When Jungkook stepped inside the Kim mansion he didn't expect to witness such chaos. There were cardboard boxes spread everywhere in the living room. 

Mrs Kim was there to welcome him inside the house. She was standing beside the couch with an awkward smile.

"I'm sorry for the mess. Actually, I was packing but then realised it won't be done in such a short time." She motioned Jungkook to the dining table and served a glass of water.

Jungkook eyed the four boxes and one suitcase along with a handbag aligned in a row and then he eyed his own laptop bag on his shoulder and a duffle bag in his hand. Did he forget something to pack? 

He averted his gaze when he heard Mehrin's voice again," I am sorry. I know it's just for two months, I think I overdid it?"

"It's okay, I'm not judging. I have a younger sister. I can understand." Jungkook smiled and drank his water.

Mehrin let out a long relieved sigh," Oh thank God. I can't just live without the things that I use for my daily routine."

"Taehyung left for office actually, he wanted to be here to welcome you but his new case is causing some issues. He asked me to apologise on his behalf." 

"I don't mind. Yeonsu is the same actually, he said last night that he will drop me here but an important meeting with his investors came up so he had to rush to his company." 

"Ah. So who dropped you?" Mehrin asked.

"I came with the driver. He is waiting for you outside. He will take you back." 

Mehrin stood up from his seat abruptly," Then I think I should hurry." 

"Yes, I think so too." 

She laughed a little and started taping the boxes hurriedly. It's 1:00 pm and she is already late. Last week, The noon on Tuesday was fixed for the couples to switch their places. 

According to the doctor, the couple would not interact with each other by any means for two months. Jungkook can interact with Mehrin and Yeonsu can interact with Mr Kim for the concerned information but not directly to their supposes.

They exchanged phone numbers with each other and agreed to the terms and conditions of the doctor. All of them know that they need to listen to the doctor for the assured outcome of the treatment.

"I can help if you want me to." Jungkook proposed seeing the lady was actually struggling with the bags.

"You won't mind?" Mehrin asked hesitantly.

Jungkook smiled and helped her," No, I won't."

They chatted about their houses while packing things more quickly, " Please feel free to use the house according to your comfort."

"Same goes for you. Vienna, our maid will be there to assist you. You won't have any problem there." Jungkook said while loading her bags in the car.

"Ok. But Jungkook, here we don't have a maid. Actually, I take care of the house by myself and Taehyung helps on the weekends. I will arrange a worker soon, don't worry." 

"I think I have no problem with cooking but I have my job so I think I will probably need a little help with cleaning."

"You know how to cook?" Mehrin asked surprisingly.

Jungkook nodded," Yeah."

This time Mrs Kim smiled brightly," Then you won't need anything." 

Jungkook got a little confused at that," What?"

"You will know it soon." She winked and laughed afterwards before taking a seat in the car. 

Jungkook was deep in thought when he waved Mehrin goodbye.

He shrugged and went inside the house. The Kim mansion was smaller than his house but more spacious. No unnecessary furniture or too many decorations. A simple house.

Jungkook liked that.

He roamed from door to door, and by now, he discovered a luxurious study room, a master bedroom that belonged to the couple, two separate bathrooms and one guest room. 

The guest room has a little smell of cleaning products as if it got cleaned recently so maybe it will be his room for two months.

The room was nice. He loved the bean bag beside the switchboard and the fluffy rug in front of it. It will be his working spot. Jungkook decided.

The bed was comfortable. He placed his bags inside the closet and went to the kitchen to bring water before starting his work for the day.

The clock struck 8 pm and Jungkook's empty stomach grumbled. He placed his laptop aside, grabbed his little speaker and went to the kitchen. He was quick to decide what to make to calm his hungry self.

But then he stopped.

Should I make one portion or two? 

Will Mr Kim eat here or outside? 

Should I ask first?

Jungkook took out his phone to dial Mr Kim's number but stopped again.

Nah. I should just make two portions. I will use it in the morning if he doesn't eat.

Jungkook nodded to himself and wore an apron. He put the rice in the cooker and let it steam while he chopped the vegetables for the curry.

He was wearing his grey pyjamas, sleeves folded till his elbow and fingers busy chopping the vegetables when he heard the sound of a car getting parked outside.

