Part : 24

Time skip after a month,

In Bangtan house,

At midnight, The entire Bangtan house was finally quiet except for one room that looked like a mini war zone, Inside Jungkook and Kwisha’s bedroom, milk bottles were scattered, a half folded baby blanket and two milk stained burp cloths were hanging off the edge of the bed

In the center of the chaos lay baby Jungwoo, sleeping peacefully on the bed, pillows guarding him on all sides like a royal prince and He was snuggled in his little onesie, fists balled up, lips parted, breathing softly like nothing in the world could disturb him, On the floor, lay Jungkook, curled up with one leg under the bed, his face was smashed into a baby wipe packet, On the opposite side, Kwisha’s upper body hung off the bed, her lower half still clinging to the edge like she tried climbing off and just gave up midmove, The room smelled of baby lotion, spilled milk, and utter exhaustion

Just then, The bedroom door opened slowly, Suga and Aria stepped inside, both in comfy clothes, Aria had a soft swaddle blanket folded over her arm, Suga held a milk bottle in one hand and a soft stuffed bunny Jungwoo loved in the other,They paused at the doorway and just stared

Suga : They look like they fought a tornado and lost! *shocked*

Aria : *chuckled* No! The tornado is sleeping peacefully in the middle!

She pointed at Jungwoo and smiled, They walked closer, stepping over a pacifier and a slipper

Suga : Should we wake them? *slowly*

Aria : *nodded* but Make sure baby won't wake up! *slowly*

Suga crouched beside Kwisha and gently touched her shoulder

Suga : Kwisha! wake up? Just for a minute! Come on! sleep properly! *soft*

She flinched, mumbled,'No Jungwoo...baby not again...no diaper...not that one…' and slowly opened one eye, on the other side, Aria shook Jungkook’s shoulder, and he blinked up like someone lost in the wilderness

Jungkook : What happened? Kwisha! Jungwoo! *worried*

Aria : Shhh! Jk! Nothing happened! We came to take Jungwoo for the night! You two need actual sleep! *smile*

Kwisha : But.. he’ll disturb your sleep! Unnie! *sleepy* How will Suga Oppa manage--

Suga : Don't think about us and sleep properly! *soft* You’re his mom, Not a robot! Aria and I got this! *smile*

He reached up to Kwisha and gently patted her head, something rare and reserved for only the softest of moments, Aria smiled at his brotherly love and slowly took Jungwoo in her arms, Suga took his necessary items and they left

Kwisha : Thank you Oppa! *sleepy*

Jungkook : Thank you noona! *sleepy*

They both slowly turned toward each other like two sleep deprived soldiers being granted leave and collapsed on the bed , no need for covers, no need for words, Just one sleepy smile exchanged between them and the next moment, They were both snoring in perfect harmony, like true parents in their most peaceful uninterrupted sleep

On the other side,

In Suga & Aria's room,

Aria sat down gently on the bed, swaying Jungwoo in her arms like she had done this a thousand times before, Suga followed, placing the bunny toy near the bassinet and sitting beside her, Aria gently rocked Jungwoo, who yawned and then giggled randomly in sleep

Aria : *chuckled* He’s such a drama prince!

Suga : He’s just Jungkook 2.0 with better manipulation tactics! *smile*

He caressed his little hands and laid beside him resting his one hand behind his own head

Suga : Jungwoo! Champ! You better not pee on me tonight like your dad! *annoyed*

He closed his eyes to sleep and Aria smiled, For a few moments, there was just quiet breathing, A nostalgic silence and then Aria chuckled softly, eyeing on Jungwoo

Aria : Suga! *soft*

Suga : Hmm! *with closed eyes*

Aria : He smells just like Yaana used to when she was a baby, isn't he? *smile* Remember that lavender lotion I used to put on her after every bath---

Suga : *opened his eyes and smiled* Yeah! And she always wanted that! If you don't put that lotion on her, she just cries all day! *chuckled* our princess learnt giggle even before she could properly smile! *chuckled*

Aria : And Yoonjun? *laughed* God, that boy wouldn’t sleep unless I hummed the same piano melody every night, The same one! For two whole years! *shook her head*

Suga : Yeah! *annoyed* He nearly lost his mind when I accidentally played another song! That boy was seriously a tragedy for us! *scoffed*

Aria : Hey! *pout* don't call my son tragedy! It's just we were new parents!

Suga : Well! That's also true! I raised y/n but a boy? That was my first experience too! Jk never talk back with me! *smile*

He sat up on bed, resting his head on his palm, and Aria looked down at Jungwoo, who smiled a little in sleep, She gently adjusted his blanket, rubbing his back with her thumb and looked at Suga

Aria : It’s been almost nine years since we held someone this tiny! *soft*

Suga : *nodded* We were younger! Clueless! Tired! And Scared! But still did pretty great! *smile*

He looked up and met her eyes, There was pride there, Aria smiled and Suga leaned forward to kiss her, Their lips slightly touched and Suddenly, Jungwoo shifted, let out a sharp cry, the kind that was somewhere between frustration and sadness

Suga : Ahh! Here we go! He's more like our Jimin, isn't he? *annoyed*

Suga leaned back and Aria smiled softly, began rocking him in her arms again, gently shushing him

Aria : Shh...shh...Jungwoo! you’re okay, baby! Just a dream! *soft*

Suga handed her a fresh bottle, but Jungwoo refused it, He just wanted warmth and Contact, Aria cradled him close, and within a minute, his cries faded again, his thumb found its way near his cheek, and he drifted back into a peaceful sleep

