06.03.19

The house is filled with soft giggles and hums of the birthday song, the birthday boy jumping up and down due to excitement. Jeongguk tries his best to keep an eye on him, his focus shifting between Storm and the pancakes on the stove. Taehyung didn't spend the night over, considering the fact that he, too, was busy packing all of his stuffs because he is finally moving in with the Jeons today.

"Storm, honey, can you please stay still? I don't want you ending up with a bruise or something. The food's almost ready, and Papa Tata will be here soon," Jeongguk says with concern. Storm glances at his father before nodding and properly sitting on his chair. Jeongguk sighs in relief and goes back to flipping the pancakes.

"Daddy?"

"Yes, bub?"

"Do I get to have a baby as a gift for my birthday today?"

Jeongguk instantly chokes by the sudden question. He punches his chest just to grant himself air and when he looks at his son once more, the little boy had a bemused look on his face.

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Today at 8:37

OKAY
ABORT MISSION
I REPEAT
ABORT MISSION

Good morning to you, too, mr jeon
How can i be of service to u?

Babeeee
🥺🥺🥺

Ugh
What happened?

I think we have to cancel the puppy
Storm wants a baby
A fucking baby on his birthday
We have to make one quick

Jeongguk
What
The
Fuck
Okay first thing's first
You sorted out the adoption papers already
All we have to do is to pick the puppy up the
shelter later today
Second, i thought we talked about this
baby thing the last time Storm asked for it?
Third, I dont carry babies, gukkie
I'm only capable of doing the process
So can u please CALM TF DOWN
I'll be over in 20!!!
Until then, pls refrain from having a breakdown
in front of ur son

BUT TAE 🥺🥺🥺
What if he doesnt like the puppy!!!
Because he obv made it very clear
that he wants a baby!!!
not a puppy!!!

Then we'll make him understand gukkie
Plus im moving in today!
So that should do the trick

🥺🥺🥺

JEONGGUK
Stop worrying too much
Storm will love whatever things that would
come from you
You're his father ffs
Calm down and start preparing, okay?

Okay 🥺
Just text me whenever u can
I love you!

I love you, too, bun 💜

[read 8:43]

Another set of wails filled the entire Jeon household ㅡ the cries now stronger than ever. Jeongguk could only massage his temple in frustration as he lets Taehyung pacify his son who is now throwing another episode of his tantrums.

"Stormy, baby, come on. Stop crying or else you'll find it hard to breathe with your snot clogging your nose," Taehyung says, bouncing the little kid in his arms. Storm doesn't listen, instead, he thrashes against Taehyung's hold, begging for Taehyung to let him go so that he can run off to his room.

Jeongguk's patience is running thin so when Storm mentions about not having a baby for a gift once more, Jeongguk takes him away from Taehyung's hold and puts him down the floor.

"None of us will pick you up unless you stop crying, and if you run off inside your room, I won't give you the second gift that Papa Tata and I have for you," Jeongguk says sternly, arms crossing against his chest. Upon hearing what his daddy said, Storm immediately shuts his mouth, face going red as he tries his best to suppress the sobs that were threatening to come out his throat.

Taehyung sighs at this, and decides to intervene. He massages Jeongguk's shoulders before pushing the younger away in a gentle manner and crouching down to level his height with Storm's.

"Hey, now what did we talk about the last time when I was still at the hospital?" Taehyung asks softly, making sure that Storm pays attention to the tone of his voice so that the little boy will not get scared. Storm lets out a choked sob, his little fists rubbing his eyes as he sniffles.

"You told me that you couldn't get me a baby..." The child mumbles, eyes wide and red. Taehyung scoops him in his arms, settling Storm on his lap as they sit on the couch. Jeongguk stares at him knowingly, almost saying not to tolerate Storm's attitude but Taehyung shuts him off before he could even say a word.

