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"That bastard has the audacity to show himself to you after what happened?" Seokjin's voice boomed through the speaker as he looked at the two males sitting on the couch with a laptop on the table, in a conference call with all of their friends.

"He really has some guts left to even demand seeing Minjunie," Hoseok said, sitting on the floor of his dance studio in New York where he left to pursue his career after staying with Taehyung and Jimin in Paris for two months of moving in the city.

"He literally begged to meet his son, don't you think y'all are being too harsh on him?" This time Yoongi was the one who speaks, he was the only one who hadn't said anything against Jungkook after the two lovers break up till now, choosing to stay silent, not giving anyone any support yet under the pressure of their friends he blocked Jungkook as well and didn't speak to him in all these months.

He didn't show any support to their friends when they bitch about Jungkook to each other nor did he say anything in his defense when he heard about his sudden wedding, it was enough to make him shut up but also didn't make him hate Jungkook because as much as he knows the younger, there must be a real solid reason.

He tried to make their friends understand this when they choose to all block Jungkook from their lives but at that time Taehyung's state was so critical and also he was on the verge of having a miscarriage that the situation was too sensitive for everyone to even give a thought of any reason for which Jungkook might have broken up with Taehyung and married Sarah.

They didn't listen instead they came at his throat for defending Jungkook so he chose to stay silent after that letting destiny decides on its own or for Jungkook to prove himself innocent.

"Harsh? He deserves this treatment!" Seokjin breathes out with a loud disbelief huff. Namjoon sitting beside him.

The couple settled in LA for Namjoon's music career and Seokjin starts modeling there, after the fiasco all those months ago.

"Y'all didn't even let the boy explain his side of the story. At least let him have his son close to him." Yoongi scoffed, getting enough of their one-sided biasing over Taehyung to totally ignore Jungkook who he can't imagine having been going through all this time.

He was in Seoul and had been going in and out of Korea for his business purposes, he didn't have time to stay in one place for long due to his tight schedule.

Jimin was sitting beside Taehyung, huffing as he rolled his eyes at the older man who still has been trying to defend Jungkook whenever he gets a chance. "Isn't it enough that Tae is letting him see his son? He should be grateful for it. Even after everything, Tae is kind enough to let him close to Minjun even though I would've preferred if we didn't meet him this early"

"Tae is not doing a favor by letting Jungkook be present in Minjun's life. Jungkook is the father and he has all the rights to see his son. Tae should be grateful that he's not filing for the custody because we all know if he did then the results are pretty obvious" Yoongi said, his voice was calm as he quietly sips from his drink, throwing the reality on the faces and the blindness of his friends who are too deep in their hatred to see clearly the truth that's hovering over them.

Taehyung clenched his fists at Yoongi's word, his eyes turned into a sharp glare as he stared at him. "I won't let anyone take my son away from me!" He spits, anger and fear brim inside him at Yoongi's harsh words.

"Ok, let's stop there. Don't start to argue now it won't solve anything" Namjoon's voice was heard this time as he meddled in between to not let anyone start another fight which always cause great awkwardness in their chats.

It always starts with Yoongi spitting facts and indirectly getting defensive over Jungkook and every other friend getting offensive over his statements.

"Well, now Tae has decided to let Jungkook enter in Minjun's life then we are no one to ask questions over it, it's his decision and we shouldn't meddle in it" Hoseok speaks, standing up to pack his things with his phone perfectly placed on the floor, letting them see him fussing around the studio.

"Are you sure about it, Tae?" Seokjin asks, looking at the latter.

Taehyung sighs as he nodded his head, the desperate tears and begging, that deep pain in Jungkook's eyes he saw a few days ago when the latter begged in front of him to let him see Minjun, that picture never left his mind.

And everything that had happened in the past with him, he shouldn't let his son take away his right to have his father around him when his baby didn't deserve to be put aside from Jungkook's love.

He deserves everything and Taehyung has decided to let Jungkook be the father figure in his son's life from that day on.

"Yeah, I am sure. Minjun doesn't deserve to be away from him" Taehyung responded.

"Then, that's it," Namjoon nodded, smiling a little.

"Just make sure to keep yourself away from that bastard. I don't want you hurting yourself more from his presence around you" Yoongi rolls his eyes at Seokjin's concerned tone.

"Taehyung's presence could hurt Jungkook as well, you know?" Yoongi speaks.

"Tae is not the one who broke up, He was the one so if it hurts him then it's his own fault anyway" Seokjin spits.

"Of course, he's the bad guy here"

"Yoongi" Namjoon's warning tone did nothing to affect Yoongi who sighed and placed his empty cup on the table.

"Whatever, I will go now. I have a meeting tomorrow. Goodnight'' and Yoongi disconnected the video call.

"It's afternoon in Korea right now" Seokjin deadpans.

"He doesn't need darkness to wish goodnight, he will do it whenever he needs to sleep," Jimin said, a small frown over his features.

"What even is wrong with him, it's always been like this" Hoseok wondered, now all ready with his things and looking to walk out of his studio with the phone still in his hands.

"He always had a soft spot for Jungkook so it's understandable if he's still defending him" Jimin muttered, huffing out loud.

Knowing Yoongi had a soft spot for Taehyung and Jungkook and had always wished them well when they were still in a relationship.

He would most likely be the more affected one from this than all of their friends since he adored both of them.

Their talk ended as one by one everyone said goodbye after having a little chat that didn't include Jungkook and only Hoseok and Seokjin gushing over Minjun's cuteness and whining as the tiny creatures were in his Dreamland and they weren't able to see him.

Knock knock

A knock was heard in the calming atmosphere of the house as the evening golden disc slowly slid down the mountains and in came an orange glow along with the darkness of the night.

Taehyung was the one who walked towards the door to open and see who knocked.

Taehyung stares at the male standing in front of him, none other than Jeon Jungkook, looking nervous and almost scared as he looks back at Taehyung.

"What are you doing here?" Taehyung raised his eyebrow, looking at the male with a not so impressed face making Jungkook gulp but he got himself together and uttered.

"I am leaving for Seoul tonight" He speaks, swallowing harshly while he stares at Taehyung, taking in all of his details, he had missed looking at him for hours to no end.

"So?" Taehyung folded his arms against his chest.

"And I don't know when I will be back here again. Maybe next month or so" He added, digging his heel on the floor at the nervousness bubbling in him.

"And what do you want me to do about that?" Taehyung didn't understand why the older was telling him everything here when he could care less if he's here or somewhere else in the other corner of the world.

"You're here just to tell me this?"

"No" Jungkook sighs.

"I just want to see Minjun before I go. I don't know when I will be back so I want to meet him, can I?" He asked, hope evident in his tone as he looked at Taehyung expectantly.

The latter sighs as he ponders over it for a while, making Jungkook jittery as he feels dread wash over him from Taehyung's silence.

"Fine, but don't be too loud. He's sleeping" Taehyung breathes out at last and opens the door wider, stepping aside to give Jungkook a way to walk inside.

Jungkook beamed as he hurriedly walked inside, so excited to meet his son again after days.

The last time he met was the very first time he saw his baby, he never came back here in fear Taehyung wouldn't let him see his child again but tonight he came with hope in his heart because he had badly missed his baby and since he's going back to Seoul he has to meet his child once and also take a glimpse of Taehyung who he had missed in the last year of distance.

Taehyung took him towards a particular room he predicted is where Minjun is, Jungkook's eyes darted around the eyes and he smiled, seeing Taehyung living in a cozy home with a comfortable aura around it, at least he was living good.

As expected from a fashion designer who loves to live in aesthetics.

Taehyung opened the door and Jungkook walked inside, a crib was already beside the bed and Jungkook walked towards it, his baby who was slowly waking up from his nap but still laying there cutely in the crib, looking adorable with his cheeks squished on his small pillow under his head and puffy eyes from sleep open a little.

Jungkook looked at Taehyung standing in the doorway and cleared his throat, telling something, asking to be left alone as politely as he can.

Taehyung raised an eyebrow at him but then after a few seconds of staring at each other Taehyung sighed out loud and walked outside with a call. "Be fast, I don't have all night"

Jungkook smiles and then looks down at his child, for a whole minute he only stares at him everywhere, taking in all of his chubby adorableness and giggles to himself as he plays with his tiny fist holding onto his big finger.

Jungkook took out his phone and first took as many pictures as he could of his baby, in every angle and even took selfies with him so he can have something back at home to smile at night or to comfort himself when he needs to distract himself from the reality of his cruel fate.

When he missed his real family.

Jungkook then picks up the small baby and carefully holds him in his arms, kissing his forehead at the squirmy baby and protecting his head.

"Hey, baby. It's your Appa" Jungkook whispers, giggling at the way he was really a father now and in his arms right now is his child who will call him appa one day.

He can't wait to be called by that from his little one's mouth.

"I missed you" Jungkook showers the kid in his undying love by giving his affectionate nuzzles and soft sweet kisses.

"And I'll miss you more" he pouts, looking at his child sadly. "But next time when I come, Appa promises to bring so many gifts for you, ok?" Jungkook cheers up himself, Minjun only looks at him with his swollen large eyes and blinks at him cutely as Jungkook gleams down at him broadly.

"Will you miss me, hm?" Jungkook noses around his chubby cheeks, humming at the way his baby smells so lovely which brought so much comfort to the sad father.

"Will my baby do one thing for appa?" Jungkook smiles and kisses his tiny nose. "Take care of your eomma when appa is not here, hm?"

"Make him happy always, don't give him a hard time." he closes his eyes when to hugs his son tightly in his warm embrace.

"Because appa failed to do that'' He sighs shakily. "He failed your eomma" he buried his face in Minjun's neck, nuzzling his nose behind his ear in affection.

