Mintae kept tapping Taehyung till he finally opened his eyes, drool lining his mouth.

" what's up?" he asked lazily.

"I'll be late for school Tae" Mintae cried and that was enough for the sleep to completely disappear from his eyes. He jumped up from the bed and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was seven thirty and Mintae was meant to be in school by eight.

"Quick! Get to the bath" he ordered and the boy quickly stripped off his clothes and ran to the bathroom.

Taehyung ran over to Jimin's door and as soon as he barged in, Jimin sat up sleepily.

"What's happening?" He shouted. It was obvious he was still dizzy so he walked over to him and shook his shoulder until his eyes fluttered open.

"What's going on Taehyung?" he asked.

"Mintae is almost late for school so please can you prepare something for him to eat before he leaves"

There was no time to argue so Jimin simply nodded his head while Taehyung returned to Mintae's room to help him wash up. Jimin himself went to the kitchen and prepared the one thing he could do well without mistakes. Pancakes.

Taehyung helped Mintae dress up and when he was all set, they both went downstairs to eat the pancakes Jimin has made. Taehyung simply washed his face and brushed his teeth before racing along with Mintae to the car to drop him off at school. Thankfully, he was only few minutes late so he was pardoned.

Taehyung returned to the house really exhausted while Jimin was  slumped on the couch his mouth hung open from tiredness. Taehyung stood and watched him for a while. He seemed to be upset about something since yesterday because he had a sour disposition.

"Jimin, you can go back to sleep if you want. I'll be heading to work now" Taehyung said

Jimin rose from the couch and began to drag his feet upstairs. "Me too. I have a meeting with some clients this morning" he said.

Taehyung simply nodded. He wasn't one to pry into other people's businesses much less Park Jimin. As Jimin reached the foot of the stairs, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Taehyung.

"Um... there's something I've been meaning to ask you"

Taehyung was attentive. "What's that?"

"It's about your mother. Have you told her about Mintae and i?"

It was as if Jimin had poured cold water all over him because he visibly shook for about a second until he faked a smile making it seem like it didn't happen but Jimin had definitely noticed his odd behavior.

"She doesn't need to know!" He finally murmured breathlessly.

"But why...."

"When you got pissed off because of your parents, how did that make you feel?"

Jimin couldn't reply so Taehyung nodded. "That's exactly what i felt so drop it. Don't ever talk about her again"

He walked off and Jimin scoffed feeling completely shocked. Just what the hell was his problem and why would he even compare his relationship with his parents to the one with his mother? Where things really that bad between them?

Jimin had no idea when Taehyung suddenly left the house to go to work. By the time he was already aware, Taehyung was gone. Frustrated, he left for his company in a foul mood. Hoseok noticed he was upset with the way he kept barking orders at every body.

"Jimin, what's wrong?" He finally asked when they where both in Jimin's office.

The latter didn't answer, looking as though he was deeply concentrated on a design sketch lying on his table.

"Jimin!"

"What?" He finally barked glaring at him. Hoseok shook his head. "What is wrong with you?"

Jimin ran a hand over his hair in anxiety. "Nothing. It's just this design. I..."

Hoseok snatched the paper from his hand. "It's not the design. Speak! You've been irritated since you came in this morning"

Jimin sighed. " I had an argument with Yoongi last night because he's suspicious of me and Taehyung and as for Taehyung, he is hiding something really serious from me"

Hoseok sighed. "so all these drama is because of your boyfriend and your ex!"

"Get a grip on your self. I can understand you getting bothered over Yoongi but why should you even worry your pretty little head over that creep Kim Taehyung?"

He chewed a handful of nuts on a plate lying on top of Jimin's table.

"You both are only co parenting your son. There's nothing more to it. Always remember that"

Jimin bit his lips. "You don't understand"

Hoseok narrowed his eyes "What don't I understand?"

He laughed dryly. "Are you growing soft?"

He shook his head. "Don't tell me you are growing soft. That wasn't part of the plan. You said you where going to do everything in your power to gain sole custody of Mintae"

Jimin rubbed his face in frustration.

"I know. I'm not growing soft. I'm still working on my plan but it's just there is something I'm missing"

Hoseok looked at him worriedly as he continued. "I don't know him at all and i realized i never really did"

Hoseok hummed. "Jimin, when you start getting curious, it starts getting dangerous. Piece of advice. Don't think about that man again and focus only on one thing. Sole custody of your child!"

Jimin nodded. "Yeah, you're right. Nothing else matters" he said with resolution.

Meanwhile, Taehyung was at an emergency meeting that lasted hours and when he finally checked his watch, he discovered it was already time to pick up Mintae from school. He texted Jimin to quickly pick Mintae up from school since he was preoccupied but it showed on his phone that his text wasn't read so he had no choice.

