Jungkook squeezed Taehyung’s hands in order to calm himself when their car entered his property. It was the headquarters of the Jeon mafia. 

The bodyguards, shooters, drug dealers etc all stay in there, Jungkook’s family however stayed in another mansion which was also close by, about 10-20 meters away from the headquarters so it’ll be easier to have the backup just in case they ever got attacked. 

Yoongi had decided to rest instead so he had gone to the house instead of the headquarters. Taehyung and Jungkook decided that they’ll drop the hard disk to the mobster’s father before they can rest as well. 

They got out of the car and walked inside the mansion, wandering around the hallway. Taehyung looked around the place, glancing at the numerous paintings hanging on the black and gold walls. Jungkook surely didn't lie that his house in busan is the actual blueprint. Though, this place didn't have any friendly vibe, the place was cold in its own way. Maybe because workers lived here instead of an actual family. 

He ignored the tons of men in black suits walking around, bowing to Jungkook with a little surprise in their eyes. Probably because they didn't expect to see the mobster. 

“Damn, you’re like a prince or some shit” Jungkook chuckled at that, but didn't comment. He was a little nervous about Taehyung meeting his appa. 

“If I lived here, I'd probably get lost here, the place is too big. How many people live here?” 

“Around 500 or 700 at any given time, I guess” 

“Damn” They take a turn and reach the elevator. Both the males get in, and Jungkook pressed on the top floor. 

“Is that where your appa is?” 

“Yeah, I’m sure,” Taehyung nodded, waiting till they reached the last floor. Jungkook pressed his finger on a small scanner next to the huge brown wooden door when they stepped out of the elevator. 

The door opens with a click, both the males look at each other and take a deep breath before pushing the door open. 

Taehyung comes across a tall male in his late 50s. Wearing a blue three piece suit, face wrinkled around the eyes and cheeks. Pale white milky skin with black and pepper hair styled perfectly. honey brown eyes with a shape that Taehyung was too familiar to not recognize. 

The guy’s eyes zoomed on Taehyung before the man looked back at Jungkook and a huge smile formed on his lips, he immediately walked towards him and engulfed him in a hug. 

“Good to see you back, Son” The guy chuckled. 

“I’ll say the same, father” Jungkook smiled at him when they pulled back. 

“Have you met your mother yet?” 

“Not yet, We came directly here. A friend of mine has gone to home in order to rest so yeah that’s that” 

“I see, Well where’s the lucky girl you told me about?” Dae-jung grinned, hoping for Jungkook to chuckle. His smile fell off when he noticed Jungkook’s shoulder tense under his palms. 

“Actually Father….” Jungkook started hesitantly, his hand reaching out to grab Taehyung’s and intertwining them together. 

“Meet Taehyung, my boyfriend ” He emphasized on the word, tightening his hold on the racer’s hand. Jungkook hadn’t considered the possibility of his father pairing Jungkook with a girl since the male had already knew about his sexual preference, preferences of both him and his brother so he didn't thought that dae-jung would think of a girl when Jungkook will bring someone to meet them. 

The mobster didn't dare look at Taehyung when Dae-jung’s hand fell down, he gave a dismissive look at Taehyung before speaking in a steel voice. 

“Come to the office, Jungkook” 

Taehyung gives a worried look, immediately getting a reassuring kiss on his forehead by Jungkook. “Don't worry, I'll be back” The mobster attempts to smile before he follows his father to his office. 

“Father” Jungkook addresses firmly once he closes the door behind. 

“Who is he, Jungkook?” The man asks firmly, his hands folded against his tailor-made suit. 

“I think you know that, Father.” His Father, Dae-Jung looks at him for a good amount of time, studying his son. 

Something Jungkook has seen him do often, when the mobster takes a rather bold decision which goes against his father's ethics, he stares at Jungkook like this, looks down at him with his piercing gaze as if to see how hard Jungkook stands on his decision. Whenever the mobster wavers, squirms, shifts under Dae-Jung’s gaze, the elder wins. 

Not this time though. 

Jungkook wouldn't let his father win, the mobster would fight tooth and crook for Taehyung. He stands proudly, matching his father's stare, not an ounce of hesitation in his eyes, even if he's himself not sure where his and Taehyung’s relationship stands. If he is ready to be a Jeon yet, if he is ready to accept Jungkook through and through, forever and ever kind of shit. 