"You will do that, hm?" Jungkook smiles, pulling away and lovingly staring at his bundle of happiness.

"I love you… and your adorable eomma" Jungkook whispers in Minjun's ears, a top-secret as he giggles when the baby starts humming, his tiny fist holding Jungkook's collar tightly as he still cutely stare at Jungkook with his doe eyes wide open in concentration and curiosity.

"I will be back soon, I promise" Jungkook sighs and now only holding onto Minjun's small body for as long as he can, feeling his heart at peace with his baby clinging onto his collar and looking at everything with his wide eyes that catch his curious attention.

Not long after Taehyung came back into the room and Jungkook had to force himself to let go of Minjun, feeling the same burden coming back onto him when Minjun was taken away from his desperate hold in which wanted to hold onto his comforting lovely bundle for a little while more.

Jungkook grudgingly said his goodbyes to his son and walked out of the room after telling Taehyung that he will mostly come in next month and asked Taehyung if he's allowed to see him again and the male had only nodded in response as he cradle his peanut in his embrace.

Jungkook sighs, before closing the door of Taehyung's room he dared to take a last glance at Taehyung, smiling softly as he stared at him with his heart content and admired him from afar, looking at him playing with their son is a most soothing sight he could ever see.

He missed him, missed him crazily.

But he can't do anything now.

He lost him.

There's nothing he could do now, nothing.

He closed the door and walked away from there before he would cry at the truth which slapped Jungkook on his face that Taehyung will never be his anymore and there's nothing he could do about it.

"You could've all of this if only you were loyal"

Jungkook stops in his tracks as he hears the taunting tone of Jimin behind him which holds the slightest hint of grit and as well as fake sympathy in it.

Jungkook turns his head to look at the male leaning on the couch with his arms folded over his chest, looking at him with a sharp gaze.

"I have always been loyal at heart if only you would've known everything" Jungkook chooses to say, looking at the male who once was his partner in crime and comfort whom he always thought of first whenever he feels down or needed advice, the goofiest duo that his other friends would call them, his best friend, a childhood buddy—now standing in front of him treating him like a mere stranger, a long-forgotten enemy.

"I have seen a lot to know what you have done and I pity you but…" Jimin trailed, hands fisting as he stared at the younger looking back at him with his expressive eyes that held nothing but…exhaustion.

"You deserved it for what you made Tae go through" he completed his sentence and saw a flicker of sadness and bitterness take over Jungkook's features.

"You're wrong, Jimin" Jungkook tilted his head as he looked down with a long tired sigh. "You all are… so so wrong" he looked to be collapsing any moment from the burden of heavy and painful emotions he has been enduring for so long that it weighs him down and makes him feel like to just stop everything and freeze the time to forget about everything in his life.

"What is wrong? Didn't you marry that bitch Sarah and betray Taehyung, huh? Are you saying you didn't just leave Tae all alone after hurting him and cheated on him—"

"I didn't cheat on him! I have already broken up with him before everything—"

"And just after a week of break up you married someone else? That too with someone whom you knew Tae hates as she has always been after you and was very vocal about it!" Jimin scoffed, an aggressive grit in his tone as his feature took a face of fury.

"Seems like you've never even loved him to begin with" Jimin spat, heartlessly.

Jungkook only stares at Jimin with nothing but sadness in his eyes, a betrayal pain as he feels his eyes burn as the male in front of him is nowhere near the one whom he had trusted with blind eyes.

Who he thought was his best friend.

Jungkook sighs shakily.

"Let it go, Jimin… no matter what I say you wouldn't believe me anyway" Jungkook's voice holds this tremble as he gazes at Jimin with his shiny eyes that hold the pain Jimin wouldn't even feel like acknowledging. "You wouldn't understand, Jimin…. It's useless to explain anything anymore…"

"...no one will understand" his tone was faint, vision getting blurry as tears gathered in his bambi eyes.

Jimin frowned, swallowing hard as he observes the latter trying hard to not break down as he looks at Jimin with the most painful eyes, making the older of them feel his heart-tugging at the sheer exhaustion and pain in Jungkook's eyes.

"Because right now standing in front of me and also the time all those months ago at the church was not my best friend…." Jungkook bites his lips, his hands clenching on his sides as he adds. "Standing in front of me right now is... Taehyung's soulmate" Jungkook chuckles humorlessly.

"And as much as I am so grateful and happy for you for being there for Tae when I wasn't there to fulfill my side, for taking care of him and being by his side…." Jungkook stops, his voice cracking, a lump forming in his throat making it harder to talk without his voice trembling pathetically.

"I can't help but feel bitter" Jungkook looks down. "Because I expected my best friend, expected you out of everyone to understand me and to know me enough to realize the one who was standing at the church that day…. was desperately asking for your help" a tear rolled down Jungkook's cheek.

Jimin stands straight, frowning deeply as his hands unfolded and falling on his side when he took a step forward. "What do you mean?" Jungkook's face was downward, hidden enough for Jimin to not notice the tears on his face.

Jungkook chuckles, the movement makes more tears stream out of his eyes as he looks up, wiping his face instantly before he stares back at Jimin with his teary eyes.

"Nothing" he shakes his head and looks down again, sniffling as he takes discreetly deep breaths to not let his emotions get the best of him.

"What is it? Explain it, prove it if you think you're innocent" Jimin challenges, looking at Jungkook, his eyes holding a hint of confusion and concern at seeing Jungkook looking almost… broken.

He is broken.

Jungkook laughs emotionlessly, there was nothing in that chuckle as he shakes his head again. "It doesn't matter anymore"

"Doesn't matter now that… that it won't change anything." Jungkook turns around, his back now facing Jimin as he lets his tears fall freely now that no one is watching him. "It won't bring Tae back in my life… instead it would take him further away from me if I did" he closes his eyes harshly.

"I wish you would've let me explain it that day when I begged you to let me see Tae—begged you to tell the hospital's name" Jungkook's clenched his fist tightly, chest so much in pain that he feels breathless from the intensity of those heavy emotions whirling inside him for so long.

"But you took him away from me…. Took him before I could explain anything"

"What is there to explain? You married Sarah, everything ends there. Do you want me to just stand and stare? Do nothing when Taehyung was breaking down? Broken!" Jimin asked, gritting his teeth.

"You saw him breaking down but what about me?" Jungkook looks down and bites his lips, it is useless.

Realizing there won't be anyone in this world who could understand what he was and is going through.

No one can see his sorrow, his pain, him screaming for help through his eyes—just because he had to show himself stronger to not hurt his close ones.

"What about you?" Jimin raised a brow, he was blind at the moment, he was merciless, he was seeing everything yet he was being silent and ignoring it.

Jungkook chuckles bitterly, that all is left in him…. Bitterness.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter now... Because if I explained everything..." Jungkook trailed as he glanced at him over his shoulder before speaking. "You won't be able to look at me in the eye"

Jimin's frown flattened instantly when he finally saw the stream of tears on Jungkook's face, saw his red puffy eyes that held so much pain and fatigue, he looked beyond broken.

It was true—Jungkook was shattered completely.

He had nothing left to mend, he was tired, so tired that he gave up. He gave up everything and now he has no will to fight or explain anything anymore.

He has no energy left to tell the truth because nothing's going to change, nothing will change now when he was already broken from inside.

He now chooses to stay silent because after telling everything now will bring nothing but more misery to Taehyung.

And he would stay with this truth dug inside him and die with this rather than giving more pain to Taehyung.

He won't bother Taehyung anymore with anything—he won't bother anyone anymore.

Taehyung was happy and that's all Jungkook ever wanted and wished for, he couldn't ask for more, he wouldn't ask for more, he can't ask for more.

Now all he would do is to make sure he won't interfere in Taehyung's life anymore and give his all love and attention to their baby.

He doesn't want to be away from Minjun, his little baby is his only ray of sunshine, is his only reason to survive now.

Minjun is the only one who isn't judging him, Minjun is the only one who doesn't hate him, he will be the only one who could make Jungkook feel comfortable and make him smile.

Minjun is his only hope now.

Jungkook sniffles, wiping his tears as he walks out, towards the door and turns open the door but before he steps out the male stops and looks back at Jimin once again.

"I won't say anything but if one day the truth comes out somehow…." Jungkook looks at Jimin with the same tired eyes which hold his deep sadness and disappointments.

"I won't forgive you, Jimin. I won't forgive any of you" that any is all of his friends that he thought knew him by his heart.

And he goes away with the last thing he said and closes the door behind him.

Left Jimin standing in the living room alone and in his thoughts as the male weirdly felt the harsh tug in his heart as he heard and saw Jungkook in that state he could never imagine.

What is the truth?

Did he do something unforgivable unconsciously? Was he analyzing everything wrong all this while? Were they all making a big mistake?

Was there something else—something more to the story that they don't know? Something they all miss to notice.

What is there that Jungkook holds within himself? What is there that would make them all unforgivable in Jungkook's view?

All the thought which was running in Jimin's head from that day on and those desperate tired eyes, that pain in Jungkook's voice, that intensity of his emotions on his face never left Jimin's head, it didn't let him sleep at night.

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Jungkook left Paris and flew back to Seoul, Korea.

Jungkook's car reached his bungalow, he came out of the car, all smiley and jittery as he entered the house after cheerfully greeting the guards on his door who were in awe at seeing his owner so happy for some reason after such a long time.

When Jungkook enters the living room, he finds his house quiet, too quiet when he places his suitcase there and calls for his cook.

Ms. Carla, the old lady, Jungkook's old chef walked into the living room and bowed to Jungkook when she saw him standing there. "welcome back, sir"

"Carla, can you make me food?" Jungkook asked, loosening his tie around his collar as he placed his coat on the handle of his suitcase, a wide smile over his lips.