Suga : *scoffed* I was wrong! Definitely Jungkook’s son! Already dramatic! *shook his head*

Aria : But a softie too! He just wants to be loved! Suga! like our Jk! *smile*

She gently placed Jungwoo down into the soft sheets, making sure the bunny was beside him, He stirred once, then curled his fists into the air and exhaled a tiny breath, already dreaming again,Suga stared at him for a long moment and looked at Aria

Suga : You're right! Jk always wants attention! And just like him, this baby bunny is also going to grow up in such a chaotic but loving family! *smile* being the youngest brother for now! *chuckled*

Aria : The best kind! *soft* You eight were always there for each other! And I hope these kids also get along with each other! *smile*

She turned to Suga and leaned her head on his shoulder,Suga leaned his head against hers in return and smiled

Suga : They're getting along with each other! Aria! Didn't you notice How every kids listen to our Yoon! *smile* They don't listen to our parents but if Yoon says something, they don't do again! I'm proud of him! He's really the perfect big brother!

Aria : *looked at Suga* Just like his father! *smile*

Suga : *scoffed* Never! I used to be the brother who just earned money and gave the total salary to his big brother! I never did anything for my younger siblings! They had grown up by themselves! *sad*

Aria : Suga! Please! You and Jin oppa worked hard to give this bright future to others! And all other brothers are proof! They never disrespect you because they know how much you sacrificed for them! *soft*

Suga : *sighed* Leave it! Please! Aria! I don't want to remember that past! I'm just happy with my present! *smile*

He kissed on her cheeks and she giggled in his arms, They both crawled into bed while Aria keeping her eyes on Jungwoo, watching the slow rise and fall of his chest

Aria: *chuckled* I hope Jk and Kwisha rest well tonight! They need it! *smile*

Suga : They deserve it! *soft*

He reached out, took her hand beneath the blanket, and they fell into peaceful silence, laying Jungwoo between them

Time skip to Morning,

On dining table,

The bangtan house was buzzing not with chaos, but with calm morning chatter as kids already left for the school, The couples, Rm & Euna, Jhope & Jiah, Jimin & Inaya, Taehyung & Alice were seated on their respective chairs, fully ready to leave for their work, yet some chairs at the table remained notably empty, Rm looked at Jungkook & Kwisha's chair and looked at Euna back

Rm : They're late again! *sighed*

Euna turned off her mobile screen and took a glance at Jungkook & Kwisha's seats, she smiled and hugged Rm's hand

Euna : They're newly parents! Rm! They'll take time to adjust! *smile*

Jhope : Yes! Euna is right, Namjoonah! Let them! I heard they were up all night again! *chuckled* Jungwoo’s got lungs like a concert mic! *shook his head*

Jimin : They’re the new ‘zombie parents’ now! *laughed*

Taehyung : *smirk* Now that bunny tastes his own medicine! He  literally spoiled our kids! Now it's our turn!

Jimin agreed and They all chuckled until the door creaked open, their Heads turned and Aria walked in with Jungwoo swaddled in his blanket, His hair peeked out, his eyes were curious but calm and his uncle, Suga followed silently behind, hands in his hoodie pocket

Jiah : Hey! Baby Jk! *excited*

She immediately rushed to Aria, followed by Inaya, both girls were excited to see the baby

Aria : Shh... slowly, he just woke up! *smile*

Inaya : He looks like a sleepy bun! *excited*

Jiah : A tiny Kookie! *chuckled*

The girls gently peeked into the blanket, cooing at Jungwoo’s half awake face and smiled, Alice couldn't control her excitement and finally stood up, coming towards the baby, Jimin looked at Jungwoo and smirked

Jimin : Where are his little parents though? *smirk*

Taehyung : Probably passed out from changing the wrong diaper at 3 a.m! *laughed*

They laughed again but Suga who had quietly taken his seat, finally spoke up without looking up from his plate

Suga : You two became parents when you were mature and ready! They’re still learning and they’re trying harder than anyone! *cold*

The table went quiet, Jimin looked down, his smiled vanished and Taehyung raised his brow slightly,his guilt flickered in his eyes and he also looked down

Jimin : Hyung, you’re right! I-i..didn’t mean it that way! I'm sorry! *nervously*

Taehyung : Y-yeah hyung! We were just teasing! We didn’t mean to mock them!

Aria still holding Jungwoo, gently smiled at them as she walked toward the table

Aria : It’s okay! Tae! Jimin! But let’s give them some peace, hmm? They haven’t really slept in last fifteen days!

Jimin and Taehyung widened their eyes and looked at each other

Jimin & Taehyung : Fifteen days? *shocked*

Aria : *nodded* Yes fifteen days!

