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Namjoon woke up as pain shot through his stomach. It wasn't really painful, more like a growing discomfort. He inhaled sharply and wriggled out of Jungkook's protective hold.
Namjoon was wearing a white shirt that was Jungkook's and black sweatpants since he was cold. The white t shirt rode up his belly as he propped himself up on his pillows. Namjoon observed his stomach and hissed as a dull pain throbbed down his spine. The baby was kicking frantically. Namjoon rubbed his stomach soothingly and whispered to it.
"You're okay, I'm here. I'm here, shh," Namjoon whispered gently, his back still hurting. Carefully Namjoon glanced at Jungkook who was still sleeping soundly. The alpha was looking for his omega's warm body though, so Namjoon put his pillow in Jungkook's grabbing hands. The alpha immediately calmed down since the pillow smelled like Namjoon.
The omega carefully crawled out of bed with great effort. His stomach made it hard to move around. He was already in the beginning of his ninth month. Jungkook, Hoseok, Yoongi and Taehyung had just finished painting the baby's room while Jimin and Seokjin had constructed the baby's bed and stroller. Namjoon had been put on supervision duty since their doctor had advised him to take things easy. Pregnancies for males were harsher than the ones for females.
Namjoon had already been pulled out of university and his part time work.
The omega tried to be as quiet as possible as he walked to the kitchen. Once he arrived he drank some juice. Namjoon held a hand over his stomach all the time. It had become a habit.
He caught sight of his own reflection in the kitchen window. Brown eyes drooping closed, lips moist from drinking juice, blue pastel hair ruffled from sleep, pillow marks on his chubby cheeks. Namjoon also saw the stretch marks spiraling upwards from his sweatpants. He had struggled with those for a while but Jungkook always made him feel better. And he could give up a flat stomach for his baby.
Namjoon was about to take another sip of juice when his insides exploded with pain. Namjoon let out a strangled cry as the juice glass dropped to the floor with a shattering sound. Footsteps were hurrying toward the kitchen in the blink of an eye.
Namjoon felt liquid make its way down the inside of his thighs. Jungkook rushed inside the kitchen, sweats riding low on his hips, bare upper body, hair similar to a bird's nest and eyes wide awake even though he just got out of bed. Namjoon met his frightened eyes.
"I think my water broke," the omega rasped out. Jungkook's eyes widened and he immediately rushed to Namjoon's side, putting his arm around Namjoon's waist and placing Namjoon's arms around his neck. The alpha led Namjoon to the bedroom quickly, carrying basically all of Namjoon's weight with little to no effort.
Jungkook set Namjoon down on the bed carefully and ran around gathering a cozy hoodie and helping Namjoon into it before putting on a grey sweater, not bothering with a shirt underneath.
"Okay, let's go to the hospital," Jungkook concluded, Namjoon nodding as he tried to breathe deeply through the pain.
Jungkook secured his arm around Namjoon's waist once again, the omega putting one arm around the alpha's shoulders and holding his stomach protectively with the other.
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When they arrived Jungkook picked Namjoon up bridal style instead of just supporting and carried the omega into the ER. Namjoon let his head rest in Jungkook's neck, hands clutching the alpha's shirt weakly for something to grab onto.
"I need help!" Jungkook called as he jogged into the ER. "My mate's about to give birth!" He added as they went up to the counter. Namjoon whimpered in pain and could barely make out voices as his blood rushed in his ears. Jungkook held him even tighter and hushed him comfortingly.
"You're gonna be okay. Both of you will."
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Onew was surprised to see Namjoon and Jungkook so early. He had met them last week for an ultra sound and they had estimated that the baby would be born in the end of the month. It was concerning at the least.
Onew hurried into the room and saw Jungkook sitting on the hospital bed, Namjoon cradled in the young alpha's lap. Onew himself was a beta but the overwhelming smell of alpha pheromones caused him to reel in the doorway. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and walked inside, determined.
Jungkook was rubbing Namjoon's belly and stroking the omega's hair soothingly while placing kisses on Namjoon's sweaty forehead and rocking them back and forth. Talk about multitasking.
"Hey. Jungkook?" Onew said cautiously as he approached. He knew alphas were very protective of their omegas. Especially ones in distress so he had to advance carefully.
The alpha whipped his eyes to Onew and growled low in his throat.
"Jungkook. I have to check on Namjoon, don't make me call security," Onew said calmly but sadly and reluctantly because Jungkook was a good kid and Namjoon was one of Onew's favorite patients.
"Kookie, tone it down," Namjoon whispered and petted the alpha's chest disarmingly. Jungkook shook his head and it seemed like he tried to clear his thoughts. Unfortunately it didn't work and as Onew approached again the alpha hissed aggressively. The doctor sighed and frowned. Namjoon gritted his teeth in pain. Onew wanted to help.