"Like as many dishes as you can, all of my favorites," He asked, giddy.

"Of course, sir!" Carla chirped happily, so shocked but also joyful seeing Jungkook surrounded by a joyful aura, his eyes glinting in happiness.

"But any special occasion? You look happy" she asked, smiling as well.

"Because I am happy! And I want to dig as much food as I can as I want to celebrate my happiness!" Jungkook chirped, twinkling with so much contentment and happiness around him.

He is the father of the cutest baby in the world which has taken almost all of his features, making him look like his small version, he was over the moon.

Finally, after so long has he been this comfort in his life knowing both of his babies are safe and healthy, he couldn't ask for more after dying internally every day in sheer fear and worry.

He has found his reasons to live again, he was so happy, it's beyond anyone's imagination.

He was sad to leave them behind to come back to Korea when all he wanted to do was to be close to them and embrace both of them tightly and never let them go but he can't do that.

Taehyung hates him but at least his son is there to comfort him and this is all enough.

His baby is alive and Taehyung is healthy. What more can he ask for?

He missed his family already but is so happy at the thought that now he has something to look after when he feels like giving up.

He can't wait to go back to them already, he hopes the next meeting will be soon and he knows it will be frequent after he visits Paris, so now he's anticipating.

"Ok, I will start preparing. You should freshen up by then" Carla suggested, already thinking of making all the delicious meals for Jungkook to celebrate the unknown reason for his happiness.

This is the first time Jungkook had asked her for food, he always avoided eating because he didn't feel like eating, making him lose so much weight but today he came to her asking for a meal willingly and she will gladly do that.

Jungkook nodded and grabbed his suitcase before he could go. Carla informed him. "Sarah Ma'am is not home sir"

"That's even better!" Jungkook beamed at the news and sighs out the biggest relief, he would love a peaceful dinner all to himself to celebrate being a father and finding Taehyung after missing him crazily in the past months.

Carla nodded awkwardly, it was no secret to the workers in the house that the relationship between Jungkook and Sarah is not of a married couple. She saw Jungkook going up the stairs with his suitcase, still having the same big happiest grin on his face which shows all of his teeth and poke small dimples.

"It's so good to see you this happy after so long" She muttered to herself and went back to immediately start working on making a happy meal for Jungkook.

The first time after Taehyung's absence in the house did Carla had seen Jungkook this happy.

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Three weeks later ~

"Can I come in, Sir?" The assistant asks, standing at the door.

Jungkook hummed at the voice, recognizing it and without looking up from his laptop he nodded his head.

Nisa walked inside the office, hands holding a carrier package as she bowed and placed the brown paper package on her boss's desk.

"This package just came in your name, sir" she informed while sliding forward the package.

Jungkook glance at it and stop whatever he was doing on his laptop as he reach for it and took it in his hand to examine and name on the front.

From the court.

"Thank you, you can go now" after reading the sender's name he dismissed his assistant.

Nisa bowed once before she leaves the office with manageable steps.

Jungkook tore open the top of the brown paper, careful not to ruin the things inside, he took out the papers and examine them.

"Finally it's here" Jungkook muttered to himself, looking at the legal papers in his hand with a small smile over his face.

The divorce papers.

He scans the document all over, reads everything, and lastly picks up his pen and signs the paper on the bottom where it was needed.

Jungkook sighs as he looks up now, just a bit more time and he will be able to free himself from this forced marriage.

Now there's nothing left anyway so he might as well just be alone and have some peace in his life after he settles down everything so there won't be any threat if he sends divorce papers to Sarah.

Just a few months more with this deal to have strengthened the relationship with the CEO of Paris's partner than he would be able to free himself from everything.

It's not like Taehyung is ever going to come back in his life because now he decided to give up everything and not to tell anyone anything anymore.

This is his fate now, he did what he thought was right at that time, though his plans were different if Jimin wouldn't have fled with Taehyung where he doesn't know their location but now it happened and things are a lot changer.

He did make mistakes but when you're desperate it is bound to happen and now regretting over his whole life is the only option.

But he didn't regret saving Taehyung at that time, at least the latter is happy and contented in his life and that was the sole purpose for the whole break up and marriage fiasco.

At least for the thing he sacrifice his life, happiness and did all of that will be fulfill and that is enough for Jungkook.

His love is strong enough to fight any barrier and that strong love doesn't allow to make Taehyung feel bad or pity over him if he to tells everything to him.

He doesn't want Taehyung to feel guilty for anything, it was his decision, and although there were flaws he had no choice at that time.

After he will settle everything then there's no need to keep this forced marriage.

At least he would choose to live peacefully with freedom than to die every second of the day with this guilt.

Because in his heart, in his life, in his family, in his house, and in his room no one can take this place other than Taehyung, even his last name only belongs to Taehyung so he would rather let that place be empty his whole life than let anyone else replace it.

Co-parenting is the only way he could still be in Taehyung's life and that will be enough for now until he learns to cope with it.

Jungkook looks at the frame on his table, it was a couple frame where on one side it was a picture of Minjun with his wide bambi eyes all open and sparkling, and on the other side, it was a picture of him and Taehyung's where the younger was attached to his side with Jungkook's arm protectively around his waist, all happy and contented with each other's warmth.

[A/N: Pardon my poor tries of editing, I was in hurry -_- ]

It was a picture taken by Jimin on their first anniversary when they were still in a relationship.

The frame gives him comfort, gives him happy family vibes with the parents on one frame and their child on the other, taking over both of their features (though the majority of it stolen from Jungkook), a little version of their beautiful love.

He loves to be in the fantasy of the world where they are together and happy with their son, in a happy family.

Jungkook smiles warmly, fondly, tender as he caresses the frame with the tip of his fingers.

Oh how much he wanted this fantasy to not be just an imagination.

But it's not possible in this life.

Taehyung hates him and there's nothing he could do to change it.

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"What's wrong with you?" Sarah asked, looking at the smiley male in front of him, packing his bags. "And where are you going again?" She folded her arms, glaring at him sharply.

Jungkook looks up, a smile instantly turning into a scowl as he shakes his head, getting back to packing his clothes, now with a blank face but his inside was tingling in excitement.

He's finally going to meet his family again after a long wait of 29 days, he doesn't know how to contain his happiness.

"I am asking you something, Jungkook," Sarah said loudly, coming closer and stopping Jungkook from packing his bag.

Jungkook tsked and snatched his hands from her hold, rolling his eyes. "Business" he replied shortly just to get her off of his head.

"No, you can't go" she ordered, folding her arms. "Our anniversary is in just two days!"

Jungkook looks at her and raised an eyebrow. "So now you want to celebrate how pathetic you are?" He said tauntingly. "It's been a year and you're still here after me with no progress" he scoffed.

"Get in your head that you can't change a guy's heart who's deep in love with someone else!" Jungkook said, shaking his head as he went back to his packing.

"How long are you gonna stay in love, hm? One day you'll forget and that day I will take my place in your life. Just wait and watch!" Sarah said, smiling suggestively as she blows on her nails with an evil glint.

Jungkook sighs deeply and turns to her, tired of her hovering over his head whenever he comes home he took out a deep breath and step closer to her.

"Look, Sarah. Why are you doing this yourself?" This time, for the first time in a year, did Jungkook address her with a soft tone.

"Why are you ruining your life?" He really wants her to find someone else who can give her what she wants, want her to understand he's not the one.

"I am not ruining my life, I am making my future," she said, still adamant about her decision.

"How? How are you making your future by wasting your time on someone who can't give you what you want?" Jungkook was tired, he was so tired of trying to make her understand.

"I love you, Jungkook. I think you know better than anyone how it feels like to lose someone who you love!" This time Sarah had a serious look on her face as she face Jungkook.

"Just because of that you separate the happy couple?" He asked faintly.

"Because I wanted you for myself!" She said loudly, smiling.

"Am I yours now?" He said, shaking his head. "I am not"

"Yes, you are! Look you're my husband now!" She said happily.

Jungkook huffed. "Just for the name. Don't you think you deserve to have someone who loves you back?"

"You'll love me back one day!" She said, getting closer until she is breathing in Jungkook's face.

"Just give up, Sarah." Jungkook requested. "You're hurting both of us" he was desperate to free both of them from this misery.

"It hurts now but everything will be ok once you move on with me" she reaches and cups Jungkook's jaw, smiling at him with her eyes shining in hope, the male let her touch him, for the first time.

Jungkook shakes his head. "If you love me... Let me go" he looks at her, eyes shining in vulnerability for the first time in front of Sarah.

"You're hurting me, Sarah. You're hurting me" he begs.

Sarah frowns, looking at Jungkook with a disappointed look in her eyes, her hands slowly slip from Jungkook's cheeks.

"You're beautiful, Sarah. Don't be like this, find someone who'll love you back. I won't be able to" He looks into her eyes, not with a glare, not with anger, not with hatred—but with softness, gentle and vulnerable.

"But I want you" this time Sarah's voice trembles, she looks at Jungkook with her teary eyes.

"Give up, please" He requested. "You'll find someone better"

Sarah shakes her head, looking down, stubbornly wiping the few tears that roll down her cheeks.

"I don't w-want anyone else," she said, looking up at Jungkook and shaking her head. "I-I won't leave you"

"I won't leave you" that she turns around and hurriedly walks out of the room.

Jungkook sighs, looking down, and rubs his face harshly.

It's useless, he should have known this.

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Back to Paris ~

Jungkook was in his car as he was driving towards Taehyung's place.

He came here yesterday for yet another meeting with Mr. Marshall which went pretty good this time and he's sure from this visit he won't be going back home with empty hopes.

Yesterday he wasn't able to go to Taehyung's place since the meeting took longer than the time he planned so he could go and see Minjun but it got late and he thought it wasn't appropriate enough to go now, respecting Taehyung's privacy.