There's no such thing as a ‘Boyfriend’ in their world, either it's a mistress or a husband — or wife depending on the preference of the person. Either the person is only good enough to fuck or the person is good enough to stand beside for the rest of their life, tied in the knot of marriage. Boyfriend is temporary, it means not sure if their relationship means it's not that important. When not that important wouldn't hesitate to try their chances on, would definitely go after them with an intention to kill. 

Jungkook doesn't know if Taehyung is ready to accept that, if he's okay with getting tied down to the mobster for the rest of his life. 

Wherever Taehyung’s stand is on , all Jungkook knows is that he's not letting the racer go. Not in this lifetime anyway. Maybe his father sees it too, he sees Jungkook’s confidence and stance on this because he sighs, letting his hands fall and grab the desk behind him.

“Why are you here, exactly?” Jungkook explains the whole situation, the kingpin doesn't utter a single word about the information when Jungkook was done explaining. 

“How long have you known him?” 

“About five to six months” 

“For how Long are you going to keep him, Jungkook? A month? A Year? 5 years?” 

“If possible, Lifetime, Appa.” At those words Dae-Jung cracks a smile. For his answer or cause he called him appa, he doesn't know. He uses Appa when he is addressing the man who raised him rather than the man who teaches him how this world works. The man who took care of his mother while he was still in her womb. 

“You want him to be a Jeon?” Jungkook nods. 

“I do, He's what mom is for you, Appa” Dae-Jung smiles at that, a genuine lovely smile. That's what the mention of their mom does to his father. In the underworld, no one marries for love. 

It's all about alliance and business, you don't marry just anyone, that's not how it works. Marriage is just another way to expand your business, your power, tie a knot with an alliance to make it stronger. Males cheat openly in their world, they play the beard relationship as well, being gay but having a family with a woman to keep the lineage going. That's what Jungkook has seen the more he got involved in their world. 

But not his dad, guess it runs in the jeon family. Being an oddball. Going against the rules of the underground. His dad is probably the only one who married for love, got in a gang war for love. In a world where love is considered nothing but a weakness, his dad showed what it truly is, Power. Strength.

And though his dad doesn't show that love in front of them, there's only little PDA the male would like others to see but the Jeon kids know that their father will burn the world down if something happens to their mother. They have learned it from him, Jungkook always believed he has a ‘The one’, the one who'll wake up the protective and possessive beast inside him.

There aren't many things Jungkook is sure about in his life but one thing that he's hundred percent sure of is that, 

Taehyung is the one for him. 

He'll be damned if he wouldn't follow in his father's footsteps. Jeon always takes what they want and Taehyung is what he needs, there's no way he'll not fight for him. 

“What about the lineage?” 

“We’ll figure something out,” Jungkook shrugs. He didn't think of kids till now. 

He never truly saw himself as a father figure, not even sure if he can raise kids without fucking up but with Taehyung… maybe he thinks he can, they can. Does Taehyung want kids? A family? With Jungkook? He'll discuss that later, when this shit settles down. 

“Like How? I don't think he or you can magically have a vagina can you?” Dae-Jung raised a brow, tone borderline teasing while still keeping his voice serious and heavy. Jungkook snorts at the remark. 

“There are plenty of other ways, Appa. adoption for starters” 

“Not everyone can be a Jeon, Jungkook” Dae-Jung says darkly, one of the many things his father takes seriously is keeping the bloodline going, sure it makes him narrow minded and whatever shit the young generation would like to say about it but frankly, the older Jeon doesn't care. 

“Then Surrogacy, Really. We can think about all that later, Does this mean you approve of him and me?” Jungkook asks, almost hopefully and Dae-Jung glares. 

He just walks past Jungkook, going back to the hall where Taehyung Is present. The older Jeon immediately zeroes on Taehyung. 

“Taehyung?” He drawls, making Taehyung stand up. 

“Yes, Sir?” 

“Wouldn't you bow to your elder?” Taehyung raises a brow at that, already knowing it's a test. He steals a glance towards where Jungkook is coming, eyes on his father to notice the eyes of his lover. Taehyung turns his eyes towards Dae-Jung. 

“I thought a Jeon Doesn't bow?” Dae-Jung cracks a smirk at that, tilting his head as he studies Taehyung. 

“You consider yourself a Jeon?” Taehyung’s eyes catches Jungkook at that, who was watching him intently. The racer keeps eye contact as he says. 

