Little Space

uncle hobi and babysitters taekook

Hoseok was laying on his couch watching TV and shoving some chips in his mouth when his phone started ringing. He threw the bag down on the table and picked up his cell phone, answering.

"Yo."

"Hoseokie, could you do me a really big favour?" came Yoongi's voice, sounding worn out.

"What is it, hyung?" he asked, already getting up.

"Jin hyung and Namjoon-ah were watching Jimin and they need to leave. He needs someone there for him and I'm not gonna be home. Do you mind staying the night?"

Hoseok laughed. "Oh, no, hyung. I would hate to spend the night with the precious ball of sunshine," Hoseok said sarcastically. "I'll be there in five minutes."

"Thank you, Seokseok." Yoongi sighed.

"See you, hyung," Hoseok said. He hung up the phone and grabbed his things. He exited his apartment quickly, humming to himself.

~

Hoseok took out his key to Yoongi's apartment from his pocket. The elder had given it to him for emergencies just like this.

Hoseok opened the door and took off his shoes. He wasn't sure if Jimin was awake or not, probably the latter, so he tried to shut the door quietly. Of course, it backfired and his hand slipped, slamming the door.

"Daddy?" came a soft voice. Hoseok whipped his head around.

Jimin walked into the room, rubbing his eye with one hand and carrying the elephant in his other.

"It's just me, Jiminie," Hoseok said, crouching down. Jimin walked over to him, looking tired and a little sad. "Daddy's still working. But I'm gonna sleep here with you tonight. Is that okay?"

"Okay, Uncle Hobi."

Hoseok stood up and kissed Jimin's forehead. He ruffled Jimin's hair and threw an arm over the younger's shoulders. Jimin smiled a bit, letting Hoseok direct him towards the bedroom. Jimin yawned and continued rubbing at his face.

"Will Uncle Hobi cuddle?"

"Of course, sunshine."

They got to the bedroom and Hoseok lifted Jimin up to put him on the bed. He tucked the blankets around the Little and moved to turn off the lights. He walked over to the bed and was about to climb in when Jimin stopped him.

"Uncle Hobi, wait!"

"What is it, Minnie?" he asked, curious.

"Will you gimme Hope?" Jimin pointed.

"Hope?" Hoseok questioned, looking in the direction Jimin was pointing at. His gaze fell upon the blue elephant. "You... named him Hope?" He looked back at Jimin.

"Of course! After Uncle Hobi!" Jimin grinned, reaching his arms out for Hoseok to give it to him.

Hoseok beamed. He picked up the stuffed toy and handed it to Jimin, climbing into bed next to the younger. Jimin snuggled up to Hoseok, clutching the stuffed animal tightly. Hoseok smiled and rubbed Jimin's back until he fell asleep.

~

"Wake up, Jiminie!" Hoseok yelled, shaking the younger awake gently.

Jimin woke up and rubbed at his eyes. "Good morning, Uncle Hobi."

"Good morning, sunshine. What do you want for breakfast?"

"Can I have soegogi muguk? Please? My tum really wants meat." Jimin pouted and held Hope closer to his face, sighing sleepily into the soft fur.