Though he was dying to see both of them, he missed Taehyung and Minjun badly but through months of separation, he learned to be strong and patient though his night went moving here and there, so jittery and excited to see his son, he missed him so much.

So here he is, first thing in the morning as tonight he has no meeting and he couldn't wait any longer so without thinking of consequences he drives to Taehyung's place.

He has seen a glimpse of Taehyung yesterday when he was entering the meeting room, he had taken his dose of staring after whole 32 days of seeing him in his dreams at night, not creepily but fondly steals dead two minutes of admiring and smiling stupidly from afar that his assistant starts feeling awkward but she stayed quiet letting her sir have his moment.

It's after a month that he was able to be free and come to Paris again when another meeting was arranged.

His son is now three months, he hates how time is running so fast and he's not there to see his son grow up every day.

But he's helpless.

He can't leave his work behind nor can he visit Paris so often, he tries to make time, arranging meetings so that he can see his family.

Thankfully, Taehyung didn't notice his longing but tender gaze on him before Jungkook was able to come out of his trance and was able to move after he satisfied staring at Taehyung and seeing him all healthy and happy.

He can't show his love to him, he's trying to not feel these emotions anymore in him so that he won't be holding himself back from feeling this fondness and love in him that isn't reciprocated anymore.

He's trying hard to just have a relationship of co-parenting their son and only feeling excited to see his baby rather than feeling this jittery twinkles in his heart at seeing Taehyung as well.

Minjun is just an excuse, of course, he loves his son more than anything in this world but there's no lie the excitement to come here is to see Taehyung more than his son.

At least from afar, he can love him until he's able to learn to cope with this unbearable affection and love in him for the latter.

He shouldn't torture himself like this, he's tired from the constant pain and now all he thinks is that he deserves a rest, his heart deserves some peace and he will do just that.

So he will now only think about Minjun and only him to save himself from this longing.

Jungkook knocks on the door, bubbly and happy as he can't wait to see his son and showers him with his kisses.

The door opened insight came Jimin with Minjun in his arms, crying, his small voice wailing while the latter was holding a bottle in hand.

"Jungkook?" Jimin looks at the latter in surprise, not expecting his sudden appearance as he cradle the baby in his arms.

Jungkook didn't pay him any mind as his whole attention was on his crying son and Jungkook felt fondness bubbles in him, bursting in his heart.

Minjun looks so adorable with his small lips jutting out with wide eyes pooling with fat tears, tiny button nose all pink, and cheeks oh my god, his bread cheeks look so red and squishy Jungkook wants to bite it.

That reminds him of the time when he used to bite Taehyung's bread cheeks causing a sad smile to dance over his lips.

Jungkook shakes his head, internally scolding in his mind and reminding himself that he decided to move on and let Taehyung be happy.

"Hey baby" Jungkook coos, Minjun's face was facing him as Jimin was holding him sideways, seemingly trying to feed the crying baby before Jungkook knocks over.

"What are you doing here?" Jimin asks, frowning at the obvious ignorance of the other as Jungkook didn't even spare a glance at him.

"I am here for Minjun" Jungkook speaks shortly, reaching for Minjun, and even though Jimin was reluctant to give him Jungkook didn't even give him a chance to think as the father of the baby took Minjun from his arms.

Jungkook cradles his son, kissing his squishy cheeks in the process, fondly bouncing the crying pup to soothe him and nuzzling into his cheeks lovingly.

Naturally taking over the figure of a skilled father as he carefully soothes his son even though he has no experience but it comes naturally, he didn't even need to learn as he goes with his instinct.

"My baby" he whispers with so much fondness that he teared up at feeling the gentle warmth of Minjun against him.

"You grew up so much, my chubby baby" He smiles, overwhelmingly.

"Appa missed you so much" he chuckles, not even minding his teary eyes, he closes it and sighs out deeply.

Oh how heavenly it feels to hold his son in his arms.

He missed his small bundle so much he can't even explain in words.

"Chim! What should I do? I need to go for a meeting asap!" Taehyung's voice could be heard inside the house making Jimin turns back to look where Taehyung was fussing around the living room, managing his papers and files, sketches, iPad.

He looks back and saw Jungkook also looking at the voice inside the house and sighs, taking a step aside to invite him since he's holding Minjun anyway.

Jungkook steps inside with a whiney Minjun in his arms, now the pup wasn't crying just hiccuping and sniffling as the sleepy baby snuggles into his shoulder, small hands fisting against his collar.

"Tae" Jimin calls but the latter was too busy arranging his things with his back on them to notice.

"Chim, I can't cancel this one!" Taehyung fuss. "What should we do now?" He asks, looking through all of his sketches with a deep frown over his face.

"You also had to go. I can't take Junie with me to the office!" Taehyung was stressing over, grabbing his hair as he was walking around here and there, crazily. Doing multiple tasks at a time. "I don't trust my colleagues with Junie! He's too small"

Jungkook perked up at that, butterfly swarms in his stomach at the opportunity to have Minjun with him all day, a wide smile took over his features. "I can take him with me. I am free today anyway"

Taehyung's head snapped back at the voice so fastly that he can hear the crack at the tension.

"When did you come?" Suddenly Taehyung was walking over to him, seeing him holding his son the surprise expression at seeing Jungkook in his house got replaced by a protective posture.

"Give him back to me" Taehyung reach for his son instinctively but Jungkook didn't and he step back.

"He's also my son. I came here to visit him after a month. Let me hold him" Jungkook argued, though his voice was soft and not demanding, he was gentle yet he don't want to let go of Minjun just yet.

He had to fight—fight for his comfort now.

He's tired of ignoring his own peace and only thinking about everyone else in order to save them from the pain when he himself was going through hell.

Even after that, no one is caring for him so why should he? Now all he will do is think about himself and his happiness.

Enough with this generosity, no one cares anyway.

He did it out of love and yet he's the one to blame for everything so fuck this.

He's not victimizing himself, he knows what he did was wrong. He knows he's at fault for most of it and he regrets it. He had gotten his punishment by losing half part of himself, losing his life, losing his everything. He knows he made a desperate decision by himself. He's gotten the worst punishment by losing Taehyung.

Taehyung frowned, not pleased by the other's remark but he stayed silent.

Yoongi's words are still ringing in his ears that if Jungkook could he can take Minjun's custody without any problem. And he can't take that, he can't live without his son.

This fear made him stop himself from snatching his pup away from Jungkook.

"As I said, I can take Minjun with me today as you both have to go somewhere. I am free tonight and happy to have him with me" Jungkook speaks, cradling his son's head as it was loling everywhere, his baby is too cute for his poor heart.

God, he just wants to cuddle him once he's alone.

"No!" Taehyung instantly refuses, fear, his heart starts beating loudly in his chest.

What if Jungkook takes his son away from him? What if he did something that he won't be able to see his baby again? No, he can't take that risk.

Jungkook sighs, breathing out calmly, and opens his mouth. "Don't worry, Taehyung. Minjun is my son, I wouldn't do anything that can hurt him. I am his father"

"And if you're worrying that I will take him away from you then don't, If I wanted to do that I would've done that before when I first came to know about him," Jungkook reassured him. "I am happy that you let me see Minjun, that's enough for me if you will let me whenever I want to in the future."

"I wouldn't do something that can cause Minjun discomfort. He needs you, he needs both of us" he added, bouncing a whiny Minjun who was now drooling on his shirt and nuzzling his small face in his shoulder sleepily.

Taehyung's gaze shifted towards Jimin when Jungkook was fussing over the hungry and sleepy baby and he sees his friend nodding his face, they both hear the sincerity from the other's speech.

"I can send you details of my hotel room and address. You can take my contact number. In case you don't trust me" Jungkook offered, seeing Taehyung still contemplating his decision.

This seems to please Taehyung as he looks up at Jungkook.

"Alright" Taehyung sighs out. "But bring him here back on time" he warns.

Jungkook beams at that, internally cheering as he now has a whole day he can spend with his son. God, he was on cloud nine, so excited. Already planning their day as father and son.

"Sure, I will when your shift ends" Jungkook reassured, kissing Minjun's head who was still drooling on his shirt but hell that he minds. It was the cutest sight, how can he mind when his son has his tiny fist in his mouth, suckling on it.

He will die at the end of the day from a heart attack.

"First feed him, Tae. He's not feeding on the bottle" Jimin said when it settled that Jungkook will take Minjun with him for the day.

"I am getting late" Taehyung stresses, biting his lips.

"You still have time, Tae. Stop stressing" Jimin walked forward, ruffling Taehyung's hair comfortingly as he pointed at the clock on the wall, indicating he has a total of 40 minutes and the way to the office from here is 20 minutes.

Jungkook stares at Taehyung, he still has the same anxiety he had before for making everything perfect and being all punctual and professional, doing everything on time, and stressing over for nothing.

"Feed him, he's hungry. You know once he decided that he will take from you then there's no way we can force him to feed on the bottle. He's being a brat first thing in the morning" Jimin rolled his eyes at the certain devil and his bratty behavior, oddly reminding him of Jungkook who has the same habit.

Not only did Minjun steal his father's features, but he also took his habits as well which really annoys Taehyung.

Everything Minjun did reminds him of Jungkook and brings back the days he went through hell carrying him in him and also going through a heartbreak, almost getting a miscarriage, shifting places all at the same time.

"Fine" Taehyung says, walking forward to take Minjun after glancing at the clock, noting in his mind and planning everything to somehow do everything in 10 minutes.

Jungkook let him take Minjun, in the process their hands touch slightly making them both stare at each other for a second before Taehyung was the one who pulls away instantly, feeling that curse warmth and hating how he still gets affected by it.

