Hello all my wonderful, beautiful, and dedicated lovelies~♡ I hope that you all have been well as I have since the last update.:3 Although, I keep trying to stay ahead, I find that no matter how hard I try, I keep falling behind again.🤣😂 One day, I will get this down.:3 Either way, I've pre-written 75 chapters so far and the story is still going strong right now, but I'm going to try and wrap it up from there soon.:3 I don't want this story to be too long that nobody wants to finish it or anything.🤣😂 I hope this chapter isn't too boring or any of the upcoming chapters because stress has caused writers block to take a hold of my brain and trying to figure out what to write next has not been coming easy.🥺😔 Although, I do have my best friends keeping me on track by constantly asking how the writing is coming and throwing ideas at me.:3 This chapter has nothing too triggering in it this time, maybe a teensy, tiny, bit about sexual reference, but that's about it. So without further ado, I hope that you all will enjoy this chapter~♡♡♡

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Hyungwon stepped forward, rushing towards Jungkook and Taehyung before anyone even called for him. Hyungwon knelt down beside Jungkook, easing Taehyung off to the side. He noticed tears dripping down Taehyung's face as he realized Jungkook's chest wasn't rising or falling. He glanced at the corset before trying to wiggle his fingertip between the corset and Jungkook's ribcage. No such space existed as he held his opposite hand out. "Anyone got a knife?" Hyungwon asked as Taehyung's mother grabbed one off of the refreshments table.

In one quick slash up the center of the corset, Jungkook gasped loudly and glanced around in alarm. A wave of relief washed over everyone as Hyungwon helped Jungkook slowly rise to a sitting position. Jungkook felt mortified as he glanced up at Taehyung's parents, Savannah, and then glanced over at Taehyung. He could see the tears that had collected in Taehyung's eyes and the ones that had escaped as he pulled Taehyung's head into his chest. "I'm sorry I worried you," he whispered, trying not to let Taehyung hear the emotion he choked on. While mortified, he realized that Taehyung must have been terrified as he soothingly ran his hand through Taehyung's hair.

After a moment of sitting there with Taehyung, Taehyung's parents helped Jungkook to his feet. Taehyung slowly rose to his own feet as Taehyung's mother glanced at Jungkook apologetically. "Sorry if we made you nervous with all that talk about babies," Taehyung's mother apologized as Savannah nodded in agreement. "Yeah... We didn't mean to freak you out or anything," Savannah agreed, rubbing her forearm with remorse.

Jungkook swallowed the feeling of being mortified moments ago and laughed it off. "No, no, I wasn't freaked out or anything like that at all," Jungkook lied, rubbing the back of his head. "I guess I didn't realize how tight we tied my corset before coming back down here," Jungkook mentioned, knowing that that was only part of the truth. He'd never honestly admit that the talk about children made him nauseous or that he was petrified of becoming a father at his age. He didn't know how he was going to handle starting a family with Taehyung. He was positive he yearned for a relationship with Taehyung, but why was it necessary to have children so soon?

Taehyung would only be eighteen and Jungkook only sixteen when they get married. Why were his parents pushing children on them before they even got married? Jungkook hastily gripped Taehyung's hand as Taehyung glanced at Jungkook. "I- I'm going to lay down. I'm so sorry to have ruined your party," Jungkook apologized to Taehyung's parents as Taehyung watched him walk back towards the staircase. Jungkook didn't even have to look behind him to know Taehyung was going to follow as Taehyung bowed to his parents and Savannah. "I'm sorry Mama and Papa, but I'm going to make sure that Jungkook is okay," Taehyung announced, rushing up the stairs after Jungkook. His parents looked at each other before glancing back towards the stairs and shook their heads, neither one wanting to go near his room if the two of them were alone in it.

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Jungkook sat on Taehyung's bed with his head in his hands as Taehyung stepped into the room and closed the door yet again. "Is everything okay, Jungkook?" Taehyung asked softly as Jungkook looked up from his hands. "No," Jungkook answered honestly and shortly, rubbing his temples as Taehyung approached him cautiously. "What's wrong, Koo?" Taehyung asked as he eased himself down next to Jungkook on the bed.

