kookie

I like candies, naps, pandas and a baby sister.

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   “Yes, we should be strong for Appa because he is fighting the virus right now so he needs our support.” She explained the baby boy, not wanting to give too many details so the kid wouldn’t get scared or worried too much. Though she did take a mental note to explain him about the health safety measures some time later to protect him from getting sick.

“You’re the strongest baby that i know.” She grins and hugs the boy a little tighter as they come closer to the house where they live. “We’re here. Appa will be so happy to see you. We will feed him soup so he gets better fast, right?” Minhee says as she opens the door and lowers the boy back to the ground to help him take off the shoes and coat.

He likes that his adoptive mother still calls him baby even though he is more than four years old. Kookie will be a big boy in no time, and he swear that he will be strong for his father and mother, and future siblings if possible.

“What kind of soup?” The curious boy asked, tilting his head to the left side in the process. “I saw that Popey eats spinach. We should feed appa with spinach soup so he will be strong with big muscles!” He chanted, excited and animated, raising his arms as he mimic what the cartoon character does in the television. 

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yo, kookie~ your favorite uncle is here with money for ice cream!

The little boy was surprised to see the older man stepping in the school’s playground that afternoon. He knows that he is his mother’s friend, but they rarely see each other hence the lack of excitement in his young face. “Uncle.” He called out, unsure if he should take the money or not. “Can you take me home early today? We can buy ice cream on our way.” 

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Mingukie

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Minkyung’s head shot up as she heard the bell above the front door of the cafe rung; her eyes always wanting to acknowledge the presence of another customer only she was unable to see anyone from where she stood. Odd. It was not like anyone has left because she would at least see their shadow leaving the vicinity. At the sound of a young child’s voice calling out to anyone, it definitely got the attention of the employees including Minkyung, herself. Looks were exchanged amongst the adults and Minkyung placed aside the mug she was busy polishing to move towards the front of the cafe where the child stood.

“Annyeong. Are you looking for someone? How did you get here on your own?” she asked softly, having crouched down so Minkyung could see him at eye level. Surely his parents might have taught him not to talk to strangers at least since he had wandered off from whoever he was supposed to be with. But hopefully the child would make an exception with her since she was trying to get him back to wherever he needs to be.

Kookie’s eyes wanders around the cafe. There are different kinds of people occupying each table. There are wife and husband, students and grandpas. However, this is not what he is searching for. Nervousness occupies his small figure next, placing his fingers inside his mouth to nibble it a little. There are worries that flashes in his every gaze.

“Excuse me.” His young small voice brittle as he speaks. “Can I borrow the phone?” He asked instead of answering the woman’s question. Kookie is about to cry. His small body cannot handle the tension and the feeling of being alone. He wants to see his mother and father soon. What if he cannot go home?

“Please?”

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*smooches both cheeks multiple times* umma loves you so so much.

The little boy giggles loudly and animatedly from the ticklish kisses. “Umma~” He calls out, brushing his small hands on her face, pushing her a little. “I love you but– its funny.”

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@jinseinoai

Kookie is an adventurous boy. Nurtured by healthy island of Jeju from the very young age, he learn the art of survival as soon as he can stand on his own. Lurking into branches of streets and forest is an easy task for him. Getting lost is part of the learning process. There are frightening times, but at most Kookie bears a positive heart.

Just like today, he lost the touch of his mother’s hands again. They were passing the busy streets in the market when he lost track of his focus and fled from his mother’s grasp. By the end of the afternoon, he found his footsteps in a cafe. The brand stuck in the sign looked familiar, so Kookie take on his luck.

“Hello?”

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Minhee felt so proud of him. The boy was so smart and so independent as for his age, he had a kind heart and he was so talented. He was definitely one of a kind. In her eyes Kookie was one of the most amazing baby boys ever. “You’re so sweet. I love you.” She smooched his cheek warmly while caring the boy.

“Appa has a cute one, it’s not scare at all. You’ll see.” She tried to convince the boy so he wouldn’t worry about the mask much since it was a necessity. If they could avoid it they would, yet it was also good to teach the child that when people are sick they need to wear medical masks not to infect others. “But, even if you get a little scared you have to be brave for Appa, okay? He wants to hug you and hold you but without the mask it is dangerous because we don’t want you to feel bad as well.”

Kookie frowns the lighters line of eyebrows along with his forehead. He could not understand. Why is a mask very important? His father does not wear mask before. Why will he feel bad? Kookie received brief explanations that his father is sick. But the context of disease and sickness is barely in depth for a four year old boy.

“Kookie can be strong for Appa.” he said with a smile on his face. “I don’t want to make Appa sad. I want to give him power hug and kisses.” He bobs his small head, and giggles. “ Kookie is a strong baby.”

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  Minhee missed Kooie so much that he couldn’t even imagine. Besides her natural love for kids the doctor simply fell in love with the little man, with how smart and serious he was for his age, with his curious mind and cute cheeks. The guilt of not being there with him every day was strong even if she knew that Hyunjae was doing a great job of being a father. In fact he pleasantly surprised her with that side of him.

“He is feeling better. The fever is gone but he is still coughing a little.” Minhee was used to talking to Kookie as to a grown up about certain things, believing it would make it easier for him to understand things. “Appa is wearing a special mask though, it catches the virus if Appa coughs and destroys it so he will  wear it while you’re there.” Some things she still liked to decorate with a little fairy tail. She knew that Kookie would be worried too so she brought a fun rilakkuma mask for Hyunjae so the kid  wouldn’t see it as something strange. The orphanage wasn’t too far from their home so Minhee decided to carry him there by foot. “Did you have fun with your friends?”

Kookie bounces his head, beaming with a smile on his face. “My classmates are pretty and nice.” He is a very good too. A little cheeky, but he is very well loved by his teachers and friends. Kookie is an easy boy to get along with. Even with his brilliant mind, he managed to be sociable to everyone.

“I dont like. Mask are scary.” He said, wearing a frown on his face. Kookie remembers how the owner of the precious orphanage he lives wears a scary mask to frighten the kids to sleep. He was never fond of it. “Umma. I dont want appa with mask. Its scary.” He said again, hugging the woman tightly.

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아름다원 어머니

 Minhee could only imagine how upset the little boy was with being away from home even if there were his old friends. The doctor picked him up into her arms and kissed his cheek sweetly, “I’ll take you home but not for too long, okay? Appa, caught a cold and we don’t want you to catch it as well.” She explained it to the little one. “He misses you a lot as well so he will be very happy to see you.” Hyunjae had a mask and the house was ventilated so the kid would be safe from the virus.

Kookie likes to spend his after class with his friends from the orphanage. He even like to spend more with Cheonsa, a cute girl from the same class. But as much as he is willing to stay in the orphanage to have fun with his friends, he also wants to go home to be with his father. He misses the old man so much. Hyujae’s good night kisses, and bedtime stories. 

The four year old is very happy to see his soon-to-be-mother appearing in front of the orphanage house. He runs to the female with both arms ready to give her a hug. As been carried, the little boy wraps his short limbs around the female doctor’s neck, and mumbles. “Is he not better?” Worry can be discovered in his voice. “Kookie is strong. I don’t get sick. I want to see Appa.”

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kookie wants @fri0lero ‘ s attention.

“I want to go home.” The little boy with chubby cheeks said. “I want to see Hyukjae appa.” His voice is so small and adorable but there is a hint of sadness within. “I miss him a lot.” He continued. Three days have passed since Kookie started to living in the orphanage again because his adoptive father is sick. 

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