Taehyung kisses his son's sleepy eyes sweetly. "You love to do that, don't you peanut?" He playfully gets mad at his son. "Love to make me choose you every time knowing very well I will do that in a heartbeat" he coos, sitting on the couch, rushing in his actions as he had to be fast if he doesn't want to be late for his meeting.

Immediately pushed his long coat aside and opened his shirt buttons to his chest to pull out his bratty baby's (devil) food bank in Jimin's words.

Minjun whining, already seeing his food coming, recognizing Taehyung's warmth instantly, and starts making noises, almost on verge of another fit of cry as to tell Taehyung that he wants food.

Taehyung chuckles. "I know, Peanut" he pecks his tiny nose lovingly and positions him to his chest, helping his baby to latch onto him.

His back was on Jungkook who was still standing in his place. The male had the fondest smile dancing on his face as he was staring at the scene in front of him.

Though he can't see anything clearly, he can still see Minjun's face through Taehyung's shoulder a bit, his closed eyes like he was so satisfied with small noises of suckling as he feeds from Taehyung.

The male feeding had a loving smile on his face, caressing his baby's back and patting his bum to soothe his hungry son eagerly suckling on his bud, taking his warm food happily, sometimes humming and lightly scratching Taehyung swell.

Jimin meanwhile went inside Taehyung's room to pack Minjun's bag so he has fewer things to fuss about, putting every needed thing in a bag so Jungkook can take it with him.

When he comes outside and went to the kitchen to pull out a few bottles of milk Taehyung pumped freshly last night from the fridge and loaded it in the bag as well and closed it carefully so as to not spill them though it was packed tight.

He comes back to the living room, instantly catching Jungkook peeking at Taehyung feeding Minjun with his warm tender eyes, a grin so soft attached to his mouth.

He raised an eyebrow at him, Taehyung was busy and his back was on him so he didn't notice Jungkook looking at them, even stepping closer to sneak at the most beautiful lovely sight in Jungkook's opinion.

Jimin cleared his throat to catch Jungkook's attention who flinched at it, looking with widened eyes at Jimin like deer caught in headlights.

"What are you looking at?" He raised his sharp eyebrow at him.

"Nothing!" Jungkook looks away, ears turning pink as he got flustered. It wasn't his intention to peek but he was so curious and also his heartfelt so warm and butterflies whirling so wildly his stomach at the sight that he couldn't help but to peek a little more.

It was his first time seeing Tae feeding Minjun, ok? He was only curious.

Don't pout muscle bunny. I get it.

Creep.

"Here" Jimin handed him the bag. "It has all the things needed for Minjun." He said. "Are you sure you can take care of him?"

"Of course!" Jungkook said, beaming.

"You know it's not that easy as you think it is. Do you even know how to change the diaper?" He asked, looking at him judgingly.

"I had to learn one way or another. It's better If I start already so I can actually take him with me for a day out when I want to without having to worry about it" Jungkook said determinedly.

"I am his father and I am not afraid to face the responsibility," he said, smiling and looking at the bag in hand.

"Just tell me when I need to feed him? Like the timings in between," he asks him, looking inside to see the things Jimin packed, asking something if he doesn't know what it is for.

Taehyung smiles, hearing everything, and can't say he's not relieved to hear Jungkook. He knows if the elder talks this confident then there's nothing to worry about because Jungkook never fails when he's determined.

Minjun is safe with him, he's relieved enough to know Jungkook would be able to take care of him and look after his baby's needs.

Taehyung boop his baby's nose sweetly when Minjun opens his eyes to look up at him, his wide bambi eyes so similar and familiar that his heart clench.

He sighs, always does nothing usual but his fondness for his baby is much greater than this pain.

"Are you done?" Taehyung coos, seeing Minjun pulling away from his swell and smiling toothlessly up at him, he recently learned to smile and Taehyung can't help but burst with unconditional love at seeing that sweet lovely smile.

Taehyung pulls him away but then Minjun whines, again going back to nuzzles into Taehyung's swell and actually taking him back in his small mouth, nursing lazily now.

"Baby" Taehyung whines now, his son had to be a brat now when he was getting late. "I am getting late, Peanut. Let mama go" he sweet talks to his son, trying to pull him away slowly but Minjun refuses, starts whining and jutting his small lips out, eyes pooling with tears instantly making Taehyung sigh and let the child have his way.

He was not feeding on him, only finding comfort in holding onto his nipple in his mouth and taking small gulps from time to time, being a brat for attention.

Taehyung sighs, patting his baby's back to soothe him out and caressing his head to make him lull back to sleep.

He can't help but smile fondly at the innocent soft look in Minjun's eyes, still staring at Taehyung like he was admiring him and his face had a cutest satisfied look which shows how comfortable he is at the moment.

"You really do enjoy torturing mama, don't you?" Taehyung pinches his chubby cheek lightly. Minjun pulls back and smiles again, starts blabbering and flaring his hands as to talk back to him.

Minjun has always been an energetic kid since he was born, calm but a brat. Always wanting something to entertain him, finding fun in any small thing, and perked up every time whenever he sees Taehyung and not to mention a very very talkative pup.

He would even talk to himself, blabbering when Taehyung leave him in his crib to do something or simply just beside him on the bed.

"You had to be in the talking mood when mama is busy" Taehyung pouts, bending down to kiss his forehead softly. "But mama had to go, Peanut" he soothes him, giving him butterfly kisses to distract him while Minjun squeals, making noises as he cups onto Taehyung's cheek, closing his eyes at the soft pecks.

Taehyung's heart burst with affection, he slowly pulls Minjun away from his chest and onto his shoulder all while sweet talking to him, kissing him everywhere he can reach.

"My small cupcake" Taehyung giggles when Minjun kept blabbering, talking also when Taehyung placed him onto his shoulder and his aggressive movement made him let out a loud burp.

"Why are you so cute? God, I will eat you" Taehyung coos, lastly kissing his cheeks multiple times as he buttons up his shirt and stands up, looking at the clock and seeing it already been 15 minutes into coaxing his son to leave him.

"Oh god, Chim! I will be late" Taehyung gets anxious, cleaning Minjun's face from his soft handkerchief.

"It's fine, just go now. I already packed his bag" Jimin said, Jungkook patiently stands there when Taehyung came to him and pass Minjun to him after he made sure he gave his kiss and hug to him.

"Take care of him, ok?" He was reluctant into leaving Minjun into Jungkook's care.

"I will don't worry" Jungkook reassured.

Taehyung pulls out his phone. "Give me your number," he said, Jungkook told him and he saved it in his contacts after he sends a missed call so Jungkook can save his number as well.

"I will call to check up on him" he informed.

Jungkook nodded as he turns around to leave.

"Bring him back" Taehyung calls after him, jittery, fiddling with his fingers, nervous and clearly a bit afraid.

Jungkook smiles softly. "I promise, I will"

"Don't promise" Taehyung speaks, coldly. "I can't trust your promises anymore" he didn't mean to sound bitter but that's exactly what it sounds to Jungkook.

The older sighs felt a pang in his heart but he nodded his head. "I won't take him away from you. I would never. As I said he needs both of us" he said, voice faint but he tried to make it strong and not like it was about to crack any moment.

He left the house with a heavy heart, no matter how much he tries to not get affected by it, he always does whenever it comes to Taehyung.

He always feels pain when it comes to Taehyung now and that affects him greatly.

He breaks his promises, he gets it but if only Taehyung knows the reason behind it.

Maybe then he won't hate him this much—or maybe he will hate him more for being this stupid.

Stupid in love to sacrifice his own happiness to safe Taehyung's happiness.

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Jungkook sits in the car, forcing himself to forget everything momentarily as he just wants to enjoy all his day with his son without any past or discomfort reaching their day out.

He turns around to check once again, he has buckled up his son behind on the car seat he already arranged in his car before coming to Taehyung, he was already hoping to take Minjun with him.

"You ok there, Prince?" Jungkook coos, adjusting the blanket on Minjun who had his eyes all wide and curious open, suddenly energetic now after he has his tummy full, he was now charged.

Minjun squealed as Jungkook tickled under his chubby double chin, laughing as his son is so enthusiastic, feeling the light and rush of cars outside.

He decided that his son loves to be outside and is a happy active pup.

He pulls out his phone, opens his camera, and takes his baby's picture, his toothless gums all on display making Jungkook's heart swell unbearably in utmost adoration.

"My baby, you're gonna be the death of me!" Jungkook gushed out, saving the adorable picture and making it his wallpaper.

"Now we are off to go shopping!" Jungkook puts on his seatbelt after he fussed over his son's safety and starts the engine, glancing through the rearview mirror to make sure his baby is comfortable. "Appa's gonna spoil you so much tonight" he grins wide.

Minjun only squealed, bambi eyes darting all around the spacious car, small arms flaring in the air and bunching up the soft blanket, making adorable noises while Jungkook drives to the mall, already planning their day and starting it with spoiling his son with so many toys and clothes.

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"He will be alright, right chim?" Taehyung worries, just as Jungkook left the house yet his heart is on his baby who left with his father.

Jimin sighs, coming closer to squeeze his shoulder. "He will be fine, Tae. Stop worrying. No matter what he has done in the past, we know that he takes his responsibilities very seriously and Minjun is his son, he will be extra careful" he reassured the stressing parent.

"I know, I am not worried about that" Taehyung said faintly, his worries for his son makes him don't even care about his meeting which he was getting late for. "I just…"

"You're scared he will take him away?" Jimin guessed, knows Taehyung too well to understand the other without any pressure.

Taehyung sighs and looks down, slowly nodding his head. "What if one day he decided that… that he wants to file for a custody, then?" He looks up with teary eyes. "I can't live without Minjun, chim… he's my everything" he bites his quivering lips.

