《 When the time stops 》[KNJ]

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"Baby! Don't cry please, hm? Your noona will be here soon." The man in his thirties, swayed a little baby who's only two years old, in his arms as the baby cried like no tomorrow.

"Mr Kim! I'm really sorry, I'm late. Give so-won to me." Your breaths were shallow as you came all the way running here from the bus stop. You took so-won in your arms and patted his back to calm him down.

"It's okay, I'm relieved you came in time. He wasn't listening to me at all." Namjoon facepalmed in frustration. His hair was a mess and he was still in his pajamas.

"I almost missed the bus today. And then the traffic was really hectic." You said and went over to the kitchen table to get so-won's milk. Namjoon followed you.

"I think he is just hungry, Mr Kim." You said and Namjoon nodded in embarrassment.

"Ah, what do you think about... living here at my apartment? Then you won't have to worry about getting the bus." He said awkwardly.

Your hands froze on spot but you soon came into your senses and looked away from him for a second.

"But, is that really okay? Not to mention my other job, I work night shifts three times a week." You said thinking about all possible things.

"Worry not about that. I will raise your pay, so you don't have to work another job. This way I can stay more relaxed about so-won. He needs more attention and care, which I often fail to give him. I feel disappointed in myself." He explained sadly. His face saddened and eyes drooped low. He really was trying hard to be a good father for his son.

"You're... not a bad father Mr Kim. You're doing your best. I don't know about anyone else, but I am not disappointed in you." You smiled and put your hand on his as a comforting gesture.

He looked up at you, his eyes sparkling with emotions and again looked down at your hand before smiling widely.

"Thank you so much, Y/N. You have helped me a lot. I owe you so much." He said, making you flustered.

"But- Mr Kim! Aren't you... perhaps getting late?" You said as you looked at so-won's sleeping face.

"Oh- wait what?! Oh my god." He suddenly ran upstairs stumbling on his way to his room. You couldn't help but giggle.

"Baby, so-wonie! Aren't your dad really really adorable?" You boped his little cute nose and giggled once again. After that you went to put so-won in his bed. Now it was time to tidy up the living room, which was a mess created by Namjoon- the god of destruction himself -while he was trying to calm so-won down.

After you were done with tidying up everything, namjoon came downstairs. He hurried to the refrigerator to get some breakfast. Meanwhile you went to check on so-won, just to see him waddling his arms and legs around and his eyes were wide awake.

At least he didn't cry this time!

You picked him up and took him downstairs. You sat him down on his baby chair. Namjoon seemed ready to head out. You glanced at him but something was weird about his outfit. He was drinking the cold coffee and eating at the same time.

"Oh my God! Mr Kim, you will choke at this rate. Slow down." You said, worried as you went up to him.

"Ah, but I'm really going to be late today." He said restless. You looked at him, troubled what to do.

"Mr Kim- there, your tie..." You beckoned him to take a look at it. He cursed under his breath after looking at it. It was done messy-ly, and all over the place. It looked really weird.

A chuckle left your mouth as he groaned. He pulled the tie out, like he was going to rip it off. You panicked and stopped him, by grabbing his hands. He got surprised but he was too in a hurry to think about anything.

"I'll do it. You're going to rip it apart." You said and he turned around still sitting on the chair, facing you awkwardly.

You gently pulled the tie properly out of his collar, smoothening some small creases. He looked up at you, and watched your actions in silence.

"I sometimes can't believe you're 33. You behave like a kid." You chuckled as his cheeks turned pink. He watched your each move, staring at your face, then at your hands as you did his tie.

His heart did something unusual. Something out of ordinary. Something he'd never allow himself to feel again being in a sane mindset. But, the whole point here is, he is not the same person when he's in front of you. He becomes more careless. He just knows that if he has you, you'll find some way to solve his problems.

That's how much he trusts you and even care for you.

"So, you're living with us, right? When should I come pick you up? Tomorrow? Or we can go grab your stuff this evening?" He said as his tie was done.

"Woah! Calm down, I'll have to sort everything out with the landlord and it will probably take some days so I think next Sunday is okay." You smiled and he mirrored your actions.

"Thank you so much, for doing all this for my baby." He stood up, but soon realized that he was getting late and again started panicking. His time seems to be stopped when he's with you.

You just shook your head with a sigh. He's a baby in an adult's body.

You went to so-won and picked him up going to the doorstep, waiting for namjoon. He soon came and started putting his shoes on.

"Hopefully, this is the last time I'll be late for office." He chuckled and came forward, close, leaned down to you and gave so-won a forehead peck hurriedly who only looked at his dad while mumbling something gibberish.

He then looked up at you, before accidentally giving you a forehead peck too. He was too much in hurry to notice it and soon stepped out after saying bye.

You stood there in shock. So-won giggled in your arms, snapping you out of the trance. You touched your forehead and it seemed like it was burning. You blushed and made your way inside.

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As soon as namjoon sat down on the chair as he reached his office. His eyes went wide. Seems like he remembered it just now!

"What the hell am I doing? This is making me crazy." He groaned and soon drowned himself in work.

The evening followed soon and it was time to go home. It wasn't like he couldn't do as he pleased. The company was owned by his grandfather who was still healthy but they just had some conflicts about him being a single father.

His grandfather wanted him to marry someone and settle down again. He was even against his idea of keeping the baby with him. Namjoon had seen every side of life and people by now and all he want is the happiness of his child. He wants to be a good father to his son. His parents were never there for him, and he knew the pain therefore he always wanted to be his best version for so-won.

