Taehyung had spent months imagining what would happen if he ever met Jungkook  again.  He'd believed the CEO would be unlikely to recognize him, given the changes in his appearance, but even if he did recognize him, he'd expected to be faced with cold disregard.  After all, the other man had dismissed him so callously from his life and had made his opinion on the model abundantly clear in their last meeting.  So it was a surprise now to be faced with a Jeon Jungkook who was pale, breathing heavily, and whose eyes were filled with fury.

"Trying to run away again, V?", the ravenette challenged, dark eyes fixed on the pregnant man.

For a moment, Tae felt his heart stutter in panic, before he forced himself to relax.  He didn't know for sure why Jungkook had pursued him, but he remembered what that woman- Jungkook's apparent wife- had said.  Perhaps the elder now believed the baby was his, but if so, Tae was not giving up his daughter to be raised by the happy couple.  People who saw V's glamorous face on a daily basis wouldn't be able to recognize the model in the man he was now, and he was determined to bluff his way through this.

Pasting a confused look on his face, he blinked dark eyes behind the lenses of his glasses at the newcomer.  "I'm sorry, what did you say?  Have you perhaps confused me with someone?"

Jungkook gritted his teeth at the clueless response.  "Don't be stupid Vante, I know you too well not to recognize you."

On the outside, Tae remains calm and unaffected, but inside he can't help but scoff bitterly, 'If he knew me so well, he would never have suspected me of cheating on him.'  Shaking his head, he gives a cool but polite smile, "I'm sorry, but I don't know you at all.  You must be mistaken."

Stepping forward, Jimin protectively pushes his soulmate behind him, chin raising as he glares at the taller man facing them.  "Do you make a habit of accosting pregnant people Mr. Jeon?  My friend already told you that you have him mixed up with somebody else.  Now leave us alone so we can go home."

Narrowing his eyes at the bristling shorter man standing between him and Taehyung, Jungkook scoffs, "Do you really believe I'm blind and stupid enough to fall for this shit?  I already told you, you're not going anywhere.  I've spent months trying to track Vante down and he's not going anywhere until we talk."

Arching a brow, Tae chuckles, "I'm sorry Mr. Jeon, but I can assure you that I am not this Vante person you keep referring to.  My name is Kim Taehyung, and it always has been.  I can show you my identification if you'd like."

Glowering at the younger, the CEO takes another step forward, "Your name may be Kim Taehyung, but I know you're also Min Vante.  This act isn't going to accomplish anything, so quit wasting time.  We are going to talk, whether you like it or not."

The younger glares back in defiance, "You don't know a thing about me Mr. Jeon."

"What's going on here?", Yoongi strides up, eyes flicking between Jungkook, Taehyung, and his husband and taking in the confrontational poses.  Following behind him is Kim Namjoon, his husband Jin, and Hoseok.  "I heard raised voices."

Jungkook doesn't spare the others a glance, never taking his eyes off his wayward former lover.  "This has nothing to do with you Min.  This is between Vante and I."

Yoongi and Hoseok share a quick look, before Seokjin speaks up, voice incredulous, "This is Min Vante??  The model?  Are you sure?"

Scoffing, the ravenette nods, hard eyes still fixed on the stubborn younger man.  "I'm certain."

Quietly, Namjoon considers the pregnant man in question.  He'd found the man familiar, but at first glance, he looked so different from the famous model.  His hair was shorter, darker, and straight.  Blue eyes were now a warm brown, and partially concealed by thick-framed glasses.  Porcelain skin was now golden-brown, and of course, his willowy frame was now fuller due to the pregnancy.  But if Jungkook insisted this was V, he believed him.

"Mr. Jeon," Taehyung's voice is steely, "We have nothing to discuss.  Leave me and my friends alone."

Jimin maintains his protective stance in front of his pregnant friend.  "You heard him Jeon!  Leave him alone!"

"Despite what you and your little bodyguard here may think, V, we have plenty to discuss." The CEO's voice is hard.

Giving up all pretense, Tae crosses his arms protectively in front of himself as he snaps, "What could we possibly have to talk about Jeon?  We already said plenty, and you made your feelings well known."

