THE AFTERGLOW | | vk

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It's been 2 weeks since the internship started and now Jeongguk wondered how Taehyung managed work and home including him. 2 Weeks was a short time but there is an immense amount of work stress. 

He barely slipped into his headspace in the past 2 weeks as he concentrated on his work. Taehyung got really worried looking at the younger. He tried to help him slip but the younger started resisting his urge to slip. He understands what younger must be going through cuz he went through the pain but he is now adjusted to his lifestyle. 

It was a busy morning like any other day. Jimin returned from his school trip the previous night along with yoongi and Hoseok. He was dead asleep in his room, tired. Taehyung woke up a few hours earlier than usual and managed to wake jeongguk up as well, who whined due to lack of sleep. "It's ok, baby! C'mon." Taehyung said as he helped the sleepy younger brush his teeth though he wasn't in his headspace. After the bath, they both wore their usual clothes. 

Taehyung carried the younger to the kitchen who now was completely awake. " Hyungie, what are you doing? I can walk!" Jeongguk whined. "I know, baby." Taehyung kissed his forehead. He sat Jeongguk on the counter. He brought milk out and warmed it a little before mixing protein powder and transferring it to a sippy bottle. 

He carried a pouty Jeongguk as he shook the bottle to the living room, sat on the couch and cradled Jeongguk in his arms. "Hyungie~" Jeongguk whined as he rubbed his eyes with his fist. Taehyung brought the nipple of the bottle to Jeongguk's mouth " Open up, bub" He said fondly.  Jeongguk now understood what Taehyung was trying to do. He was trying to slip him into his headspace as he refused to slip in the past few weeks" No, hyungie. I don't want milk. I want to sleep!" Jeongguk whined sleepily. 

"You can sleep after you drink, baby" Taehyung said as he held the nipple to his mouth.  He started bouncing the younger on his lap in the process. "No, I am not hungry!" Jeongguk turned his head away. " Have a little, baby!" Taehyung persisted and Jeongguk shook his head in denial. " Don't wanna drink, hyungie" the younger refused, fighting the urge to slip. 

"Jeongguk, Open your mouth!" This time Taehyung's voice was stern which was enough to scare the younger. 

"shut the fuck up!" Jeongguk exclaimed. There was a moment of silence in the room. Taehyung stared at the younger with wide eyes. Jeongguk had a huge pout on his lips. "Jeongguk, where did you learn that, Huh!" Taehyung spoke with a low deep voice. Jeongguk just turned his head with a huff. "I am asking you something! According to the rules you are not allowed to cuss in this household" Taehyung scolded the younger. Of course, he was not angry but that doesn't mean he would ruin his baby's sanity. 

"who taught you that?" He asked, looking into younger's eyes, his tone strict. "bamie!" Jeongguk muttered, fiddling with the hem of his shirt, scared to face his boyfriend. "That kid!" Taehyung muttered under his breath. "You are not supposed to learn or use them, am I clear?" Taehyung beckoned. " I am not going to repeat myself again! You'll straight up have to face punishment. No gummies, Kisses and cuddles along with a time out"

Jeongguk nodded pouted as tears started twinkling in his eyes. " Don't cry, baby. It's for your good, Now open your mouth!" Taehyung tried to shush the younger. He pushed the nipple into his mouth and the younger immediately started sucking it with teary eyes. Taehyung continued to bounce him on his lap and patiently waited for the younger to slip but to his dismay, the younger fell asleep while he was being fed. 

Taehyung groaned in despair and let the younger sleep, who was drinking his milk. He thought that the younger might relax for a couple of hours in his headspace before they left for work but his attempts went vain. He was scared that the younger might slide into his headspace at work, which he has no problem with, but he knew that if he did so in front of the large crowd, the younger would get depressed and uncomfortable. He put the bottle aside and walked around to help the younger burp. He later strode to their room and tucked the younger in the bed and laid beside him to sleep for a couple of hours before they get ready and leave to work.