Taehyung woke up and was getting uncomfortable with the warm air from the mask he was wearing so he absent mindedly removed it, forgetting that he's at the hospital.
"Mr. Kim, please don't remove that as you need it so that your body temp would normalize." The nurse in the room said.
Taehyung allowed the nurse to fix his mask back on and stopped himself from complaining about it.
"Until when do I need to stay here?" Taehyung asked.
"We're moving you to your room in 15 minutes, Mr. Kim." The nurse said.
"Oh, is our patient fully awake?" Hye Win asked the nurse and the latter nodded.
"Hi, I'm Dr. Jeon Hye Win, your attending physician and your future sister-in-law...AND almost fiance and wife too, so I don't know what to call you. Oppa? Yeobo?" Hye Win said cheerfully while teasing the older.
"Wait, the arrangement was with JJM Airways?" Taehyung asked with wide eyes.
"Yes, but apparently with the wrong Jeon." Hye Win giggled.
"So, you were okay with it?" Taehyung asked.
"No way. I have a dashing boyfriend — not that you're not — but, I have been seeing him behind my father's back for almost four years and I love him. I won't replace him for the world." Hye Win said.
Taehyung smiled. "I like you. We're going to get along so well."
"Don't be like that! My brother will kill me!" Hye Win said.
"I mean I like you as a person. Not as a partner. I won't replace Jungkook for the world too, but I think we have a problem to settle first." Taehyung said, his demeanor suddenly turning sour.
"Are you referring to my father? Don't worry about that. I'm quite sure Jungkook oppa will fight for you if ever my dad goes against your relationship." Hye Win said.
"Well, I won't be surprised if he goes against it. Even my family would, considering Jungkook and I are cousins." Taehyung said.
"Huh? You're not cousins, oppa." Hye Win said.
"But my appa and his eomma are siblings." Taehyung said.
"Aish! This is all oppa's fault. If he didn't cut ties with our family, then he would've known everything. Taehyung oppa, auntie Jung-Ah is your appa's adopted sister." Hye Win said.
"Seriously?!" Taehyung asked.
"Seriously. So stop worrying about anything and just rest your mind. You shouldn't stress yourself out." Hye Win said.
"Hye Win?"
"Yes, oppa?"
"When can I eat?" Taehyung asked making Hye Win laugh.
"Soon. I will make sure that food would be available in your room as soon as you're transferred." Hye Win said, giggling.
"Can you tell Jungkook to get me japchae?" Taehyung said.
"Okay! Now, just rest and will be moving you soon."
"Thanks, doc." Taehyung happily said.
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Taehyung was moved to a private room as Hye Win said. And when he got there, everyone in the waiting room was there except for Jungkook.
"Where is Kookie?" Taehyung asked Jimin.
"He went out to get you japchae." Jimin said and Taehyung suddenly got teary eyed.
"What's taking him so long?" Taehyung voice cracked.
"Hey, don't cry Tae, he'll be here soon." Jimin asked while quite amused by his best friend's sudden mood swing.
"Here, bear, I got you some strawberries first." Jin said.
"But, I want japchae." Taehyung whined.
"Yes, I know, but eat these first while we wait for Jungkook." Jin said.
"Come on, son, you need to eat something." Ji-hoon said.
Taehyung looked at his father and suddenly remembered the letter.
"Where's the sweatpants I was wearing this morning?" Taehyung asked.
"Oh, it's here." Jimin grabbed a plastic bag where Taehyung's belongings were placed.
Taehyung sat on the bed and opened the bag where a pair of wet pants, his jacket and his necklace were neatly placed. He took out the pants and checked the back pocket.
There he found his eomma's letter, slightly wet but still intact.
"Here, this is for you." Taehyung said to his father and Ji-hoon took it from him.
Ji-hoon opened it and silently read the letter. As he was reading it, he began crying.
"She was sick?" Ji-hoon mumbled.
"Apparently." Taehyung said.
"And I had no idea." Ji-hoon said.
"Nobody did. She kept it from all of us." Taehyung said as he observed his father's reaction. At that moment, he felt his anger for his appa dissipate.
"She's in a much happier place now. So, let's just take comfort in that." Taehyung said as he touched his father's hand.
Ji-hoon took it and squeezed Taehyung's hand.