"Sunmi, can you do me a favor?" He whispered to the other who was sitting down beside him.

"What's it?" Sunmi whispered leaning towards his ear.

"Can you take over the meeting? I have to pick Mintae up from school"

"Ask Jimin to do it" Sunmi added.

"I texted him but he isn't responding and besides i don't want to keep Mintae waiting"

Sunmi sighed "Okay I'll take over for now. Are you coming back?"

Taehyung shook his head. "No, i think I'll head straight home" he said. He turned to the people present at the meeting.

"I'm sorry but i have an emergency so Miss Sunmi will be taking over for now. Anything decided here will be brought to my attention"

He bowed his head. "And so with that, i take my leave" Taehyung said and he was out of the company as quick as jet. While driving, he was thinking a lot about Jimin. He was angry he didn't even see his messages. Did he see it and chose to ignore it or was he really that busy? He didn't know what to think and just drove till he reached Mintae's school.

When he arrived, he was embarrassed because Mintae was sitting at the waiting room alone clutching his bag tightly to his chest.

"Hey buddy. Sorry I'm late" he said but the boy didn't look at him. It was obvious he was mad.

A middle aged woman suddenly entered the waiting room. She had a dignified aura around her and Taehyung could already guess she was the principal of the school. She smiled warmly when she saw him.

"You must be Mintae's Dad" The woman said.

Taehyung nodded his head. "Yes i am"

"This is the first time I've seen Mintae's parent coming to pick him up. His Nanny is always the one coming over"

"Oh really?" Taehyung nodded gaining a new understanding. Jimin had never picked Mintae up from school and it seemed he had never even attended a single event held here.

"You sound surprised" The woman pointed out.

"Sorry, it's just i was away for a long time and i just returned"

"Oh...i understand" she said but then looked at Mintae. "If you find it difficult to pick him up yourself every day from school, you could use the school bus. It isn't expensive and the driver is sure to drop him off over at your house"

No fucking way. He didn't trust any stranger to handle Mintae.  With all the strength he could muster, he faked a smile on his face.

"I'm sorry but that won't be necessary"

"But it isn't expensive..."

Taehyung frowned. "I said no!" He yelled and the woman froze. Even Mintae looked at him worriedly.

He had gone too far. The woman hadn't meant any harm. She was probably concerned or just wanted more money and he had reacted so fiercely. He was slowly loosing his grip on his self control and he had to do something about it or it could put him in trouble some day.

"I'm sorry madam" He whispered. The woman didn't say anything and just looked at him with a suspicious glare. She was probably thinking he was a violent man and She wasn't entirely wrong because it was only a matter of time before he went all were wolf on every one around him. Unable to look at the woman, he grabbed Mintae's hand.

"Let's go" he whispered and they left hand in hand. It was quiet in the car as they drove.

"Principal Yoon was scared" Mintae whispered causing Taehyung to laugh nervously.

"I didn't mean to scare her. I was just angry. That's all" he said.

Mintae shrugged his shoulder. "Okay"

His shoulder was hunched and his lips was formed into a pout signifying that he was still angry over Taehyung picking him up from school late.

"Hey buddy, I'm sorry for picking you up so late. I'm going to make up for it okay?"

"Whatever" Mintae added in a grave voice. Taehyung gathered his breath. The kid was difficult to deal with and he wasn't yet a teenager. The ride home was long and awkward. When they finally arrived at home, Mintae headed straight to his room without a word leaving Taehyung to sigh heavily. Now, he was disturbed over what food to give to him. Damn that Dr Jin. If Jungkook and Doo min where here, he wouldn't be stressed out as he was right now. He had a mind to call Jin and complain to him but that wouldn't put him in a good position since Jin was only doing what he thought was best and Taehyung was determined to gain sole custody of Mintae. Acting all angry and dissatisfied with Jin's decision would put him in a tough spot so all he had to do was suck it up and endure it.

Taehyung decided to make some sandwiches for them and Mintae seemed to like it after he had eaten them but he still didn't talk to him and when he was done eating, he went back to his room.

It was quite late when Jimin returned to the mansion but this time, he came with Hoseok so Taehyung took him to the kitchen where they could discuss without Hoseok hearing their conversation. He was just about to raise his voice at Jimin when the latter raised his hand causing him to pause his speech.

"I've been thinking a lot on the way here" he said.

Taehyung stared at him as he sighed. "You won Tae, I will stay home"

Taehyung was surprised. He wasn't expecting that.

"What? Why all of a sudden?"

"Well i think it could work out. I need to come up with a theme for Asian fashion week but I'm so stressed out going to the company and all that so i think i should suspend that for now and work from home...see if i can gain inspiration. That way things can also be easier for us"

Taehyung nodded. Inside of him, he was impressed by Jimin's decision because with the little time they had been living together, he knew Jimin loved working. He was a workaholic but of course he was never going to tell him that. Instead he sighed.

