Hyejoo had decided to stay until Aunt Minnie woke up, Taehyung staying thinking it wasn't best to leave her in a worried state. The room was silent, but it wasn't awkward for Hyejoo maybe because she was lost in her thoughts. "Don't worry your mother will be better soon." Taehyung spoke out hoping it would comfort her. His deep voice which was smoother than silk bought Hyejoo out of her thoughts.

Hyejoo furrowing her eyebrows at what he said before smiling at him. "She isn't my mother; she acts like it though." She gave off a sad smile to which Taehyung just rubbed her shoulder, freezing realising what he had done, his other hand rubbing the back of his neck nervously. Hyejoo only smiled, her cheeks slightly tinting red, yes she was flustered by this handsome man who stared down at her in such a caring manner nervously, his presence gave her a sense of comfort and now she understood why Googie loved being around him so much. He gave off a warm homely vibe everywhere he went, brightening up the room.

They went back to sitting quietly the sound of Googie's faint snores and the ECG machine beeping in a constant speed showing Aunt Minnie's heart rate filled the room. Hyejoo sighed as she rubbed her forehead in frustration. "Is something wrong?" he asked hesitantly not knowing if Hyejoo wanted to converse with him. Normally he wouldn't care what others thought, that's how it always was but for some reason he didn't want Hyejoo to dislike him, maybe because she was Googie's mother; yes that was it.

"Just realising how difficult and expensive it's going to be to get Googie a babysitter. Guess I'll have to take a few days off." She spoke as she let down her hair ruffling it, out of stress. "I'll do it." He spoke his eyes looking at her face to see her reaction. "What?" she asked to make sure she heard right her eyebrows furrowing as she did. Taehyung chuckled as he repeated what he said slower this time, giving her one of his signature box smiles looking down at her with his brown orbs hoping she would accept. Hyejoo was rather touched by his offer but she couldn't, he worked with children all day burdening him with more hours is something she couldn't do. "I couldn't do that, I'm sure your already tired with work." She spoke her voice softer and sweeter than candyfloss, as she looked at him with her hazel irises which twinkled with kindness.

Before he could answer a soft groan came from Aunt Minnie, she mumbled some old swears she knew before turning to look at Hyejoo, Googie and the man she didn't know. She licked her dry lips asking for some water her voice hoarse. Hyejoo carefully took Googie off her lap Taehyung taking him in his instead. She tucked Googie into the shawl tightly and made her way to the table which had a jug of water. She helped up the old women and handed her the glass, complaining about how she should look after herself. Taehyung couldn't help but notice her pink lips pout as she frowned something Googie also did; he must have got the cute side from her he thought.

Taehyung chuckled as Hyejoo whined at the older women to stop telling him embarrassing stories. "...You should have seen her the first time Googie got a cold, she thought she should take him to the hospital." Hyejoo hid her face at how stupid she sounded but Taehyung found it cute. He tried to imagine how cute she must have looked with a worried face when she was even younger. She looked up at him laughing nervously her cheeks painted red at how innocent she was. He tried to console her saying it wasn't funny, but his laughing said otherwise.

Taehyung slowed down his laughs fanning his face. Aunt Minnie was about to say another story when a nurse came to inform them visiting time was coming to an end. The pair stood up Taehyung reassuring Hyejoo he was fine carrying Jungkook. "Do come again young man." Aunt Minnie winked at him to which Taehyung chuckled winking back. Hyejoo shaking her head at Aunt Minnie's young heart.

After persuading her, saying how it was no trouble at all Taehyung drove Hyejoo and Googie home. Googie sat in Hyejoo's lap in the back seat staring out the window in a daze, he had just woken up. Taehyung realised a few things about Hyejoo after spending a few hours with her today. She didn't like burdening people and hated to make them worry, something Googie clearly had picked up. "So? About before, I really don't mind babysitting Googie, I love kids and I love him he is such a happy spirit. Spending more time with him would be my reward after a day of hard work." Taehyung meant every word, his voice so sincere Hyejoo could feel it. Why did strangers love Googie more then his own father should have done?

Hyejoo bit her lip, her bunny tooth peeking out as she thought. I mean he is an expert in childcare he could be better than the last-minute people I could find she thought. Just the thought of having to leave Googie with someone she hadn't known long gave her anxiety. Before she could answer Googie began looking at her with his pouty lips and doe eyes. "Mamabun please, please, please say yes." He begged his 'L' coming out as 'w' and his lisp making his yes stretch out. "Erm, okay. How much do you want to get payed?" she sighed knowing there was no going back.

