Taehyung wakes up hearing Storm's faint sobs beside him. The kid has been clutching the hem of his pajamas tightly, his knuckles almost turning white. Albeit drowsy, Taehyung secures the little boy inside his arms, pulling him closer and he rubs soothing circles on his back, with an attempt to calm him down.

"Hey, buddy. You're okay. Everything's gonna be okay," he whispers and the child cries even more.

"W-where's daddy?" The kid asks, big doe eyes looking up at Taehyung. Fat tears keep rolling down his cheeks, and his face looks so red right now because of the way he's crying.

"Daddy went to work, buddy. He dropped you off last night. Daddy has to work for you, because he wants to buy you toys and a whole lot of food when he gets home. You want that, right, buddy?"

"B-but I want daddy more... can't he just... stay?"

Taehyung's heart breaks at the sight in front of him. Growing up with no parents, and only Yoongi and Hoseok by his side, Taehyung could relate to the longing Storm is feeling right now. He still remembers how he used to crave for attention; how he longed for his parents' love and warmth, which he didn't receive because they were long gone. Storm, on the other hand, only has his father, but to him, it seems that Jeongguk is too far to reach even if they are always together.

It's Jeongguk's work that's keeping them away from each other, not that Taehyung doesn't understand. Trust me, he does, and he's truly amazed by how Jeongguk would work his ass of 'til dawn just to give Storm the life he deserves. However, the kid just looks so broken without his dad, like someone took the whole world away from him, and Taehyung just wants to wipe the frown and the hurt present on Storm's face. He just wants the kid to laugh and be free from life's cruelty.

"Teacher Tata... I want daddy..."

"Daddy will be back tomorrow, buddy. We could do a lot of fun stuffs together while we wait for your daddy. We can go out, eat ice cream, go to arcades, and maybe even have a picnic at a nearby park! What do you say? Are you up for an adventure?" Taehyung says enthusiastically, and he thanks the heavens for a successful attempt at making Storm smile because as he looks down to take a glimpse of Storm's face, the kid already had a wide grin plastered on his face.

"I love adventures!" He giggles, making Taehyung coo and pinch his chubby cheeks. Storm reaches out to squish Taehyung on the cheeks and he gives him a big kiss on the tip of his nose.

"I purple you!" Taehyung looks at him in amusement.

"Where did you get that?'

"Well, you once told me that your favorite color is purple. Since 'I love you' is for daddy Gukkie only, I will say 'I purple you' only to you!" Oh bleep. Taehyung's heart could explode any minute now. He tries so hard to stop himself from combusting, but the little boy in front of him is so adorable, making it hard for him to contain his feelings.

"Well then, I purple you, too, buddy."

Taehyung boops Storm's nose, earning a giggle from the kid.

'I could get used to this, right?'

Storm is now slumped on his back, too tired to even walk on his own. His energy already went down the drain after they rode Storm's favorite in an amusement park- the carousel. The kid whined about how Taehyung should give him a piggy-back ride because his tiny feet can no longer move to his own accord. Taehyung remembers how Storm's lips form in to a the most adorable pout Taehyung had ever seen, and who is he to say no?

"Teacher Tata?" The kid mumbles from his neck. Taehyung nuzzles his nose on the side of Storm's head and he hears a contented sigh from the little boy.

"Hmm?"

"I had fun today... you're like daddy, but funnier... Daddy's grumpy sometimes, but he's cute like a bunny! Uncle Jimbles always tell me that I look like daddy because my two front teeth also peek out of my mouth, like a bunny's!" He giggles, which makes Taehyung smile.

"You're more handsome than your daddy, too. But don't tell him I said that."

The sound of laughter fills the empty streets of Seoul, but Taehyung immediately stops dead on his tracks, when Storm raises a very unexpected question.

"Teacher Tata? Can I call you Papa?"

Oh my bleeping god.

"I... you want to call me your papa? Your daddy might get upset if you call me papa, Storm."

"Daddy wouldn't mind. Daddy likes you. He was bad at first but he likes you now!"

Taehyung blushes at the sudden confession. He bites his lips, and thinks, 'Yeah, maybe Jeongguk likes me now because he's learned his lesson, but maybe it's that no homo kind of thing since he's straight... right?'

"You have to ask daddy first if it's okay with him to call me papa, okay?"

"Okay... Teacher Tata?"

"Yes, buddy?"

"I purple you!"

Taehyung grins.

"I purple you, too, buddy."

mr. jeon 🐰

iMessage

Today at 19:32

Hey, Tae
Just checking up on u and storm
how's he?

Just in time, gukkie!

Storm said he wanted me to send
that to you and tell you good night
We went to the amusement park
this afternoon! We also dropped
by his favorite bingsu cafe!

Wow
Tae, you're amazing
It's been awhile since Storm
got the chance to do that with
someone else aside from me
Thank you
God, thank you so much

How about once you're done with
all of that, you could take a day off
and spend some time with Storm?
Kid said he misses you a lot
Like A LOT

I think I could do that
I'll sort things out after this

And oh, Jeongguk?
It's just that... Storm kinda asked me
if he could call me papa...
I really want to talk to you about this
bc I don't want to make you uncomfy

Wow that's a first...
He doesn't call anyone like that
except for Uncle or Aunt
But
I don't really mind, Tae
As long as he's happy

Thank you, gukkie
All of these are new to me too
I never had a younger bro or smth skdkkd

Just let him call u that, tae
Anyways, I got to go shoot some
scenes with Joon hyung
Tell Storm I love him
If he doesn't sleep right away,
Milk is the only solution to that
Good night, Tae 🥰

Good night! Hope you rest well
after that, too.
Laters, Mr. Jeon 😉

Shut up

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