Chapter 40. Love and Friendship (4)

POV: JaeMin

I heard the beautiful singing of birds on the balcony and woke up as I noticed the brightness seeping through the thin curtain. I slowly sat up and smiled at the sight of JunKoo sprawled next to me, still sleeping. Part of his face was pressed against the pillow, and one leg of his pajamas was lifted up to his knee, most likely because he tossed and turned all night.

I walked to the bathroom and looked at my tired reflection in the mirror, forcing a smile at myself. One day at a time. I brushed my teeth and headed out of the room. As I reached Jiwan's nursery, I found my mother already giving him a bath.

"Good morning, Mom," I spoke with a hoarse voice as I approached. "Good morning, my little one."

Jiwan, who was happily sitting in the bathtub, looked at me and smiled.

"JaeJae, he's sitting up already, and he's only four months old!" My mom seemed silly with her grandson.

"He sat up ye