Jungkook effectively blocked Jin's path by positioning himself in front of Jin and placing his arms on both sides of him, preventing Jin from moving away from the kitchen counter.

"What do you mean by you do not consider me to be the King while I am here? No matter where I am or who I am with, I am always the King. This will never change. I may be your fiancé, but you should think of me as your King. Do not disrupt the direction we have been moving forward, Seokjin. I suppose I have been patient, and I have been decent. Now, please enlighten me on the nature of the conversation between you and my mother while I was away."

Jin was completely at a loss for words as he looked at Jungkook. Despite occasional glimpses of improvement, Jungkook's behavior on this particular day left Jin feeling deeply frustrated. He didn't believe it was his place to explain to Jungkook what he had learned from the Queen; instead, he wanted to give the Queen the chance to speak to her son and make things right with him.

"My King, I am sorry if the fact that I would rather recognize you as my fiancé than as the King insulted you. It was in no way meant for it to be that way. It can be confusing and annoying when you simultaneously play many roles in my life. However, before you are my fiancé, you are the King, and it is your greatest desire to be honored as such. I will always do my best to keep this in mind and remember it no matter what, my King."

The muscles in Jungkook's jaw tensed as he yelled, "Stop calling me that! I never suggested that you address me in such a way; I only asked that you acknowledge my royal status. When the two of us are together, you may call me Jungkook! Nothing has changed about that."

"Okay, do you have a manual that explains how and when to identify you as the King, Jungkook, Fiance, or human?"

It was evident that Jin was becoming increasingly irritated with Jungkook, and his patience had noticeably worn thin, especially with his second pregnancy.

He scowled at Jin and said, "You are making me angry, Seokjin." His chest rose, and he glared at Jin.

"No, that's something you are doing to yourself, my King. Oh, sorry, Jungkook? My fiance, I am not sure who you are at the moment. Care to clarify?"

He flinched at the change in Jungkook's expression, but he let out a sigh of relief when he heard their daughter cry out.

"I need to go give her some attention," he stuttered, his voice barely audible in the whisper.

Even though Jungkook's stare was intense, he moved when Moon's voice became louder and said, "It appears I need to bring back your punishments."

"You may do that if you want to return to being single." As Jin said this, he hastily walked toward their bedroom.

After washing his hands in the restroom, Jin went to his wardrobe to change his shirt before returning to his bedroom. He had been outside with Jungkook and didn't want to hold his daughter with dirt on his clothing. After changing, he went to get her from her crib.

A smile spread across his face as he comforted her by holding her. "You've been asleep for a while; you must be hungry. Your dad is home too, you know that?"

"Was that a threat, Seokjin?" Jungkook questioned as he entered their bedroom.

Jin looked at him and asked, "What are you asking me?"

"You said I could go back to being single; was that a threat?" Jungkook walked over and held his out toward Moon, which Jin pulled back.

"Please wash your hands. I didn't mean to threaten you; I was just being honest. I will leave if you think of punishing me and returning to your old ways. My children and I won't tolerate it. I've stayed with you because of the positive changes you've been making.

If you undo all the hard work and investment that has gone into transforming you from the beast you once were, I will not be able to be here with you, Jungkook, or my King, whatever you are at this very moment."

Jungkook remained silent, his gaze fixed on Jin. Seokjin sensed that he had been pushing Jungkook too far, realizing that Jungkook remained unpredictable despite making progress.

With a gentle step forward, he cradled their daughter in one arm while touching Jungkook's right arm with his other hand. His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke, "I don't want to leave you. I love you. I cherish the family we've built together. Lately, I've been happy. I believe in what we have. Yet, I can't stay by your side if you undo all our progress and return to hurting me and our kids."

"I want to assure you that I have no intention of causing harm to you or the children, so please stop suggesting that you are going to leave. Understand that your suggestion could lead to serious issues. I admit that my earlier response was too aggressive. Also, call me by my name, Jungkook, and avoid referring to me as your King.

I am very frustrated because you spoke to my mom without informing me. Despite my clear instructions not to get involved, you took it upon yourself to do so. What am I supposed to do with you? Tell me the truth, okay? What exactly do you want me to do with you?"

Jin turned away from Jungkook and said, "I want you to understand that I wasn't trying to insult you by overstepping boundaries. It's because I care about you that I did it. I wanted to ask some of the questions you are reluctant to ask. I am aware of the harm that has been inflicted upon you. I seem to bear the brunt of your frustrations more than anyone else lately. I needed clarification on a few issues, so I talked with your mother about them. I'd love to share the details, but I think it's best coming from her -"

"And I have no interest in hearing it from her. I trust you! I do not doubt that whatever you say or do, the intentions behind them are honest. My mother has never shown any action toward me that she loves me. For as long as I can remember, my destiny has been to rule the land, accomplish this, and do that. Seokjin, I am not interested in listening to whatever she says. I am interested in getting your take on it. It makes no difference to me what it is. Just tell me everything, would you?" Jungkook expressed as he stared at Jin.

Jin sighed and said, "Okay, I'll tell you. Let's talk later after you showered and I've finished caring for Moon."

There was silence between them, and only when Jin broke their eye contact did Jungkook say, "Shower with me."

"I can't. I have to take care of Moon."

