Heedlessly in Love

Chapter 50

"Taeri," Taehyung called out gently to his sister, who was curled up in the corner of the couch, staring blankly at the television. She responded with a noncommittal hum, barely acknowledging him. Taehyung, sensing her vulnerability, walked over and sat beside her.

"Be strong like your Jungkook hyung," he urged, his voice a mix of firmness and affection. "This world is very unfair. You need strength to survive."

Taeri turned her gaze toward him, her eyes reflecting a mixture of weariness and acceptance. She nodded, acknowledging his advice.

"Did you eat? Do you want hyung to prepare you something?" he asked, his concern evident in his tone.

Before she could respond, Jungkook entered the room with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. "Hm. He says like he can cook everything you wish for," Jungkook said, playfully teasing him.

Taeri watched the interaction with a faint smile, feeling a small measure of comfort in their presence.

Taehyung, unable to resist a little mischief, leaned over to peek inside the mug. "What's that? Don't I get any?" he asked, his eyes twinkling with a playful glint.

"See. This is your hyung who is ready to cook anything for you," Jungkook said, rolling his eyes and handing the mug to Taeri before settling down between them on the couch.

"I'm sacrificing this for you because I know I'll get another choco-chip at night," Taehyung said with a mischievous smile.

Jungkook gave him a mock death glare, unable to hide the affection in his eyes.

"Will you take us to the town tonight?" Jungkook asked, a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Tonight? Why though?" Taehyung replied, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.

"Film, eat out, and buy a dress for everyone. Anyways, it's Hana's marriage in a week," Jungkook explained, his eyes twinkling at the thought of a night out.

"Can't we go in the morning? I don't like traveling at night," Taehyung said, dramatically throwing his arms and legs up in exaggerated protest.

"Oh. If I clearly remember, you were out the whole night in the past. Don't remind me of our wedding night," Jungkook said, giving Taehyung a pointed glare.

Taehyung immediately zipped his lips, mimicking a gesture of sealing his mouth shut. "Hm. Did you buy that?" Jungkook asked.

"Mm?" Taehyung responded, looking confused.

"Medicine. Tablet," Jungkook clarified.

"Ah. Yes. Yes. Wait," Taehyung said, fiddling inside his pocket. "Here." He handed Jungkook two tablets.

"Strepsils? Did I ask you to buy this, stupid?" Jungkook asked, giving the medicine back to Taehyung.

"They only had this," Taehyung said, shrugging.

Taeri peeked at both of them and the medicine before looking back at the television screen, trying to suppress a giggle.

"Ahhhhh," Jungkook groaned, frustration bubbling up. He leaned in closer to Taehyung and whispered, "I will be pregnant."

"Isn't that good?" Taehyung whispered back, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Our daughter is so small," Jungkook said in a quiet, almost pleading voice.

"So what?" Taehyung replied in an equally quiet voice, smirking. "She said she wanted mama's milk last night."

Jungkook glared at Taehyung, trying to keep a stern expression. "Promise. If you don't believe me, ask our honeybun. She told me while you were asleep," Taehyung said, his face a picture of innocence.