Key's Daughter (A Shinee Key Fanfiction)

Chapter 4

September 23, 2017

Mi-young is three months old, and today was also my birthday. We were going on a tour in a few days, and I had gotten Mi-young's passport, immunization record, and other travel documents ready. I was making sure everything was in order since it was going to be our first international trip together as a family. It had been difficult trying to balance my career and my responsibilities as a father, but I was learning to manage with each passing day.

As I was sitting on the couch, feeding Mi-young her bottle, I started to reflect on my life. I never imagined being a single parent at this age. It was tough not having her mother around, but I was determined to give my daughter a good life. However, it wasn't always easy. I often found myself exhausted and emotionally drained from trying to juggle everything. But when I looked down at her beautiful face, all those worries and doubts disappeared.

Suddenly, my phone rang, interrupting my thoughts. It was Taemin, one of my bandmates. "Hey Key, Happy Birthday!" he exclaimed. "Thanks," I replied, feeling grateful for the well-wishes. We talked for a few minutes about the upcoming tour and how everyone was doing. I could hear the excitement in his voice as he talked about the new songs we would be performing. It made me feel happy to hear him so enthusiastic.

Eventually, the call ended and I continued feeding Mi-young, humming a tune to keep her calm. As I sat there, watching her fall asleep, I thought about how much had changed in my life since her arrival. There were still challenges ahead, but being a father had given me a sense of purpose and a newfound strength. I knew that no matter what obstacles came our way, I would always do my best for my little princess.

I got a text from my sister, Katy, and my parents. They wished me a happy birthday and asked how I was doing. I texted back a picture of Mi-young, telling them that she was my best gift yet. I felt grateful for their support, even though I knew they worried about me. They had always been my biggest cheerleaders, even during the tough times.

The day of the tour had finally arrived. Our first stop was here in Seoul, and I was both nervous and excited. It had been a while since we performed in front of our fans, and I couldn't wait to see their faces light up. But at the same time, I was worried about Mi-young. This was her first time traveling, and I was anxious about how she would handle the flight and the busy schedule.

As we arrived at the venue, I was greeted by the excited cheers of the fans. It was amazing how much love and energy they gave us, and I couldn't help but feel grateful for their support. After soundcheck, I went back to the dressing room to check on Mi-young and make sure everything was okay. She was sleeping soundly in her carrier, so I grabbed a quick bite to eat before the show.

After I finished my meal, I started to feel a bit nervous again. I knew that once we stepped out on stage, everything else would fade away, and it would just be us and the fans. But for now, the anticipation was getting to me, and I felt a bit jittery.

Before the show started, I was getting my makeup done with Mi-young on my lap. She was curious about the makeup kit and the brushes, and I couldn't help but smile at how adorable she was.

"Peek-a-boo!" I said, peeking out from behind one of the brushes. Mi-young giggled, her little hands reaching out to grab at the brush. I gently removed it from her reach, not wanting her to accidentally get hurt.

"You're so curious, aren't you?" I said softly, stroking her cheek with a finger. She cooed in response, looking up at me with her big, bright eyes.

As the makeup artist finished up my look, I held Mi-young a little closer, feeling a sense of pride and joy flood over me. It was amazing how much she had grown and changed in just a few short months, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held for us.