The Arrangement | Taejin ✔️

Sixty

Two years later!

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"Appa?"

"Yes, baby?" Jin responded as he concentrated on styling his oldest son's hair.

"I don't think Jungkookie likes getting up for school. What do you think?"

Jin smiled, understanding Jimin's point. "I think he is getting used to it since it's new for him, and he is used to sleeping until later."

"Oh! Maybe he should go to bed early to wake up early, right, appa?"

"That's correct, but your brother has his sleep schedule. As he grows up, he will get into the habit of waking up on time."

"Oh, okay. I don't like waking up late."

"I know; you are good at waking up early." Jin smiled as he glanced at Jimin's hair, ensuring it was styled exactly as his son wanted.

Jimin nodded and twirled to look at Jin, "I'm just like my daddy!"

"Yes, you are!" Jin didn't hesitate to say that as the similarities that existed between Taehyung and Jimin were beyond his comprehension. They were too similar, and on some days, it drove him crazy.

After exiting the bathroom, Jin entered his bedroom and was not surprised to find his two-year-old daughter, Tae-ri, peacefully sleeping in his bed.

"Can you make breakfast, appa? I don't want Mia to do it."

"Sure, I can do that. Just give me a few moments. Before I go down to the kitchen, I need to check on your siblings to make sure that they are okay."

"Okay," Jimin responded and then proceeded to jump on Jin's bed, causing Jin's eyes to widen. "Jimin! Your sister is currently asleep."

"Oh." Jimin twisted his body to look at his sister, who was glaring at him. He said, "Sorry, Taeri. You should sleep in your bed, not my appa and daddy's."

Jin stared at his son in disbelief. Letting out a deep sigh, he decided not to get involved. He knew that Jimin was aware of the consequences of messing with Taeri.

Jin had already raised five kids before having his second set of triplets. However, he had never truly understood the concept of the "terrible twos" until he had had to deal with Taeri.

In all his existence, he had never encountered a more vocal two-year-old who challenged everything she saw or experienced. Taeri made all of his other kids seem like saints. She also struggled with listening but was selective in her listening ability. Whenever her dad spoke, she always seemed to understand his words.

"Ouch!"

Jin quickly responded to the sound of Jimin's cry, only to discover him lying on the floor. It was evident that Taeri, perched on the bed, was responsible for the situation as she cheerfully observed her older brother and laughed.

"Taeri! Have I not already warned you against attacking your siblings?"

"I didn't do it," Taeri responded to her appa and crawled back under the covers. She closed her eyes without waiting for a response.

"Jimin, baby, are you okay?" Jin asked as he walked over and helped Jimin up. "I am fine, appa; I am going to tell my uncle Hobi's friend."

Taeri's head shot up from the pillow, and tears welled up in her eyes, prompting Jin to give Jimin a stern look. "Why would you say that? Please treat your sister with kindness." He turned his gaze towards Taeri and said, "Sweetheart, your brother is just joking. Please stop crying and stop pushing him, or else I will have to call your dad."