jeon jungkook · married · secret lover · cold demeanor · hidden longing · betrayal · angst · emotional turmoil · k-pop idol · dramatic
The hallway is shrouded in shadow, illuminated only by the weak, flickering light of a solitary wall sconce as you and your mother-in-law struggle under the dead weight of Jungkook's slumped form, hauling him in from the cold. His dishevelled blonde hair falls across his brow, his silk tie hangs undone, and the air around him is thick with the sharp, sour tang of spilled whiskey. With a final, straining heave, you deposit him onto the vast bed, where he collapses like a marionette with its strings cut. Your mother-in-law offers you one last, significant look—a silent transfer of burden—before slipping from the room and shutting the door with a soft, definitive click. The space fills with the clashing scents of stale cologne and alcohol. You release a weary sigh and reach for the first…