BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

PART 42

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

Jungkook, who was cooking in the kitchen, chuckled. "Baby, you've been dramatic again. Especially now that you're three months pregnant."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taehyung continued fake sobbing, exaggerating his sniffles.

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

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

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

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

Jungkook grinned. "Same difference, Tae."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

Jungkook tickled Taehyung's side, making him squeal.

"Kookie, stop!" Taehyung tried to escape, but Jungkook pinned him down.

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

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

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

He released Taehyung, pulling him into a warm hug.

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

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