MR.JEON 💜📖 Part 21 A Kiss After Years Apart
The words lingered in the dim office.
Jungkook: Call Jake.
The name struck her like a sudden chill running down her spine.
Her fingers froze around the phone in her hand.
Y/N: What?
Jungkook didn't look away from her.
His expression was steady, but something deep in his eyes was breaking.
Jungkook: Call him.
Confusion flooded her face. She stared at him as if she had completely misheard.
Of all the things he could have said...
Why that name?
Why now?
Y/N: Why are you bringing him up now? The investors are waiting—
Jungkook cut her off immediately.
His voice wasn't loud.
But it carried a weight that made the room fall silent.
Jungkook: Because he saw the truth... while I was still believing the lie.
The words hung in the air.
Heavy.
Unavoidable.
Her grip tightened around the phone.
He didn't need to explain.
The meaning behind his words struck her instantly.
Memories rushed forward before she could stop them.
College hallways.
Whispers behind her back.
The fear that followed her everywhere.
The terrible decision she never wanted to make.
Slowly, almost hesitantly, her gaze lifted toward him.
His eyes were already red.
Tears gathered there openly, and for once he didn't bother hiding them.
Understanding hit her all at once.
The phone slipped slightly in her trembling hand before she slowly lowered it.
Her voice barely escaped her lips.
Y/N: You... know.
Jungkook held her gaze.
Then he nodded.
Slow.
Certain.
Her eyes widened.
Her breath caught painfully in her chest.
Y/N: How...?
For a moment he didn't answer.
Instead, he took a step toward her.
Then another.
Before she could react, he pulled her into his arms.
The suddenness of it made her stiffen.
Her body froze, unsure how to respond.
For a second she felt like the ground beneath her had shifted.
But Jungkook didn't loosen his hold.
If anything, he pulled her closer.
So close there wasn't even an inch of space between them.
His arms wrapped around her tightly, like he was afraid she might disappear if he let go.
His voice cracked near her ear.
Jungkook: I'm sorry.
The words broke something inside her.
Tears welled in her eyes before she could stop them.
His grip tightened slightly.
Jungkook: I'm sorry, Y/N.
She didn't move.
Didn't answer.
Her mind was too overwhelmed to process anything.
Jungkook pulled back just enough to look at her.
His voice was low now, almost desperate.
Jungkook: I won't leave you.
Her breath hitched.
He continued, the promise leaving his lips like a vow.
Jungkook: I will protect you... and your family.
The room fell silent again.
The weight of those words wrapped around her heart.
Her tears finally slipped down her cheeks.
After a long moment, she slowly pulled back from his arms—just enough to meet his gaze.
Her eyes were red now.
Her lashes damp with tears.
Jungkook lifted his hand gently, cupping her cheek.
His thumb brushed away the tear still clinging there.
Jungkook: Don't cry.
Her lips trembled.
She swallowed hard, trying to steady herself.
Reality slowly crept back into her thoughts.
Y/N: The investors... they're waiting.
Jungkook shook his head slowly.
A faint, sad smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
Jungkook: I don't care about them.
He lifted her chin gently so their eyes met again.
His voice softened.
Jungkook: All I care about is you.
Her chest tightened.
Her breath became uneven.
Then he said the words she had never expected to hear again.
Jungkook: I love you, Y/N.
Time seemed to stop.
For a moment, the entire world faded away.
Then slowly, carefully, he leaned closer.
Their lips met.
The kiss was soft at first.
Not rushed.
Not desperate.
It carried something deeper.
Regret.
Protection.
A promise.
For a heartbeat she froze in surprise.
Then her fingers slowly curled into the fabric of his shirt.
She kissed him back.
Gently.
Carefully.
The kiss deepened gradually, growing steadier as if both of them were rediscovering something they had once lost.
His hand slid to her waist, guiding her backward until her shoulders lightly touched the wall.
Still, he didn't rush her.
He kissed her like he had been waiting years for this moment.
Finally she pulled back slightly, her breath uneven.
Y/N: Jungkook... we're in the office.
He froze immediately.
Reality crashed back in.
He took a sharp breath and rested his forehead against hers.
Jungkook: I'm sorry.
His voice softened into a whisper.
Jungkook: It's been five years... I can't help it anymore.
He leaned back just enough to look at her.
His eyes were darker now.
Full of emotions he hadn't allowed himself to feel for years.
Then suddenly he asked—
Jungkook: Can I book a hotel?
Her eyes widened instantly.
She shook her head.
No.
For a second he stared at her.
Then a slow, almost dangerous smile curved across his lips.
He leaned forward again, resting his forehead gently against hers.
Jungkook: You don't have to say anything.
His voice dropped to a soft murmur.
Jungkook: I just... need you near me.
Her heart pounded loudly in her chest.
For a moment the entire office disappeared from her thoughts.
The glass walls.
The computers.
The investors waiting outside.
None of it mattered.
There was only him.
Only her.
Jungkook pressed a gentle kiss to her temple, lingering there as if trying to memorize the moment.
Jungkook: Stay with me... please.
His voice softened further.
Jungkook: All I need is you.
Her hands rested against his chest.
She could feel his heartbeat beneath her palms.
Fast.
Unsteady.
She didn't move away.
Couldn't.
Silence settled between them again.
Heavy.
Intimate.
Filled with everything they had never said to each other.
Finally, she gathered enough courage to speak.
Her voice was barely audible.
Y/N: Jungkook... we should—
He gently shook his head.
Jungkook: Not yet.
His thumb brushed a stray strand of hair away from her face.
It lingered softly against her cheek.
Jungkook: Not until I make sure you feel it.
His gaze deepened.
Jungkook: That you know I won't let anyone hurt you again.
Her breathing quickened.
Her thoughts were a storm of emotions.
But her body remained still.
Connected to him.
To the warmth of his presence.
His thumb brushed her cheek again.
Jungkook: I love you, Y/N. More than you'll ever know.
Then without another word—
He leaned down and captured her lips again.