Babysitting |One Shot|

Kim Jongin - Babysitting

Two pairs of footsteps shuffled around the hardwood floors of the apartment, trying to be as quiet as they could. The smaller pair, owned by a small child looked up at the older male behind him and pointed at the room just ahead of them. The older male nodded and followed him inside, looking around and grinning when he noticed everything in the room. There was a wardrobe and a ton of furniture and boxes, likely because the family was still trying to unpack their things. But all that meant was more hiding spaces for him and his little accomplice.

"Ah, you're a little genius! There are so many places to hide in here that they'll never find us!" Jongin said in an excited whisper as he praised his young nephew. Unable to contain his giddiness, the small boy let out a happy giggle. Though it made Jongin beam, he quickly put his finger to his own lips. "Shh, they'll hear us."

The little boy quickly clasped his hands over his mouth to muffle his giggles as he smiled up at his uncle. Jongin was about to suggest something when he heard more footsteps and his niece shouting, "Ready or not, here we come!"

Knowing they didn't have a lot of time, Jongin pointed for his nephew to hide behind the curtain near the boxes as he quickly slid himself under the bed. He peeked out momentarily to gesture the younger boy to stay quiet before he got back into position, just as he heard footsteps running by.

"Do you think they went this way?" the little girl asked as she pulled you along around the new and unfamiliar apartment. Jongin's eldest sister and her family had just moved into this new apartment, and parts of it were still being unpacked. From what your boyfriend had told you, this place was leagues better than their last one, and you had to admit that it was nice. However, with moving and taking care of their two kids, it didn't leave much time for the couple to be... well, a couple. So upon hearing this, Jongin had volunteered the two of you for babysitting duties so they could have time to themselves. Sure, tonight was supposed to be your date night, but taking care of his niece and nephew was fun too.

"Yeah, I didn't see them either. Hm... why don't we check this room?" you suggested, pointing at the room that the little girl had run past to check her own. She nodded happily and led you in. As soon as you entered, a hint of a smile formed on your lips. From where you stood, you could see two tiny feet poking out from under the curtain. You could also see a tuft of hair peeking out from just below the bed legs. But, why ruin this for his niece? You'd let her find them instead.

"Do you think they're in here?" you asked, feigning innocence as the little girl let go of your hand and looked around. She opened the wardrobe, and the door to the bathroom, a pout on her lips when she found no one. Yet, as she was coming back to you, her eyes looked towards the ground and spotted the brown locks poking out from under the bed. A smile grew on her features as she jumped down to her hands and knees and peeked under the bed.

"Found you, uncle Jongin!" she said happily, and before she could get herself steady on her feet, Jongin emerged from under the bed and pulled her up in his arms.

"You found me! Look at you, you're so good at hide-and-seek, Rahee!" he announced, showering her with praise as he swung her around. She was all giggles, even as he placed her back down. "But you know, you haven't found your brother yet. He might be better at this game than you are."

You could see the look on her face just then that look of determination now to find her younger brother. Yet, before she scouted the room again, the three of you heard a soft boyish giggle and you all turned to face the curtain. Rahee went running over and quickly pulled it back to reveal her brother. "Found you too!" she said happily, her brother not being back to hold back his giggles as the kids chased each other around the room and then out the door.