Fated by 'I Do'

Chapter 17: Parental Love

Jin looked up as Namjoon quietly slipped into the room, carrying a lunchbox and a warm smile. The moment Namjoon saw Jungkook, his heart softened. There he was his precious princess curled up on Jin's lap, his face buried against Jin's stomach, sleeping without a care in the world.

Namjoon carefully set down the lunchbox and took a seat beside Jin, his gaze tender as he reached out to gently caress Jungkook's hair. "It's been a while since I've seen him so relaxed," Namjoon murmured, his fingers running soothingly through Jungkook's soft hair. "With everything going on, I almost forgot how he looks when he's truly at peace."

Jin nodded, his hand never stopping its gentle strokes along Jungkook's back. "Our little princess has been adjusting so much since the wedding," he whispered, glancing down at Jungkook with pure affection. "He told me about some girl at the company trying to get Taehyung's attention. Poor thing was a little rattled, but he handled it so well."

Namjoon's expression softened further. "It's not easy, being in the spotlight as Taehyung's partner, but he's learning to manage." He wrapped an arm around Jin's shoulders, pulling him close. "And Taehyung...he's so protective of him. They bring out the best in each other."

Jin chuckled softly, leaning against Namjoon. "I couldn't be prouder of both of them. Our son has found someone who genuinely loves and cares for him." He looked down at Jungkook, who shifted a bit, his grip on Jin tightening as he snuggled closer in his sleep. Jin's eyes sparkled as he whispered, "He's always been a bit of a baby, hasn't he?"

Namjoon smiled, his thumb gently brushing over Jungkook's cheek. "And he always will be. Doesn't matter if he's married, he'll always be our baby."

Jungkook's eyes fluttered open to see his parents' loving faces, realizing he was still in his eomma's office cabin, not at home. He rubbed his eyes, still half-asleep, as Jin and Namjoon watched with gentle smiles.

Namjoon chuckled, glancing around the cabin. "You know, this office really feels like home when our little princess is here," he whispered, giving Jungkook a playful ruffle.

Jungkook yawned, blinking up at them. "Eomma, Appa...I must've fallen asleep on your lap." He looked around sheepishly, realizing he had made Jin's lap his pillow right in the middle of the workday.

Jin just chuckled, brushing a few stray hairs out of Jungkook's face. "You did, and you looked so peaceful, we couldn't bear to wake you up." His voice was soft as he added, "It's been a while since you've rested like this."

Namjoon nodded, a warm expression on his face as he reached over to adjust Jungkook's blanket. "Marriage seems to have kept you busy, hmm?"

Jungkook blushed, nodding shyly. "A little bit, I guess. But I missed you both," he murmured, feeling a bit like a child again under their watchful, caring gazes. "It's nice to be here, even if it's just Eomma's office."

Namjoon exchanged a look with Jin, warmth filling his eyes. "Then stay a little longer. Let's make this a family lunch right here," he suggested, pulling out the lunchbox he'd brought for Jin and setting it up on the small office table.

Jin patted Jungkook's hand, his smile bright. "We'll keep you close, no matter where we are."

As they were setting up lunch, Jin suddenly paused, his expression brightening as he looked at Namjoon. "Joonie, have you forgotten about our son-in-law?" he chided lightly, a playful glint in his eyes. "We can't have lunch without Taehyung."

Namjoon's eyes widened as he chuckled, quickly pulling out his phone. "You're absolutely right. I'll call him right now." He dialed Taehyung's number, putting the phone on speaker.

After a few rings, Taehyung picked up. "Hello, Appa?" he answered, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

"Taehyung-ah," Namjoon replied warmly, "we're all gathered here in Jin's office for lunch. Your husband fell asleep here, and we thought it wouldn't be right to start without you."