She played with Googie's hair as she waited for his answer in anticipation. "I don't want money; I want something else." He spoke each word so clear that it was hard to misunderstand, cheekiness evident in his voice. Hyejoo was now nervous, what could he possibly have that she wanted. "What do you want." She gulped down the lump in her throat trying to sound normal as possible. "Every once in a while, I want you to make me strawberry shortcake." He giggled; his teeth shown through his wide smile. His eyes glimmered at the thought of having those tasty snacks for himself. "That's it, sure." Hyejoo exclaimed happy he didn't want something expensive or difficult, while Taehyung watched from the mirror how her nervous look changed into a smile. Googie definitely got his smile from her.

The rest of the journey Googie continued to say how excited he was to spend time with Mr Kim tomorrow. He was no longer tired, telling Taehyung about the action figures he would bring over. "You can stop here; it will be easier for you to get back on the main road." She said ever so softly or maybe because Googie was talking over her. Taehyung parked his car and Hyejoo opened the door thanking him for the ride. "Hyejoo wait." Taehyung shouted through the window as Hyejoo was about to walk towards the building, she saw him scribble something down on a piece of paper before handing it in her direction. Hyejoo tilted her head in confusion but nonetheless she took the paper from his hand to see a few numbers written down. "That's my number just text me when you need me to babysit." He gave her a wink and Googie a air kiss before rolling up the window and driving away. Hyejoo just stood their watching his car drive away.

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Just as Googie had said, he packed a few of his favourite action figures Hyejoo saying how he could show the other later. Hyejoo also packed him a colouring book with a few crayons, a packet of carrot sticks and placed a bit of cash in one of the pockets, reminding Googie when and only it should be used. Making sure he had wipes, tissues and other essentials in his bag she zipped it up and helped him put it on, checking the text Taehyung had sent as a reply. He had informed her that he was fine to babysit today as well as tomorrow and Saturday another message sending her his address. She was so glad that Jimin was free on Sunday and able to babysit Googie because she really didn't want to take advantage of Taehyung despite him offering.

Hyejoo walked in with Googie and helped him take off his backpack. She reminded him to be good and that she would pick him up later in the evening. As she tried to think if she had anything left to say she noticed Googie not paying attention at all. Instead Googie was facing another direction, glaring at another kid who seemed to snicker. She followed his glare to see a slightly taller child in a black Nike tracksuit, the women beside him was wearing a black formal dress maybe Burberry, Hyejoo not being up to date with brands. Her face shot up in pride as Hyejoo bowed a little, nudging Jungkook to do the same. Instead he stomped his foot and walked over to Mr Kim who was talking to another parent. He had never acted like that before and her smile turned to a frown, her lips pouting slightly, and she bit her lip to try hide her sadness. Was Googie mad at her?

She made her way to Googie again telling him she would be leaving soon. She bent down kissing his forehead giving him a quick hug ready to leave. Googie pulled her hand signalling for her to bend down again to which she did, Googie showering her with kisses. He held her face in small chubby hands as he pulled her face closer so he could kiss it. He placed one on either cheek one on the forehead and her nose, before burying his face into her neck. "I'll miss you mama-bun have a good day." He mumbled into her neck as Hyejoo wrapped her arms around him not waning to leave.

After Hyejoo had left Taehyung showed Googie the new Iron man toys which had come in. Googie widened his smile following Taehyung. Taehyung played with Googie and a few other children before leaving to help a child cut some paper. Googie was acting out of the scenes from the Ironman movie when the action figure was snatched out his hands scratching his soft skin a little. "Ouchie." He pouted rubbing his hand which now had a red mark. He looked up to see Sung-woo was the one who had stolen the toy making him furrow his eyebrows in anger. "You should only play with toys your mama can earn for you." He smirked before walking away with some other snobby children. The other children around Googie told him it was okay and that they should tell Mr Kim, but Googie shrugged it off saying he was fine and went to play with something else. Just like that the day continued with Seung-woo making stupid comments whilst his friends would laugh thinking it was funny when Mr Kim wasn't around.

The day had ended and Googie had been ever so excited to spend time with Mr Kim, alone. He was sad that he wouldn't be able to see his mother until the evening when he was really in need of some cuddles. Yet he tried to ignore the sadness he had felt, from the harsh treatments he received from Seung-woo during the day. He watched as Taehyung tidied some of the mess, which was left, rinsing out some paint pots etc. Taehyung turned off the computer, putting some papers into his draw and grabbed his bag ready to leave. He held out his hand for the Googie to hold which he gladly did struggling to keep up with Taehyungs large steps. Googie telling him how his Mama had even put an extra chocolate bar in his bag to share with Taehyung making him smile.