Lost Love [ Taekook FF ]

Chapter 23

The morning was peaceful, with soft sunlight slowly filling the sky. A cool breeze came through the open window, carrying the fresh smell of morning dew. Birds were chirping gently, and the world seemed calm and ready to start a new day.

Tae stepped outside, balancing little Taehee on his hip as they prepared to start their day. Just as he was locking the door, his gaze fell on something at his doorstep—a small bouquet, delicate baby's breath sprinkled with a single light pink rose at the center. A small note sat propped beside it, catching the morning light. Tae blinked, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he shook his head, bending down to pick it up.

"Looks like someone has no effect of yesterday, Taehee," he murmured, glancing down at his daughter, who stared at the flowers with wide, curious eyes. "Think we know who it's from?"

Cradling the flowers in one hand, he unfolded the note and began to read. He immediately recognized Jungkook's familiar, messy handwriting, but he quickly noticed that Jungkook hadn't written this one for him. Instead, it was addressed directly to Taehee.

~♡~

To my little princess, Taehee,

Hi there, little one! It's me, Jungkook—your future favorite person (right after your appa, of course)! I've been dying to meet you, but your appa has been really mean to me lately. Can you believe it? He actually scolded me! And now I'm a little mad at him... just a little. Maybe you can help me out, huh? You can tell him to stop being so tough on me because all I want is to be his favorite too!

You see, I got you some pretty flowers today—baby's breath, because they remind me of you. They're sweet, pure, and full of innocence, just like you! But here's the secret: I also brought one pink rose... for your appa, though I bet he'll pretend not to like it. He acts all tough, but we both know he's a softie. Seriously, Taehee, how do you handle him?

So, can you do me a little favor? Flash that cute baby smile of yours and tell your appa to stop being grumpy and forgive me. I mean, he might say I've been a "bad boy," but we both know that's just because I like teasing him (and maybe because I love him just a little too much).

Can't wait to meet you and hear that tiny giggle of yours! Oh, and give your appa a big smile for me—I love him more than he knows.

With love (and a few complaints),
Jungkook (your future partner in crime)

~♡~

As Tae read the letter, a soft chuckle escaped him, "idiot!" the words tugging unexpectedly at his heart. He imagined Jungkook, scribbling these words late at night, choosing each phrase with Taehee in mind, knowing well that it was really Tae who would read it. The thought of Jungkook addressing it all to a seven-month-old endearing, a gesture both heartfelt and sweet.