GRAND GESTURES

- in which jungkook uses your upcoming family gathering as the perfect opportunity to surprise you; requested by ruthyyall

"So, your entire family is meeting up at your parent's place in Busan?" Jungkook asks in slight disbelief, his tone leaning more towards a whine as an uneasy smile unnecessarily lifts his lips up. You nod, placing your phone onto the table with a sigh, offering him an apologetic smile.

"And we're supposed to go?"

You nod once more, understanding Jungkook's reluctance towards wanting to go; your family having the tendency to be a bit unbearable at times. Of course, with Jungkook being your boyfriend and all, he's experienced this first hand, the story always lovely to go back to when in need of something to laugh at.

You see, your mother and father work like a good-cop-bad-cop duo. Even to this day, they work the same way, your mother's blunt responses to most things making her seem mean and judgemental while your father's overall kindness and acceptance towards things makes him seem approachable.

You had first met Jungkook in the early weeks of summer in Busan, the day originally planned to be spent enjoying family company on the beach. Only, when Jungkook's family had set up beside yours and the young boy with golden honey skin had recognised you from his English class, those plans went out the window.

That day led to greetings in the hallways of school, partnering up for projects and studying in the library together—you two ultimately ending up spending every minute of the day in each other's company. He had mustered up enough courage to ask you out, the moment one that will forever make you smile and blush, like he so vividly remembers you doing as he shyly asked the question.

When this news was brought to your parent's attention, they insisted that they have a chat with him before the two of you headed out. You knew that nothing good could've come from that.

"What are your plans for the future?"

"Do you understand what safe sex is?"

"Are you taking an interest in science or arts?"

"Do you understand that I will inflict serious damage on you if you hurt my daughter?"

"I know that you know that I'm trusting you with Y/N. Keep her safe and show her a good time."

"I want her back by ten, sharp."

And that is just a very brief outline of how the conversation went, Jungkook's face red and hot by the time you had managed to get the two of you out of the house without any more questions.

Although, they must've liked his answers enough to let him stick around, the two of you having dated for over eight years with their full support. Heck, they didn't even argue when you announced that the two of you would be heading to Seoul for better job opportunities, their only request being that you come back down to Busan for holidays and special occasions, like this gathering.

You let out a small chuckle as he gulps, brushing your hand over his arm as you breeze past him, pressing an almost feather light kiss to his cheek. He softly sighs as you slip your hand off him, the warmth you leave behind tingling until it sadly fades.

"It'll be fun, Kook," you reassure, calling over your shoulder as you shoot him an adorable wink, pairing it with a cheeky grin. His heart skips a few beats, the feeling making his stomach churn with butterflies as he allows his lips to part in awe, his smile inevitable as he watches you retreat to your room, the sound of your door closing dampening his mood ever so slightly.

Scoffing at his clear adoration for you, he drops his gaze to the table, smiling in secrecy as he realises that he had been rubbing at his ring finger the entire time. He allows his gaze to linger on his bare finger, mind conjuring up several possible realities of what married life would be like with you. Of course, this isn't the first time he's thought about the topic; the idea of marrying you being present in his mind since the beginning of this year. There's no part of him that doubts his love and devotion towards you. He knows that no matter what, the only person he ever wants by his side is you.

And if that's not a good enough reason for him to get down on one knee and pop the question, he doesn't know what is.

He nibbles at his bottom lip, wasting no time in pulling out his phone and dialling a familiar number—knowing very well that if he thinks about it more, he'll end up putting it off. There's a bit of static on the other end of the line before the deep and hoarse voice of your father enters Jungkook's ear.

"Jungkook? Is there something wrong?"

"Not at all, sir," Jungkook politely reassures, chuckling softly as your father sighs in relief. "But I do have something to ask you about this family gathering."

*

You cuddle up to Jungkook on the plane, giggling as he presses his lips to the side of your neck, smiling warmly against your smooth skin. Your hand instinctively fits itself into his, a random wave of contentment washing over you refreshingly as you sigh, eyes closing at the feel of his other hand sifting itself through your hair.

He rests his head on top of yours, feeling a little more relaxed as your breathing evens out, your soft breaths hitting his neck. He gingerly slips a hand into his backpack, sighing in relief when he manages to palm the box in which your ring rests, an immediate smile blooming onto his face.

He dismisses the thoughts that rapidly fill his head and closes his eyes, his smile still intact as he, too, follows your footsteps into the land of dreams.

Soon enough, the plane lands and the two of you are sitting silently in the back of a taxi, marvelling at the nostalgic views as you both enjoy the twenty minute drive to your parent's house. The two of them are waiting on the driveway as the taxi pulls up, your smile wide as you hop out and greet them both with hugs and kisses, skipping back to grab your bags as Jungkook takes off to say hi to your parents.

You miss their hushed conversation and smiles of complete content as Jungkook shows them the box stashed inside his pant pocket, immediately pushing it back in when you ask him to help you with a few bags.

A few hours later and the house is filled from top to bottom with members of your family, all smiling and laughing as they catch up with one another. Both you and Jungkook hold a conversation with one of your uncles, Jungkook's arm wrapped around your waist casually as he jokes around.

Jungkook glances at his watch and bites his lip, excusing the two of you from the conversation. You frown in confusion, clasping onto Jungkook's hand as he leads you out to the backyard—coincidentally at the same time that your parents announce that they'd like to speak to everyone outside.

You smile gratefully as Jungkook makes sure that the two of you are at the front of the crowd, his arms wrapped your waist from behind you as your parents begin their speech, subtly winking over at Jungkook.

"Thank you all so much for coming," your mother smiles thankfully, tipping her glass towards the crowd with a laugh. "But that's not why we've brought you all out here."

"Our daughter, Y/N, has travelled from Seoul with her boyfriend, Jungkook, to be here with us tonight," your father beams proudly. "I know for a fact that we have missed having the two of you in Busan but in saying that, we are extremely proud of the successful lives that you both lead."

"C'mon," Jungkook mumbles, twisting himself so that he faces you as he grabs your hand and leads you to where your parents stand. They both bring you in for a hug before clapping Jungkook on the back with small smiles.

"It's always a pleasure to come down here and see you all. I met Y/N here and practically grew up with all of you by my side. In fact, I'm not ashamed to say that you've become so much like a family to me," he explains, the smile on his face relaxed and honest. You watch him in wonder, your own smile growing as his words begin to sink in, giving you an addictive sense of joy.

"Since you're all so important to me, I figured that this gathering would be the best time for me to do something that I've been wanting to do for a long time," he concludes, lowering himself down onto one knee, looking you directly in the eyes as your hands fly to your mouth in shock, eyes widening as they well up with tears.

"Y/N, will you marry me?"

You have to turn to blink away your tears, a sob escaping your lips as you turn back to see him smiling warmly and patiently at you. You lower yourself beside him and nod wordlessly, unable to form the words to say yes to his question. He exhales in relief, pulling you into his arms as you begin to cry more, your family cheering and sobbing all around you.

"I love you," he mumbles into your hair as you softly chuckle, sniffling as you pull away, accepting the ring as he slips it onto your finger, the diamond sparkling gorgeously under the fairy lights.

"I love you too," you return with a smile, the two of you standing to accept the hugs and words of congratulations from your family, your hand tightly encased around Jungkook's as your hearts beat rapidly for the other, minds spinning with all the possibilities of what the new chapters of your lives hold.