THE AFTERGLOW | | vk

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As promised, Taehyung brought the younger to the park. It's been a few days since the younger is out of his baby space. He slipped into his baby space now and then according to his comfort as always. Today, taehyung considered this as their date. The younger wasn't in his headspace and taehyung was a bit tired from all the work. He wanted some peace, so he considered going to a park with the younger to ease his mind as well. Work has been piling up on his desk as he had new contract accounts to deal with along with Namjoon. 

It was Saturday evening around 5,  the couple went to the Park, which is not far from their house. The park has a huge circular path, by which the people walk. There are a few benches on the central grassy land. Some ladies and children were sitting there near the benches. The children were playing with soft rubber balls and in the playground with swings, slides and many more other Play equipment. Some small pet dogs were running here and there in a playful mood. There are a few flower plants in the park. The gardeners take care of them. The notice board says 'not to pluck flowers' from the plants of the park. He and the younger occupied a bench on the lawn. We watched men, women and children of different ages, strolling and gossiping in the park in the evening. 

Cool evening breeze tickling their faces " This feels so good!" Jeongguk exclaimed looking around. " I love Parks. It's like my comfort place." He added with a bright smile. " is it? We will come more often here from now." Taehyung chimed with his bright boxy smile. The aforementioned rubbed his palms together before cupping younger's face. " Never knew it'd be this cold otherwise we would have brought our jackets with us," Taehyung said trying to keep the younger warm. It has just been a few days since he recovered from his fever and cold. 

"I already wore a Jumper, hyung." Jeongguk blushed at the elder's actions. He looked around to see if someone is looking at them. " Don't look around. No one's gonna bother us. Even if they do, It's not our business to bother them. alright!" Taehyung slurred and continued to warm the younger as much as possible as they walked. 

"Do you wanna have hotdogs? they are selling it there. It'll warm you up." Taehyung asked pointing at the street food stalls by the park. Jeongguk immediately nodded in agreement. " Alright! Stay here. I'll be back in a while." Taehyung said ruffled younger's long hair before he walked away to the stall. Jeongguk looked around for a while and found his interest in the cute puppies that are running around on the grass. He immediately hopped towards them to play. 

"Two cheese hotdogs please." Taehyung asked the vendor who nodded in acknowledgement. He waited there patiently until someone tapped his shoulder. He turned his head around to see who it was.

 " Recognise me?" The person asked. Taehyung looked at him for a while until it hit him who it was. 

"Mr Lee!" Taehyung brought his hand out to shake with the latter. "Took you long." Lee Know  Teased which made taehyung scratch his nape. 

'Awkward' he thought

"It's just that I've met only once. so, it took time to recall who you were." Taehyung laughed. where was the lie? "Glad that you at least recognised me." Lee Know laughed 

"Your 2 hotdogs, sir" The vendor called and handed over the food to taehyung before he paid the cash. "Thank you" Taehyung bowed before turning around along with Lee Know. 

"2 hotdogs for?" Lee Know asked curiously though he kinda knew the answer. " It's for Jeongguk. He waiting for me." Lee Know nodded. " Caring much!" He smirked, " How is he by the way?" He later asked recalling how sick the younger was a few weeks ago. "He is doing fine now, He had recovered a few days ago," Taehyung replied and smiled as he looked around for Jeongguk and spotted him playing with the small puppies. He smiled at how cute and happy he looked.