"Living with six older brothers must be so great," Jungkook's father wondered out loud and Jungkook nodded with a big bunny smile on his face.

"It is, Appa. They're wonderful."

"I can tell. They seem very protective of you."

"They are."

"Listen, Kookie, I'm really sorry for everything I did to you. How I treated you was wrong," Jungkook's father apologised as he placed a bowl of noddles before Jungkook.

They were at Mr. Jeon's apartment. The boys were all busy to accompany Jungkook but made him promise to call if something went wrong.

To be honest, Jungkook was a little nervous about being alone with his father. However, it seemed like his father was a changed man and Jungkook couldn't be more grateful.

"It's alright, Appa. I love you."

"I love you too, kiddo," Mr. Jeon replied.

It was the first time Jungkook had heard those words from his father. Words he never thought he'd hear and he couldn't help but hug his father and cry into his chest.

"Aish, don't cry. Stop crying."

"Thank you," Jungkook whispered and his father smiled, wiping the younger's tears away.

"I got you something," he said, disappearing into his bedroom and appearing with a box in his hand, before placing it in front of Jungkook, "Open it."

Jungkook did and pulled out a silver bracelet from it. The words 'Appa loves you,' engraved on it. Jungkook gasped, tears stinging his eyes.

"Appa, it's so beautiful", Jungkook cried.

"You like it?"

"I love it, Appa. Thank you."

"You're welcome, son."

"Appa, I should go. Hyung's waiting downstairs. Thank you again for the gift. I love it," Jungkook smiled, looking down at the bracelet on his wrist.

Mr Jeon smiled.

"I'm glad you like it. Now go. Don't keep your hyung waiting."

Jungkook hugged his father and turned to leave, missing the evil smirk that played across his father's lips.

14 March, 2023