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Kitty's Sippy Cup🐾

#yoonmin | 1,6k | little!yg

Jm discovers something in the Gеniиs Lab and doesn't understand why it freaks the fvck out of his hyung.

• sfw, ~1,6k words
• canonverse
• little!yg
• yg gets really upset
• jm cares for yg without really knowing the ropes
• soft yoonmin
• good ending

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The bags were heavy and he was happy it wasn't a long distance to his destination. Jm would most certainly fail as the employee of the month if he tried himself in delivery.

He peeked inside the bags full of food and delightfully noted that they all were his hyung's recent favourites. Feeling his fingers getting numb from the pressure, he readjusted his grip on the coffee cup he was holding and pressed the button. And then again and again.

Finally he got buzzed in and the door opened, revealing his hyung all neat and pretty, with his hair beautifully done and some subtle makeup on.

- Jmin-ah?

- Lost track of time again, hyung? We're having lunch here today, - Jm smiled cutely and offered the cup to the elder.

- Come inside, - he said, letting Jm in, - I was onto something with that beat.

Jm set the bags down with a sigh of relief and started getting the containers and utensils out, arranging everything prettily on the table. They could well count it as a date with how busy they were.

- Have you been filming something?

- Sort of. Not sure if it will be out at all.

- You look really handsome, hyung.

Yg smiled subtly, clearing his work table, seeming like he didn't care about the compliment. Only the angle allowed Jm to have a peek of his flushed cheeks.

- What have you brought? I skipped breakfast again.

- Hyung! - Jm wanted to nag him a little bit like he usually did in a playful manner.

And that's when he noticed something just under the table.

He didn't spot it until they sat on the couch and he immediately bent to pick it up.

- I think you dropped this, - Jm said and looked at his hyung only to see his calm expression change immediately.

His eyes went wide and he looked scared for some reason.

Jm looked at the item in his hand and it seemed like a cute bottle with two small plastic tops that resembled cat ears and along with the design on the side it looked really adorable. And then he noticed it had a tip with small holes in them.

It transported him years back when his mom would often ask to fill a similar, though much simpler looking bottle with warm water to give to Jihyung who was getting antsy in his play pen.

- Hyung, is this a sippy cup? Are you babysitting one of the staff's kids again? - Jm giggled and was about to offer the cup for Yg to take when he noticed the elder's face.

He looked distraught.

He was hugging himself, avoiding looking at Jm and his eyes looked glassy like he was tearing up. That alarmed the younger instantly. He swiftly got up and was on his knees next to his hyung in seconds.

- What's wrong, chubs? Has something happened?

Years of knowing Yg have taught him many things. Yet still he felt helpless while communicating with him sometimes. Jm was determined to keep trying. The way Yg was eyeing the cup was pretty weird so Jm set it aside and gently took the elder's fingers in his hand.

- Have I upset you? I shouldn't have touched this, right? I won't anymore, okay? Just tell me how I can help.

This was pretty recent, the thing they had. But it was long time coming. They orbited around each other for years and finally became closer not so long ago.

Jm had a lot of patience and he simply waited until Yg was ready to speak.

- It's mine, - was all he said at first.

- Yours? It's really cute. Was it a gift?

- Sort of. But I picked it out of many. For myself, - he emphasized.

It seemed like what he was talking about was grand and Jm didn't understand. Some sort of touchy subject? Hurtful memories? Talking to Yg would be like walking through the darkness at times. Yet Jm wasn't about to give up.

- You made a good choice. It's really nice to the touch. I'm sorry I picked it up like that.

- No, it's fine. - Yg turned to Jm and pulled him up to sit next to him, - It's one of my favourites.

Jm nodded. He was holding both of Yg's hands and running the pad of his finger over the knuckles, letting him know he was listening.

- Sometimes I get really anxious. And you know I try various techniques still? This is my personal one. I go to this place, this state of mind where my current situation doesn't matter. Involuntarily mostly. And I feel like I'm this carefree kid again.

