𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - 𝐕𝐌𝐊

Chapter 41:Echoes of Affection

Author POV

The soft morning light spilled into the hospital room, bathing everything in a warm glow. Taehyung and Jungkook lay on their beds, their faces pale but peaceful, while Jimin sat in a chair between them, cradling one tiny bundle in each arm, the two slept soundly, their soft breaths like a lullaby in the serene room.

"You know, we still haven't decided on their names officially" Taehyung murmured, his voice barely above a whisper as he gazed at the babies.

Jungkook nodded, turning his tired but loving eyes to Jimin. "Hyungie, you've been calling them 'bubbles,' but they need real names now. Let's make it official" Jungkook suggested.

Jimin smiled warmly, his eyes shimmering with love. "Alright, let's talk about it. Tae baby, you wanted Minjun, didn't you?" Jimin asks softly.

Taehyung's eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly. "Yes, Minjun. It means 'clever and talented,' just like I hope he'll grow up to be" He reached out a shaky hand, brushing his fingers against his son's soft cheek. "He's perfect" Taehyung's eyes almost brim with tears as he adore his baby.

Jungkook gazes at his son in Taehyung's arm, smiling as leaned closer to Jimin and looked down at his baby with adoration. "And Minsung. It means 'bright and victorious.' I want him to always shine, no matter what life throws at him" Jungkoom utters softly.

Jimin glanced between them, his heart swelling with pride and affection. "Minjun and Minsung," he repeated softly, the names rolling off his tongue like a prayer. "Our boys. Clever, talented, bright, and victorious-just like their dads" Jimin said, looking fondly at Taehyung and Jungkook.

Both Taehyung and Jungkook smiled at his words, their hands reaching for Jimin's. He took their hands in his own, squeezing gently.

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As the moments passed, a more serious expression overtook Taehyung's face. He looked at Jungkook, who nodded slightly, encouraging him to speak.

"Hyung" Taehyung began hesitantly, his voice trembling slightly."There's something we need to ask you. Jimin tilted his head, his gaze soft. "What is it, my angel?" Jimin could sense Taehyung's hesitancy.

Jungkook leaned forward, his brows furrowed. "We want to know... about Taemin. The truth. Why would he do something like this? Why would he hurt us?" Jungkook asks, very carefully to not trigger anything in Jimin.

The room fell silent, save for the soft breaths of their newborns. Jimin's expression darkened slightly, though his voice remained calm. "Are you sure you're ready to hear this?" Jimin look at his lovers with a firm look, if they don't want to know then he wouldn't tell anything.

Taehyung and Jungkook nodded in unison, determination written across their faces.

Jimin exhaled deeply, leaning back in his chair as he began. "Taemin and I... we were close once, during university. He wasn't always like this, but as time went on, I saw his jealousy grow. I achieved things he couldn't, and instead of being happy for me, he started to resent me" Jimin said.

He paused, glancing at Taehyung and Jungkook, who were listening intently.

"When we got together," Jimin continued, his voice quieter now, "Taemin couldn't stand it. He saw how happy I was, how much I loved you both, and he hated me for it. So, he tried to destroy everything I had"

Jungkook's hands trembled slightly. "The fake video..."

Jimin nodded, his expression pained. "It was him. He sent it to you. He wanted you both to doubt me, to break our bond. And when that wasn't enough, he framed me, reported me to the police for a crime I didn't commit. That's why I went to jail for three years" Jimin inhaled deeply at the traumatic experience.

Taehyung gasped, his hand flying to his mouth. Tears welled up in his eyes as he looked at Jimin. "You... you went through all of that because of us? Because we didn't believe in you?" Taehyung just want to smack himself at the moment.

Suddenly realization hits Jungkook like a tidal wave, "Does this mean you...were r-raped?" Jungkook had tears in his eyes. Taehyung widen his eyes, "h-hyungie" Taehyung bites his bottom lip to stop himself from crying.

Jimin was silent, "y-yes" he answers in a low voice, head looking down.

Jungkook's voice cracked. "Hyungie... we're so sorry. We should have trusted you. We should have fought for you" Tears are falling down his eyes as he embraces Jimin tightly.

Jimin smiled softly, though his own eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Don't apologize, babies. I'm just happy we're here now. That we have our family. The past is behind us" Jimin ushers.

But Taehyung shook his head, his tears spilling over. "No, Hyung. It's not enough to just move on. You deserve so much more after everything you've endured" Taehyung said.

"So means that, you go through all hellish torture at the prison?Even when you are innocence?" Jungkook asked. "Yeah..they um.." Jimin hesitate to tell, "Hyung, tell us everything please?" Taehyung held Jimin's hand.

Jimin took a breath, "the officers did every single torture to me. Hot water, baton, and more but I don't wanna remember that all anymore, it hurts me" Jimin close his eyes.

Taehyung and Jungkook both hugged Jimin tightly, "I love you, I love you, I love you" Jungkook said as he kiss Jimin's forehead three times. "I love you, I love you, I love you" Taehyung copied the action.

"We love you so much, hyungie. Please know that" and Jimin felt just how much he is loved by them.

Taehyung reached out, pulling Jimin into a gentle but firm embrace. "Thank you, hyungie. For loving us, for never giving up on us. For being more than we ever deserved" Taehyung utters

Jungkook joined the embrace, pressing a kiss to Jimin's temple. "You're the best thing that's ever happened to us. We're going to spend the rest of our lives making it up to you. Showing you just how much we love you" Jungkook said with a determined voice.

Jimin let out a soft chuckle, though his voice was thick with emotion. "Babies, you don't have to make up for anything. Just being with you, raising Minjun and Minsung together-that's all I've ever wanted" Jimin uttered softly.

Taehyung leaned back slightly, cupping Jimin's face. "You're our everything, Hyungie. Don't ever forget that" Taehyung utters

Jungkook nodded, his fingers intertwining with Jimin's. "We love you, hyungie. More than anything."

Jimin kissed their foreheads, holding them close. "I love you both more than words could ever say. And I'll never stop proving it" Jimin fondly gaze at his lover.

The three of them stayed like that for a long while, their love and gratitude for one another filling the room.

As the babies stirred, their soft cries breaking the silence, Jimin smiled, his heart fuller than it had ever been. "Looks like Minjun and Minsung want in on the family hug" Taehyung said mischievously.

Taehyung and Jungkook laughed softly, nodding as Jimin carefully brought the twins closer.

Together, they basked in the warmth of their family, ready to face whatever came next-stronger than ever.

To be continued...