Suga : *sighed* We were observing them since fifteen days! Power naps, Midnight crying And Feeding rotations! So we just decided to give them a break! *cold*

Aria : Yes! So until they come down on their own...please, no one wakes them up! *smile*

Everyone nodded solemnly, Even the girls nodded, looking at each other with a sense of seriousness that only kids who were raised among legends could pull off, Aria then looked around and found the empty space between Jimin and Taehyung, Jungkook’s usual spot, She carefully placed a folded blanket on the table and laid Jungwoo down on it like a tiny prince on his throne

Aria : Let this baby kookie enjoy being part of the table! *chuckled*

The baby blinked slowly, looking up at the ceiling fan, He stretched a little, fists curling like a boxer’s warm up, then yawned with the cutest noise in the room

Alice : *excited* Did you hear that yawn? *chuckled*

Inaya : I’m crying! He's so cute! *pout*

Jhope : Is this what it feels like when God smiles at breakfast? *chuckled*

Jimin : I take back every joke! I’d change his diapers voluntarily for that yawn! *smile*

Rm : Careful what you promise! Jimin! *teasing*

Jhope : Noted this promise! *laughed*

Jimin : W-what? I was just--

Taehyung : He has Jungkook’s nose! And his attitude, I’m sure! *chuckled*

Aria : *laughed* Wait till he cries for 45 minutes straight while glaring!

Everyone admired Jungwoo as he blinked around the table, occasionally giving everyone that I own this place stare that babies somehow master at birth

Jhope : He’s Kookie’s heart outside his body now! *smile*

Jiah smiled deeply at her husband’s words and Jungwoo? He sneezed in his sleep, Everyone gasped and Jhope shook his head

Jhope : That’s it! He’s officially a Bangtan baby! *laughed*

They chuckled slightly and Jungwoo was laying there like a royal baby on a soft blanket between the plates of pancakes and bowls of fruits, just as Aria tucked the blanket a little more snug around Jungwoo, the door opened again, Jin and Aesha rushed in, clearly in a hurry, Jin was buttoning his sleeves clumsily while Aesha had a file clutched in one hand

Jhope : Whoa! Good morning?guys? or is the house on fire? *confused*

He extended a plate with a sandwich and eggs toward them like a reflex, Aesha took the sandwich with a breathless smile and looked at Suga and Jhope

Aria : Meeting! With the board! In an hour! *worried*

Jin : And I still haven’t had coffee! *rolled his eyes*

Suga and Jhope sat straight and looked at each other before looking at Jin

Suga : Board meeting? *shocked*

Jhope : Why didn’t you tell us earlier? Guys! *shocked*

Jin rolled his eyes dramatically as he adjusted his watch

Jin : Ask my secretary! I’m just the handsome face of this empire! *scoffed*

He playfully nudged Aesha with his elbow and Aesha, however, wasn’t laughing, She looked genuinely apologetic as she turned toward Suga and Hoseok

Aesha: I’m sorry! Suga! Hobi! It’s my mistake! I should have informed you both last night! I was updating the presentation and I forgot! *looked down*

Jhope and Suga exchanged glances, they both knew how much Aesha juggled on a daily basis, especially handling Jin’s chaotic schedules

Suga :*sighed* Hey, don’t apologize! Noona! It's fine! *soft*

Jhope : Seriously! It happens! We’re not mad!*smile*

Suga : *nodded* We’ll join the meeting! Just give us 30 minutes! *cold*

Jin, still chewing, gave a thumbs up with his free hand, clearly in no shape to protest or plan, He gave his wife a sheepish smile and Aesha rolled her eyes

On the other side, Suga stood from his chair, brushing off invisible crumbs, and called over his shoulder to his wife

Suga : Aria, can you lay out my formals? Navy suit, white shirt And the laptop charger! *cold*

She nodded and turned to Alice, who was now gently tickling Jungwoo’s cheeks as he blinked slowly

Aria : Alice, keep an eye on Jungwoo till I get back, okay? *smile*

Alice : *nodded* Of course! He’s my little prince!

Aria gave her a quick side hug and rushed upstairs with Suga, At the same time, Namjoon stood from his place, He glanced at his watch, looking more professor like than ever

Rm : Babe! I'm heading out! Call me if you need anything! *smile*

He turned to Euna who had just kissed him on the cheek, grabbed her office bag and joined him by the door

Euna : I'm also coming! Drop me to my restaurant!

Rm : Sure! bye everyone! *smile*

Jiah : bye! Enjoy the ride! *chuckled*

They left and Jiah rested her chin on her palm with a sigh

Jiah : Let's go Dr Jiah! *sighed* you've no one to drop you at hospital! *pout*

She turned to her husband but Jhope was busy in his laptop, analyzing the topic of the board meeting, Jiah sighed and stood up, sliding her white coat on her body

Jiah : I hope I've only day shift today! *pout* Hobi! I'm leaving! See you soon!

Jhope : yeah! bye! Don't kill anyone and do your job perfectly Dr jiah!

He didn't look up from his laptop and Jiah rolled her eyes, she came to him and kissed on his cheeks

Jiah : Okay! Love ya! *soft*

Jhope kissed her back and She left with her car keys, Inaya scrolling her Mobile phone,suddenly stopped and turned to Jimin

Inaya : babe! don’t forget we have that investor call today! *cold*

Jimin : *nodded* I Remember! We’ll crush it like we crush last deal! That was smooth--

Inaya : Because they were our old client! So don't compare it with this deal and take it seriously! *annoyed*

Jimin : Yaah! Okay! I understood! *annoyed*

Taehyung : don't worry! Inaya! Jimin hyung is used to it now! he'll creak It! *cold*

Jimin: What do mean by only me? aren't you coming to--

Taehyung : no! I've an important work! *cold*

Jimin : which type of important work? *doubt*

He turned to Taehyung and Through all the buzzing and exits, Taehyung was quietly observing his wife, She had now leaned in close to Jungwoo, making tiny animal noises as she showed him her fingers like puppets, The baby gurgled and his softest smile escaping like he understood her perfectly, Taehyung’s heart melted on their cuteness

Jimin smirked and turned to Inaya

Jimin : Okay! Tae has an important work! I understood! *smirk*

Inaya : Me too! *laughed*

They high-fived like teammates before Jimin kissed her forehead, Alice looked up and Taehyung immediately looked at Jimin

Taehyung : W-what? What did you understand--

Inaya : That you're busy! *chuckled* enjoy!

