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A small little girl dresses in bear pyjamas, hugging a brown bear plushie climbing up to her father who was sitting on her bed while holding a cup of iced americano. “Papa, It’s story time”
Seungkwan puts his coffee on the coffee table that was located beside it. .
“Hm~~ what story do you wanna listen to today, Jayeon~ah.?”
“Anything but happy”
“Hm.. Let papa think”
Seungkwan squishes his daughter's chubby cheeks. Jayeon is just a carbon copy of Seungkwan. She was borned on the 26th May, when Seungkwan was still doing his Master’s degree. Her biological mother gave up on her custody and left the little angel with Seungkwan as soon as she was delivered.
In the beginning, Seungkwan was perplexed with all of the new experience. However, he will never give up on Jayeon. It might not work out with him and Jayeon’s biological mother but it will never change the fact that Jayeon was his daughter. His everything.
Luckily, he had full support from his family and friends. Jeonghan, Jihoon, Soonyoung, Mingyu, Wonwoo and Seokmin came daily to his house in the beginning to help him. The first 6 months is a turmoil but it was made possible with their help.
“Papa?”
“Sorry honey. Papa is still thinking.. Hmmm… . Ok Let’s start.”
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Once upon a time, there was a handsome passionate dancer named Hoshi.
“Hochi? Cute” Jayeon settling herself in between her papa’s leg, holding her big brown bear plushie.
‘Hoshi lived all his life to dance. He breathes and sleeps for dance but his true life mission was to find one true love. One day, he was nominated to have the closing dance for his university freshie festival. Suddenly, the door opened. Step inside, who Hoshi claimed a fairy entered.
Hoshi stepped down from the stage, went straight to the person who was just making his entrance. Hoshi kneeled down in front of him. With a smile, he said.
“I don't know who you are yet, but one thing I know, I am in love. Marry Me.” proposed Hoshi
“Marry Me? So fast?” Jayeon asks, she was taken back with Hoshi’s bluntness too.
“So Jayeon-ah, Hoshi was a stranger to the fairy. And what should the fairy reply?”
“Joa” answers jayeon.
“Hey! When you meet any stranger. You have to answer, andeyo.
Again, Hoshi was a stranger to the fairy. And what should the fairy reply?”
“Joa”
“Jayeon!” Seungkwan made a serious face that just cracked Jayeon’s laugh.
“Andeyo~~”
“Smart my lil princess” Seungkan ruffles his princess’s hair. Looking at her in adoration. Indeed, Jayeon is a blessing.
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Hoshi kneeled down waiting for the fairy to reply to his sudden proposal. The fairy who was being called Lee Uji by the whole campus smirked, lifted up Hoshi’s chin. “Impress me. And who knows. I will say yes later. For now, sorry lover boy. I am not that easy.”
Hoshi appears in front of Uji's classes everyday. Walking his fairy to his hostel, accompanying his study in the library. In an instant, Hoshi became Uji’s reason to smile.
However, one day. Uji didn’t appear. Hoshi waited for Uji in front of his class but Uji just did not appear. Hoshi called Uji so many times. 50 missed calls and counting.
Hoshi rushes to Uji’s hostel. Knock the door like crazy and as expected nobody opens the door.. The room is empty. What does he have in his mind? Both Uji and Wonu have class.
“Hyung, Do you know where is Ujiji? I can't get hold of him?” Hoshi called Uji’s close friend and..
‘Jayeon, you know what that friend replied?’
Jayeon places 2 fingers under her chin, pouting her face, trying to think with his head.
‘If the friend is like uncle Minnie? He will be panicked as well with Hochi but if the friend is like uncle Hannie, He will say ‘I dont wanna tell you’. So which one papa?’
One the other line of Hoshi’s dial, the mischievous man said the magical 3 hated words. “It’s a secret”.
“Should i call the police Hyung?”
“No!!!”
“Why? Uji is missing. He is not even in his room, Hyung.”
“I mean, it is not 24 hours, yet.”
“Can i come to your house and cry?”
“Nope”
“Why? Cause. I say no. Go to your room, and i will drop by later.”
Hoshi keys in his password. “112217” and suddenly.
“Happy Birthday”
The room was filled with everyone except one person. There was also a big box in the middle of the room. Hoshi looks at Hannie's face and all of them just smile and nod. Hoshi took a very deep breath and unwrapped the box. A human formed fairy came out wearing a tiger outfit holding a tiger balloon. Hoshi pulled him into a hug, crying messily. Gifted Uji with tons of small kisses.
“You!! I was worried.”
Without replying to the statement. He whispered to Hoshi’s ears.
“I still can’t say yes to your marriage proposal, but will you be my boyfriend?”
“Hochi say yes, papa?”
“With a Rawr..”
“Rawr? So, Hochi is like uncle Soonie?”
“Yes my lil princess. Hochi is uncle Soonie.”
“So how does Hoshi say yes?”
Jayeon sits, holds up her two hands, making Soonyoung’s signature moves and rawr.
“So that’s my bedtime story for today. Lets sleep. Tomorrow we're gonna go to the dentist.”
Seungkwan switches on the astronomy night lamp, kisses her on the temple and tucks his daughter to sleep. “Good night princess”.
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“Boo Jayeon”
It’s their turn now. Seungkwan holds Jayeon hand in hand to the treatment room and knocks.
“Hi, Seungkwan and Jayeonie~”
“Hansol?”
“Uncle Boonon?”
“Come here, and sit on the chair.”