"How are you feeling, Taeh?" Namjoon asked.
"Very hungry." Taehyung said.
Namjoon laughed. "Aside from that. Anything painful?"
"Oh, yeah. My ankle. I sprained it while I was running to Jungkook's car." Taehyung pointed at his sprained foot.
"You're still as clumsy as ever. You should be extra careful now." Jimin said.
"Why should I be extra careful?" Taehyung asked.
"Because...you're...um...not getting any younger so it will take you more time to heal." Jimin said, quickly finding an excuse.
"You're lying. I can see right through you, Chim." Taehyung said.
"I'm not. How can you say —"
Jimin was suddently interrupted by a panting Jungkook holding a paper bag. It's quite obvious that he ran from wherever he came from.
"Love! You're awake!" Jungkook said smiling widely as he ran to Taehyung's bedside and hugged him tightly.
"God, I'm so happy you're okay. I was worried sick. Are you feeling better? Does anything hurt? Are you still cold?" Jungkook rambled on.
Taehyung giggled and hugged Jungkook tighter. "I'm fine, Kookie. Now where's my japchae?"
Everyone laughed at Taehyung as he has been complaining about his hunger for the past hour.
"Let me set it up for you, love." Jungkook pulled away from Taehyung, pulled the mobile table and placed a plastic container on top of it.
Taehyung's eyes widened and he suddenly had this childlike excited look on his face.
"You cooked this didn't you?!" Taehyung chirped.
"Yes, because I know how much you love it." Jungkook said as he kissed Taehyung's forehead.
Taehyung immediately grabbed the chopsticks and started eating like there's no tomorrow.
"Hey, Taebear! Slow down!" Jin worriedly said.
Taehyung ignored him and kept on eating at a fast pace.
"Does he even chew it?" Yoongi asked Jimin.
"I don't think so." Jimin shook his head, shocked at his best friend's appetite.
Jungkook smiled as he remembered how Taehyung has been eating the past few days. He now understood why and he couldn't help but feel so elated by it.
"Taehyung, I have something to tell you." Jungkook said.
Taehyung looked at his boyfriend and noticed his serious expression.
"Hold it. Is it good or bad? If it's the latter can it wait until I'm emotionally stable? Because, I don't think I am at the moment." Taehyung said.
"Hmmm...it might take a while for you to be emotionally stable though." Jungkook said.
"Huh? Why? What made you say that?" Taehyung said.
"Well, that's what happens when you're pregnant." Jungkook said.
Taehyung looked at Jungkook and was waiting for a punchline, but when the latter was still looking at him with a straight face for more than ten seconds, he realized it wasn't a joke.
"I am? So I really could get pregnant?" Taehyung asked and Jungkook nodded.
"How far along am I?" Taehyung asked.
"Two weeks." Jungkook said, smiling this time.
"Malta." Taehyung said before he burst out laughing and then crying at the same time. "That was our first time and you instantly got me pregnant." He added before grabbing Jungkook's hoodie and pressed their lips together for a brief but loving kiss.
"God, I love you so much, captain Jeon. I'm so happy right now. We're gonna be parents!" Taehyung squealed.
"And, I love you too." Jungkook said as he kissed Taehyung again, passionately this time.
Ji-hoon cleared his throat. "Just a reminder that there are other people in the room."
The two stopped kissing as Taehyung blushed.
"Sorry, uncle, got carried away." Jungkook said while rubbing his nape.
"You two are disgustingly adorable." Yoongi said.
"We're so happy for you both, Taebear. If I only knew that you two would click, and that Taehyung would go for a pilot I should've introduced you two way before." Jin said, but instantly realized what he just said. He looked at Ji-hoon. "No offense, sajangnim."
"None taken, Jin. Why do you think I retired being a pilot?" Ji-hoon said, smiling apologetically. He knew how bad his reputation was and he really was ashamed of it and regretted everything when his wife passed away.
There was an awkward silence in the room and Taehyung decided to break it.
"Can someone buy me ice cream?"
And just like that, the room was filled with a positive vibe once again…laughter all around.
"Just this once, love. You have to start watching what you eat, okay?" Jungkook said.
"Okay, daddy." Taehyung said.
