the very worst of us / the best of us

Chapter 8

Taejung stared at his Papa lying on the hospital bed. The seven year old felt a heavy tug in his heart when he look at his Papa's lifeless form. His Papa who was always so energetic.

After his father ran after his hyung, Taejung was left alone with his Papa in the cabin.

"Its okay Papa. I understand you." Taejung said and held his Papa's hand.

"I'm not sure if its the same but I also choose to run away from the kids at school because I am afraid that they will not like me. . " Taejung said, hoping his Papa could hear him. He wanted to console his Papa. He understand why his hyung was angry but he also understand his Papa. Because he was just like him. Taejung is also insecure. That's why he clings to his Daddy so much because he knows his Daddy loves him unconditionally.

"Please be okay soon so that we could all talk properly and when you're okay, hyungie and Papa should talk so that hyungie can get peace and maybe he can forgive you." Taejung said.

"Taejungie.."

Taehyung entered the room and saw his son holding his father's hand.

Tears streamed down his face and he opened his arms for Taejung.

Taejung bury his head in his father's neck.

"Is Papa going to be okay?"

Taehyung pecked his forehead.

"Yes baby. Thank you so much for understanding." He said.

Taejung nodded his head and wiped his daddy's tears with his little fingers.

"Its okay daddy. Papa was hurt and when we get hurt, we do stupid things. Hyung too.. he's hurt I think. Is hyungie okay?"
Taejung asked with his wide doed eyes he definitely get from Jeongguk.

Taehyung forced a smile.

"Yes baby. Hyungie went out with Uncle Seokjinnie and Taeggukie for ice cream. Do you want Ice cream too?" Taehyung asked, trying not to think about how his eldest son looked at him with his eyes showing how betrayed he felt.

"No Daddy. Can I stay here with you and Papa for a while?"

Taehyung chuckled and nodded his head.

"Okay baby."

Taehyung looked at Jeongguk who was sleeping. He doesn't look peaceful and it hurt him to know that there isn't much that he can do. He just hope his prayers, his love and attention is enough to somehow bring him back to life.

"Jeonggukie.. please wake up soon." He said and kissed his head.

Junghyung felt betrayed.

His father was so willing to just accept the man who hurt them so much.

He had struggled so long to not feel or to not feel a thing for the man but now, his Dad is expecting him to just accept it and forgive him?

"Junghyung. Its okay to lose okay? Don't try too hard son." Junghyung looked up from where he was sitting with his head down, his mind clogging with the possibilities to win and lose the game.
He was the captain of the basketball team.

Little Junghyungie was only nine years old and he was the best player in their class.

He pouted and reached for his Papa.

His Papa was a strong man with strong muscles and bones. He work as an instructor in their own gym and he sure was buff and strong enough to pick his son up like he weight nothing.
His daddy was more on the feminine side with a beautiful feature that Junghyungie swore is the most beautiful feature in the whole wide world.