JUST FRIENDS | THE SEQUEL

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"Can I smoke in the house now? Because you're smoking too.." Jungkook's feet turned inwards.

"No. Even though I'm smoking too, do it outside." He pointed a long finger towards the door.

"Fine." The boy closed the door behind him.

"Daddy?"

"Sweetie?.." He crouched to be her height.

"Can I sleep in your bed, tonight?"

"Ask Mommy. He's just outside the front door."

She hopped towards the door, "Daddy, I can't open it!" Hwa-Young whined.

"I'll open it.."

After the door was open and shut, the two outside, she sat on the step next to Jeongguk, "Mommy?"

"Yes?" He blew out smoke.

"Can I sleep in your bed, tonight?.."

"Ask your dad."

"Okay- but he said to ask you?.."

"Umm.. Yea, sure."

"What's that in your mouth, mommy?"

"Th-this.. This is a cigarette, baby.."

"Does it taste good?" Suddenly intrigued, she sat back down.

"Not at all.. It tastes like dirt."

"Why do you eat it if it tastes bad?"

Starting to tear up, he wiped his eyes - hoping the girl wouldn't notice, "I don't know. I just can't stop."

"I'm sorry, mommy.." Hwa-Young hugged his side.

"I'm fine, Hwa-Young.." Jungkook kissed his daughter's pink cheek, "Go back inside, hm? I'll be there in a second."

"Yep!" She stood up, leaning towards his face to kiss his lips.

"Um. I'm sorry but you can't kiss my lips at the moment. Later, after I've brushed my teeth, you can."

"Uh.. Okay.." She walked back inside with the help of Jeongguk opening and closing the front door.

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