"And you agreed, remember? That's why your daddy and I gave you a puppy instead. And what should you do when someone gives you something?" Taehyung asks once more, silently ordering Jeongguk to get Storm's hanky and a new shirt because he's all drenched with tears and sweat. Jeongguk sighs, completely stressed, but still complies otherwise. Once he got what Taehyung needed, the latter thanks him and proceeded to take Storm's shirt off of him so that he could wipe his back and his face.

"You thank them..." Storm answers, making Taehyung smile a little. He nods, encouraging the boy to continue. "Papa Tata I've been bad. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Daddy Gukkie. It won't happen again," Storm adds. Jeongguk's heart clenches at the sight in front of him, but as much as he wants to spoil his son and let him get away with his attitude, he can't. He doesn't want Storm to grow up thinking that throwing tantrums (just because he couldn't get what he wants) is okay; that Jeongguk will just tolerate him even if he's wrong.

"Hey, it's okay, buddy. Daddy Gukkie isn't mad. He's just disappointed because he thought we had everything clear beforehand, and, he might not tell you this, but just like you, he's also upset because he's thinking that you don't like the puppy we gave you," Taehyung explains to Storm, which thankfully, is now calm and pacified.

"I love the puppy!" The kid answers almost immediately, earning a light chuckle from both of his fathers.

"Of course you do, bud," Jeongguk finally says, booping his son's nose. The boy giggles, making grabby hands toward his father. Once Jeongguk had secured him in his arms, Storm instantly clings into him, face nuzzling on Jeongguk's torso.

"But hey, do you know what else will make you feel better?" Jeongguk asks his son, but not really looking at him. His gaze was fixed with Taehyung's, hands reaching out to hold and intertwine their fingers together.

"What is it, daddy?"

"Papa Tata is moving in with us." The child looks up to his father, scanning the latter's face just to make sure that he wasn't joking.

"R-really?" He sniffles.

"Really, baby," Jeongguk answers, caressing his son's hair gently.

"Papa Tata is really staying with us? Will we wake up with Papa Tata beside us? Will he cook breakfast for us everyday? Will he be the one to give me a bath everyday? Can I cuddle Papa every night?" A series of questions were being asked one after another, and Jeongguk could only stare at his son fondly, his jaw starting to ache at how's he's been smiling too much.

Taehyung, on the other hand, quietly takes his phone out of his pocket as he snaps a photo of the two boys who have managed to make the world a better place to live in.

After the commotion and the party, the three started to clean up and help Taehyung unpack all the things he had brought from his apartment. Once they finished, Storm bought Taehyung inside his room, the child eager to show Taehyung some of his baby pictures.

When Jeongguk announces it was bedtime, Storm instantly dives under his blanket, eyes crinkling with happiness when his daddy and his papa kissed him on his forehead and his cheeks. He bids them goodnight, and the two makes sure to turn on his night light before exiting the room.

Taehyung also takes a quick shower and he made sure to dry himself thoroughly before slipping in on his pajamas and laying on his shared bed with Jeongguk. The latter looks at him lovingly, arms instantly wrapping around Taehyung's waist to pull him closer. He plants a soft kiss on Taehyung's forehead, his eyes, down to the freckle at the tip of his nose, to his cheeks and chin, and lastly, to his lips ㅡ the kiss firmer this time. Taehyung giggles in between kisses and Jeongguk swears he's fallen in love all over again.

"Thank you," Jeongguk whispers, breath ghosting over Taehyung's.

"For what?"

"For today, for everyday... thank you for loving me, for loving my son like he's yours. You complete us, Tae. You're our home now," Jeongguk whispers, making Taehyung's heart flutter, it could almost combust to how happy's he's feeling right now.

"I will continue to love you and Storm more and more each day, Gukkie. The two of you changed my life, you made it better, and I couldn't really ask for more."

"I love you to the moon," Jeongguk says, looking intently at his lover.

Taehyung smiles, his hand resting on top of Jeongguk's left cheek.

"And I even farther."