Poem of Tears

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This is my dad," Taehyung shows a photo to Jungkook.

"He's just as handsome as you," Jungkook smiles.

"So, am I handsome?" Taehyung looks at him.

"Yes, you are," Jungkook says, turning away. "Who is this?" He points to another photo.

"Look at me," Taehyung holds Jungkook's hand.

"Leave me," Jungkook says. "You know what Jimin said. We're acting like school lovers."

"Really? So what?" Taehyung pulls the boy to his chest and hugs him. "Hey, Jungkook. Love you."

Jungkook closes his eyes as Taehyung's breath hits his ear.

"Tae," he calls.

"Tell me," Taehyung whispers.

"Can we live like this for the rest of our lives?"

"Yes, we can."

"If I do something wrong, please don't hate me."

"What are you talking about, Kooki? Are you okay?" Taehyung turns the boy towards him.

"Taehyung, if I go away from you, don't leave me. Just hug me tight." Jungkook hugs him.

"Kooki," Taehyung kisses his head. "My baby, no one can take you away from me. I will hug you tightly." Taehyung again kisses his forehead. Their moment is interrupted by a car horn.

"They're here." Both of them walk to the living room.

"Momma!" Jimin runs to him and hugs his mother. "I missed you."

"Missed you too." Jungkook takes the bag from him. "Yeonju, what happened? Are you okay?" Jungkook anxiously looks at his pale face.

"The librarian scolded him for making noise in the library, but someone else made the noise," Jimin explains..

"Isn't it?" Jungkook asks..

Yeonjun nods his head in agreement.

"It's okay. Leave it. I'll treat you to a beautiful hot chocolate." Taehyung bows like a prince.

The four of them walk inside.

************

"You said he's bigger and badder than Taehyung," Jiho laughed.

"Ask that guy to shut up!" Soobin screamed.

"Oh, Mr. Badass. That Yeonjun is a baby in front of you, and he beats you like this." Soobin has injuries all over his body.

"No, Yeonjun didn't hit me. He's the one who saved me."

"Then who?" Chan asked with a frown. Yeon also looked at him, applying medicine to his bruises.

Soobin looks down. "It's Jimin."

"What?" Jiho laughed loudly.

"Jimin, that 10-year-old kid who looks like he's 5," Yeon widened her eyes.

Soobin looked down. "I caught his bag, then felt something hot on my stomach. I bent down, and he kicked me in the face. After some time, Yeonjun pulled that boy away forcefully. I never thought that little pumpkin could be so horrifying."

"I forgot to tell you that the little pumpkin is extremely horrifying," Jiho said. "He stabbed his friend's eyes for saying something bad about his mother. That's why Taehyung brought him here."

Soobin touched his eyes. "Thank God. But I'm not going to let him off."

"Do you want to get killed? I think Jimin is the pro version of his father. Taehyung is very terrifying when we're in school," Chan said.

"Not Jimin, Yeonjun. He's a sweet boy."

********

Uncle,   How is he? Is he okay?    Yeonjun inquired to the driver.

Yes, he's admitted to the hospital.

Please, Uncle, don't share this with anyone, especially to the Taehyung hyung.

I won't, but be cautious. Boss wouldn't take it lightly.

Yeonjun nodded, determined to make amends.

Uncle, what did he say? Jimin asked anxiously.

Nothing, he's okay. Why did you hit him so hard?..

I was angry. Please don't tell Dada.

Alright, but you need to apologize. We have to make things right with him.

Yes, Jimin agreed, nodding.

To whom? Taehyung interjected.

To the librarian, Yeonjun revealed.

Taehyung sighed deeply. just be open about any issues... Don't hide it.

Both nodded in agreement.

*************

I've booked both the church and the hall; they're spacious enough for large celebrations.

"Tae," Jungkook called him.

Taehyung and Hoseok turned their attention to him. "Any suggestions?" Jungkook hesitated. "Nothing," he mumbled, looking down.

"Jungkook," Taehyung held his hands, "it's our wedding. Share your ideas. What do you want?"

"Come on, Kooki, tell us," Hoseok encouraged with a smile.

"I'd like a beach wedding," Jungkook said. "But it's okay if it's not possible."

"Why not? It's just a matter of booking a beach," Taehyung laughed. "And your man is rich enough to make it happen. But ask your son too."

"Where are they?" Taehyung inquired.

"Studying. Let me check," Hoseok stood up.

"No, let them study," Taehyung insisted.

"I'll take a look, hyung," Hoseok left.

"He's going to see Yoongi," Jungkook said. He was about to stand up, but Taehyung caught his hand. "Sit here. Where are you going?"

"He's going to flirt with Yoongi. Yesterday, he slept in his room," Jungkook explained.

"So what? Let him. He loves your brother," Taehyung reassured.

"I don't believe him," Jungkook pouted.

"You look so cute, Kooki," Taehyung laughed.

Jungkook shot him a look. "You're also a flirt."

"Me? So what? I'm flirting with you. I have my rights. So, a beach wedding then?"

Jungkook nodded. "And I want a full white dress for the wedding. Simple but beautiful."

"Granted. Then?"

"Lot of stars and lights. I prefer a simple wedding, just you and me, and our beloveds. But we've already invited a lot of guests, so it's okay. You know our baby is going to walk with me for the wedding."

Taehyung stared at Jungkook, captivated by his words and expressions as he described his dream wedding. "Jungkook," Taehyung called.

Jungkook looked at him. "What?"

Taehyung leaned in and touched his face.

you're also flirting with me."

"So what? We're getting married soon," Tae replied and touched their foreheads together. "I hope everything will be fine."

"Everything will be fine, i don't want no more tears ... Jungkook said.