Sacrifices (vkook)

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Taehyung leans against the front counter after taking care of another customer.

His eyes feel tired and his feet were killing him from standing up all day and he was worried about the kids.

Even though he trusted Yoongi and knew that he'd never let anything happen to the children he was still a bit of a helicopter parent.

    "What's going on with you, sweetheart?" Jin asks appearing beside him, wiping his hands on his apron.

"Nothing." The younger sighs, pulling his phone out to send Yoongi a quick message.

    "You sure?" Jin asks, his expression concerned. "You seem tired."

Taehyung chuckles. "I guess I am."

    "Wanna talk?" Jin asks, leaning next to Taehyung against the counter.

The younger shakes his head as he finishes his message to Yoongi. "There's nothing really to talk about."

    "Yoongi's been telling me about Jihae's behavior lately." The older says with a sad smile.

Taehyung sighs again. "Yeah. Everything I've read online says it's normal for a child her age to behave this way when a new baby comes along. She just wants attention."

    "Are you sure she isn't trying to tell you something else? Articles aren't always right." Jin says with a shrug. "Have you tried talking to her?"

    "Of course I have. She doesn't listen, hyung. When Jungkook is with Jiseok she wants him and when I'm with Jiseok she wants me. But when it all comes down to it, I'm the bad guy in her mind." Taehyung explains, his frustration showing through his words. "Yoongi and Jungkook cater to her all the time and when I come along and lay down the rules she thinks I'm being mean."

    "I wish I knew what to say, Tae. I'm sorry, sweetheart." Jin says sympathetically.

The bell chimes signaling the front door being opened, making both of them stand up straight to greet the customer.

    "Oh, Jungkook." Jin smiles when he sees the younger walking into the bakery. "I didn't expect to see you here."

Taehyung turns around in confusion. "Jungkook? What are you doing here?"

    "Hey." Jungkook smiles as he approaches the front counter. "Hey, Jin-hyung. "

    "Hey, Kook. What brings you here?" Jin asks, leaning forward onto the counter.

    "I actually came to pick Taehyung up." The younger responds, making Taehyung's confused expression grow more confused.

    "Ah, that's right." Jin says, nodding his head and looking at Taehyung. "You can go, Tae."

    "What? Jungkook, I'm not off until~"

    "I know, baby. But Jin-hyung can take care of the place while you're away." Jungkook says, looking at Jin who nods.

    "I got it, Tae. Go on." He says to his confused friend. "Have a good rest of your day."

   "What are you guys up to?" Taehyung asks suspiciously.

    "Thanks, hyung. I'll call you tomorrow." Jungkook says, grabbing Taehyung by the wrist and leading him from behind the counter.

    "Bye guys." Jin chuckles as the two leave the shop.

    "Jungkook." Taehyung says as he is lead to the car. "What are you doing? I was supposed to be letting Jin-hyung off early today, not making him close."