"I know you meant that literally, but don't say that again cos it has a different effect on me." Jungkook whispered on Taehyung's ear.
"Oh, but that wasn't meant to be innocent you know." Taehyung whispered back in a seductive tone.
Jungkook pulled away and shook his head. "You're such a tease, Kim Taehyung."
"A pregnant and horny tease." Taehyung said with a giggle.
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The rest of the day went by in a blur for Taehyung. His mind was just stuck with the thought of him being pregnant and he was just way too happy to think about other things.
He is now cuddling with Jungkook on his hospital bed with a smile permanently plastered on his face.
"I still can't believe I'm actually pregnant." Taehyung said as his head was comfortably resting on Jungkook's chest.
"Well, we kinda knew there was a possibility and I really did try to pull out you know." Jungkook said.
Taehyung abruptly raised his head and looked at Jungkook.
"Why, do you regret it? Would you have rather pulled out?" Taehyung asked nervously.
"No, if I regretted why do you think I kept on finishing inside you everytime we did it?" Jungkook said with a smirk on his face.
"I dunno. Maybe you didn't really believe me that I could get pregnant?" Taehyung said.
"Love, can you stop overthinking again? I already told you that I knew I loved you even before we did it. I wouldn't have done it with you if it didn't mean anything for me and the thought of having babies with you crossed my mind too." Jungkook said as he kissed Taehyung's forehead.
Taehyung went back to his original position and sighed contently.
"So, what will happen now? You'll be back to work in a few days." Taehyung said.
"I've been thinking about this since I flew a week ago. I can't be away from you for too long. Especially now that you're pregnant and moreso when you give birth. I want to be there all the time. So, I'm giving up being a pilot." Jungkook said.
Taehyung sat down, shocked at what he just heard.
"But, Kook, you love it. I don't want you to give it up just because of me. I can't let you do that." Taehyung said.
"Taeh, listen to me. One of the reasons why I love it is because flying gave me a sense of freedom from all the chaos in my life. Everytime I flew away from this place, I felt so much better. The skies were more like home for me than anywhere else. But, now, I found a real place that I can call home. I found you. You're my home now, Taeh. And, all I want is to be with you, in your arms; to sleep and wake up beside you. There's no better place I'd rather be but with you." Jungkook said as he caressed Taehyung's cheeks.
Taehyung's eyes watered.
"Are you sure? I'm scared that one day you'd miss flying and you'd regret the decision. I can't bear the thought of seeing you miserable." Taehyung said.
"Then, don't think about it. Because that will never happen. The only time I would be miserable is when you end up not loving me anymore." Jungkook said.
"The chances of that happening is like zero to none." Taehyung said.
"Then, I'd be the happiest person alive." Jungkook said as he pulled Taehyung back down and started brushing the latter's hair with his fingers.
"What will you do then if you'll resign?" Taehyung asked.
"I'll tell you after I talk to my appa." Jungkook said.
Taehyung got anxious when he heard what Jungkook said.
"Love, what if your appa doesn't like me to be with you?" Taehyung said.
"Then, I'd permanently cut ties with him, marry you, and become a Kim." Jungkook said which made both of them laugh.
"You can be such an idiot sometimes. I'm serious, Kook. Stop making me laugh. This is a serious matter." Taehyung said.
"I'm serious too. I never let him have a chance to have control over my decisions. Why do you think I ended up being a pilot for Cypher instead of my father's company? I may have done it to spite him, but it was my way of telling him that I have my own life to live.
Anyway, I think it's time that I talk to him. My anger was rooted on the fact that we were the second family. That he made my eomma his mistress, but apparently that wasn't the case. I dunno I think it's about time I hear him out. I think I've been hating him for the wrong reasons and I'm tired of being angry too. Let's see. But, just remember what I said okay? I am not going anywhere. Me being with you is non-negotiable." Jungkook said.
"I'll hold on to that. I trust you, Jungkook." Taehyung said.
"Thank you, love. I love you and our little bean so so much." Jungkook said as he held Taehyung's belly.
"Now, sing for me please." Taehyung said.
"As you wish, my love." Jungkook said as he started singing to Taehyung until the latter fell asleep.
"Goodnight, my bear. Sweet dreams." Jungkook kissed Taehyung's head before drifting to sleep.