"He can't do that, Tae. Minjun is a nursing child. He needs you the most and knowing Jungkook he wouldn't do something like that, didn't you hear him?" Jimin said softly.

"I don't trust him anymore" Taehyung shakes his head, heart-squeezing just as he closes his eyes and feels the tug at the unwanted memories that filled his head. "I can't… after what happened I-I just can't" he opens his eyes and Jimin saw the tears slide down his cheek.

Jimin sighs, stepping forward and hugging Taehyung, pulling him in his embrace as he looks away.

You all are so so wrong….

You won't understand….

It doesn't matter anymore… once the truth will be out somehow…. I won't forgive you

What about me?

Jungkook's words ring in Jimin's ears as he tightens his arms around Taehyung, feeling the latter silently sob over his shoulder.

Taehyung still wasn't over their breakup, he still wasn't able to move on. He didn't have the time for himself, to mend his broken heart before he had the responsibility of the small bundle, beautiful addition in his dull life.

Their love was too deep that it was harder for him to forget about all those moments they cherished in their heart, it was harder because it was Jungkook—the person who had been Taehyung's back, his support system, his comforter, his encouraging partner who had pushed him to work harder to achieve his dreams when he feels like giving up on multiple occasions, his lover… his everything.

But now he has nothing on his side, there are so many people supporting him yet no one can take the place Jungkook had made in his life.

Without him, Taehyung feels incomplete.

He still does.

But he can't do anything about it, Jungkook moved on, a little too early and now he's married. Married to someone he had always been smug with, confident when she tries to break them apart multiple times, and always failed at manipulating Jungkook.

But at last, she won and Taehyung failed.

Maybe Jungkook's love wasn't so deep to fight for him instead he cave in to the seduction and Taehyung was left alone with an impossibly broken heart.

"I hate him, Chim…. I hate that I still feel all of these pathetic feelings when he already moved on with his life… I hate him for breaking me like this yet coming into my life again like he didn't just ruin me!... I-I hate…" he didn't complete the sentence, too ashamed, too prideful, and too angry at himself for tearing his self-respect like that but Jimin knew, he knew what the older meant.

I hate that I still love him.

Maybe because somehow, somewhere in Taehyung's heart there's this nagging feeling for all these months he never told any of his friends about, too ashamed to get judged for being so pathetic because even after all of it he couldn't just believe that Jungkook could do something like that to him.

He was the one in love, he knew Jungkook like the back of his hand yet at that time he was broken to the core to even think rationally.

Maybe somewhere in his heart, Taehyung feels this guilt, this nagging emotion of regret for never talking this matter out with Jungkook and leaving without a word.

Without an explanation.

Without listening to his side of the story.

Knowing he had a strong trust over their relationship, he used to be proud of yet he didn't put any trust in Jungkook, he was in too much pain, too hurt, too prideful to face Jungkook after everything.

He didn't know what to do so he did what he thought best at that time and followed Jimin and Hoseok here to Paris.

Even now when he sees Minjun sometimes in the middle of the night when the small bundle is feeding on him, he thinks to himself.

What would everything be like if he had given Jungkook a chance to explain himself?

Would he still feel this agonizing pain in his heart?

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"We're going to get a green color!" Jungkook picks up the onesie, the green color of the frog-shaped onesie, too small and perfect for Minjun's size who had been on his arms, safely tucked and enjoying his shopping spree with his father.

"Green is your momma's favorite color! Even though he wouldn't admit it but he always choose this color for his sweater, cap, jewelry whenever we go shopping" Jungkook rambled to his son who was blabbering on his own, head comfortably resting on his chest where he was tucked in his protective warmth.

Jungkook pecks his son's head, putting the cloth on the cart which was by the way already filled with uncountable toys which weren't even for Minjun's age. "Did you take care of your Eomma, hm? I hope you didn't give him a hard time, Prince"

Jungkook was comfortably talking with his son, loving the way Minjun seems to answer him with his unstoppable blabbering, too much that he would drool out and Jungkook will have to clean his mouth with a fond smile.

He found the bunny onesies, already putting them in the cart with a fond giggle. "You know, Prince. Your mama would call me bunny often when I feel sick, said I look like a bunny clinging to him" He pecks Minjun's squishy bread cheeks, loving him whenever he was reminded by his moments with Taehyung.

He feels happy sharing stories with their son about them.

"Now you're a little version of his bunny, hm? Looking exactly like appa" Jungkook nuzzles into him, giggling when Minjun hit him lightly with his fist in his exciting actions as he was getting so much attention and someone who was talking to him so much.

Minjun loves talking! He would get so energetic and enthusiastic when someone starts talking to him and his appa is there to talk to him the whole day.

"Taking Appa's place, hm? Little prince" he walks forward, eyes literally twinkling in happiness, mouth stretch so wide it starts to hurt his cheeks from smiling too much.

He was enjoying his day out with his son for the first time, having him all to himself.

The small bundle clinging to him, the sight was too adorable that some passerby even turns their head to look at the scene.

"Want to buy something for your eomma too but he won't accept it" Jungkook sighs sadly, looking down at Minjun who cutely yawned, sleepily nuzzling into his chest, small fist bunching up Jungkook's shirt loosely while he looks up at his father with hooded eyes, ready to close anytime.

"Aww, Prince. Is my baby tired, hm?" Jungkook coos, bending down to kiss Minjun's nose lovingly, the soft action made Minjun close his heavy lids contently as the bundle sleeps there, resting his head to his chest.

Jungkook bites his lips, wants to scream loud at how cute his adorable baby is, and cries loudly at the same time in too much softness, his heart is swelling in unbearable love.

"God… I didn't know being a father is such a heavenly feeling" he mumbled to himself, smiling wide, so tender and fond when he move his son to lay him down onto his one arm and covers his small body under his thick long black coat so his baby is all warm and comfortable.

[Something like this]

Minjun was so tiny, he got hidden under his coat, the warmth made the kid nuzzles into him as his eyelids opens for a second then he closes it again when Jungkook sways side by side a bit to soothe him into slumber again.

"Appa loves you so much, my little Prince" Jungkook muttered, securing his son tightly in his protective embrace, feeling so possessive and sudden need to protect his son from everyone's curious eyes who were looking back at him again and again.

What if they put their evil eyes on his son? He has noticed people staring at his Prince when he's roaming around the mall, making him frown in distaste, why are they looking at him? Can't they mind their own business?

His son is so beautiful and adorable, he won't let anyone's eyes stay at him for too long, kept hiding him from their eyes, tucking him safely in his embrace and under his coat enough so the pup could breathe without any worry.

Jungkook had his one hand full of shopping bags, too much that it catches attention since his other arm was occupied by his small son.

He glares at whoever looks at him for too long. Jeez, now a father can't even shop for his son in peace! People had to stare at him.

He loaded all the bags on the trunk of his car, careful with the toys which are too big for Minjun but Jungkook can't help but to buy whatever caught Minjun's attention, making him blabber excitedly.

After all, he's here to spoil his son so whatever Minjun asks will be put into a cart in a heartbeat even though the kid doesn't even understand a thing yet the bright colors spark his interest.

Jungkook carefully puts Minjun into his car seat reluctantly, doesn't want to disturb his pup but he has to drive so he forced himself to leave Minjun for a while, god he just can't get enough of his son's warmth.

He covers him with a blanket, pecking his pouty lips softly in adoration.
"My baby"

He closes the door so the cold wind outside doesn't come inside the car and walked to the other side but before he can enter he placed his hand in his pocket, lets out a small rectangular box, and opens it.

He bought it for Taehyung, couldn't help himself when his eyes landed on it, he smiles, caressing the jewelry and imagining Taehyung in it.

The younger always loved wearing pieces of jewelry, he knows Taehyung won't accept it but he has planned to hide it in one of the bags which has Minjun's thing with a small note.

Then it will be up to Taehyung to accept it or throw it.

He went inside the car and put on the heater so his baby stays warm from the cold and starts the engine once he glance behind to see his son sleeping soundly.

He drives to his hotel room, kept glancing behind to check on his son when he stops it at the signal.

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When Nisa saw her boss in the corridor of the hotel room they are staying in, she frowned, a deep crease form on her forehead when she saw the unusual sight.

Her boss was holding onto a small child with a few workers behind him, their hands holding uncountable shopping bags and she noticed all were branded and some even had stuffies, big ones.

She walked closer to her, bewilderment clear in her eyes as she looked in astonishment at the human size bear one of the workers was holding.

"S-Sir?" She squeaked out, in great disbelief.

Jungkook turns to her where he was opening his hotel room with a card before he fully turns to her he gives a way to the worker to place his things inside the room and leave after he gave them a generous tip for their help, he was in a great mood today.

"Who's baby is this?" She asked, curious. Why the fudge her boss out of a sudden holding a few months old baby in his hands and weirdly the widest smile she has ever seen on his face.

Jungkook finally turns to her, still with a big grin on his handsome face he cradles his pup gently and caresses his head as he replies to her. "Mine" Jungkook lovingly kisses the sleeping Minjun's head.

Nisa choked on her spit at the sudden news.

Huh?

"Come again?" Her jaw practically fell on the floor from how shocked she was at the statement of her boss.

Jungkook glanced at her, chuckling, not really minding her curiosity. She was his assistant for a long time and had seen his worse and happy times.

She was there when Taehyung was still his and was in his life. That's why she was able to understand his emotions when he first saw Taehyung in one of the offices of Marshalls.

"Meet Minjun, my son" he introduced, moving a bit to the side so he can show his sleeping son to her making Nisa to cooed out loud when her eyes landed on the cutest baby sleeping with an adorable pout, his chubby cheek squishing on Jungkook's chest where he was clinging to his father.

"Sir Taehyung?" She looks at her boss knowingly, eyes wide with questions and a bit teary at the emotions whirling her inside.