Jungkook ended up having to be removed by security.
"I'm really sorry," Onew said helplessly as the alpha growled and thrashed. Namjoon leaned back on the bed, getting himself situated, while breathing deeply.
"He'll be fine after some fresh air," Namjoon huffed out between breaths, trying to ease the tension. Onew walked over and squeezed Namjoon's shoulder reassuringly.
The omega was basically oozing worry and fear.
"He'll be let in as soon as he's calm again. I took the liberty to call your friends before I came here since I knew Jungkookie would be kind of out of it," Onew admitted as he started examining Namjoon. The omega smiled in thanks, dimples on full display. Onew returned the smile happily.
As another contraction set to work Namjoon let out a muffled scream before grabbing Onew's hand tightly. The doctor held Namjoon's hand tightly as the omega leaned forward in pain. Onew rubbed the younger's back comfortingly.
It was going to be a long night.
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Jungkook was fuming. He tried to take deep breaths to calm down but it didn't work. The scent of hospital, distress and blood filled his nostrils every time. He was seated in an uncomfortable plastic chair waiting for them to let him back into Namjoon's room. He had to be with his omega!
Then the doors opened to the waiting room and five people rushed over the threshold. Taehyung and Jimin up front, Yoongi, Seokjin and Hoseok following closely. Jungkook felt calmer as soon as their scents filled his nose.
The scent of pack.
"Hyungs," he brokenly called out, not noticing before how scared and helpless and fragile he felt. The entire pack rushed over to him. Taehyung's hair was standing up in all possible directions and his eyes were still half closed like he hadn't quite woken up. Jimin's eyes were wide with worry but his hair was a mess, his clothes on backwards and face swollen from sleep.
Seokjin and Hoseok both had beanies over their hair and looked the most awake. Yoongi's eyelids were dropping but he was decently dressed unlike Taehyung who seemed to be in his pajamas and sandals.
"Kookie!" Seokjin called out and stepped forward to hug the young alpha who's lip was quivering.
"Hyung," he whimpered. Jimin wedged his way in between the alpha and beta and the calming scent of omega washed over Jungkook.
"How's Joonie," Yoongi said, frowning.
"I don't know. They won't let me see him," Jungkook whined, feeling frustrated tears press against his eyelids as he buried his face in Seokjin's chest.
Just then Onew entered the waiting room. Jungkook's head whipped up and he hurriedly stepped out of Jimin's and Seokjin's embrace.
"Hyung!" He called and Onew walked over to them quickly.
"How is he?" Hoseok asked, concern lining his face. Onew clicked his tongue.
"He is definitely about to give birth. The prematurity is concerning but the baby seems fine at the moment. Namjoon is in a lot of pain, usually males has a harder time with contractions during natural births so it isn't anything out of the ordinary," Onew related calmly. Jungkook felt the growl rip out of his throat before he could stop it. He was close to lunging Onew when Yoongi stepped up and wrapped his arms around Jungkook's waist, keeping the young alpha in place. Onew didn't look scared. He simply leveled Jungkook with an unimpressed stare.
"He's asking for you, Jungkook, but I can't allow you inside just yet when you are like this. You have to calm down first or else Namjoon might get even more stressed from your presence," Onew explained calmly, reluctance coloring his face. He didn't want to separate them but he had no choice. Jungkook hissed angrily, his alpha side taking over almost completely.
"Can I come instead?" Jimin asked, eyes pleading. Onew nodded his consent.
"Jungkook," Jimin snapped his fingers harshly and caught the alpha's eye sternly. "I'll be with him for now, but you have to snap out of it. He needs you," Jimin said clearly before he went with Onew. Jungkook started trashing in Yoongi's hold.
"Let's get some air," Yoongi decided and started dragging Jungkook outside. Taehyung followed worriedly to try and help his friend. Seokjin and Hoseok took a seat in the waiting room.
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Namjoon was writhing on the bed when Jimin entered. The younger omega wasted no time as he hurried over and grabbed Namjoon's hand reassuringly.
"Joonie. I'm here," he said and felt the door close behind him, Onew having left.
Namjoon opened his eyes cautiously and smiled in relief as he saw Jimin. The omega beckoned Jimin closer and the younger climbed into the bed carefully. Namjoon ended up with his head on Jimin's shoulder, the younger omega hugging him close and stroking his hair. Namjoon's stomach was hurting like hell and he wanted it to go away.
"It hurts, Minnie," Namjoon slurred into Jimin's shoulder and grimaced. Jimin frowned and put his unoccupied hand on Namjoon's belly, rubbing gently.
Namjoon nuzzled the other omega lovingly in thanks. Jimin began to sing softly, his angelic voice floating through the room and draining Namjoon's tension. The older felt so tired as he listened to his best friend singing. He tangled his legs with Jimin's and intertwined their fingers over his stomach before slowly drifting off to sleep, Jimin's voice still soothing his pain.
