WITH YOU - haechan

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— TIME OUT
unedited

"Daddy," The pair turned to the side, eyes falling to the young child that looked up, back at them. He held fistfuls of gummy bears in both of his hands with chocolate smeared on his lips, and constellations gleaming in his dark orbs.

"Mark, did you get my child sugar high?" Donghyuck groaned, removing his eyes from the child and moving his stare to the older.

"It's either that or he would have heard all of your shouting," Mark replied, shoving yet another piece of candy in his mouth before scurrying off to the dreamies for protection against the man's rage.

"Come on, Hyunie. Let's go leave your father to reflect on his actions." Rinyoung seethed, though she spoke in a positive tone, lacing her words with a sense of false feelings. She picked up the child, placing him on her hip as the kid held out a gummy bear to her lips. Gratefully the older accepted it, she took it between her teeth before chewing it with a large smile.

"Is daddy in time out?" Hyun woo asked in curiosity, looking back and forth between the two for an answer.

"No—"

"Yes, until he has the balls—"

"Rinyoung," Taeyong interrupted, raising his brows to the child.

"Anyway, we need to get you cleaned up for bed time, even though uncle marker gave you too much candy, and you're probably gonna hang out with me til you're off your high," She cooed, rubbing her nose to his cheek as the two began to walk towards the hallway.

"Don't you want to talk more about this?" Donghyuck called out, watching in bewilderment as they walked to the door.

Rinyoung halted in her steps. Her lips leaned down to Hyun woo's ear. She whispered in his ear, making the boy nod and turn his head to his father.

"Youngie said she doesn't want to talk to Daddy," Rinyoung whispered into his ear once more, and had him repeat it. "She also said to kiss her—"

"Okay, thank you Hyun woo!" Johnny interrupted, smiling sheepishly towards the two as he ushered them out to the corridor.

Once the door closed, the men all turned to Donghyuck. "What the hell happened?" They interrogated, closing in on him.

"It's her brother and his men." He grumbled, falling defeatedly onto the couch, hands immediately finding his face. Tired, the brunette covered his eyes, blocking the bright lights of the room with his palms.

"What'd they want?" Taeyong inquired, sitting next to him.

"Her."

. . .

"Hmm," Rinyoung hummed a fairytale lullaby. The sweet music echoed throughout the large bathroom. The delicate humming laced together with the splashes and giggles of Hyun woo.

He sat covered in bubbles in the bathtub. Fullsun, being a stuffed animal, sat on the side overlooking the scene, whilst the child played with the water-safe toys.

With her sleeves rolled to her elbows, the dark-haired woman massaged the citrus smelling shampoo into the child's hair. The soap frothed up and thickened the texture. Having fun with it, Rinyoung played with his hair further, forming shapes and having it stand by itself til she figured it was time to wash it out.

Slowly, she filled the small bath bucket with water. The female gently tilted the boy's head back whilst cooing how good he was. "You love baths, don't you?" She poured the warm water over his hair as she simultaneously weaved her fingers through his brunette locks.

Donghyuck walked through the hall's his feet faltering to a stop once seeing the bathroom door left ajar. He peaked through the crack, finding the most endearing sight he could lay his brown orbs upon.

He watched as she lovingly stared at the boy at the palm of her hands. He could hear her thoughts loud and clear, and it would forever break his heart.

Rinyoung continued to hum her favorite tune, mixing it with her own singing as she noticed her voice visibly calmed the little boy. "Hold me close and hold me fast," She whispered, kissing the boy's head gently. "This magic spell you cast,"

Hyun woo looked up at her, a boyish grin plastered onto his face.

Donghyuck silently entered the bathroom, pushing past the door and trailed towards the pair.

"This is la vie en rose," they sang in sync. Hearing the extra voice, Rinyoung immediately turned around. She looked up seeing the brunette, his hair ruffled and eyes matted in exhaustion.