“Not Yet, but I hope so if you approve of us, Sir.” He suppresses the smile that threatens to fall when Jungkook’s face morphs into one of surprise and then of pure happiness. Dae-Jung gives a hum of approval at the answer. 

“Ever shooted someone, Taehyung?” Taehyung moves his eyes back to Dae-Jung, he nods. 

“The reason why I'm here, Sir” 

“Intentionally shot them?” 

“No” The racer replies truthfully. “Plan to?” Taehyung shakes his head. 

“Hopefully, No Sir” 

“What would you do if someone had Jungkook at a gunpoint?” Dae-Jung turns to spare a glance to his son. 

“Like This? What if I have him at a gunpoint? What would you do? Shoot your hypothetically Father in law for your hypothetically husband? How will you save him, Taehyung?” He raises a gun towards his son, pulling the safety off to show he can shoot him right now. Jungkook stands there silently, not commenting knowing full well his father is taking a test on Taehyung, seeing if he's worthy of being a Jeon. 

The racer cracks a grin at that and Jungkook tries hard to not snort. It's the feral grin he gives when he knows he's gonna mess someone up. 

“How would you feel if I had your wife at gunpoint, Sir? Will you hold him at gunpoint while I blow her head? Will you shoot your hypothetical son in law for your very real wife?” it was the way taehyung said it that did it for Dae-Jung, with so much cold and calmness  as if she was present he would literally do it And in a second the gun was pointed at Taehyung with a very angry looking Dae-Jung. 

“Think before you speak boy! That's my fucking wife you talking about!” The Male roars in anger, Jungkook panics for a second when Taehyung sends him an assuring smile which turns devilish when going back to Dae-Jung. 

“Did it Sir”

“Did what?” The kingpin Frowns. 

“Saved him? The gun isn't pointed at him anymore. You said how I'll save Jungkook in such a situation. I just showed you how” The elder looks shocked for a second, just realising he got tricked. He looks back at Jungkook who grins proudly, nodding his head, silently saying ‘That's your future son in law’

“One doesn't need a gun to save asses, that can happen by this.” He taps on his temple, smiling softly. 

“Though I wouldn't mind using violence as well if needed. Also, I'm sorry for saying those words regarding your wife. I apologise for my behaviour.” Taehyung takes a 90° bow for his apology. Dae-Jung suppresses his smile as he speaks in an octave deep commanding voice. 

“Stand up straight, Taehyung. A Jeon doesn't bows” 

Dae-Jung's face contrasts into a wide smile as he puts the gun down, opening his arms to embrace a very shocked but pleased Taehyung. Jungkook doesn't need to doubt he knows Taehyung passed whatever the test his father was taking. Taehyung smiles while going to hug him. 

“Welcome to the family, Son” 

“Thank you sir” 

“Call me Dad, You are part of the family now” Taehyung's misty eyes find Jungkook’s who smile softly at him, winking before blowing A kiss which makes Taehyung chuckle softly, Inaudibly. 

“Okay Appa” Taehyung says, stepping out of the hug, suppressing the urge to let any sound out because of missing the warmth of a father. He looks up at Dae-Jung who smiles at him slightly and slowly raises his hand, patting Taehyung’s hair sending a wave of shock to Jungkook. 

His father never gives head pats. 

Not out of nowhere anyway, it's his way of saying I'm proud of you. Jungkook himself doesn't remember when was the last time he got a head pat, he had to work his ass off to get that level of respect from his father. And Taehyung got that on the very first meeting? God damn. He feels so fucking proud of his sweetheart, maybe a tad bit jealous too But definitely fucking proud!!!. 

Dae-Jung however matches Taehyung’s eyes, smiling softly as he notices the single layer of tears coating his eyes. He doesn't know about his background but it's clear that the racer doesn't have a father, an actual father.

“Jungkook, Leave” 

“Appa—”

“He needs to know what being a Jeon means, Jungkook”

“Alright” The mobster says, knowing well his father wants to have a one on one talk with Taehyung. He shoots the said male a reassuring smile before turning and leaving to give them privacy. 

“You know” He starts with a soft whisper as if sharing a secret with a little boy. “This might make me sound homophobic at a point, but when I thought of Jungkook and his future partner, I always thought — No hoped it'll be a girl that he'll choose” 

“Women are a walking fire ball, my wife likes to remind me that a lot” He chuckles, shaking his head. 