"Alright then, if that's what you want" he muttered feeling his earlier anger disappear.

Jimin looked away feeling embarrassed. He thought a lot about this before coming to a decision. He had asked Hoseok to take over his duties at the company for at least a month till Jungkook and Doo min returned. He decided to focus his mind on creating a new design and taking care of Mintae.

"Jimin, i want to ask you something" Taehyung said and Jimin looked at him now.

"Why have you never gone to Mintae's school? I met the principal and she told me that only Doo min has come there for Mintae"

Jimin's face turned instant red. "I don't want to talk about it" he murmured.

Taehyung had a feeling he knew the reason why but he didn't voice it out. He simply watched as Jimin walked out of the kitchen. Mintae was still sulking so Jimin bought him ice cream and the child instantly brightened licking the treat with relish.

Taehyung noticed Hoseok eyeing him repeatedly ever since he came to the mansion. He kept watching every action of his as if he was judging him. This definitely made him so uncomfortable. He didn't understand the judgemental looks Hoseok was giving him so Taehyung tried to avoid him as much as he could.

It was a few minutes after eight when the door bell rang and Jimin went to answer it. Taehyung watched silently as Yoongi entered. Jimin didn't seem happy to see him and was voicing out his anger. From what Taehyung could gather, it seemed they had an argument and Yoongi was trying to apologise for it. Taehyung rolled his eyes and scoffed when he saw Yoongi bring out a bunch of flowers from behind him and present it to Jimin who blushed and took it from him.

"This doesn't mean i forgive you though" he heard Jimin say but Yoongi just laughed and pressed their lips together. On seeing this, Taehyung wanted nothing more than to sink into his couch so he wouldn't have the displeasure of witnessing this public display of affection from those two.

Jimin's giggles made his heart tight and he was slightly confused as to why it was even bothering him. He suddenly caught Hoseok glaring at him with suspicion. Feeling uncomfortable in his own house, he stood up and started walking towards the stairs.

"Hey!" Yoongi said to him stopping him in his tracks.

"Hey!" He answered back and was about to take another step forward when he heard Yoongi speak.

"I came here to cook for you Jiminah. I know you're a terrible cook so I'll prepare a meal and some side dishes" Yoongi said.

Jimin and Hoseok cheered while Taehyung turned to see Jimin beaming from ear to ear. Their eyes met but Jimin pulled away first and leaned closer to his boyfriend.

"I forgot that you're such a great cook babe" he said.

"You just sit back and I'll show you how it's done" Yoongi said.

The other men cheered and Taehyung couldn't stand to be there any second so he walked up the stairs stiffly with his heart burning with something he couldn't quite understand. Jealousy.

From his room, he could hear their laughter and giggles while enjoying the meal Yoongi prepared. Even Mintae sounded like he was enjoying himself. Once again, he felt insecure about his place in their lives. Yoongi seemed to fit in more than he did. He had everything. He could give them a peaceful home. The only thing Taehyung had to give was money plus they where completely oblivious to the big risk they where taking being with him. Feeling stiffled, he left his room and met them at the table but he didn't join them.

"Aren't you eating?" Jimin said. He surprisingly looked worried.

"No... I'm not hungry. Enjoy your meal"

He walked away, feeling their eyes all on him. He went to the back of his house where his swimming pool was and sat down letting his legs dangle in the water. He didn't know why but he just felt really sad.

Suddenly, he felt a presence sit beside him. He turned his head and was surprised to find Jimin sitting few meters away from him with a plate of food in his hand. To say he was shocked would be an understatement. He wasn't expecting anyone to come here much less Jimin.

As if reading his thoughts, Jimin smiled smugly.

"Don't think I'm going soft on you Taehyung. I just remembered how you used to easily get ulcer if you don't eat well"

He paused biting his lips "or maybe it has stopped"

Taehyung looked away, his heart beating slightly faster than normal but on the outside, he had a cold expression on his face. "Thanks I'm fine"

He turned to look at Jimin again. "You don't have to do this you know"

Jimin sighed heavily. "I know but I'm not a jerk like you who finds it difficult to share a simple pizza"  he shook his head"Stop acting difficult just because Yoongi prepared it. It's just food so eat"

Taehyung scoffed. "Food made by a great cook" he said sarcastically.

Jimin said nothing. He only looked at him for a while before dropping the plate beside him on the ground and getting up. "Do whatever you want. I don't care" he muttered gravely and walked off.

Taehyung sighed. He really was a jerk. He picked up the plate and took a bite of the food. It was delicious. No doubt, Yoongi was a great cook and it further added to his insecurity. When he was done, he dropped his empty plate and looked up at the moon gradually revealing itself in the sky. At that moment, he wished he could just disappear.

Thanks for reading. The drama begins from here. Love you all!