Jungkook nodded his head to her indirect question, answering her that Yes, Minjun is from him. "I was only serious with him in my life, Of course, it's him. The only one"

"Congratulations, sir!" She beamed, happiness radiating from her face as she almost squealed looking at the baby made by her topmost favorite ship she had adored in her life, Taehyung and Jungkook.

"Thank you!" Jungkook said as enthusiastically.

"Put him to bed Sir so he's comfortable, his back might hurt if he stays like that for long" She suggested, who doesn't want to sound nosy for asking how this happens, and now what about Taehyung and all so she stays silent, patient. It will come out someday anyway.

"Ok!" Jungkook nodded.

"Have a good day, Sir!" She wished.

"You too" Jungkook went inside after saying that.

Nisa smiles, sighing as she turns around and walks inside her own room before she enters she glances back at her boss's room.

I heard from somewhere that small things matter if you try hard. I just hope this baby brings you both closer.

She wished well.

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"Ma'am, we found the one you were looking for," the male said through the speaker as the one on the other line perked up at the news.

"So what's the situation?" she asked.

"We have emailed you pictures, take a look at it then we will wait for the next order" the male responded.

The lady nodded, opening her laptop and going through the emails, she clicked open the pictures and went through every one of them.

The one particular picture of a three-month-old baby makes her stop there and zoom on the image to see clearly.

It was proven the baby was Jungkook's because of the obvious resemblance it shows in the picture.

She smiled, seeing her grandson, feeling happy and proud of looking at the healthy baby boy and laughing to herself at how much the boy took her son's features.

"Perfect"

"You found the right person" she informed the one who was still on the call, the smile on her face was radiant knowing she is a Grandma of a handsome healthy baby boy.

"Now I want you to prepare the papers, I want the custody to be on my son, Jungkook's favor, understood?" She ordered.

"It won't be worrying, Ma'am. The case is already in our favor from the bright future of the child if he stays with Jungkook" the male reassured her.

"Good, how much time will it take?"

"A month maximum for preparing everything" He responded.

"Great"

The line was cut off as she sighs, smiling contently and happily staring at Minjun's picture where he was cradled in the stroller.

"Now Jungkook will be happy. I know this will make you the happiest if I give you your baby you were longing for all this time" She sighs, after a talk in the office where Jungkook had told her about Taehyung's pregnancy she started to search for him, even hiring a detective to dig for information.

Now that she found the baby, she will bring it to Jungkook who will be happy at seeing his son knowing that his son is safe and healthy.

She just want Jungkook to be happy and these months of his marriage Sarah did nothing to make her son happy like she thought she would be able to do, she trusted her son to that girl but obviously, Sarah failed, and now that she has found something which can make her son happy and as a mother she will give him everything in her power to make his future bright and happy.

And she thought taking Minjun away from his birthed parent and giving it to Jungkook would make her son happy.

Not knowing that Jungkook's happiness lies in having Taehyung in his life as his life partner and living as a happy family with their son.

She could never accept Taehyung, thinking that male is nothing but a whore who was playing with her son's feelings for money and status.

"I will bring your happiness soon to you, My son. You'll be happy" She smiled fondly, looking at Minjun's picture, reminiscing the time when Jungkook would look exactly like that when he was a child.

She was a mother, can be good and loved her son with all her heart but she had a business mind, a strict boss who sometimes took over and made her think with a mind which only knows how to win, no matter in reaching that goal you will crush everyone under your feet ruthlessly.

All she wants is for her son to be happy and wants what's best for him and in her opinion, Taehyung is nothing but a warning alarm who was distracting her son from having a successful and ambitious life ahead of him.

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Jungkook gorged out, groaning as he slowly opens his eyes, eyesight slightly blurry from the sleep as he squeezes them to clear his vision, blinking and unblinkingly.

The sight he was met with was the second most beautiful sight he had discovered after waking up.

His son is wide awake, the head moved towards him, intently staring at his sleeping face with his big puffy bambi eyes flickering when he sees his father open his eyes.

Minjun beamed, squealed when he saw Jungkook's eyes open and instantly a burst of energy seeps inside his little body as he furiously starts flaring his tiny legs and arms around, hitting Jungkook's lips a few times from his sudden excitement.

Jungkook chuckled fondly, closing his eyes again and scooting closer, cuddling onto Minjun more tightly as he nuzzles his nose in his baby's tiny one, similar to his, giggling with his enthusiastic baby.

"Since how long you're staring at Appa, hm? You sneaky little" Jungkook tenderly tickles his pudgy tummy, making Minjun squeal more, and here starts the baby's blabbering, sweet deep giggles seem to come out of his mouth as a lovely, the most adorable smile took over Minjun's face.

Hearing his voice the baby got more excited, almost turning his body to his side in his active movements.

Jungkook laughs, cooing loudly as he carefully sits a bit on his forearms and attacks his son with his furious kisses.

"My adorable baby, My prince," Jungkook muttered, pecking Minjun all over his chubby face and giggling with his tiny version. "Appa's life!" He coos, scooping up his bundle in his arms, and lays on his back on the bed.

Placing Minjun onto his chest and cuddling him lovingly.

"I'll miss you so much once I will leave again" Jungkook pouts, pecking the little one's forehead who was comfortably on his chest, head up and staring at Jungkook, waiting for him to talk with him to entertain him.

Minjun giggles at that, eyes crinkling, tiny nose scrunching as he blabbers, replying to whatever Jungkook said.

"God, how will I survive without your giggles, prince. Appa is going to miss you so much" Jungkook's mood dampens, looking at his son with his saden eyes full of longing already.

"Don't forget my face, ok? You're growing up too fast" Jungkook boops his bundle's nose, smiling sadly at him.

"Remember I am your Appa, hm? I don't know what I will do if you won't recognize me the next time I will come to meet you" His heart was already clenching painfully at the thought of his son refusing to come to him when he will go to visit him.

"I am making many memories so once you grow up I can show you that I was there when you were little. Appa didn't abandon you" Jungkook nuzzles into his son, his hands protectively holding his small body as Minjun plays with his chin, hitting him sometimes but it didn't hurt Jungkook, he had a loving smile on his face.

"You will always hold a special place in my heart…" Jungkook pecks his tiny fist. "...just beside your mama", he smiles tenderly.

Just when he was in his sentiment moment, Jungkook's nose immediately scrunched in disgust when he sniffed a bad smell.

"No way" Jungkook sits on the bed immediately, holding his son in the air, pushing his face closer to his bum, and almost vomiting at the smell.

"Did you poop, my dirty prince?" Jungkook smiles, giggling when Minjun fists his hands and places them in his mouth, the mischievous smile is over his face, his swollen little face too adorable for Jungkook to even feel any disgust at the nasty smell.

"Definitely stealing my poor heart! Can't even scold you" he playfully coos, talking as he stands up to clean him up but then freezes in his place, now confused as to where to start.

He stands there for a solid minute, a full 60 seconds before he decides to take him to the bathroom first but then he stops, it's cold. What if his baby catches a cold if he cleans him with water?

Jungkook then went to the bag Jimin had given him, he opened it to rampage inside, pulling out a pamper and when he saw wet wipes, the bulb in his head lightened.

"Here we go! Easy peasy!" He beamed when he came up with a solution.

"Appa is already so good at this!" Jungkook gushed out to his son, proud of himself as he took the towel and placed it on the bed, spreading it open and gently laying his son there.

Minjun starts whining, now uncomfortable as he moves, looking at Jungkook with his wide eyes on the verge of pooling with tears and bottom lip already jutting out, so close to crying out.

"Oh no no no no! My prince!" Jungkook immediately came to rescue, kissing his son's full cheeks to distract his baby. "Don't cry, love! Appa will clean you up!" He smiled, seeing Minjun distracted now and looking at Jungkook with curious eyes, loves when he sees someone talking with him, Jungkook noted.

So he decided to keep talking while he changes his pamper.

"Let's prove to everyone that appa is an expert in taking care of you!" Jungkook grins, cooing at his baby to keep giving the attention his son wants and deserves.

He opens his fluffy romper first, scrunching his nose a bit but still has a fond smile as Minjun seems to be impatient, feeling uncomfortable.

"Oh no, Prince! Why does it smell so bad? I don't even smell that bad while pooping. You only drink milk!" Jungkook speaks, knowing very well Minjun doesn't understand a thing but it's keeping him distracted as he now opens the dirty pamper.

"Thank god, it didn't leak or I would be in crisis" he mostly was talking to himself but Minjun thought he was attending him so the pup answered him, blabbering as he giggled, now he was open, feeling not so uncomfortable anymore.

Jungkook rolled the diaper, covering it with paper bags provided in the room for the things he ordered to eat, using them to cover the smell and throwing it on the dustbin.

"Now that it's done, lets clean you now" Jungkook took out the wipes, though he felt reluctant in It, it was his son and father responsibilities instinctively made him do everything without a complaint as he cleans his baby thoroughly, didn't even feel any disgust at it when in the process the poop touched his fingers a bit, of course, it was his first time so mistakes bound to happens but he didn't mind.

His love for his son was greater than anything and he's a proud father so doing this is not a big deal.

And to think that Taehyung does that every day gives him courage.

He's as responsible for it as Taehyung is, Minjun is his son as well.

"Done!" He throws away the dirty wipes after cleaning his son carefully.

He first washed his hands and then came back.

Now he has a diaper in hand, looking at it everywhere, inspecting it with a deep frown. "Now how do you wear it?" He asks himself.

Jungkook saw the sticker and remembered when he was opening the dirty diaper there were things like this on the side which stick it together.

He tries to open the sticker and when it comes out Jungkook beamed. "I am a genius!"