"Ah! My back is killing me- why does it hurt so much?" He sighed as he turned off the car. He had arrived home. He smiled at the thought of a happy so-won playing with you as he steps inside.

"Where's my little bean?" He called out as he put his bag aside on the couch.

"Here, Mr Kim." You yelled from the kitchen. You heard the footsteps and the next moment, so-won was in the air as namjoon picked him up, playing with him.

"Oh my god, what happened to your face Y/N?" He suddenly started laughing and put so-won down on his chair again.

"Huh?" You stared at him, dumbfounded.

"There- on your left cheek." He pointed his finger at your cheek.

"Hm? What is it? Here?" You brushed your cheek with your hand, but forgot that it was covered in flour.

"Aish! You made it even more messy." He clicked his tongue and came forward.

He gently brushed his fingers on your cheek, beside your lips. You couldn't help but gulp at the close proximity. His cologne was driving you crazy. His fingers were so gentle on your skin and you would be lying if you said that you didn't want him to touch your face more often.

Time actually does seem to be stopped when he's around and it's not a bad thing, is it? So-won made a noise with his toy he was holding that got you out of the trance and Namjoon distanced himself immediately.

"Mr Kim, you should go and freshen up, I'll take out the plates and food." You said and turned around. He hurriedly went upstairs.

"What is going on with my heart?" You muttered as you put a hand on your chest, trying to calm down.

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"Oh? This is unusual, he slept earlier than ususal today." Namjoon said and sat down on the couch as he turned on the TV.

"Yeah. I think we played a lot in the afternoon and he didn't sleep that time so he must be tired. Well, it's better though, you can take some rest tonight." You smiled and put the last plate aside as you were done washing it.

You went to the living room to see if you had anything else left to do. As you got there, namjoon seemed kind of uncomfortable? He was constantly reaching out for his shoulder and pressing it, his expressions pained.

"What happened?" You asked him.

"Ah, nothing. It's just my shoulders, in fact my whole back hurts like it's being ripped off." He said and sat up straight only to groan again.

"Um, it looks really bad. Do you... want me to help?" You let out hesitantly.

"Oh, can you? You don't have to do it. I'll manage." He said with a smile.

"No no, let me take a look. I'll give you a massage, maybe?" You insisted so he gave in and nodded as yes.

He turned around, still sitting on the couch. You slowly sat behind him and touched his shoulders pressing them, he moved a little hissing in pain.

"Uh oh, I think it's really bad Mr Kim. Let me get you some pain relief patches." You said and stood up to get the patches.

He sighed as you got up. When your hands touched his shoulder, he wanted to whine like a child and hug you so the pain will disappear. Why does he keep wanting to get close to you?

You came back and sat down again.

"Um, Mr Kim, you'll n-need to remove your shirt." You said shyly, feeling awkward.

"Oh, yes." He said quietly as he pulled the shirt above his head in a swift motion. You gulped at how his back muscles flexed as he moved. One part of your heart wanted to run away but another told you to hug him tightly.

"Are you there? Y/N?" You came back. What are you even thinking?

"Uh, yes Mr Kim. Sorry. I'll put it on quickly." You said and started applying it on his shoulders then on his back. While putting it on, something came on your mind.

"Mr Kim, how's things with your grandfather?" You asked.

"It's not so good. No progress at all. He still wants me to get married soon. He probably even has someone picked out for me." He chuckled but got no response from you for a moment, so he stopped.

"I see. So..." You paused for a second. "Are you going to get married?" You asked in a tiny voice.

"I think so. It's better. After that, he won't bug me anymore. What do you say?" He said and turned around as you were done.

You panicked as it was so sudden. He wasn't wearing his shirt so of course you'll get nervous. You forgot to hide your expressions that gave away your emotions too.

"Um, yeah yeah. It's better, yeah." You chuckled awkwardly.

"Oh? You don't seem so happy though?" He asked suddenly, leaning towards you.

"W-why wouldn't I be? Of course I am." You said, your heart was beating fast.

"But you know, I won't get married to the woman that my grandfather picked. I already have someone in mind." His smile brightened.

"Oh? Is t-that so?" You said with a somewhat trembling voice. You were so close to lose your calm and cry your eyes our right there, in front of him.

"Aw, Y/N, are you so happy that you're crying?" His eyes gleamed with something unusual.

"No, I'm not." You said and looked away, trying not to cry.

"Aish! Come on, Y/N! Don't be so clueless, and just agree for the marriage." He chuckled making you blink.

"Huh? Marriage?" You were again dumbfounded.

"Yes. Do you think I love someone else, other than you? No, my love. If I'm getting married then it's with you and you only." He smiled and pulled you in his embrace but soon groaned. He forgot that he was in a pain.

Wow, so love can really make you forget your pain, huh?

"W-what? Yaah! You- you scared me, Mr Kim." You sighed and let the tears fall without caging them in the eyes. He slowly patted your hair, soothing you.

"So, we're getting married, right?" He pulled away.

"Yes." You said smiling widely. He was beyond happy. His smile didn't flatten as he leaned down, closer and closer. Your lips collided with his, delicately.

But, a sudden cry coming from upstairs made you stop your actions and you both pulled away. There was a moment of silence before both of you burst out in a giggle.

"Let's go, wifey. We gotta make him stop so we can continue." He said and got up, intertwining his hand with yours as he pulled you up.

You could only smile.

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Phew~ I finally finished it. This was requested by the greatttt shutupmalfoy7 ♡ 😆 I hope it was to your liking. The other oneshots are also in progress.

It became a little too lengthy- 🥲 still... VOTE and COMMENT. <3