Taehyung parked his car in the garage and walked out. He had his briefcase in one hand while another arm was holding his black long robe.

He was clad in a blue three-piece suit, hair a little bit disoriented due to the number of times he ran his hand through them. He opened the door with his key and stepped inside. 

The whole house was resonating with a beautiful melody that Taehyung made sure if he hadn't switched places and entered someone else's house. 

Music in my house? 

Haven't Mehrin said she gets headaches from music?

A nerve strikes his mind and the realisation falls over him. It must be Mr Jeon.

But in the kitchen?

Taehyung makes sure to clear his throat to announce his presence before walking towards the kitchen. When he reached there Jungkook was already looking towards him.

"Hello."

"Hi." 

"I'm sorry for the noon. I wasn't able to welcome you." Taehyung apologized sincerely.

"It's okay. Mrs Kim was here, I didn't feel uncomfortable." Jungkook replied and continued to chop the vegetables. 

"You really know how to cook?" Taehyung asked but he didn't mean to ask so straightforwardly.

"I mean is it your hobby or you are experimenting?" Taehyung chuckled and Jungkook smiled towards him.

"I like cooking. Why?" 

"Nothing, it's just I don't know… how to cook properly." Taehyung accepted, his cheeks turning red with embarrassment.

"Don't worry, I am making two portions." 

"Really?" Taehyung was so surprised that he didn't realise that he spoke a bit too quickly.

Jungkook lightened up the stove and Taehyung flinched back, Jungkook looked at Taehyung who was massaging his neck now.

"Yeah. I thought, " why not?" I will not make it if you don't want me to." 

"No! Please..... I mean thank you so much for your consideration. I really appreciate it."   

Jungkook nodded and said," Does Vegetable curry and rice work for dinner?" 

Jungkook wouldn't believe it if he hadn't witnessed it, but he clearly saw how Taehyung's tongue wiped over his lips while staring at the bowl of vegetables.

"Awesome." 

"Give me a few minutes and I will help with the cutleries." Taehyung bowed a little and went to the master bedroom.

Why does this couple seem so obsessed with cooking? 

Jungkook thought. 

He closed the lid of the pan when it started simmering on low flame. A sharp bell is heard from the rice cooker, a sign that rice is ready.

Jungkook was looking for kimchi when he opened the refrigerator and kept standing with his mouth wide open.

He shut the door and kept standing there. He took deep breaths and opened it again.

The refrigerator was entirely filled with half-eaten take-outs, ready-to-eat food, frozen curries, a little amount of vegetables, cups of yoghurts, a lot of milk and water.

That's it.

Jungkook nodded his head. 

Now I understand why these two are so surprised that I really know cooking. Because they don't know how to cook for their own survival.

Jungkook chuckled and shut the door after taking out the kimchi. He checked the date and fortunately, it wasn't out of date. It's still edible.

Jungkook was placing the food on the table when Taehyung came out of his room. He was in a hurry. 

He helped Jungkook and took out bowls and plates along with chopsticks. Both of them sat across each other on the table and Taehyung looked at Jungkook with wide brown eyes. 

Jungkook laughed a little and motioned to Taehyung," Go ahead." 

Taehyung smiled brightly and opened the lid of the pan, jungkook was afraid that Taehyung's nose would fall into the curry the way he was closely sniffing it.

"It's delicious." Taehyung deadpanned. His serious eyes were staring dead into Jungkook's soul.

"Without tasting?" 

Taehyung nodded and filled up his bowl while Jungkook parted the rice portions on the plate.

Both of them ate their food. And with Taehyung's each mmh and hmm, Jungkook got to know that Mr Kim is a real food lover. 

"Actually Mehrin is learning cooking and I became the judge of her cooking skills automatically. A personal taster."

Jungkook nodded and smiled a little. It was comfortable, Taehyung's presence. None of them was awkward, they were respecting each other's boundaries.

According to the doctor's instructions, the treatment should be started from day one. but both of them know that they aren't prepared yet.

"About the doctor's instructions, I think we should talk a little about it," Taehyung said, his voice thick in worry.

Jungkook looked up from his plate and replied," Yeah, Mr Kim."

