasn't sure if it would be a good idea for Seokjin to keep walking Bam in his current condition. However, he believed it might be acceptable for a while because Jimin continued working while pregnant. However, it should be noted that Jimin's performance during this time was average and did not meet the golden standards.

Considering that, Jungkook included it in the list of topics he needed to discuss with Jin. He had been diligently making a list to ensure he could keep track of all the important matters they needed to discuss. He wanted to make sure that nothing would slip through the cracks.

Jungkook was adding another item to his list when Jin suddenly appeared at the entrance of his home office. As he glanced up from his tablet, his gaze met Jin's, causing him to clear his throat and hastily avert his eyes.

"What are you doing?" Jin stood with his arms folded, leaning against the arch of Jungkook's office doorway as he asked his question.

"Seokjin, are you wearing my shirt?" Jungkook inquired, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on the tablet on his desk.

As Jin made his way into Jungkook's office, he grinned and answered by adding, "Yes, I noticed it in your closet, and it seemed to be comfy. So, what are you doing? Working?"

"What happened to the clothes that you brought here? Do they no longer fit you?"

Jin glared at Jungkook and then rolled his eyes.

"My clothes fit me! You have a problem with me wearing your shirt?" Jin snapped at Jungkook, feeling a bit offended by the question he had asked.

Jungkook took a deep breath and looked up at Jin, addressing him respectfully, "Seokjin, I have an issue with you wearing my shirt. The way it fits you is different from how it fits me, and I also find it distracting when you wear it. Currently, I am occupied with important tasks, so I kindly request that you refrain from causing any distractions for me."

Jin couldn't contain his laughter as he realized what Jungkook was saying. "Wait, you are furious with me for wearing your shirt because I look nice in it? You are interestingly weird, I-"

"I am not weird. I am myself, just me. Please refrain from referring to me as "weird."' Jungkook spoke with a firm tone.

"I didn't intend anything awful by saying that," Jin said, his facial expression changing to one of perplexity as he gave Jungkook a side look. "I am sorry if I offended you. The point I was trying to make was that you are different. You are probably aware of it by this point. Whether it be the way you speak or the way you behave, it is different."

"Seokjin, if you believe I am different, feel free to express that. I acknowledge that I am different, as I should be. I am my own person. I am neither you nor anyone else. Hence, it is perfectly acceptable for me to embrace my uniqueness and not strive to be a mere copy of someone else. What purpose would my existence serve if I am like someone else?"

Jin let out a heavy sigh before repositioning himself on Jungkook's desk. He gently pushed Jungkook's tablet and swung his legs over it, sliding himself forward until he moved toward the chair, sliding down and straddling Jungkook's lap.

Jungkook was extremely surprised by Jin's sudden actions. His hands dropped to his sides, and he looked around, trying to understand what Jin had just done.

"Seokjin, are you aware of an additional chair in the room? Why did you climb onto my table and sit on my lap here? You are also pregnant, so you need to limit those types of actions-"

Jin pushed his finger over Jungkook's mouth, which caused Jungkook to go silent. "Shh!" Jin shook his head and remarked. "There are moments when your silence is required. For the most part, if you are concerned about me and my pregnancy, you will practice that more. I apologize if the statement that you are weird came off as anything else to you. The word weird is not intended to be insulting in any manner, shape, or form."

When Jin removed his finger from Jungkook's lips, Jungkook remained quiet, which prompted Jin to laugh out loud. "You are free to speak now."

"Seokjin, I don't think it's appropriate for us to be having a conversation in our current situation. This position is quite suggestive, but currently, we are not engaging in activities that require it."

Jin groaned, "Jungkook! Seriously? See, this is what I mean by you being weird. I am not sitting on you because I want you to fuck me. I am sitting here before I want us to talk. It's okay for us to be like this and talk. It's not a crime."

"Seokjin, I did not think it was a crime. Also, please stop calling me weird! I do not like it."

"But you act like it-"

"I am not weird!" Jungkook's sudden yell startled Jin, causing him to tense up in fright.

As Jungkook suddenly realized, he took a deep breath and gently placed his hands on Jin's side, holding him tightly. "I apologize for raising my voice at you. It was not my intention. You are pregnant, and I need to avoid doing or saying anything that could potentially increase stress for you. I apologize for my actions. I kindly request that you respect my wishes and refrain from labeling me as weird. I dislike being associated with that word."

"Jungkook-"

I will explain this to you once, as we need to discuss it as we build our family together. During the early stages of my life, I was not warmly received by many people. This was primarily because I was perceived as being distinct or weird. I have come to realize that I am not weird. I am simply myself. I am a human being, just like everyone else.

It is important to remember that just because I may do or say things differently than others does not warrant being treated or perceived as weird. Each of us is created with our own unique qualities, which is why I am different from others. However, being different doesn't make me strange.

I also don't want my child to be labeled as weird. Please exercise caution when addressing them in the future."

When Jungkook fell silent, Jin found himself at a loss for words despite the many thoughts swirling in his mind. Jungkook's words further piqued his curiosity about many things.

"I am sorry. I won't call you that again."

Jungkook smiled, "thank you."

"Do you regularly see a therapist?" Jin couldn't hold back from asking, as he had more thoughts.

"Yes, I am required to."

Jin raised an eyebrow, "required? Why?"

"I am uncertain about my ability to disclose that information. I plan to discuss this topic with my therapist during my upcoming therapy session. If they permit me, I will then share the details with you. My therapist has advised me to be selective about who I allow to have personal insight into my life.

