One Step Closer - PART 1

One Step Closer - 162💕

"Mom, is this true?" Jimin asked without tearing his eyes off the ultrasound. "I'm getting a sibling?"

"Looks like it." Mr. Park took the ultrasound from him again, staring at it in a stunned wonder. "It feels just like the first time I saw you. You were just a tiny little bean."

"I'm a big bean now." Jimin stared at the ultrasound as if he couldn't look away. "You're one sneaky alpha, dad. I was thinking the next pup in our family is gonna be mine. You beat me to it."

Mr. Park barked out a laugh, clapping Jimin's shoulder. "Dad to the win! You owe me a drink."

"Oh God, I'm so embarrassed," Mrs. Park groaned.

"Why?" Jimin scoffed. "I've been demanding a sister or a brother since I was eight and it took you so many years to give me one." He stepped closer to his father, staring at the ultrasound in amazement. "I wish it's a girl," he mumbled.

"A sister?" his mother asked in disbelief.

"Mhmm... I'm too old to punch a brother and it's no fun if I can't wrestle him. But if it's a sister I can still pull her pigtails and call her ugly."

"Jimin..." His mom stared at him in shock. "You're not pulling her pigtails and calling her ugly."

"Oh, I absolutely will." He grinned ear to ear. "I'll be her absolute nightmare and I'll chase every alpha in her vicinity."

Tears filled her eyes and she chuckled. "I can't believe you're standing there and debating if it's a brother or sister. I was worried how you would react."

"Why wouldn't I be happy?"

"I'm not young," she said. "You're twenty-eight and have a mate, Jimin. I'm at the age of becoming a grandmother."

The alpha rolled his eyes. "So?"

She took a deep breath. "Jimin, doesn't it bother you even a bit?"

Jimin laughed. "Why should it bother me?" he asked her. "Should I be ashamed that my parents still love each other? If I'm ashamed of this pup, first and foremost I should be ashamed of my existence." He chuckled. "Mom, everyone knows how pups are made. Stop worrying your head too much over this."

"Hye-Jin-ah, this might be unexpected, but I'm only worried for your health." He caressed her cheek. "You should never think about what others have to say about this. You're my wife. Your happiness is my happiness."

Mrs. Park visibly relaxed a bit, the storm in her eyes clearing a little. "Thank you," she croaked.

Jimin's demeanor shifted. His face broke into a beautiful grin. "Congrats, mom." He bent to hug her and kiss her cheek. "I'm so happy for you."

She slumped into his arms. "I'm just... scared."

"Why?" he asked. "If it's about the past, nothing is going to happen to this baby." He put a hand on her stomach. "I'll protect her at any cost, mom. I won't let anything happen to you or the baby."

Mrs. Park broke down into sobs and Jimin held her until she calmed down.

"Shh...it's gonna be okay. We will be okay."

She nodded into his chest. Mr. Park bent to kiss on top of her head. Jungkook watched the small family embrace with a gentle smile on his face. Mrs. Park had nothing to worry about other than her health. Jia had already assured the fetus was healthy.

He knew things like this cannot be predicted given her past history and she'd be devastated if something were to go wrong. But he also knew she had every help to stop it from happening again. Things were going to be okay. Anyone who would wanna judge her over this didn't belong anywhere near her.

Jungkook took a deep breath, joining their embrace. Jimin pulled him closer, nuzzling into his cheek. Mrs. Park melted in their embrace, her scent growing calm and reverting to the natural sweetness with time.

Jia was a silent support through it all. "Here are some prenatal vitamins you have to start with. I'll send a trustworthy dietician to help you design a healthy and nutritious diet for you." She handed them a prescription with a smile. "I'll come visit you for a routine check and you don't have to come over unless it's necessary."

"Okay." Mrs. Park nodded.

"And you don't have to reveal this to the public now," Jia suggested. "I say keep it within the family and stay as relaxed as possible. Just focus on yourself and your health. That should be your priority." Just then a nurse came to inform her the reports had come. Jia clicked on her computer to check the reports and smiled. "Everything is normal and you have nothing to worry about."

"That's a relief." Mr. Park blew out a breath.

"What about work?" Mrs. Park asked.

"You can continue as usual. No strenuous activities for the next couple of weeks, though. And don't do anything that stresses you. A bedrest is not necessary. Just listen to your body and don't push yourself too much. That's all. I'm only a call or text away if you need something."

Mrs. Park nodded. "Thank you."

"Um...Jimin, Jungkook, can you both wait outside for a moment?" Jia requested and the two immediately exited.

Jungkook held the ultrasound in his hands, tracing the small bean-like structure. "She looks so cute," he gushed. "This is my first time seeing an ultrasound of a pup."

Jimin grinned, holding the other end of the ultrasound. "Same here."

"I don't even know how to hold a baby."

"Guess mom decided to go first so she can show you." Jimin winked, which caused the omega to swat his chest.

"Don't let her hear this," he chided. "She's stressed as it is."

Jimin chuckled. "Yeah? But you're blushing and that's an adorable look on you."

Jungkook snorted, leaning into his alpha. "Looks like someone can't wait to have pups."

The alpha shrugged shamelessly. "Can you blame me?"

"I can." Jungkook huffed. "I haven't decided yet."

"No problem. I can wait." Jimin bumped into him.

The couple continued to tease each other and laugh, unaware of the pair of eyes watching them, fuming over their intimate moment. 

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A/N: I'll be taking a break from social media and here until January or February starting 1st of December. So this fic and every other fic will be on hold until my return. I'll try to update the pre written chapters as much as possible but no promises how much I'll be able to tackle.