Jimin tapped on Taehyung's shoulder and left with Inaya, Taehyung looked around and closed his eyes in embarrassment

When he opened his eyes again, his eyes met with Jungwoo, they both blinked at each other and Alice smiled who was standing there holding Jungwoo in front of Taehyung

Alice : *Chuckled* He's so cute and calm, isn't he?

Taehyung smiled and looked at his wife who sat beside him, taking Jungwoo on her lap

Taehyung : He's cute! But calm? *chuckled* He's Jk's son! Can't be calm!

Alice chuckled and Taehyung reached out, he gently tucked a strand of Alice’s hair behind her ear and She looked up

Taehyung : Do you want to stay with Jungwoo today? *soft*

Alice : *nodded multiple times* I think we shouldn't wake Kwisha unnie and jk Oppa up! They're so tired!

Taehyung : *nodded* Do you want me to take a leave? *soft*

Alice : *shocked* w-what? B-but don't you have work--

Taehyung : I’m taking leave! Everyone’s busy and they need rest! You and I will handle him today! *smile*

Alice : W-what? Are you sure!?

Taehyung : *smile* I'm sure! Besides...*shook his head* I want to spend time with this little troublemaker!

Alice laughed as she watched her husband slowly pick up Jungwoo, who instantly reached out and grabbed Taehyung’s nose with his tiny fist

Taehyung : Oww! he’s got his mom’s grip! *annoyed*

Alice chuckled, Even Suga and Jhope, walking back downstairs in their formal suit, cracked a rare smile, noticing Taehyung & Alice with the baby, Aria also looked at them and decided to leave Jungwoo with them

Time skip after some time,

In Taehyung and Alice's room,

As the morning rush faded and the house slowly quieted, Taehyung was sitting on his bed, checking out their mafia activities as he was getting bored, Alice was in the bathroom, giving bath to the little one

She was sitting on a low stool beside the baby’s bath set, carefully rolling up her sleeves, Jungwoo, wrapped in a soft towel, lay cooing on the small changing table, Alice gently tested the water, ensuring the temperature was just right warm enough to comfort, cool enough to relax after the morning heat, Her hands moved with the kind of practiced ease only a mother of three could possess

When Jungwoo felt the water, he immediately flinched and whimpered but Alice held him close to her

Alice : Shhh! Baby! You’re doing so well! *soft*

She whispered to him and her voice was feather soft as she dipped a clean cotton cloth into the water

Alice : You know when your Big brothers were small like you.. They never listen to me! *chuckled* But you're so quite, baby!

The baby squirmed lightly but didn’t let out even a whimper, Alice smiled and kept talking to him when Taehyung heard her voice, He stood up from the bed and leaned against the bathroom doorframe silently while crossing his arms, He saw Alice was talking to Jungwoo who heard her quietly, he smiled and saw Alice’s every move, watching her hum a lullaby under her breath as she gently poured water over Jungwoo’s legs, his round tummy, his back

After carefully dabbing him dry with a fresh towel, Alice stood up and saw Taehyung on the doorframe, He took Jungwoo from her hands and she walked over to their kids' drawer, she pulled out a little onesie, striped blue and white with tiny bear ears on the hoodie

Alice : *chuckled* These were Taehyan’s! He looked just like Jungwoo when he was this small! May be he likes it! *smile*

She turned to bed and saw Taehyung was playing with him, She came there and gently slipped the onesie onto Jungwoo, buttoning it with gentle fingers and tucking him in as if he were porcelain, Taehyung didn’t interrupt but just watched her, Once Jungwoo was dressed, Alice turned and placed the baby in Taehyung’s arms with a warm smile

Taehyung : *blinked* W-what? Why did you give him to me? *shocked*

Alice : Hold him while I make his milk! *smile*

Taehyung : Don’t take long! *annoyed*

Alice : *chuckled* why? Afraid he will cry?

Taehyung : No! Afraid I'll cry! *annoyed*

Alice laughed, shook her head, and left the room, after a while, when Alice returned, bottle in hand, she stopped in her tracks, she saw Jungwoo was asleep, head resting against Taehyung’s chest and little fist bunched into his shirt, Taehyung was still as a statue, except for the subtle movement of one hand slowly rubbing circles on the baby’s back

Taehyung : You're late! He's out! *slowly*

Alice : *chuckled* He must have loved the bath!

She pulled back the covers gently, and Taehyung handed Jungwoo over, She laid him down, adjusting his hoodie and smiled when suddenly Strong arms wrapped around her waist

Alice : T-Tae! *shocked*

She gasped as Taehyung pulled her back effortlessly onto his lap while still seated on the bed, Her hands immediately reached out for balance, landing on his broad chest, He looked down at her and pecked her lips

Taehyung : My babydoll getting too good at this! *smirk*

Alice : w-what? *nervous*

Taehyung : You're handling Jungwoo better than his own parents! So what do you expect from me? *smirk*

He slid his hands around her waist, pulling her more closer to him

Alice : T-Tae! H-he just fell asleep, Please not now---

Taehyung : He's already in Dee sleep! And why are you so nervous? Afraid he’ll think I’m stealing his Aunt? *smirk*

Alice : N-no! But--

She didn't complete her sentence and Taehyung leaned forward, brushing his nose with hers

Taehyung : Do you want to become a mother again, angel? *smirk*

Alice turned red instantly and her grip tightened on his shirt

Alice : W-we already h-have three kids, Tae--

Taehyung : aren't you handling Jungwoo like he’s our fourth? *smirk* Maybe I should give you a fourth of your own!