Given that we are starting a family, you could be an exception. However, I would prefer not to provide any additional reasons for you to judge me. I understand you are here because you are pregnant, and I want to assure you that I am committed to improving myself so we can continue to be together."

Jin couldn't deny that his heart was breaking upon hearing Jungkook's words. Jungkook's mysterious past and the secrets he concealed only heightened his curiosity. He had many layers and aspects of his personality that were not readily apparent.

When Jin remained silent, Jungkook continued, "Everyone I meet seems to have someone who is their person. My brother has met someone and formed a close bond with him, considering him to be his closest companion. Your friend has met my assistant, and I believe they may develop a connection, even though they may not be the most compatible pair. However, given that they are both consenting individuals, it should be acceptable."

Jin gave Jungkook a questioning look but didn't say anything as he allowed Jungkook to continue talking.

Jungkook didn't see the look Jin gave him and continued, saying, "Seokjin, I would like you to be the person for me. I understand that there may be a possibility that you could find greater happiness with someone else. However, I am committed to addressing any shortcomings as long as you do not exploit my feelings for you.

I desire for both of us to become excellent parents to our child. We should refrain from using profanity when speaking to them. I prefer that we refrain from engaging in harmful actions towards them. I hope that the world doesn't perceive them as strange.

I don't want anyone to perceive them the way they perceive me. I want others to perceive them in the same positive light that they perceive you and my brother as genuinely good individuals."

Jin averted his gaze as he experienced a range of feelings. After taking a deliberate, long breath, he turned his attention to Jungkook. He said, "I am prepared to give you a chance, Jungkook, as long as you acknowledge that I am a person with emotions and try to learn how to be more compassionate with the words and things that you say. Don't be concerned about how others will see our kids either."

"Kids?" Jungkook interrupted Jin as he started to feel confused. "Are we having more than one child at this time, Seokjin?"

"No!" Jin said, "I was just talking in general when I said that."

Jungkook smiled and said, "I see. You were considering future possibilities in advance. It is good to discuss things in general terms. Also, we need to be inclusive of our future generation.

However, please take your time before considering having a second child. It has been documented that it is necessary to allow for a significant amount of time for recovery after pregnancy. Additionally, it is important to have a time gap between the birth of each child. This will ensure that the appropriate attention and time are allocated fairly. We can plan for the future, but I don't believe addressing it right now is necessary."

At that moment, Jin groaned and placed his head on Jungkook's shoulder. "Even though you have the potential to be a 10, the way you speak and think knocks you down to a solid five."

We should refrain from subjecting humans to a rating scale. We should not let numbers define us either. Especially inconsistent numbers that lack validity but are based on personal bias.

I never understand why that is used. Why should I give people these types of ratings, saying I rate your smile at a ten, your attitude a three, and your performance in bed at an eight? It seems quite subjective to assign numerical values to these aspects."

"You rate me an eight in bed?" Jin asked loudly in disbelief.

Jungkook looked at Jin with confusion as he spoke loudly, "Seokjin, I was giving an example that doesn't involve you. Why would I provide a rating for you? Did you fail to understand what I was trying to say?"

"Don't be an asshole and ruin the conversation. Since we are on this topic, how do you rate my performance in bed?"

"Seokjin, I do not do ratings-"

"That's fine. Rate me this one time. I want to know if you did ratings, what would my rating be?"

"If you had let me finish, you would have heard what I would say. I do not engage in rating individuals and have no intention of ever doing so. However, you have exceeded all of my expectations. I genuinely felt satisfied when we were intimate because we matched well. I believe that our first night together may have played a role in the outcome of you becoming pregnant."

Jin closed his eyes and adjusted his position on Jungkook's lap, reminiscing about their first night. He let out a groan and shifted his body, pressing against Jungkook's lap. "You're making me horny," he whispered, opening his eyes and locking gazes with Jungkook.

Jungkook did not utter a single word, but he did not have to since Jin was able to sense his erection, which only served to make the situation even more torturous for him.

He moved closer and kissed Jungkook, and Jungkook reacted by kissing him back. However, as the kiss intensified, Jungkook pulled back from the kiss.

"Seokjin, I understand your current needs, but I would prefer that we refrain from engaging in this level of intimacy until we have established a complete commitment to one another."

Jin's eyes widened, "What? Didn't I say I am giving you a chance?"

"Yes, it's an opportunity to prove my worth, but it doesn't guarantee a commitment. I am confident that I will prove myself well. However, I would like you to perceive me beyond my abilities in the bedroom. I would prefer it if you didn't select me solely based on physical attraction."

"Jungkook, you are going to drive me crazy! Do you understand sex is important during my pregnancy, and you are denying me that?!"

"Who made this claim, and what advantages make it important? Furthermore, I want to clarify that I have no intention of deliberately depriving you of anything.

I am willing to provide you with everything, but I have noticed that you are selective in what you accept from everything I offer. I want to address this issue and work towards a more balanced dynamic between us."

As he saw the frown on Jin's face, he leaned forward. He kissed Jin's forehead before adding, "I desire to rekindle our intimacy, as the profound connection we share is an indescribable experience that I yearn to relive repeatedly. However, before we do that, we must ensure that we are genuinely committed to each other.

I don't view you solely as someone to fulfill my sexual desires, Seokjin. You mean much more to me, and I hope to have a deeper connection with you."