Hansol or Uncle Boonon is their next door neighbour. Seungkwan always needs to ask Hansol to look after Jayeon whenever he needs to rush to the office for an urgent meeting after their nanny has gone home. Jayeon adores Hansol’s kitten Leo and with Jayeon is a reason where Hansol can eat properly. He is a terrible cook while Seungkwan’s home is always full with one. Aint both of them a good match?
“Jayeon-ah~ your teeth are in a very good condition. Good Job” Hansol points two thumb up to the little kid in treatment.
“Thank you uncle Boonon”
“Is there any other care that I need to take care of her teeth?” Hansol just shakes his head upon Seungkwan’s question.
“Nope. Her teeth are in good condition and I ensure ½ of her teeth health progress. You don't have to worry.”
“I’m sorry”
“Don’t be. I love having her around too”
“Uncle Boonon” Jayeon places her thinking post looking up to Hansol’s face. Looking soft with glittering eyes asking for something.
“Yes dear?”
“Will you wanna come today for dinner? Papa is gonna make a prawn burger and chips with kimchi sauce. It's gonna taste good. Come and eat with us.” Pled Jayeon.
“Jayeon. Don't disturb Uncle Boonon. What if he’s busy?”
“What if i don’t?”
“You don’t? You wanna join us?”
“Sure, i will be more than delighted to have a meal with this cutie and you.”
“Then, we meet you tonite. There are still few people behind us. I don’t wanna hold you back”
`Jayeon, let’s go. Uncle Boonon needs to treat other kids too.”
“Bye Bye and thank you Dr Boonon”
“Bye Hansol”
“See you later, Seungkwan”
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“Come on in. Sorry we are cooking in the kitchen. You know how Jayeon wanna help and in the process adds on for another hour.”
“Seungkwan~~”
Seungkwan turns his body facing Hansol who suddenly lost his control. He grips the young father closely preventing himself from falling down. Connecting their body with one another. Chest to chest.
“Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. Are you ok?”
“You smell like tangerine. It smells so good Seungkwan.”
“Hmm~~ thanks” They lock their eyes with one another. For an instant, Seungkwan sees a ray of hope for a family in Hansol’s eyes but what if Hansol never wants a 1 + 1 deal? No matter what, his own happiness comes in second. It is always Jayeon and only her.
“Uncle Boonon? Papa.. let's make roll roll cheese potato ball.”
“Potato ball?” Hansol looks at Seungkwan, impressed by the man's cooking idea.
“So, Hansol and Jayeon roll the potato and papa will fry the fish ok?”
In ½ hour. Finally all dishes are ready. They eat together and Hansol sits beside Seungkwan while the little princess sits right on the opposite side.
First bite and Hansol got amazed once again, “Wow, it’s so good!”
“Papa is a good cook right uncle Boonon?”
“The best.”
Seungkwan being pushed to stay out of the kitchen and rest. Let the dentist and the assistant wash the dishes.
“Papa, a cup of green tea for you and uncle Boonon and a orange juice for me”
Hansol passes the brown bear cup to Seungkwan while lowering down to sit beside him.
“Jayeon told me about your bedtime story. Jihoon hyung and Soonyoung hyung's love story to a 4 years old kid?”
“Ain’t it better than a stranger's love story like Cinderella or Snow White? Let her see the love from people she knew.”
“Uncle Boonon! Will you come for breakfast tomorrow? It's the weekend. Please.”
Pink flushed coloured Seungkwan cheeks over his daughter's request to the busy neighbour but deep inside. He hopes that Hansol will agree.
“Sorry Princess, I can't. I have an appointment tomorrow morning.”
“Oh~~ I am sorry Uncle Boonon. Good Night.” Jayeon hugs her plushie tight, pouting walking to her room.
“What about Uncle Boonon telling you the bedtime story for today?” Hansol signalling for Seungkwan to wait while he runs towards Jayeon’s room.
“What am i thinking?”Seungkwan massages his temple. The handsome dentist, young, rich and successful. Why would someone with that portfolio on hand will settle for less? Why would he come and bear the responsibility of Jayeon as well?
“What are you thinking, Seungkwan?”
“Hm.. ah.. Hm.. nothing.”
“She is asleep already.” Hansol sits in his place again, right beside Seungkwan.
“Thanks Hansol, I really appreciate it and sorry if she troubled you in any sense.” Hansol grabs Seungkwan’s hand into his hand. Hold both of it tight. “Seungkwan, I like her. So don't worry.”
“Thank you. I am always afraid of troubling you. You are busy as it is and I always ask for your help. Sometimes I force Jihoon Hyung or Jeonghan Hyung, but they just got a baby too. I can't really ask them..”
“It’s ok Seungkwan. It’s ok. I love spending time with her and with you.”
‘Is that a hint? Of a chance?’
Before any answer escapes Seungkwan’s lips. Hansol’s handphone rings. He smiles, his looks soften. “I’ll go now”
Seungkwan escorts him to the front door, tailing his eyes of Hansol who then redial his phone.
“Hi Baby”
Baby.. indeed. Why would a handsome, young and successful dentist like Hansol be single? ‘What am i thinking? I have Jayeon. That’s all that matters.’
Maybe there should be only 2 Boo. Boo Seungkwan and Boo Jayeon.
There should never be a BooNon.
Seungkwan opens his daughter’s bedroom door. Kneel beside her bed, smooch on her chubby cheek. “Papa loves Jayeon. We will always have each other.”
His sleep that night haunted by the thought of guilt. Will Jayeon grow up enough with just him as her sole parent? Will be happy when he is always busy. If Hansol is busy and starts to date later. Who should he call if he has a meeting in the future?