forty-one.

It was an hour ride from Seoul to Daegu and Jeongguk definitely had to catch up some sleep since his body is too tired ever since last night.

As they arrived and exited the train station, Jeongguk immediately hails a cab, and settles Seolmi inside first before taking care of their things.

He sits on the front seat while Taehyung silently cradles Seolmi at the back of the car. Jeongguk says the address to Taehyung's house, since he knows Taehyung is too tired to even talk. As soon as they arrive, he pays for the fare and carries their luggage inside the household.

"Just put them down there, Guk," Taehyung barely mutters. Jeongguk sighs as he struts towards Taehyung's direction after settling their things on the floor.

"Give Seolmi to me and I'll tuck her in bed," Jeongguk offers which made Taehyung smile slightly.

"Her room is the first one on the left. Don't forget to take this with you," Taehyung says before giving Jeongguk the pink bunny he once gave to Seolmi. Jeongguk smiles and proceeds to go inside Seolmi's room.

He surrounds the girl with pillows, and wraps her with her blanket, not forgetting to put the stuffed bunny inside her arms. He kisses her forehead before closing the door gently.

As he goes back inside the living room, Taehyung is nowhere to be found until he hears some clattering sounds from the kitchen. The younger sighs and makes his way to where Taehyung is at. He sees him preparing a meal, probably ramen for them to eat after the long and tiring travel.

"Want me to help you?" Jeongguk asks. Taehyung jolts back when he hears Jeongguk's voice so close to his ear.

"God, Guk. You scared the shit out of me!" Jeongguk can only chuckle at the older's shocked face. He sighs contently, as he wraps his arms around the older's waist tightly. He rests his chin on Taehyung's shoulder as he inhales the scent of Taehyung.

"Stop sniffing me, I haven't showered yet," he mumbles, embarrassed by the fact that he probably stinks.

"You smell good to me, though," Jeongguk responds which made Taehyung giggle, hitting Jungkook lightly on the chest. Jeongguk's grip on his waist tightens even more.

"I've always wanted to do this. I'm glad I can now," he says, nuzzling his face on the crook of Taehyung's neck.

"I love you," he whispers. Taehyung blushes at the sudden statement. He knows everything happened too fast, but he realizes he will not play hard to get anymore for the sake of Seolmi.

He knows how much he and Seolmi wanted this to happen... and he guesses Jin hyung was right. He needs a complete family, he need not to deprive his child away from Jeongguk anymore.

"I love you too, Gukkie. I never stopped," The younger's eyes resemble crescent moons as soon as he smiles upon hearing Taehyung's response. He spins him around, lifting him up in the air, earning a fit of giggles from him.

"Okay that's enough. Put me down, I'm trying to cook here!" Taehyung complains albeit he enjoys the feeling of Jeongguk hugging him tightly.

All throughout the day, Taehyung dealt with a very clingy Jeongguk no matter where he roamed around the house. Eventually he got annoyed, but somehow, everything felt right. Everything felt like home.

It was around 9 PM when they hear a soft knock from outside their door. Jeongguk gets up sleepily, rubbing his eyes in the process, and opens the door widely just to see Seolmi frowning.

"Daddy, had a bad dream... can i sleep here with you?" The little one whispers, her voice cracking a little bit. Jeongguk picks her up and took her inside.

"Of course, baby. We will sleep together, okay? For sure those nightmares will never come back again."

Taehyung smiles lovingly at his daughter and Jeongguk, his heart swelling with so much happiness from the sight in front of him.

"Good night, daddy. Good night, dada. I love you so much!" She mumbles cutely, kissing them both on the cheeks.

"Good night, Seolmi. Night, Gukkie." Taehyung says afterwards, then wraps his arms over their daughter's small frame.

"Good night, babies." Jeongguk replies, encircling his arms around the two. He finally feels complete.

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