“I think girls are Persephone, Goddess of flower yet they rule the underworld, Even hades bow down to them. They are both fire and ice. My son is all fire, he takes reckless decisions saying that's what his gut says. Before I thought he needed a woman who'd become the ice to calm him down. I was wrong, Taehyung” At that Taehyung’s eyes snap to Dae-Jung and he smiles, still patting his head. 

Till now, Taehyung silently listened, pressing his lips in a thin line. He doesn't particularly disagree with Dae-Jung. He doesn't see womans as someone weak but it sure as fuck angered him that the older thought, Jungkook should be a with a girl rather than him, a man. 

“In my eyes, Men are assholes even if I'm one of the said species. I don't think a man is powerful enough to put a rein on a beast like us. They need to be tamed rather than be the tamer. I believe women are the only ones who can tame a man. It was wrong of me to stereotype this.” 

“The world I live in is filled with men who use fists before they use their brains. They are hot headed, I myself am at some point. I have never seen a man who uses his brain enough to get out of a difficult situation without so much as moving an inch. You showed me a man is equally capable of controlling a beast with softness, calmness and love” 

“You love him, don't you” 

“I do, I love him a lot, Appa” It wasn't a question but Taehyung treated it as one.

“and I'm not the only one who calms him down. He helps me with my impulsive nature just as much. I probably wouldn't care what you think about us if it wasn't for him and how much you mean to him, appa.” Looking at the elder with his fierce eyes showing him just how hard he stands on his statement . 

“I understand,” Dae-Jung nods. 

“I'm sorry for stereotyping and thank you for showing me how same gender relationships work. I admit, I haven't seen a lot between you two, but you two equally protect and fight for each other. I don't have any doubts Taehyung” Dae-Jung smiles, taking both his hands in his own hands. 

“You are perfect for my Son, take good care of him, yeah?” 

Taehyung nods. “I'll try my best appa” 

Dae-Jung pulls him into another hug. “Remember Taehyung, being a jeon wouldn't be easy” 

“Life has never been easy on me, Appa. Being a jeon would be something I'd rather be proud to become” Taehyung replies truthfully.

“You've survived and became an amazing person regardless of the situation you came from, son. I hope you know that '' Dae-jung pats his back, giving a reassuring gesture before they pull away, the older jeon says. 

“Jungkook had told me you need help with something, right?” At that, Taehyung was reminded about the external hard disk. 

He immediately took out the small metallic device and gave it to Dae-jung. 

“Has Jungkook told you….” 

“Yeah, he has. Don't worry, I'll get it done. My older son… He'll take care of it. You should go now, you both need to rest” Dae-jung smiles slightly, going back to his office, probably to call Jimin, the older brother. 

Taehyung watches the male walk back, a sigh of relief and quite surprisingly, of contentment leaves from his lips before he turns to go out. Opening the door to see Jungkook leaning against the wall, a small cigarette in between his lips. 

He immediately crushed the stick and stood up straight. “What did he say?” 

Taehyung gave him a playful tug, “Don't act as if you didn't eavesdrop” 

Jungkook chuckled, putting his head on his shoulder, snagging the male closer to himself to drop a kiss on top of his head. 

“Guilty as charged” 

“What did appa say to you? Unlike you, I haven't tried to hear what you two were talking about” 

“Nothing big, just asking about you and the reason you were here. I told you, my appa values his traditions so just that. He already approves of you, Right? That's all that matters” 

“I agree, One more to go now, right?” 

“Don't worry” Jungkook waves his hand around in dismissal, “Just smile at my eomma and tell her she looks beautiful and you got her smitten” 

Taehyung chuckled, “Alright”

✧༺♡༻✧

When they reached the main house, a small elderly woman was standing outside with a warm smile. 

It was Taehyung who stepped out of the car first and then followed by Jungkook. The racer immediately turned towards Jungkook, silently asking if that woman was his mother. She had the same smile as Jungkook did, so maybe she indeed was his mother, he just needed a confirmation

She had shoulder cut grey wavy hair, tan skin. Wrinkles around her eyes, cheeks and lips. Her eyes have totally disappeared from how bright she was smiling. Taehyung didn't even need to lie about her beauty, despite her old age, she was gorgeous. The type of woman on whom once you'll look at and you'll be like ‘Wish I had been born in her time’

Jungkook immediately grinned towards the lady and the racer got his answer. They walked together towards the woman who was basically buzzing with excitement, bouncing on her foot. 

As soon as he was in her range, the woman hugged Jungkook, making him bend down with a chuckle. 