- Oh-h, - Jm exhaled softly. - That's why the sippy cup?

- Yeah. I got some other things too. Some clothes and books. I'm not losing it, Jmin-ah, it's actually a thing. - he whispered desperately.

And that's when Yg's tears finally fell.

He looked like he wanted to bolt outside and make a run for it so Jm quickly asked if he could hug him. Yg nodded and Jm tipped his tense frame onto his shoulder.

- Of course you're not losing it. And if drinking from this makes you feel better, who cares, right?

Yg shook his head, hiding his face in Jm's hoodie. Jm carded his fingers through Yg's long locks and then suddenly he got an idea.

- Hyung, I have some juice with me. If you want, I could pour some in your kitty cup?

Jm decided to avoid the name for now, afraid it would upset his hyung. Though he had a hunch that this was far more complex than just a name.

- It doesn't work just like that, Jminie.

- Okay. But it might feel good either way? If you want.

Yg nodded, barely noticeable and Jm did as he suggested, offering the half filled cup to him. He held his hyung in half hug as Yg sipped, visibly calming down.

Jm was confused and had a ton of questions but he held back because making Yg feel better was his main priority now.

- The food is getting cold. And you must be tired. How about I feed you a little bit?

Yg withdrew a hand that was covering his eyes and looked over the younger. He didn't know what he expected, maybe laughing or joking, but there was none of that.

Jm looked calm and serious. So he reluctantly agreed.

At first the elder kept quiet so Jm filled the silence with commenting on food and whatever else like he usually did. Gradually Yg came back to himself and started responding.

He finished his drink and attempted to hide the cup but Jm noticed and asked to put his pretty cup on the table, showing there was nothing odd about it. Because there wasn't.

By the time they were almost done and Yg's back was slumped against Jm's chest, the younger picked up the thin blanket right behind him and covered them up, not quite ready to part with Yg just yet.

He already checked their schedules and they were clear for the rest of the day, with some late requests for Jm to cancel his lessons.

Yg opened up some articles on the phone and Jm was reading through them, through many blog posts, through forum threads as he was brushing his hyung's hair with his fingers.

Yg's head rested on Jm's lap and Yg looked up pictures from the younger's phone showing him the things he liked shyly.

Jm made sure to say something about each of them.

"This looks so cute"

"That would suit you a lot, hyung"

"I would like this for myself, what do you think?"

He did his best to show the elder he wasn't weirded out about it. Simply curious. That he was willing to learn about the little space mindset to the best of his abilities.

After he took Yg home he went through everything Yg showed him again.

An array of pastel coloured, cozy pictures warmed his heart. He saw the thread with forum members showing off their recent purchases, adults proudly showcasing things they loved, they enjoyed. He genuinely cried a little when he recalled how upset and worried his hyung was.

Jm wanted to show him his support even though he was very new to this side of his favourite person.

After some searching and paying extra for an urgent delivery Jm found himself sneaking outside Yg's flat to pick up a package from the concierge.

He set it on the bedside cabinet before falling asleep, mind bursting with newly discovered information.

Their morning went pretty regular, with Yg waking up first. Jm trudged into the kitchen, lured out of bed by the tempting smell of coffee.

His heart ached and worried as he carried a package that he checked out last night. He was hoping Yg wouldn't get mad when he sees the present.

The smile on the elder's face was one of those shy ones. He secretly loved presents.

But nothing compared to Yg's expression when he unwrapped a beige jumpsuit with a kitty design on it.

- Something to match your pretty cup, if you will accept this from me, - Jm said and froze, waiting for Yg's reaction.

It was instantaneous. After he stood from the table leaving the jumpsuit where it was unwrapped, he weaved his arms around Jm's neck, kissing him gently.

- I love it, love it so much, - and he nuzzled into his shoulder.

They stood like that for a while, swinging from side to side, and when Yg lifted his face from where it was hiding in the younger's neck he had a dazzling smile on his lips.

- Want me to try it on right now?

~end🐾

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