He whispered near her ear and she felt the shiver in her whole body, His arms tightened slightly, holding her closer and she gulped hard

Alice : T-Tae--

Taehyung : *chuckled* I'm just joking! Don't be so nervous!

He kissed on her cheeks and rested his forehead against hers, his veint hands traced the side of her face and he smiled widely

Taehyung : I'm so lucky to have you! Alice! I never thought my partner would be this good! *smile* I watch you with my family, our kids, with Jungwoo! *smile* You’re the only softness I have in this dark world, Alice! You take care of everyone, you take care of me even when I forget to breathe! *soft*

He caressed her hairs and pulled her in a hug, Alice rested her head on his chest and smiled

Alice : That’s because you gave me a home! Tae! even when you were lost! *soft* Thank you!

Taehyung : Shhh! you're my home! Alice! *soft*

They sat there in each other’s silence, Her body tucked into his, his hands were resting on her stomach, his cheek was pressed to her temple and On the middle of the bed, Jungwoo was sleeping, smiling in dreams only babies know

They were admiring him when suddenly, a continuous knock on the door heard by them, Alice immediately stood up from his lap and Taehyung rolled his eyes

Taehyung : Now what's the disturbance? *annoyed*

He tilted his head and saw two little figures ran in, Taehyan threw his bag from his shoulder and climbed on the bed, while Taewon grabbed Taehyan's school bag from the floor and put them on the couch before coming to bed

Taehyan : Hey little buddy! *excited*

Taehyung : Hey! He's sleeping! Don't wake him up! *Stern*

Taehyan : What? *blinked* But why's he sleeping at this Time? Mom says not to sleep on lunch Time!

Alice : H-huh? Taehyan! It's for us! Not for babies! They can sleep--

Taehyan : Am I not your baby? *blinked*

Alice : *blinked* h-huh? Yeah! Y-you are! But you're not that small now! You're grown up! *smile* he's just a little baby, look!

Taewon tiptoed closer to the bed and leaned over the side carefully

Taewon : Yeah! He's so tiny! And soft! *smile*

Taehyan : yeah! *laughed* He looks squishy and soft just like you when you cry every time I beat you in a game!

Taewon : No! I never cry! *angry*

Alice : Taehyan! no teasing your brother! Be nice! *Stern*

Taehyan : *chuckled* okay okay! Sorry, Mumma! I was just joking!

Alice nodded with a smile and ruffled his hair, Taehyung noticed their excitement for their little brother and smiled, resting his back on the bed

Taewon : I'm so happy now! *excited*

Alice : Happy? Why, sweetheart? *confused*

Alice turned to him with a curious smile and Taewon looked up shyly, fiddling with his sleeves

Taewon : Because... I’m not the youngest brother anymore! Mumma! Maybe now everyone won’t treat me like a baby! *pout*

Taehyan : You're a baby! That's why everyone treats you like that! *laughed*

Alice : Taehyan! *stern*

Taehyan : But mom! He never fights back! And instead of fighting, he starts crying there like a baby! *rolled his eyes*

Alice : But why do you wanna fight--

Taehyung : Then what are you up to? Can't you fight for your brother? *cold*

Alice turend to Taehyung in disbelief when Taehyan crossed his arms

Taehyan : Dad! It's not like I don't help him but I can't be with him every time! I've my own friends to spend time with! *annoyed*

Taehyung : Then Take him with you everywhere! *cold*

Taehyan : I already told him but he--

Taewon : I don't like his friends! They make fun of me! *annoyed*

Taehyan : See dad! *rolled his eyes* I just can't with him!

Taehyung turned to Taewon and saw himself in his own son, Although Taehyan was the true copy of Taehyung but Taewon represents the old version of Taehyung, when he used to be a cry baby and Jimin was always there to protect him

Alice noticed Taehyung's cold face and before he could scold any of her son, she wanted to Change the topic, she smiled nervously but before she could say anything, a faint cry echoed from across the room, All four turned toward the crib, where Taesha was beginning to cry, Taehyung, who had been leaning on the bed quietly, observing his boys with a cold face, pushed himself up

Taehyung : She's awake! *worried*

He walked over to her crib looking like the cold mafia who was feared across nations now reaching into a crib to lift his sleepy toddler daughter, Taesha, with her puffy cheeks and wild morning hair, blinked sleepily before seeing her father’s face and curling into his arms instantly

Taehyung : Good morning! Princess! *soft*

He kissed on her forehead and she giggled in his arms, Taehyung turned to bed and smiled

Taehyung : You want to meet your little brother, sweetheart? *soft*

She blinked, sucking on her thumb and he carried her to Jungwoo, gently putting her down beside Alice and Jungwoo, The boys scooted closer, watching the moment between two little cousins, Taehyung slowly sat beside them, keeping one hand behind her for support and she stared at the tiny bundle beside her in wide eyed wonder

Taesha : Baby? *blinked*

Taehyung : *smile* Yes! Princess! Your baby brother!