A mirthless chuckle escapes the older as he shakes his head, "We need to discuss our baby."

Chocolate eyes widening in panic, his arms slip lower to guard his unborn daughter.  "You didn't even believe it was your baby!"

Clenching his jaw, Jungkook looks at the way his former lover protectively cradles his bump.  "I do now."

Seeing how the color drains from Tae's face, Jimin snarls at the CEO, "Just leave him the hell alone.  You had your chance and you insulted him and threw him out.  Stay away from him!"

Sighing, Yoongi steps forward, hand gently cupping his husband's elbow, "Baby, they are going to have to talk eventually.  He's still the father."

"How could you say that?!", Jimin furiously rips his elbow away, swinging to face his husband.  "Don't you remember what he put Tae through?  And look at what he's doing to him now!  Tae can't handle this much stress!"

Frowning, Jungkook's eyes narrow in concern as he looks at V, noticing how the other man has paled.  "What do you mean?  Is something wrong?"

Furiously swinging back around, Jimin sneers, "That's none of your concern!  You gave up your right to be worried when you called him a cheater and threw him out!"

"Jimin, please stop!!!", Tae's voice when it comes is strained, drawing the concerned eyes of everyone present.

Stepping forward, Jungkook sees how the pregnant man rubs at his temples, a frown creasing his forehead.  Reaching out, he tries to clasp the other's arm, only to have it snatched away.  "Quit being so stubborn!  You look terrible.  Tell me what's going on."

"Nothing," the other snaps, a wince belying his words, "I just have a headache."

Jin, who until now had been mostly quiet as he observed the confrontation, steps forward.  "Taehyung," his voice is gentle as he gestures to a nearby bench, "Why don't you sit down?"

Facing the worried eyes of everyone around him, Tae reluctantly nods and sits on the iron bench, with Seokjin crouching beside him.  "Now, don't worry about anything else, ok?  Is it just a headache, or does anything else feel wrong?"

The pregnant man frowns as he cradles his forehead, his other hand still reassuringly rubbing at his bump.  "Mostly just the headache, except I feel a little nauseous."

Nodding, Jin continues, "When did that start?"

The younger sighs, "Just a few minutes ago."

Taking in the tired appearance of the model, the elder gives a comforting smile.  "Ok, if it's alright with you, I'd like to check your blood pressure."

Hesitating briefly, Taehyung nods.  The elder turns to his husband, "Joon, go grab my black bag from the trunk."

Hovering helplessly in the background, Jungkook paces with worry.  His mind was racing as he tried to stay out of the way while still keeping a close eye on the proceedings.  An hour ago, he'd been stressed and afraid he might never see Vante, or their child, again.  Now he was afraid that something may be wrong with his lover and the baby.

When he'd first been introduced to the other man at the party, he hadn't really looked at him.  It was only as he'd been leaving that he'd really seen him, and instantly he'd felt like lightning had struck him.  It didn't matter that he looked different, he'd always know V.  But now he was confused and unsure how to proceed.  How could he make the other man listen to him, especially since he seemed so fragile?

He's pulled from his thoughts as Jin stands up, apparently finished checking the pregnant man out.  "Well Taehyung, your blood pressure is pretty elevated.  I think it might be a good idea to get you checked out at the hospital."

The younger looks shocked, "The hospital?  I don't know about that.  I think I'd rather just go home and lay down."

The doctor gives a reassuring smile.  "I'm not very worried, but with your symptoms and blood pressure, I think it would be in your and your baby's best interest to at least go have a couple tests.  I have connections at the nearby hospital and I can assure you'll get the best care."

Looking around, Tae sees how concerned his friends look, especially Jimin.  He also catches Jungkook's dark gaze, the other man's jaw clenching as he obviously restrains himself.  Dropping his eyes, the model gives a small nod as he sighs heavily, "Fine, I'll go to the hospital."

AN:  Y'all, I literally cried watching the boys' MTV Unplugged performance of "Fix you" by Coldplay!  I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!