"I have been gone-"

"Jungkook, later, after she is asleep, I am all yours."

"You should be mine at all times."

"Jungkook! What is wrong with you, seriously? Did something happen on your trip?"

"I guess missing you is a crime. Without first having a bath or shower, I can't even approach my kid to say hello. It's my fault; I should have gone to visit my other children. At least I wouldn't have to wash my hair or take a bath to do so."

"Who is stopping you from doing that?"

In an instant, Jin pressed his lips together and turned his back. "I need to go give Moon her food."

"You are extremely vocal today."

Jin, noticing the tension, offered, "While I'm in the kitchen, would you like me to prepare something for you to eat? Are you planning to have your dinner after your shower?" trying to steer the conversation in a different direction.

"Yes, put yourself on the menu."

Jin's eyes widened, and he quickly walked out of the room.

Jungkook stood and chuckled. After that, he let out a long sigh and cracked a smile. Jin's going to his mother on his behalf made him feel good. Though he was annoyed with Jin for not sharing the specifics of what happened with his mother, he felt good knowing Jin had his best interests at heart.

He was sure his mother had heard an earful because Seokjin couldn't hold back, even when he tried. Although he had ignored most of his mother's messages and calls, he now understood why she had been trying to reach him.

****

"Is the moon already asleep?" Jungkook asked upon entering the balcony where Jin was sitting, gazing at the night sky.

Jin nodded, "Right after I fed her, she kept falling asleep. How was your shower?"

"Lonely," Jungkook answered, pulling Jin onto his lap as he took over Jin's seat. "I've missed you," he said, placing his hand on Jin's waist and kissing him in the center of his back.

Jin leaned back into Jungkook's chest and said, "I missed you too." He rested on Jungkook. "If you listen to music the next time you're in the shower, you won't feel as alone. I do that when I'm alone here. It makes the shower better, too."

Jungkook sighed, "I don't need music. What I need is you," as he reached for the waistband of Jin's shorts.

"S-should we talk about what I spoke to your-"

"Not now." Jungkook cut Jin off by responding as he moved his hand to Jin's cock. "I don't care about any of that right now; all I need is you."

"W-we are outside."

Jungkook kisses Jin's neck as he says, "I don't care."

"The air pollution-"

"Shh, I am not fucking the air; I am fucking you."

Jin's heart raced as he frantically glanced around to ensure they remained unseen. The moment Jungkook's fingers started to rub his cock, his eyes rolled back, and he closed them as a low moan escaped his lips.

"Did you touch yourself while I was away?"

Jin was silent until his cock was squeezed by Jungkook.

"O-only twice."

"Did you think about me?"

Jin nodded, "I did. I always do."

After giving Jin a peck on the neck, Jungkook smiled and said, "That's good to know. I am going to move one side of the leg of your shorts to the side. You don't have to take it entirely off, okay?"

"Okay, but should we go inside?"

"No, out here is fine."

"People-"

"Shouldn't be nosy," Jungkook whispered as he moved Jin's shorts to the side, giving himself the needed access.

"But-Jungkook!" Jin let out as Jungkook thrust two fingers into him.

"Are you sure you touched yourself while I was away?"

Jin slowly opened his eyes, cautiously scanning the surroundings to ensure that no one could catch sight of him. "N-not there," he stammered in response.

Jungkook leisurely proceeded, delicately gliding his fingers back and forth, observing Jin's increasing relaxation as he leaned more comfortably against him.

"Jungkook?"

"Yes, baby?"

"Why don't you enjoy doing it in bed-Ahh!" In the middle of his question, Jin let out a scream as Jungkook continued to thrust his fingers even deeper into him.

While he continued to fuck Jin with his fingers, Jungkook used the other hand to untie the strings on his pajama trousers and then put his hand inside to release his cock. He took his time as he removed his fingers from inside Jin, and then he gave him a small nudge forward as he positioned his cock at Jin's opening.

Slowly, he pulled Jin down onto his cock, grunting as he felt Jin's hole cling around him the deeper he pushed into him. He appreciated that his fiancé didn't try to be quiet as he sank onto him.

As Jin attempted to accommodate himself to the size of Jungkook's cock, his hand pressed firmly against Jungkook's thighs, seeking support as he struggled to stifle his own words.

He felt guilty for anyone who might have been able to hear them, but as he became more immersed in the pleasure of what was happening. He lost track of everything else and started following Jungkook's lead, moving up and down his cock.

"Jungkook," Jin moaned as his fingers dug painfully into Jungkook's thigh.

This caused Jungkook even more motivation to thrust himself deeper into him.

Jin clenched his bottom lip, whimpering as he rocked back and forth against Jungkook.

****

When Jin stripped down to his underwear, he was disappointed to see that his shorts were stained with cum. Because Jungkook was so impatient, his clothes were dirty. He was undecided about whether to start with taking a shower or the laundry. While standing there, attempting to make sense of his thoughts, Jungkook entered the room.

"What are you doing?"

"I am going to take a shower."

"Again?"

"You should take one too."

"Seokjin, was that an invitation for me to join you in the shower?"

Jin smiled, "Only a shower. We already did it outside."

"Okay," Jungkook responded with a smile.

"Why are you smiling?"

"The same reason you are, Seokjin."