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When Namjoon woke up it was morning. He had been changed into a hospital gown during the night. Probably Jimin's doing, he mused. His stomach started cramping and he muffled a pained gasp with his palm.
The door opened and Jungkook entered. Namjoon wanted to cry in relief. He had missed his alpha's comforting warmth more than he thought.
"Kookie," he whispered thickly, the younger alpha leaping over and sitting down right next to him, dragging Namjoon up into a tight hug. Namjoon wound his arms tightly around Jungkook's neck, fisting his sweater and breathing in the alpha's scent.
Jungkook nuzzled his hair fondly and rubbed his stomach as they hugged for a few more minutes. Then they drew apart for a few centimeters to kiss. It was wet, spit and tears mixing together on their lips, but it was perfect.
Namjoon was smiling until another contraction hit. He dropped his head on Jungkook's shoulder with a pained groan. Jungkook trailed his fingers over Namjoon's spine, trying to sooth the omega.
"The contractions aren't that far apart, Onew hyung thinks you're almost ready," Jungkook whispered. Namjoon exhaled shakily. They were really doing this. A baby was really about to be born.
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When Onew checked Namjoon was about nine centimeters dialated.
"I think you're ready," Onew concluded as he took off his gloves. Namjoon was trying to breathe, hair a sweaty mess and Jungkook's hand held tightly in his own.
"Can I have Jin hyung in here too?" Namjoon whimpered, feeling like he needed the eldest beta's comfort.
Onew nodded and told a nurse to get Seokjin from the waiting room.
Onew started putting on new gloves, a mouth cover and other necessities. The remaining nurse was preparing water and towels.
Namjoon moaned in pain as his stomach was exploding in pain again. He was so tired.
Seokjin rushed inside the room.
"Joonie!" He exclaimed and stood by the omega's right side, Jungkook already taking up the left.
"You're doing so good, Joonie. You're really brave. Just breathe," Seokjin cooed and stroked Namjoon's sweaty hair away from his forehead.
"Okay, we're ready. You'll have to start pushing soon, okay Namjoon-ah?" Onew spoke up. Namjoon nodded, words betraying him.
"You're doing fine, baby," Jungkook said, voice trembling despite his words. The alpha leaned down to kiss Namjoon sweetly. The omega managed to smile at him.
"Push!" Onew exclaimed. Namjoon squeezed Seokjin's and Jungkook's hands hard and then he pushed.
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Jungkook placed his hand on the glass and leaned forward to get a better look. The room he was looking into was full of babies. Including his own.
It was a beautiful boy. As soon as the baby had been born there had been complications. Apparently the navel cord was stopping the baby's blood flow. Onew had to rush him out of the room immediately. Neither Jungkook nor Namjoon had held him yet.
The omega was sleeping heavily in his room. Jungkook and Namjoon had waited until Onew came back and told them the baby was fine. Then Namjoon fell asleep and Jungkook followed Onew down to the children's ward.
Their baby was sleeping soundly and wearing a pink onesie.
Jungkook jumped when he felt a hand on his shoulder. Yoongi stood next to him, smiling as he watched the baby. The older alpha met Jungkook's eyes earnestly after a few beats of silence.
"You're a father now, Kook-ah," he said, breathlessly. It was one of those rare moments where the great Min Yoongi seemed speechless. More bodies joined them in the hallway. Jimin and Taehyung were hugging each other close, adoringly staring at the babies. Seokjin had opted to stay with Namjoon. Hoseok drew Jungkook into a warm back hug.
"We're so proud of you guys," he sniffled and nuzzled Jungkook's neck fondly. The young alpha gave them a teary smile and they continued watching the baby sleep soundly.
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Jungkook got to hold the baby first. They still didn't have a name. Namjoon wanted to wait until he saw the baby.
Jungkook cautiously carried the baby towards Namjoon's room, Onew walking ahead to hold doors open.
The alpha held the curious baby close to his chest, a smile adorning his face the entire time.
Namjoon cried when he held their son. He let the baby play with his fingers and they all cooed when the baby blinked up at them with big brown eyes. Jungkook melted as he watched Namjoon's dimpled smile grow even though the omega was exhausted and his body hurt.
Jungkook settled himself behind Namjoon, the omega resting against his chest between his legs, the baby falling asleep in Namjoon's arms. Jungkook peppered his neck with loving kisses, trying to convey his happiness and appreciation for the omega. Namjoon kissed him sweetly in response.
Jungkook's arms were wound around Namjoon's waist and his hands were stroking the baby's soft cheeks soothingly. The moment was ethereal. Then he asked the dreaded question.
"What are we gonna name him?"