The babysitter - Taekook

TWENTY

Jeongguk wakes up the next morning and opens his eyes slowly. He groans as closes them right after due to the brightness.

He feels a bit better than yesterday. He's far from being well again but he's better. And today Taehyung's also at home so he won't need to call Jimin again.

Taehyung. At the thought of the elder, flashbacks of last night come back. Jeongguk opens his eyes and sits up straight in the bed. Suddenly he's completely awake.

He hasn't dreamed any of it right? That was all reality. Taehyung really helped him with Chansol, touched his son and wanted a hug from Jeongguk.

Jeongguk smiles to himself. Everything that happened yesterday is so important. Maybe it changed Taehyung's way of seeing his son a bit.

Perhaps everything will be okay someday. Yesterday's events give Jeongguk hope.

He makes his way out of the bed and walks over to Chansol's room to look after the baby.

Chansol's still asleep, allowing Jeongguk to go back to his room and change. Afterwards he goes to the bathroom and gets ready.

As he's finished he goes back to Chansol's room to get the baby ready for today. After dressing Chansol and changing his diaper from the night, he walks down with the boy in his arms.

Jeongguk meets Taehyung in the kitchen, the elder's having breakfast.

"Good morning, Jeongguk", Taehyung says before he looks at Chansol in Jeongguk's arms.

The younger's eyes widen in shock. He has completely forgotten to ask Taehyung if it's alright to bring Chansol down. Even though the elder was okay with touching Chansol last night, it doesn't mean that he can bring him down like that.

"Is it alright to feed him here? I could also go upstairs with him.", Jeongguk offers quickly, not wanting to anger Taehyung or make him uncomfortable.

Taehyung is quick to shake his head, "No, no, it's completely alright, don't worry." Jeongguk lets out a relieved sigh after the elder's words.

"How do you feel?", Taehyung asks the younger, referring to his flu.

Jeongguk shrugs, "A bit better, I guess. My head doesn't hurt that much anymore but I still have a runny nose."

Taehyung nods in acknowledgement. "If you need me to do something just tell me. I don't have work, I can help you.", he adds.

"Thank you.", Jeongguk speaks as he starts to prepare Chansol's bottle. Seeing the younger struggle a bit as he still has Chansol in his arms, Taehyung gets up and rushes to his side.

"Let me do it. I'm able to prepare the bottle, remember? You can sit down."

Jeongguk looks at the elder, utterly confused. Out of all things, he really hasn't expected this to happen. Nevertheless he still does as he's told and walks over to the dining table and sits down.

He adjusts his hold on Chansol and starts to rub circles on the baby's back. Chansol snuggles into Jeongguk's neck, causing Jeongguk to smile.

Jeongguk feels how the boy lifts his head a bit. He lays it down shortly after, only to try it again. Chansol lets out little groans due to the enormous effort it costs him to lift his head.

Jeongguk gasps loudly, making Taehyung turn around. "What's wrong?", the elder asks worriedly, looking at Jeongguk.

"Nothing.", Jeongguk assures, not sure if Taehyung even wants to know. "It's just that he's able to lift his head for a second. That's really good.", Jeongguk explains softly.