She blinked again and suddenly slapped her tiny hand right onto Jungwoo’s chest with a surprised face, Jungwoo flinched in his sleep and started crying immediately

The room immediately erupted into chaos and Alice quickly picked up Jungwoo in her arms, cooing softly to calm him down, while Taehyung lifted Taesha away from the bed with a dramatic sigh and gave her a gentle, scolding look

Taehyung : That’s not how we say hello to our baby brother, little tiger! *annoyed*

Taesha : *pout* No baby! Mine appa!

Taehyung : aish! Obviously I'm your appa! Princess! But he... *sighed* Okay sorry! But you won't hit him again, okay?

Taesha : *teary eyes* A-appa!

Taehyung : I'm only with you baby! I'm only your Appa! *worried*

The boys burst into laughter, falling back onto the bed, holding their stomachs and high five to each other

Taehyan : This drama queen! She doesn’t like him stealing her spotlight! *laughed*

Taewon : she's jealous already! *smile*

Taehyung : Shut up you both! And go change your uniforms! *annoyed*

Taehyan : Going! Dad! *smirk*

He jumped off the bed and came to Taehyung, facing Taesha in front of him, Taehyung looked at his mischievous son and sensed something wrong

Taehyan : Taesha! *soft*

She turned her face to her big brother and Taehyan hugged his father's waist

Taehyan : He's my dad too! *smirk* and I'm his favorite son!

Taehyung : H-huh? *shocked* TAE--

Before he could scold him, Taehyan left the room and she started crying badly, Taehyung started rocking her in his arms and  told so many sweet words to her

After a while, Eventually, Jungwoo stopped crying and fell asleep once more in Alice’s arms While Taesha, now on Taehyung’s lap, was murmuring sleepily again, her head  was on his chest and she was holding Taehyung's fingers by her both hands

Taehyung : I'm only your Dad, sweetheart! *soft* please don't cry like this! *worried*

He wiped her tears by his pinky finger and pulled the blanket over her tiny body, Alice sighed and laid Jungwoo in Taesha's crib as she knew Taesha won't leave her dad for now and she won't allow Jungwoo to sleep beside her

Time skip to dinner,

In Bangtan house,

After a long day filled with meetings, diaper changes, laughter, and chaos, everyone had finally gathered for dinner, Jungkook and Kwisha finally walked in, looking well rested but Kwisha’s hair was still slightly messy, while Jungkook stretched with a yawn

Kwisha : Sorry, we overslept! we didn’t realize how tired we were! *nervously*

Jungkook : Yeah! we slept like rocks! Thank you all for looking after Jungwoo! *sighed*

Alice, sitting beside Taehyung, nodded with a warm smile, bouncing Jungwoo gently on his mother's lap

Alice : He was such a sweetheart, Didn’t cry that much! *smile*

Jungkook’s eyes softened as he looked at his sleeping son in his wife's arms

Taehyung : We raised his father! Raising him’s nothing new for us! *teasing*

The room erupted into chuckles while Jungkook scratched the back of his neck sheepishly, hiding his nervous smile

Jin : Don’t get too proud! You were a nightmare when you were his age! *rolled his eyes*

Jungkook : Hyung! *whined*

Suga : Jin hyung is right! Raising you was the difficult task for us! Always coming home with wounds and blood! *annoyed*

Jungkook : Hyung! Stop it--

Inaya : No, no! this makes so much sense! Now I understand why Jaemin climbs the fridge and hides inside laundry baskets! He’s learning from you! Jk! *annoyed*

Jungkook : I turned out good! Okay? *rolled his eyes* and why there's always Jaemin? I play with every kids but they don't create drama like your son!

Everyone chuckled and Inaya rolled her eyes, for a few moments, the air was filled with the clinking of spoons and the hum of chatter until a sudden pause, Rm looked around the table, and sighed

Rm : It feels incomplete! *sad smile*

Everyone looked up and followed Rm's gaze, looking at Y/n's empty seat

Rm : Our table used to feel too full! *soft* now it feels too empty without Y/n!

Jungkook gently rocked Jungwoo in his arms, Jin and Suga stared at her chair, Rm looked down to his lap, Jhope closed his eyes and Jimin & Taehyung lowered their gaze, pushing rice across their plate

Jimin : It’s her ninth month away! I still expect her to walk in complaining about someone stealing her teddy bear! *chuckled*

Taehyung : Or fighting Jungkook over who gets the last cookie! *smile*

Jungkook : Or asking me to scare off Hwang! *smile*

Suga : She's happy! Everyone! *soft*

Jungkook : *nodded* she is! Hwang treats her well! I checked! *smile*

Taehyung : But it's her last month of pregnancy! And she didn't even call us since a week! Isn't it weird? *confused*

Suga : *shook his head* it's not like that! she called me yesterday!

Jimin : WHAT? and you didn't tell us! *annoyed*

Suga : If you're missing her then call her! *annoyed* She always complains that you forgot about her!

Jimin : No hyung! How can I forget about my baby, it's just every time I try to call, someone disturbs me for a random work! *annoyed*

Jin : if that's the matter, let's go to her home tomorrow! *smile* give her a surprise! How's the plan ?

Taehyung : that's a good idea! *smile* I'm in!

