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The golden morning light filtered through the silk curtains casting a soft glow over the Jeon Manison.

A place where luxury met discipline, where silence was expected and rules weighed heavier than love.

And in the center of that world... tucked beneath the softest sheets lay Jeon Jungkook.

(Sweet fluff ball of a bunny🐰)

A delicate beauty with pale skin, his plump lips slightly parted and long wavy curls spread over the pillow like dark ink on sheets of paper.

His doe eyes hidden behind thick lashes which were lost in the comfort of dreams.

He looked like a sleeping doll, too soft.... too ethereal for the world he was trapped in. But the peace never lasted long.....

"beta...my love wake up."

A gentle hand smoothed through his curls. Mrs. Jeon leaned over pressing a warm kiss to her son's forehead.

Jungkook groaned softly, snuggling deeper into his sheets resisting the morning just a little longer.

"Five more minutes Amma..." his voice came out soft still laced with sleep making Mrs. Jeon smile fondly.

"My baby, you know your father won't allow that" she whispered fingers stroking his hair. "You have breakfast with him today....You know how he is."

Jungkook tensed instantly.

Breakfast with his father. That meant sitting up straight, speaking formally being the perfect son. That meant suppressing the part of himself that his father refused to acknowledge.

A quiet sigh left his lips before he finally fluttered his eyes open, revealing honey brown orbs so big, so expressive that they told a thousand stories even in silence.

"Do I really have to?" he mumbled, lips forming the faintest pout.

Mrs. Jeon chuckled softly, pinching his cheek. "Unless you want your appa to personally drag you out of bed, I'd suggest getting up hmm?"

Jungkook rolled onto his back, staring at the ceiling.

His mother, his only comfort in this house.... watched him with careful eyes.

She knew how much he struggled...... how much he wanted to be someone else. But in this house under his father's rule being different was unacceptable.

Jungkook may have been a femboy at heart, a delicate soul who loved soft fabrics silver jewelry, the beauty of art and dance but none of that mattered to Mr. Jeon.

To his father Jungkook was not a person. He was a perfect heir.

His mother sighed, cupping his cheek. "I know my love... I know."

Jungkook blinked at her, his heart heavy. "I just... wish I could be myself Amma. Without feeling like a disappointment."

Mrs. Jeon's heart cracked. She had given birth to the most beautiful kind hearted soul yet she had to watch him suffer under the weight of expectations he never wanted.

"My baby... My jaan , you are never a disappointment" she whispered pressing another kiss to his forehead. "You are my greatest blessing."💎

Jungkook swallowed hard holding onto those words... letting them wrap around his heart like a fragile shield.

But that shield would shatter the moment he stepped out of this room and faced his father.

Because Jeon Jungkook did not exist in this world. Only the Jeon Heir did.

And as he finally sat up pushing his silky curls back, he prepared himself to wear the mask once again.

"I had the maids press your suit" she said gently placing a comforting hand on his shoulder "Your father expects you to look perfect."

Jungkook's jaw tensed Perfect That word always felt like a heavy chain around his neck.

He turned slowly, facing his mother with a forced smile. "I'll be down in 15 min Amma."

Mrs. Jeon hesitated her eyes flickering with concern, but she nodded. "Alright bub.... Don't take too long."

As soon as she left Jungkook exhaled deeply his shoulders slumping the moment the door clicked shut.

Slowly, he walked toward his secret drawer fingers trembling slightly as he slid it open.

Inside lay the things that truly made him feel alive...thin silver chains, delicate earrings, scented kohl , and a few silk scarves in soft pastel colors.

His fingers grazed a small, worn out lipstick tube. A deep shade of plum. His favorite.

He smiled faintly.

He had stolen it from one of the Jeon Empire's luxury cosmetic lines during a factory visit before his father could see.(👻)

Jungkook picked it up and uncapped the tube staring at the rich color before bringing it close to his lips.

But before he could swipe it on "Jungkook... Father is waiting!"

Jungkook swallowed hard! He had no time....His father was waiting.
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By the time Jungkook arrived downstairs dressed in a sharp navy-blue suit, his expression was back to calm perfection.

His father sat at the head of the long marble dining table, sipping his tea with the same sternness he always carried.

Mr. Jeon was a man of power, presence and unshakable tradition. The type of man who built empires and crushed weaknesses.

Jungkook slid into his seat bowing his head slightly in respect.

"Good morning, Appa."

Mr. Jeon didn't look up.He finished his sip of tea before finally meeting Jungkook's gaze.

His eyes were piercing.

"You're late."

Jungkook's fingers curled against his lap "I apologize, Appa."

Silence.....Then, a slight nod.

The servants quietly brought out breakfast freshly made idlis, coconut chutney, and chai. Jungkook picked up his spoon, forcing himself to eat normally.

"We need to talk about your future."

Jungkook stopped mid-bite.

His throat went dry. He slowly placed his spoon down, looking up at his father carefully. "......Future?"

Mr. Jeon nodded setting his tea cup down. "You are 22 now. It is time you take your rightful place in the business."

Jungkook's fingers tightened slightly around his lap.

"I-..." he hesitated voice carefully controlled. "I thought I would have more time before-"

"There is no more time."

His father's voice was final.

Jungkook inhaled deeply, keeping his face blank. "Yes....Appa."

He had no choice. Because the Jeon Heir didn't have dreams.

Only responsibilities.
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