“Ahh, I missed your hugs” Eun-na said with a sigh. 

“Only my hugs?” Jungkook teased, pulling away to stand up straight. His hand rested at the small back of Taehyung. 

“Of course not, Jungkook. I missed your face as well. You have got so skinny, are you eating properly?” Jungkook chuckled at the concerned and nodded

“I did, someone was keeping me well fed” He tugged the racer closer, smiling down at him. 

Eun-na’s warm smile didn't falter even slightly when she turned her eyes towards Taehyung. She gasped at his beautiful face. 

“Oh my, Jungkook is that—” 

“My boyfriend, Kim Taehyung.” He smiled. His mother has always been openly supportive of his sexual orientation, making gay jokes along with him and his brother occasionally unlike their father, who have never been vocal about his stand when it came to homosexuality. 

“It's nice to meet you, Eun-nashii. Now I understand where Jungkook got his beauty from” Taehyung smiled, bowing down to her.

She blushed furiously at that, hitting his chest slightly. 

“Oh please, I'm old now. Don't lie” Taehyung smiled wider

“Aha, then you must know the saying, old is gold right Eun-na shii?” the laugh that eun-na gave was beautiful, so beautiful it reminded Taehyung of the laughs of his own mother. 

He smiled fondly, maybe his smile had become a little sad because Jungkook squeezed his waist in a way to comfort him. Taehyung passed a smile to Jungkook who smiled back. 

“You're sweet, Taehyung and please just call me Eomma’s or Eun-na. No need to be formal, I don't know about Dae but you're a part of the family now” She smiled at him warmly, raising on her toes to cup his face with a knowing smile. 

“Thank you Eomma” Taehyung smiled with emotions swirling in his eyes, it felt weird calling someone else Eomma but the way eun-na smiled made him think that the ne suits her. 

“That's right, I'm your Eomma now too” She stroked his cheeks before pulling away. 

“And as a Eomma it's my duty to feed my two little kids” Jungkook chuckled. 

“We aren't little, Eomma. We are literally in our 30s” 

“I'm 27” Taehyung chimed, giving him a pointed look. “Talk about yourself old man” 

Eun-na laughed, “See? Still little kids. Come on, in” 

Jungkook rolled his eyes but followed them inside either way, they made their way to the dining room. It was already past 2 pm and Don't know about Taehyung but Jungkook was hungry as fuck. 

They were peacefully eating the dishes Eun-na made, all Jungkook’s favourites. Eun-na had even apologized to Taehyung since she didn't do anything while taking him in consideration since she didn't know what he liked. To which The racer just smiled and said it's okay since she already made his favourite which was japchae. 

“I just remembered something” 

Jungkook raised a brow, mid way into sipping the soup off the bowl. “What?” 

“How did you know Yoongi?! No forget that, how did you even find him?” 

Both the males frowned at that, “Do you know him, Eomma?” 

Eun-na huffed at, “Of course I do, idiot. How did you forget? He used to work for your father” 

“He did?” 

“Yeah…Do you not remember?? He worked when you were like 12 or something” 

“Ah! Eomma, I wasn't involved in our business then” 

“Oh! Right! Oh silly me.” 

Jungkook was about to ask Taehyung if he knew about this but got cut off by the male himself. 

“Hyung you used to work for your family?” Taehyung asked, shocked. 

“You didn't know that?” Jungkook asked and Taehyung shook his head, looking at eun-na expectantly. 

“Oh yes, he did. He was the best man of Dae. How do you know him, Taehyung??.” 

“Oh… He's my hyung… Like not by blood but yeah, I consider him my hyung” 

Eun-na chuckled, “I see. Well, small world huh?” 

“Yeah, I guess” Taehyung chuckled weakly, looking down at his pork. “Uh Eu— I mean Eomma… What work did hyung do, particularly?” The racer asked, way too curious to know about the new found information. 

“He was the head of security, the best we ever had. There wasn't a single combat skill, a single gun he didn't know how to use. It was a shame that he just resigned and left” She said almost pitifully and Taehyung nodded. A sentence Yoongi had once said came back to his mind. 

Well, let's just say the one who knows what violence brings are the one who promote peace

Guess, now it makes sense by what he meant. With that thought, he went back to eating, deciding he'll talk about it with Yoongi later. 

So Tae Jungkook’s family huh? What do you think about them??

I'll introduce jimin in next chapter 😚😚

Hope you enjoyed <3