Jungkook glanced at Taehyung and took his hand in his own, turning fully towards him. "Tae, baby, we're already getting married at such a young age. Why are your parents insisting that we start having children immediately, even before we get married? We won't even be married when Jisoo has that kid... Will we even be married before your surrogate starts having any of your children?" Jungkook asked nervously as Taehyung's eyes widened slightly. With his hand in Jungkook's grasp, he could feel the tension in the way Jungkook's fingers tightly clasped Taehyung's delicate hand. He realized Jungkook must be apprehensive as he paused to think for a moment.

"W- Well, I- I think it's because Papa wants to be a grandfather before he passes," Taehyung whispered, biting the inside of his cheek as he took Jungkook's other hand. Jungkook held both of Taehyung's hands tightly in his own, worried he would disappoint Taehyung with his anxiety. "What if I'm not a good father? What if, heaven forbid, one of them turns out like me? I- I don't know what I'm doing, Tae. I'm terrified," Jungkook admitted softly, his fingers trembling against Taehyung's smooth skin. "And I'm terrified I- I'll disappoint you with these fears," Jungkook whispered, averting his eyes as Taehyung's eyes widened even more.

Taehyung smiled softly as he tried to make Jungkook look him in the eye yet again, gently removing his hand from Jungkook's tight grip to turn Jungkook's head towards him. Taehyung offered a soft smile as Jungkook's shoulders slumped in defeat. "I'd think there was something wrong with you if you weren't the least bit frightened," Taehyung teased softly as Jungkook stared at Taehyung's gentle eyes. "I'm terrified too," Taehyung admitted quietly, brushing his thumb against Jungkook's cheek.

"I'm terrified I'm going to fuck this kid up," Taehyung added softly, laughing at his own fears. "I'm terrified that I'll fuck all of them up somehow, but I also want to have children some day. And I don't want to be too old when that happens... I want to grow up with my kids," Taehyung added, feeling the emotional sting behind his words. He knew he wouldn't be able to grow up with them for too long. Jungkook leaned into Taehyung's touch, sighing heavily as he listened. "I know you want to grow up with these kids, but we'll still be kids ourselves. Can't we wait until we're in our twenties to start thinking of having children? I already fucked up with Jisoo... I don't need more before I'm even eighteen," Jungkook commented softly, noticing the pain behind Taehyung's eyes.

"I don't know if my father will make it that long," Taehyung whispered, wondering if he'd even make it to that age. "That's why the company is being pushed onto me as soon as I'm eighteen. So that my father may enjoy what little life he has left with his grandchildren," Taehyung added as Jungkook sighed softly. He was just going to have to concede if he wanted to be with Taehyung because he knew Taehyung's parents were adamant about them having these children.

"Fine, fine. I'll try to be the best father that I can then," Jungkook noted as Taehyung smiled, leaning forward to kiss Jungkook. Jungkook didn't react to the kiss as Taehyung pulled back to look at him with hurt in his eyes. "Is this going to affect our relationship...?" Taehyung asked softly, trailing off as he felt hopeless about the situation. Jungkook ran his hand through his raven locks and shook his head with a soft, defeated sigh. "Of course not, baby. It's not like we're arguing over this or anything and even so, I wouldn't let it affect us to that point," Jungkook reassured, gently cupping Taehyung's cheek now.

Taehyung nodded somberly as Jungkook offered a soft smile to appease Taehyung. "Don't look like that, baby. I'm sorry I didn't react to your kiss... It's just this talk did nothing to pacify my fears about having children at such a young age..." Jungkook trailed off as Taehyung looked up at him. "I'm sorry," Taehyung apologized softly, regret filling his mind at his next words. "If... If it'll appease your fears... we- we can wait to have children," Taehyung stammered out as Jungkook sighed softly. He could tell Taehyung was forcing the words out as he shook his head. "Not without your parent's consent," Jungkook noted as Taehyung averted his eyes to the ground. "We certainly can't wait," Jungkook added as he pressed his fingertip to Taehyung's chin and lifted his crestfallen face.

"So don't look so down, baby doll. I hate seeing you sad or upset," Jungkook admitted as Taehyung offered him a soft smile at the nickname. Jungkook leaned forward and placed a tender and sensual kiss on Taehyung's lips, leaving the elder breathless when he pulled away. "Feel better?" Jungkook asked as Taehyung nodded softly, still trying to catch his breath. "Yes, b- but you don't have to give in to my parent's demands or my own," Taehyung reasoned, hoping he wasn't coercing Jungkook into agreeing with him.

