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Just like he said he would, Jimin spends a lot of time doing his research and really thinking over how he feels about being Taehyung’s caregiver. Pretty quickly he realizes that he truly wants to care for TaeTae and instead focuses on the logistics of it. A lot of what he finds is from kink, which frustrates him to no end. He figures out what terms to use eventually and follows tags like CGLRE, babycore, things like that. He even creates a separate Tumblr account purely to immerse himself, seeking out experienced regressors and caregivers to ask for advice. Overall it’s incredibly helpful and oftentimes they’ll stroke his ego by praising his dedication and desire to care for his boyfriend properly. Things really begin to fall in place when he finds DadaSeokjin on Youtube. Seokjin reminds him of TaeTae a lot, weirdly enough given that he’s a carer, and Jimin feels like he really connects with him. DaDaSeokjin has multiple videos discussing the ins and outs of the CGLRE community and even an entire series called Caregiving 101. With the general nature of his content it’s practically a given that he receives tons of disgusting comments, which lead to him moderating said comments—he says his channel is a safe space and that everybody should feel comfortable do converse with each other and himself in the comments. That’s how he and Jimin begin talking. Jimin comments on a video- 10 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Caregiver- with a brief rundown of his relationship with Taehyung (both little and grown) and how helpful he found the video in showing him everything he needs to be sure of. Seokjin eventually adds him in Kakaotalk where he begins, essentially, training Jimin. Before long he decides he’s ready to care for TaeTae but he’s not sure how to go about it.
Seokjin hyung
just go for it! taehyung will be excited regardless and, from what you’ve told me, he’s far too smitten with you to even dwell on any sort of details.
Jimin
How do I know he’ll trust me to take care of him properly?
Seokjin hyung
The fact that he even asked you shows how much he trusts you. He’s been ready to be your little for weeks now and it’s really not even up for debate whether you’re ready for it or not. You’ve been so dedicated and diligent in learning everything you need. You’re ready, Jimin, go for it!
The notification for this last message comes through while Jimin is in the bathroom. Neither Taehyung nor he are secretive with their phones and it’s not uncommon for them to open their notifications to check if they’re important or not. Needless to say, Taehyung doesn’t really think before he grabs his phone. Immediately his face floods with heat, eyes burning already with the surge of emotion. He wants to pretend he didn’t read it because he wants to allow Jimin to bring it up only when he’s ready, but he’s furiously rubbing the water from his eyes when Jimin returns from the bathroom.
“Baby?” Jimin calls, beside him in seconds and tilting Taehyung’s head to look into his eyes. “Are you okay? What happened?”
Taehyung gives him a watery smile, laughing at himself in embarrassment. “I saw your new message. I’m just really, really happy.”
Confused, Jimin picks his phone up to read said message, his own face flaming now. “I’m sorry, I really meant to do this better.”
“I don’t even care, Jiminie. Do you really want to be my caregiver now?”
“Of course!” he replies enthusiastically. “Of course, Tae. I want to take care of my baby boy always.”
Taehyung whines, throwing his arms around his boyfriend. Oh , he thinks. Guess I’m baby now. “TaeTae’s weally happy, Diminie.”
Jimin coos, pressing his lips to the side of TaeTae’s head sweetly. “Oh oops! Can I give you kisses anywhere other than your lips?”
“Yes, Diminie, TaeTae no catch cooties li’ dat.”
“Ahh,” Jimin hums, nodding solemnly as though it’s the smartest thing he’s ever heard. “I understand, TaeTae. I wouldn’t want you to get cooties.”
“T’ank you Diminie, TaeTae knew you und’stan’.”
It’s only an hour later that TaeTae brings up what he’s been too nervous to ask for the past for weeks. They’re sitting together in the living room on TaeTae’s play mat (Jimin is very confused as to how he’d never seen it before) and surrounded by his stuffies. Jimin’s pinky is out way too far as he takes a dramatically posh sip from his teacup filled with tea, TaeTae’s filled with apple juice. TaeTae is starting to get a bit restless which is only make his age drop from the six he had been to about four. Jimin notices, but wants to wait a bit for TaeTae to let him know why he’s squirming so much. Eventually it becomes apparent that he won’t do that on his own. “Is something wrong, TaeTae?” His voice is gentle and reassuring in the hopes that he’ll feel more confident.
“It’s nuffin, Minnie,” he replies, eyes wide, before slumping. “TaeTae jus’ wan’s call you somefin…”
That’s not the answer Jimin was expecting, admittedly, but he tries to mask the mild surprise on his face with the utter love he has for the boy. He does a pretty good job. “What do you wanna call me, baby?”
That tiny shy box of a smile curls TaeTae’s lips the way it always does whenever Jimin does particular things that give him butterflies. “TaeTae is scared t’ough..”
Jimin smiles fondly, putting his cup down in order to lean forward and kiss TaeTae’s forehead. “There’s no need to be scared, bub. You can call me anything.”
“Anyfing?” He asks hopefully, eyes growing wide.
“Of course.”
“Even dada?” TaeTae looks away as he says this, still nervous despite Jimin’s permission.
“I would love if you called me dada, baby boy. I’m so proud of you for being a big boy and asking me.” Jimin kisses his forehead again and caresses his cheek, TaeTae giggling in response.
“T’ank you, dada!”
If Jimin was someone who is uncomfortable with how unbelievably fond he is of his boyfriend, regardless of whether he’s Taehyung or TaeTae, he might try to deny how completely whipped he is. As it is, Jimin would happily start every single conversation with, ”hi my boyfriend is beautiful that’s all” but apparently that doesn’t go over well with some people.
Despite how difficult it was to do so while smiling, he still took advantage of having TaeTae’s face in his hands and showered him face in kisses. TaeTae squealed and halfheartedly tried to push Jimin away. In reality, he loved the affection he got while he was small. Of course, Jimin has always been incredibly affectionate to him, but it was somehow different when he was small. He gets the same feeling in his chest when Jimin kisses his face that he gets when he squishes one of his stuffies to his chest. Really, what was even the difference between his dada and a stuffie?