THIS IS US// JIKOOK FF

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“Daddy it tickles.” Areum giggled as Jungkook pecked her all over her face. After greeting his husband, Jungkook was pleasantly surprised to see his daughter in the back seat. He pulled her over and sat her on his lap.
“I missed you so much my little munchkin.”

“I'm not little anymore. I'm eleven daddy.” Areum whined making Jungkook laugh. He had missed them. The few video calls he had with them didn't quench his thirst to be with them and the time difference didn't help either. Overall, he was glad to be back home.

“You maybe eleven but you are still my little girl.” He whispered bringing her closer to his chest to hug her again. He looked at his husband who was staring at them with love in his eyes. He couldn't believe Jimin was his. Ten years of marriage and he was still in love with Jimin as he was back when they began dating.

I love you,  he mouthed to Jimin whose cheeks turned pink from blushing as he mouthed the words right back.

“Did you get me any presents?”
“Of course I did. Wait until you see what your uncles got for you.”
“I bet uncle Joonie got me a book.” Areum said with a pout. Jimin giggled.
“You are a spoilt brat, aren't you?”
“I'm not!”
“But you enjoy reading those books. Haven't you stolen afew books from his house.” Jimin piped in leaning towards them.
“Appa why would you expose me like that?”

Jungkook lived for these types of moments when both his babies would bicker at each other. Areum may look like him but her personality was all Jimin's. Don't get him started on her sassiness. He wondered how they would survive when she hit puberty. He hated to see the inkling fear in Jimin's eyes when both of them had to go out. He hated that they'd been robbed that chance to date freely, hated that they'd gotten married in secret with nobody they knew present. Hated that he couldn't tell the world he was married to Jeon-Park Jimin, the renowned fashion icon and that they had a daughter. He absolutely despised the solemn look on Jimin's face when he would be associated with dating scandals. When he held Jimin at night as he cried for the fear of putting he and Areum in danger.

Jimin wasn't weak. On the contrary, to Jungkook he was the strongest between them.
“Just admit you like the books.”
“Ugh, fine.” Areum said rolling her eyes before she got back on her seat.
“Ya! Why are you rolling your eyes at me?”
“You are no fun appa.”
“Take that back. I'll have you know I'm the funnest person ever.”
“That's not even a word.”
“Shut up. You Jeons are infuriating!”
“What have I done?” Jungkook realised his mistake when Jimin turned his angry eyes at him. Oh boy! He should have stayed out of it.
“You are her father, that's what's wrong.” Jimin said and faced the window leaning against it. He had his eyes closed and he could hear Jimin doing his breathing exercise.

Jungkook looked at Areum who had her eyes wide looking at Jimin. Fuck whoever made his family this vulnerable.
“It's okay little munchkin. Appa just needs a minute.”
“I'm sorry daddy.”
“No no baby, there's nothing you need to be sorry about. Do you have your headphone?”
“Yes. I'll put it on now.” Areum said reaching for her bag.
“Good girl.” He muttered as she put them on. He turned to James who kept stealing glances at them. “James please raise the partition and take us home.”
“Sir Jimin wanted you to have lunch out. He already made a reservation on a private room.”
“Alright. Once we arrive, please take Areum to the room first.”

James nodded and finally raised the partition. He turned to Jimin who was clenching his fists. He took Jimin's hands in his.
“I'm sorry, I didn't mean that. You know I'm so glad that you are her father not anybody else.” Jimin said intertwining their hands.
“I understand baby. You are the best husband and father that Areum and I could ask for. I don't think I could even do half of what you did while I was on tour. We love you baby and we are not going to leave you.” He wiped some tears that trickled down Jimin's cheeks.

“Promise?” Jimin asked looking at Jungkook's eyes hopefully.
“I promise.” Jungkook leaned his forehead on Jimin's, “We'll go for the lunch you organized then back home where we'll cuddle the hell out of you.” When he heard Jimin's chuckle, he knew his husband was okay. The traces of his mini panic were gone.
“Shoot! Did I scare her?” Jimin asked looking back at his daughter who was playing on her tablet.

“Not at all. She's witnessed you having severe ones. She was just worried.” Jimin nodded relaxing back on his seat still holding Jungkook's hand. Ever since Areum was born, Jimin had only two severe panic attacks. One when Areum was four. That was the time Sejin visited Jungkook's then apartment abruptly to find them snuggled on the couch with Jungkook holding Areum as she kept on rambling to her daddy. Second was when Areum was nine. Jungkook had taken her out and some fans had taken their pictures and spread them online. Though Areum was completely covered, as soon as they got home they found Jimin struggling to breath. Unfortunately or fortunately, Areum had witnessed that. As Jungkook had held Jimin as he thrashed around slipping between consciousness, he saw his daughter holding Jimin's hand and whispering words of comfort. Later he found out his hyungs had taught her about panic attacks and what to do. He had never been more grateful to them.

The came came to a stop at a luxurious hotel and James opened the door after a minute. Jimin ensured Areum was covered up before letting her get out. As soon as James disappeared inside with Areum, Jungkook turned back to Jimin and claimed his lips in a passionate kiss.

“Two months without these juicy lips was torture.”
“Let's have lunch first big guy. I'm all yours tonight.”
“You bet.” They put on their masks and got out of the car, heading to the hotel's lobby.

“Hi Clare. Have the Chef bring us our lunch. I sent him the menu yesterday.”  Jimin told the maitre'd.
“Right away Jimin. Welcome back sir.”   Clare said bowing to them then walked away. Jungkook smiled as Jimin led him to the elevator. Jimin had bought this hotel some years back since dining in other restaurants proved to be a difficult task. He had it designed with private rooms where they could enjoy dinner or lunch together without prying eyes. And it became popular among celebrities due to that feature. All the employees went through rigorous interviews and background checks and finally signed NDAs. Still Jimin never took any chances with their privacy.

Once they got to their designated room, they found Areum video calling  Jungkook's mother. They stayed out of sight and sat opposite Areum on the table.