Little Space

extra little jimin

Yoongi sighed as he got off the phone with Namjoon. He rubbed between his eyes. He was too tired for all these questions. How did he become everyone's go-to carer? How should he know how to handle an extra little Hoseok?

There was the soft sound of socked feet walking towards the kitchen, so Yoongi turned towards the door as Jimin walked in. The younger looked sleepy, his hair mussed and eyes droopy. He had his elephant behind his back as he rocked on his heels.

"Baby?" Yoongi asked softly.

Jimin blushed and nodded, looking down with a small smile. Yoongi grinned.

"Hey, sunshine. What's up?"

Jimin traced designs on the floor with his foot. "Heard Daddy on phone."

"Yeah, that was Uncle Joon asking about Hobi. What about it, sweetheart?" Yoongi asked. He walked closer to the younger and put his hands on Jimin's waist.

Jimin looked up into his eyes bashfully. The blush on his cheeks deepened. "Bottle?" he whispered, barely audible.

Realization dawned on Yoongi and he brought a hand up to cup Jimin's cheek. Jimin had probably heard him mention that Jimin sometimes used a baby bottle when he was deeper in his headspace. "Bottle?"

Jimin's eyes seemed to twinkle. He nodded his head gently. A bright smile spread across his face and he hummed a bit.

Yoongi had been trying not to, but he let himself pull Jimin closer and covered his blushing cheeks in kisses. Jimin giggled in his hold. Yoongi brought up his other hand on Jimin's waist and held the younger's face, kissing his forehead and nose.

"Daddy!" Jimin squealed. He hugged Yoongi happily and nuzzled into the elder's chest.

Yoongi laughed and held Jimin to him, petting through his hair. "Of course you can have your bottle, little one! Someone's feelin' really little, huh?"

Jimin grinned and nodded against Yoongi's chest. He hummed again.

"Well, let's get you that bottle then."

Jimin squealed softly. Yoongi took the younger's hand and led him to the cabinet, grabbing the bottle from the very back of the shelf. Jimin bounced giddily as he waited for Yoongi to fill it up.

Yoongi placed the bottle in the microwave and led Jimin out to the couch. The younger jumped onto the cushions and placed his elephant down as well. Syub chose then to jump up as well and snuggle against Jimin, no doubt making him both happier and regress further.

Yoongi brought the bottle out to the living room and sat on the cushions, beckoning Jimin to him. Jimin shyly moved closer and rested his head against Yoongi's shoulder.

The elder tsked. "Come on, little one. On my lap."

Jimin smiled and climbed onto Yoongi's lap, kicking his feet up on the couch. Yoongi brushed his fingers across Jimin's cheekbone and kissed his nose. The younger leaned back into Yoongi's shoulder while gazing up at him lovingly.

Yoongi placed the bottle in his mouth and Jimin cooed, shutting his eyes sleepily. Yoongi beamed and placed his other arm around Jimin to keep him up.

Jimin bit down on the bottle and spoke around it. "Daddy."

"Yes, sweetheart?" Yoongi smiled.

Jimin giggled. "Hi."

Yoongi chuckled. "Hi, baby." Yoongi heard the little jingle of a collar and looked down at the floor where Syub had returned. "I think someone's here to see you, button."

Jimin gasped as the cat gingerly jumped into Jimin's lap, snuggling up against both of them. The younger squealed and picked up the kitten, holding him tightly. "Syubbie!"

"Alright, alright. Finish your bottle, flower, and we can go get you a bath. Deal?"

Jimin nodded happily and kissed the kitty before taking the bottle back in his mouth. This time, he gripped the bottle as well, covering Yoongi's fingers with his own. As he drank, he stared up at Yoongi with wide, loving eyes and smiled. Yoongi cooed down at him and chuckled when the cat snuggled in Jimin's lap, curling up once more.

When Jimin was done with the bottle, Yoongi kissed his forehead. "Thirsty, huh?"

Jimin giggled and nodded. Yoongi shooed the cat off Jimin's lap and picked his baby up, ready to carry him to the bathroom.

"Daddy," Jimin whined as he was carried. "Sleep."

Yoongi chuckled, turning on the light to the bathroom. "Sweetheart, you gotta take a bath. You don't wanna be all stinky, right?"

Jimin whined a bit more but nodded, letting the elder place him on the toilet. Yoongi turned on the water and helped Jimin undress.

"And just because you're being so good and listening, Daddy's gonna use one of the bath bombs."

Jimin gasped happily. He squealed and went towards the bath. Yoongi helped Jimin crawl into the warm water. Once Jimin was settled, Yoongi went to their cabinet and stepped away, letting Jimin see.

"Colour, my love?"

Jimin giggled. He pointed to one and Yoongi furrowed his brow.

"Words, sweetheart. Pointing's not telling me anything."

Jimin smiled. "P-Pur'le an' b'ue."

Yoongi chuckled and grabbed the one Jimin wanted before going back to the tub. He handed the ball to Jimin and the little squealed, dropping it in the water almost immediately. It splashed a bit, getting water on Jimin's chest.

Yoongi put his forearms on the side of the tub and rested his head on his hands. He smiled as he watched Jimin's eyes widen at the colours spreading through the water.

Jimin picked a bit at the softening bath bomb, grinning when he got a mushy part of it off. He turned towards Yoongi and smudged it on his Daddy's nose.

Yoongi jerked back in surprise, but a smile soon pulled at his lips. "Naughty."

Jimin just giggled and went back to playing with the water. Yoongi wiped the grainy mush off his nose and picked up a box that was permanently next to their tub.

Jimin squeaked a bit, reaching for the octopus before Yoongi had even picked up the box fully. Jimin grabbed it and held it to his chest, kissing the top of the toy gently.

"Hey!" Yoongi scolded playfully. "You didn't even give Daddy kisses, but you'll kiss your octopus?! How is that right, huh?"

Jimin laughed and leaned over, kissing Yoongi's cheek. "Daddy."

Yoongi grinned and kissed him back before tousling his hair. Yoongi helped Jimin wash up, washing his hair as well, and let the little play in the bath for a while. Jimin babbled to himself as he played, splashing the water around.

Yoongi helped Jimin out of the tub and dried him off. After dressing Jimin in his favourite onesie, Yoongi led him to the bed and laid him down, snuggling around him.

Jimin kissed Yoongi's cheek and nuzzled into his chest. "Daddy."

"Sleep, sweetheart. I'm not goin' anywhere."

Jimin made a soft babbling sound and closed his eyes, sighing as he let himself fall asleep.