Rm : yeah! Let's do that! *smile*

At that time,

On the other side,

At Hwang & Y/n's home,

The house stood quiet when Hwang entered there, his jaw was tightened, his blazer was still slung over his shoulder, His phone buzzed in his hand and another message came from his father, Another reminder of the high stakes collaboration between his company and Jungkook’s, another note of pressure,His chest was already heavy and The meeting had gone badly, numbers weren’t looking good, projections were fluctuating, and his father’s cold words rang like iron bells in his mind

If this fails, Hwang, you don’t just lose money but You lose your name and Kim brothers' support

That Kim brothers echoed louder, he was married to the only sister of the same men he had to negotiate with, The little princess of a mafia blooded empire and the woman he was trying to protect in silence

Hwang : *in mind* I can’t mess this up! I can’t fail her brothers! I can’t fail her! *closed his eyes*

Hwang closed the door quietly behind him, and the calming aura shattered the moment he heard a thud, he stopped and His heart froze

Hwang : Y/n! *worried*

He threw the blazer aside and rushed toward the kitchen, and what he saw made his vision go white hot, Y/n, in a loose dress, was trying to lift a stack of heavy grocery bags from the floor to the counter,One hand clutching her side, the other stubbornly holding the bag, Her face was flushed and Hwang rushed to her

Hwang : Are you out of your mind?  y/n! *annoyed*

Before she could speak, he grabbed the bags from her hand and placed them on the counter, His other hand went to her waist, helping her sit on the nearest chair

Y/n : Hwang! I was just...bringing them in! The delivery boy left them at the door! You weren’t home and Mom--

Hwang : So you decided to risk our baby’s life over groceries?! What the hell, sweetheart? *angry* There are so many guards around the mansion, maids are there, you can tell them! *angry*

Y/N : *pout* I was just trying to do it by myself---

Hwang : By yourself? Y/n! Do you listen what you're saying! *angry*

Y/n : Hwang--

Hwang : What?? What if you slipped? What if you fell down? sweetheart! *angry*

Y/n : But i didn’t! Stop making it dramatic! *angry*

Hwang : It’s not dramatic when you’re carrying our child! You’re not a superhero, Y/N! You’re not invincible! *angry*

The tone made Y/N’s eyes narrowed, she stood up slowly, and crossed her arms

Y/n : Don’t yell at me like I’m a child! *angry*

Hwang : Then stop acting like one! *angry*

Her eyes flared, full of fire and Hwang stood up, towering her height

Y/n : Excuse me?! I’ve been alone the whole day! I was resting in an empty, silent house while you drown in your business meetings is just so comforting, right? *sarcastic*

Hwang : Do you really think I'm enjoying there!? Y/n? *angry* Do you even know how much pressure I'm handling right now? I’m dealing with threats on all sides, investors, my father, your brothers, this child on the way and you think I have the luxury to sit and enjoying there? *angry*

Y/n : And I’m just what? A burden? *cold*

The question landed like a slap, and Hwang stepped back, guilt flashed in his eyes and he shook his head quietly

Hwang : No... that’s not what I meant! *looked down*

Y/n : Then say what you mean, Hwang! Because all I see is a man who walks in here, sees his wife doing something small and explodes like the world’s ending! *angry*

Hwang : It is ending when you act like your life doesn’t matter! *annoyed*

Y/n : You think I wanted to carry this baby alone? You think I didn’t want to sit and talk to you? Ask you about your day? Cry a little because my back hurts, or laugh a little because the baby kicked weird? But you weren’t here! You’re never here anymore! *cold*

Hwang : *sighed heavily* I'm sorry! I’m trying to be here... just not in the way you want---

Y/n : May be that's the problem! *cold*

Hwang felt the crack in her voice like a punch to the chest His throat closed up And He stepped closer, but she stepped away

Hwang : Y/n--

Before he could say anything, his phone buzzed, Hwang ignored it first but it ring again and He pulled out his phone to silence it but he froze when he noticed his manager's name, The one he specifically told not to call unless it was a dire emergency, Y/n watched his eyes darken again, as though reality crept right back into him, The third time, Hwang snatched the phone up and answered, walking a few feet away from her

Hwang : manager Kim! I told you not to call--- *angry*

Manager : Sir, I apologize, but the board called an emergency meeting! There’s a leak, the merger with Jeon Corp has been exposed before press day! Shares are fluctuating! *worried*

Hwang : Do you think I care about the goddamn press right now?! I’m home! and Jeon Corp's CEO is my brother in law so don't worry about it--

Manager : But sir--

Hwang : Manager Kim! Please! Try to understand! *cold*

He ended the call with a hard swipe, and turned but Y/n was already gone, Hwang sighed and walked toward their room, the phone was still clutched in his hand, He opened their bedroom door but it was empty, he looked around and then walked out, scanning every hallway

Hwang : Y/n! *sighed* sweetheart! I'm sorry! Please come out!

He walked toward the left wing of the mansion where his parents’ room was, He opened the door slowly, and the first thing he saw was his mother sitting beside the bed, and on the bed, y/n was curled up like a gentle crescent moon, Her back faced to him, Her arms were  wrapped around her belly protectively and Hwang's mother smiled at him knowingly

Mom : She came here a few minutes after you yelled on the phone! She didn’t say much, Just laid down beside me and I held her until she calmed! *soft*

Hwang : *sighed* Mom! Trust me, I didn't mean to---

Mom : I know, son! But she’s tender right now! Her heart’s heavy and you frightened her!