Jungkook smiled as he shook his head, kissing Taehyung once more. "I've come to the understanding that if I want to be with you, there are certain criteria I have to meet now. Just like you've had to do all your life, so whether I want it to happen or not yet, it's going to happen. I can't argue too much about it because I am kind of wondering what your children will look like," Jungkook admitted as Taehyung flushed bright red. "I wonder if they'll be as beautiful as you?" Jungkook asked this thought out loud, glancing at Taehyung as he tried to hide his flushed face.

Jungkook chuckled softly as Taehyung seemed to glow from that question. "You're too cute," Jungkook added as he gently pulled Taehyung's hands away from his rosy face and pulled him towards him. Before Taehyung could react, his arms were tugged behind Jungkook as Jungkook moved to wrap his arms around Taehyung's back and hold him close. Taehyung's chin hit Jungkook's chest as he stared up at him with wide eyes, finally enclosing his arms behind Jungkook. "So... even though I'm terrified, I guess I'm also looking forward to having children as long as they're your children," Jungkook confessed, kissing Taehyung's lips. "Because if they come out fucked up, that's on you," Jungkook joked, laughing as Taehyung smacked the back of his head.

"I'm joking, baby," Jungkook laughed once again, kissing Taehyung's lips once more while still holding him close. Taehyung smiled as he kissed Jungkook's lower lip, tugging on it gently between his teeth. "I know, but you still deserved that," Taehyung declared, laughing softly as Jungkook groaned. "Fine, I suppose I did deserve that for that particular joke," Jungkook agreed as he leaned back into the bed with Taehyung still held close to him. Taehyung remained cuddled on top of Jungkook as they lay there, Taehyung listening to Jungkook's heart beat under his head. "I love you," Taehyung stated as he peeked up at Jungkook's handsome and sharp features, tracing Jungkook's jawline with his fingertip.

Jungkook peeked down at Taehyung as his head rested on his chest and smiled softly. "I love you too," Jungkook whispered, caressing Taehyung's shoulder lovingly. He rolled over onto his side, dragging Taehyung along with him as the elder smiled up at him. "I love you so much," Taehyung whispered this time, tilting his head up and kissing Jungkook. Jungkook chuckled at Taehyung's words, staring down at the elder with gentle eyes and a soft smile. Taehyung hadn't realized when Jungkook's features had become less tough and hostile around him. Taehyung suddenly felt guilt crash over him as he realized that he'd be leaving Jungkook behind with these children at some point in their life. Taehyung felt tears prick his eyes as he buried his face in Jungkook's chest to keep from having to explain himself.

He didn't think that he could tell his fiancé that he was marrying someone who would leave him long before his time. It wasn't something Taehyung could bear to explain to someone he loved this much. He didn't think he'd fall this hard for Jungkook. He thought it would be something closer to his parent's marriage and he would just take care of Jungkook and keep him from having to return to his prior life. Although, this was far from what he was expecting as he gripped Jungkook's shirt tightly in his hands and leaned up to press his lips hard against Jungkook's own. He closed his eyes so that Jungkook couldn't see the tears that had built up and threatened to spill over but hadn't yet.

He heard Jungkook moan his name softly into the kiss before gently pushing Taehyung away. "Is everything okay?" Jungkook asked, gently brushing his thumbs under Taehyung's eyes that remained closed. The tears that hadn't fallen still alarmed Jungkook as he checked his thumb. "Why are you crying, baby?" Jungkook asked softly as Taehyung shook his head. "I'm not crying," Taehyung explained softly, forcing a soft chuckle as he opened his eyes. He peered up at Jungkook through wet lashes that clumped together as he forced a smile. "I'm j- just so happy that you're my fiancé... I don't deserve to be this happy," Taehyung confessed softly as Jungkook cupped Taehyung's face.

"Of course you deserve to be happy," Jungkook urged as he tenderly pressed his lips against Taehyung's own once more. "I don't deserve you," Jungkook alleged quietly, playing with Taehyung's hair as he stared down at him. He could see innocence in Taehyung's wide eyes as his fingers tightened slightly on Taehyung's face. "You were so passionate and patient with me, that I honestly don't know how you stuck around that long to wait for me to even agree to be your boyfriend," Jungkook explained, laughing softly as Taehyung's eyes brightened with his smile. "So of course, you deserve to be happy. Everyone deserves happiness," Jungkook added, kissing Taehyung's lips once again. "We'll just have to work a little harder towards our happiness and get out of that rehabilitation school," Jungkook expressed with determination when a soft knock on Taehyung's door caught both their attention.