He goes to his blabbering pup and carefully places the diaper under him, being careful when Minjun starts to move, whining when he is being packed again.

"Prince, stay put," Jungkook said absentmindedly, he was so concentrated, not wanting to make any mistakes.

Minjun whines again and when Jungkook successfully sticks it together, twinkling in happiness. "I am the best father indeed! Why do they even say it's hard to be a parent? It's so easy! I can do this again and again" he mumbled to himself, giddy that he was finding everything so calm and easy.

But that's where all hell broke as Minjun with all his might started wailing out when he was unwillingly packed again and no longer feels his freedom.

Apparently, Minjun hates diapers, that's why when it's time to cover him up Taehyung has to coax his son softly as the baby won't calm down until he won't get back his freedom.

Jungkook looks up with a horrified face as he hears his son's loud wailing all of a sudden.

"Prince?" He calls, instantly leaving everything behind and scooping up his crying son in his arms. "Oh no, baby. What's wrong?" He stresses.

"It's ok, baby. Appa is here" he consoled his son, bouncing him in his hold to calm the weeping child but Minjun refuse and kept crying.

"What did I do?" Jungkook panics.

"Is the diaper too tight, Prince? Is it hurting somewhere?" The father starts fussing, looking down to check it but it was loose, not even that tight to hurt his son.

Jungkook cradled his baby in his hold, frowning, his heart tugging at his cries, not knowing the reason for his baby's discomfort, he felt useless.

Jungkook almost teared up.

"What did I do wrong? You were all fine just now" Jungkook was on the verge of crying as well when he saw Minjun fat tears rolling down his chin uncontrollably.

"Don't cry, baby. Appa is so sorry" Jungkook nuzzles into his son, walking back and forth, swaying side by side, bouncing, and even trying to talk with him to entertain his pup but Minjun didn't melt, he was crying so loudly.

"Stop crying or I will cry" Jungkook pouts, wiping Minjun's precious tears and pecking his son all over his small face to console him, apologizing for whatever sin he did to make his son cry out or give him discomfort.

"Should I call your mama? Are you missing him?" Jungkook said, already feeling tears in his eyes.

He's so over-sensitive for Minjun and seeing him cry like this so uncontrollably breaks Jungkook's heart.

Minjun weeps, his bottom lip jutted out, tears all over his face, nose bright red, face all pinkish from the aggressive cries.

"Wait, I will call him" Jungkook feels a tear already roll down his own cheek.

Just a minute ago he was proud of himself for taking care of everything and being the best father but right now he feels so useless, he can't even recognize what is making his baby cry.

What kind of a father is he?

Jungkook picks up his phone, dialing Taehyung's number. He decided that he won't disturb Taehyung when he's working, proving to the latter that he can take care of their son but of course he can't do even this small thing.

Sniffling, a wide lump in his throat he placed the phone on his ear, bouncing Minjun still as to somehow calm the baby.

After a few rings, it was picked up and Jungkook hears Taehyung's voice, making him feel more guilty that he's disturbing the other.

"Hello?" Taehyung sounds, the latter was pining up his latest design cloth on the dummy, too focused on it, just coming out of the meeting room a while ago, it was hours long.

When he saw Jungkook's calling, the other panics, instantly picking him up.

"Taehyung?" Jungkook calls, not knowing what to do.

Taehyung heard Minjun crying in the background and he frowned.

"Why is Junie crying?" Taehyung asked, his baby was weeping.

"I-I don't know. I promise I didn't do anything! He was all fine until now! He was playing and giggling with me just now but then he suddenly starts crying and I tried everything to calm him down but he's still crying… what should I do?" Jungkook rambles, biting his lips at the pain he's feeling in his chest, eyes stuck to his wailing son, his own tears rolling down his cheek.

Jungkook was crying with Minjun.

Taehyung frowns, he's not that affected by Minjun's crying as he saw him in that state multiple times but what catches his attention is Jungkook's shaky voice like he was on the verge of sobbing out loud.

"Wait, are you crying?" He asked, shocked.

He raised both of his eyebrows in surprise and disbelief when he heard Jungkook sniffling but the older one didn't say anything confirming Taehyung's doubt.

"Why are you crying?" He asks, amusingly.

"I am not crying! Just tell me what to do?" Jungkook sniffles, giving poor tries of defending himself.

A small fond smile unconsciously spreads onto Taehyung's lips as he bites his lips, feeling his heart swelling at it for some reason.

Jungkook was so endearing.

He knows the latter is sensitive when it comes to something he adored the most but to hear him crying over Minjun and panicking makes him want to laugh at his situation.

"Did you check his diaper?" Taehyung suggested, containing himself from chuckling cooing out loud when Jungkook was kept sniffling, Taehyung is sure the latter is holding himself back from sobbing if he didn't find the solution now he won't be able to stop himself.

"I did! I even changed his diaper and it's not that tight. He was all happy but after I was done he started crying" Jungkook explains, Taehyung can literally hear the pout in his tone.

"That's the problem here, Jungkook," Taehyung's voice unconsciously turns softer, soothing the distressed father.

"What?"

"Minjun hates wearing diapers," Taehyung informed him.

"Oh" Jungkook let out. "So should I open it up?"

"No no, dummy! He will poop everywhere then!" Taehyung sighs, facepalming himself.

"So what should I do? He's still crying! Make him stop oh my god! He's hiccuping please Taehyung!" Jungkook begged, tears streaming down his chin, he didn't even care, all he wanted was for Minjun to be back to his giggly self.

Taehyung stops himself from laughing but then he sees the gravity of the situation and speaks. "Did you try giving him his feeder?" He asks.

"No"

Taehyung sighs. "Then do that idiot"

Jungkook perked up at that, nodding to himself as he put the phone on speaker and went to the bag, opening it to pull out one bottle of the feeder.

"Warm it up first" Taehyung's voice rings in his ears.

"Ok!" He yelled so that it could reach Taehyung as he was already walking towards the kitchen in his hotel suite and placed the feeder in the oven to warm it up for 10 seconds.

Meanwhile, he consoles Minjun. "It's ok, Prince! I am sorry! I will scold that meanie diaper. No one can make my baby cry" he pecks his nose.

Taehyung smiles at that, able to hear everything clearly as Jungkook was talking to Minjun to distract him.

Once it was done, he checked the temperature of the milk and when he saw it was perfectly warm he rushed to the bed, and laid Minjun on his arm, now coaxing him to feed.

After a lot of tries, Minjun finally decided to have some mercy on his crying father and latch onto the bottle nip, starts sucking the milk out and gulping it down eagerly.

"You were hungry?" Jungkook asks, totally forgetting Taehyung was still on the call.

The latter sighs in relief when he doesn't hear the cries anymore and guesses that the trick works.

"Why didn't I think about this before?" Jungkook pouts, sniffling as he wipes tears from his son's face and kisses his forehead multiple times.

"I am sorry, Prince." He apologizes for his lack of knowledge in parenting his son properly. "I am so stupid"

"That you are" Taehyung's voice startled Jungkook who was admiring his son, feeding that he looks up with wide deer-like eyes.

"Oh"

I forgot he was there….

"Thank you, Taehyung…." Jungkook said sincerely. "Sorry for disturbing you. It tells me I lack at taking care of Minjun," he sighs sadly.

Taehyung frowns after hearing him. "You didn't disturb me"

"And just so you know Minjun is a hard-headed kid who totally took this trait from the certain someone and I am definitely not talking about you"

Jungkook pouts at that. He's not hard-headed.

"Even Jimin calls me multiple times at work when Junie gives him a hard time. The fact that you were able to take care of him alone for that long without any help tells a lot about your skills in parenting especially when it's your first time" he praises, for some reason still hates when Jungkook thinks so low of himself.

"You think so?" Jungkook asks, insecurely.

"Minjun is not easy to handle. He's a brat but I don't mind since he's my cute bundle. An active and very energetic kid. Being a parent isn't easy itself, it depends on the baby and patience. You'll learn it as well so next time you won't cry over it and panic" Taehyung teased him sub-consciously.

"I wasn't crying just so you know! Minjun hit my face hard a while ago so that's why!" Jungkook immediately defended himself, not wanting to come out as a weak father who cries with his son.

Taehyung rolls his eyes, a fond smile seems to be glued on his features. "Sure"

"I am not lying!" Jungkook frowned, sulking.

"Don't pout, Kookie" Taehyung chuckles.

That shocked both of the males, Taehyung's breath hitched after he uttered it out of his mouth and Jungkook's heart skips a beat at hearing the name the younger used to call him. It surprise both of them and made them come out of the small bubble they captured into and instantly an awkward silence took over.

"I-I mean… uhm!" Taehyung cleared his throat.

For a second, it sounds so normal and like everything was good between them, like they were back to their old self, like they were a happy family.

"I-I am getting late! Drop Minjun home on time! Bye," Taehyung cuts the call immediately after that, not waiting for a reply, and scolds himself internally for slipping into his old self where they were all happy and goals.

Jungkook sighs, couldn't even say anything before he hears the beep sound, and sulks more, looking down at Minjun who was slowly dozing off, still feeding on the bottle he was holding.

"Why can't we be like this every day? Wouldn't it be so good if that happens?" Jungkook caressed his son's cheeks, soothing the baby into closing his tired heavy eyelids after a long fit of cry which exhausted the baby.

"A happy little family" Jungkook smiles sadly, bitterness brimming in him as he sighs out loud.

Only a pathetic dream which will never come true.

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That's it! Hope you like it!

And I decided to make this a whole book instead of 3/4 shots! Some of you guys requested for Male lactation book a while ago to me so I just decided to fulfill that wish now since I kinda am addicted to this concept.

Hope you wouldn't mind if I write more and now will add more nursing scenes, let's see how long I can go with this story.

~bunnies~