He looked at Y/n again, fragile and hurt, her face was slightly turned away in the pillows, His mother got up, pressing a soft kiss to Y/N’s head, and left the room quietly, Hwang took a deep breath, then approached the bed

Hwang : Y/n! *soft*

She didn’t look up And He crouched down beside her side of the bed, his hand reaching for hers  but she slowly withdrew her hand under the blanket

Y/n : Leave! *cold*

Hwang : Sweetheart--

Y/n : I said Leave! *angry*

She sat up on bed and glared at Hwang who held his ear slowly

Hwang : Angel! Please--

Y/n : Get out! Hwang!

Hwang : Baby! I really didn’t mean to yell! I was just---

Y/n : You didn’t mean to yell at me? Or you didn’t mean to scare me? Or maybe you just didn’t mean to make me feel like a burden again! *sob*

Hwang : Sweetheart! *worried* No--

Hwang looked at her and She slowly got up from the bed, steadying herself, Walked to the door

Y/n : Leave! Hwang! *cold*

She opened the door but he didn’t move so she gently, but firmly, pushed him out, He stumbled a little into the hallway, and then Y/n locked the door behind him

Hwang stood frozen for a second and then placed his palm gently against the door

Hwang : Y/naah! Baby! Please! I was wrong! I should’ve stayed with you! I should’ve turned the phone off! Should’ve remembered I already had everything I needed in one room! *closed his eyes*

He leaned his forehead against the door and waited for her reply but she didn't say anything

Hwang : You're not a burden! Sweetheart! You're not glass, You’re the only person who makes me want to breathe! Baby! Just talk to me please! I don't care if the company burns! I don't care if the whole goddamn empire falls apart tomorrow! Just talk to me! *sad*

He slid down the door, sitting with his back against it, his eyes were sad but hopeful because he knew her and even if she didn't open the door tonight, he would stay right there because the woman on the other side of the door was no longer just his wife, she was his home

Hwang : I’ll stay here! As long as it takes! You don’t have to forgive me now but please don’t shut me out forever! *soft*

Inside, Y/N sat with her back pressed to the door, Arms tightly wrapped around her belly but then suddenly a sharp, sudden cramp hit her lower abdomen and she gasped

Y/n : argh! *in pain*

She gritted her teeth, pressing a hand to her stomach and it happened again, more intense this time, On the other side of the door, Hwang heard the faintest sound and stood up quickly, placing his hands against the door

Hwang : Y/n? *worried* Y/n! Are you okay? Answer me, please!

Y/n : It... it hurts! *sob* My stomach... it’s hurting badly.. I-I can’t move! *in pain*

Hwang’s eyes widened and color drained from his face

Hwang : Y/n! Don’t move! Sweetheart! Don’t try to stand up, baby, just lie down! Can you lie on the bed? *worried*

Y/n : I can’t...Hwang! my legs.. it hurts too much.. I can’t! *sad*

Her voice was weak, pained, and each word seemed to push her further into exhaustion, Hwang’s heart pounded in terror and he started banging on the door

Hwang : Yaahh! Open the door! Please! *worried*

Y/n : I-I can’t get up! H-hwang! I’m scared! *crying*

Hwang : DAMN IT! *frustrated*

He stepped back and tried to ram his shoulder into the door, Y/N’s cries turned more labored and He could hear her panting, sobbing through clenched teeth

Hwang : MOVE IT! DAMN! *angry*

All his rage, all the panic, all the fear collided and he backed up, then charged forward with everything he had, with a deafening crack, the lock snapped  and the door burst open

Hwang flipped his hair back and run inside the room, Y/n was crumpled to the floor near the bed, her hands were barely clutching her stomach and her face was pale

Hwang : Y-y/n! Baby! No! No! Wake up! Wake up! Come on! *worried*

He dropped to his knees beside her, lifting her gently into his arms

Hwang : Y/n! no sleeping right now, you hear me?! You stay with me! *worried*

She whimpered, but didn’t respond clearly, Her fingers trembled weakly against his shirt And Suddenly, footsteps echoed behind him

Mom : W-what happened? What did you do--

Hwang : M-mom! S-she w-was.. She said it's hurting and t-then--

Mom : W-what? may be She’s going into labor! And her body.. it looks like it’s not handling it well! You have to take her to the hospital right now! *worried* Her body’s weak from stress! She might not be able to handle it naturally, just take her! come on!

Without another word, Hwang gathered Y/N into his arms like she was the most fragile thing in the world and left for the hospital

Hwang : Hold on, baby! Just hold on for me! *sad*

The mansion’s guards and staff rushed out seeing Hwang carry his wife in panic and Hwang placed Y/N gently in the backseat of his car, His mother sat beside her in the back, gripping Y/N’s hand and praying softly

Mom : It’ll be okay! Just breathe, darling! We’re almost there! *soft*

Y/n : I-it h-hurts! *mumbled*

Y/N whimpered and a tear slipped down her cheek

Hwang : I know, angel, I know! Just hold on! Please don’t close your eyes, okay? I’m right here! *soft*

The car raced through the city and tears were rolling down from Hwang's eyes, Y/N’s cries were growing weaker And her breaths became shorter

Hwang : I’m sorry! For shouting, For hurting you, For everything! But you’re not allowed to leave me like this, y/n, Not like this! *crying*

Mom : She’s losing consciousness! Hwang! Please faster! *worried*

Hwang : NO. No, no...Y/N! Sweetheart! Look at me! Please! your Hwang is here! *crying*

He glanced at her through the mirror but her eyes were fluttered shut and a tear escaped from Hwang's mother's eyes

To be continued...