BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

PART 42

Taehyung dramatically collapses on the couch, fake sobbing. "No one loves me in this house!"

Jungkook, who is cooking in the kitchen, chuckles. "Baby, you're being dramatic again. Especially now that you're three months pregnant."

Taehyung's wails amplify, his hands cradling his slightly swollen belly. "I'm neglected! Abandoned! Unloved! And struggling to fit into my jeans!"

Jungkook shakes his head, smiling. "You're being ridiculous, Tae. You're carrying our child, and I love you both more than anything."

Taehyung's sobs turn into exaggerated gasps. "You don't care! You're just using me for my cooking skills and baby-carrying abilities!"

Jungkook laughs, walking over to the couch. "Guilty as charged. But seriously, Dad, how's our little one doing?"

Taehyung's drama ceases momentarily. "Kicking and active. Wants out already."

Jungkook grins, placing a gentle hand on Taehyung's belly. "Not yet, little one. Daddy's still getting used to being dramatic."

Taehyung playfully rolls his eyes. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?"

Jungkook nods. "Every moment, especially the hormonal meltdowns."

Taehyung continues fake sobbing, exaggerating his sniffles.

Jungkook laughs, sitting beside him. "Tae, stop. You're scaring the baby."

Taehyung's sobs turn into dramatic gasps. "Our child will be traumatized! Growing up with an unloved father!"

Jungkook chuckles, gently rubbing Taehyung's belly. "Our child will be just fine, knowing Daddy's a drama king."

Taehyung playfully hits Jungkook's arm. "I'm not a drama king! I'm passionately expressing myself."

Jungkook grins. "Same difference, Tae."

Taehyung's fake sobs slowly fade, replaced by giggles. "You're not taking my crisis seriously."

Jungkook wraps his arms around Taehyung. "I'm taking you seriously, silly. Now, let's get you and baby some food."

Taehyung snuggles deeper into Jungkook's arms. "I can't help it, I need attention."

Jungkook smiles, his eyes warm. "You have all my attention, Tae. Always."

Taehyung's voice softens. "Thank you, Kookie. You always make me feel loved."

Jungkook's hold tightens. "You are loved, more than words can say. Especially now, with our little one on the way."

Taehyung's hands slip around Jungkook's waist, holding him close. "I love you Kookie."

"I love you too, Tae," Jungkook whispers, his lips brushing Taehyung's forehead.

AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

Jungkook tickles Taehyung's side, making him squeal.

"Kookie, stop!" Taehyung tries to escape, but Jungkook pins him down.

"Say I'm loved three times," Jungkook demands, his eyes sparkling.

Taehyung giggles, struggling to speak. "I'm loved... I'm loved... I'm loved!"

Jungkook's face lights up with a smile. "That's right, you are."

He releases Taehyung, pulling him into a warm hug.

Taehyung snuggles in, feeling happy and content. "You're loved too, Kookie," he whispers.

"I know," Jungkook replies, his voice filled with emotion. He hovers above Taehyung, a sly grin spreading. "Now, it's time for your punishment."