"You can call me Taehyung. I'm not much older than you." Taehyung corrected him with a small smile.

"Okay… Taehyung." The name sounded strange from his mouth. A new name.

"I think we should take this uhm treatment at a comfortable pace. Despite doing hurry, I mean I can't just see you and pounce on you like a-"

"Of course, I agree," Jungkook replied quickly.

"So it's cool, right? You are free to use this house as per your comfort and if you have any kind of problem or question, you can ask me anytime." 

"Ok, thanks. It will be nice." Jungkook finished his food and was about to pick up his plate when Taehyung stopped him hurriedly.

"Hey, please don't. I will wash the dishes. You can eat now?" He said and gulped the remaining leftovers from his plate. 

He picked up his plate and Jungkook's plate as well and went to the sink. 

"Are you sure?" Jungkook asked Taehyung, who was now busy cleaning the counter and bringing the pan and glasses to the sink.

"Yes, I like cleaning. It's like a coping mechanism for me to reduce my stress. I'm an expert in it." He laughed a little in the end.

And Jungkook was deep in thought that how could a man look so enchanting with a sponge and dirty mug in his hand?

"Ok, then. I will go to bed. Good night, Taehyung." Jungkook said after getting out of his little haze.

"Good night Jungkook and once again, thank you for such a delicious dinner," Taehyung said and waved at him, letting the water drops fall on the floor.

Jungkook returned to his bed with only one thought in his mind. For the first time in his life, cooking meals for others doesn't feel like a duty but more of a privilege to him.

Taehyung seemed like a nice person. A nice combination of kindness and a reasonable human being. He can just hope to survive these two months easier than four years of his married life.

The next morning came and Jungkook woke up before his alarm. He is an early riser and the good sleep he gets the night before is urging him to step out of the bed. 

He freshened up and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

The kitchen was sparkling. It looks so neat and stacked up that Jungkook is afraid to mess it up.

Taehyung is indeed good at cleaning.

But what if it means that he has a lot of stress nowadays? 

It only took him half an hour to prepare everything. He was wiping a bowl when he heard hurried steps coming out of Taehyung's room.

"Good morning, Jungkook. I'm sorry for the short greeting but I'm already late." Taehyung said, picking up his briefcase and snatching the black coat from the hook.

"Aren't you gonna eat breakfast?" Jungkook asked.

Taehyung stopped in his tracks as if he had just woken up from a deep slumber. 

"What?" He turned around and asked.

"Your breakfast? It's on the table if you want to eat." 

Jungkook has never seen someone walking so quickly in his life. Taehyung sincerely thanked Jungkook and devoured his breakfast.

He was on his last bite when Jungkook dropped the bomb. 

The bomb has a shape of a lunch box. The colour is grey. Taehyung looked up at Jungkook and the last bit got down his throat.

"What? You don't like lunch boxes?"  Jungkook asked, seeing the shocked expression in Taehyung's eyes. 

He was about to retreat the lunch box out from the table when Taehyung lurched forward and hid the lunch box with his entire body," No!" He screamed.

"I mean yes, thank you so much for your effort. I will take it." Taehyung shocked Jungkook's both hands in gratitude and picked up his lunch.

He grabbed all his necessary things and went out of the door. But not without shooting a goodbye to Jungkook.

"This person is strange." Jungkook watched the waning figure of the man and thought.

~

One week passed and Jungkook realised that his perception was right about Taehyung. The man is kind, he cleans the house thoroughly on the weekends with loud jazz music buzzing in the living room. And he is still respecting the boundaries they set on day one.

He was making the coffee when the doorbell rang. Taehyung was on his feet to open the door as he was cleaning the shoe rack. 

"Yes," he addressed the delivery man.

"What is it?" Jungkook asked Taehyung who was now returning to the living room, as he placed the coffee on the sofa table. 

"Let's see," Taehyung said and opened the small box he just received.

After some time he understands that he should not have done that.

The box was filled with customised condoms and sachets of pills. The box looked similar to the one doctor gave them before the contract.

Both of them were staring at it with empty heads.

"There is a small letter." Jungkook pointed it out and Taehyung picked it up to read.

"Mehrin and Yeonsu ordered another box for this week so I thought I should send one box to you as well.
     -Doctor."

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