EXO DORM
9am

“I’m off to my appointment.” You say.

“Already?” Sehun whines. “Waeeee.”

You laugh and ruffle his hair.

“When will you be back?” Chanyeol asks.

“I don’t know… maybe like an hour or two?” You guess. “Why?”

“Should I come with you?” Luhan interrupts.

“Ani… it’s okay.” You assure him. “I can make it by myself…Wait. Kyungsoo-ah.”

Kyungsoo lifts his head up.

“Eo?” He responds.

“You want to come with me? You know… just a check up on you at the hospital.” You smile.

“Ani… (cough) I can’t.” Kyungsoo shrugs. “I’m busy today and tomorrow. I have to go on the cultwo radio with Kim Sohyun (Pure Love movie). Maybe… another time.”

“I’ll go with you.” Kai smiles. “I don’t have a schedule today.”

“Call.” You reply.

“I knew he never stopped (loving Eunsoo).” Kyungsoo mumbles to himself.

“We’re off then!” Kai smirks.

“Yah! I’m suppose to go with her!” Chanyeol and Luhan say at the same time.

They stare at each other, drawing the attention of the others. By the time they look back to where you and Kai were standing a moment ago, the both of you were in the van, off to the hospital.

“Why did you want to come?” You ask.

“Just to visit the hospital.” Kai shrugs.

“You mean… your father, right?” You tilt your head. “You… miss him?”

“Can we not talk about that.” Jongin asks. “Now’s not the time… at least for now. I have to sort things out with people at first.”

“You still haven’t made up with Kyungsoo oppa?” You bite your lip.

“Hush.” Jongin blinks. “We shouldn’t talk about that either.”

“Is the filming for your drama over? Are you still on contact with that gir-”

“SHHHHH!” Kai covers your mouth. “Why do you have to bring these things up? I don’t want to talk about them. You always do that.”

You remove his hand from your mouth. He leaves it on your bump (stomach).

“Why are you holding back?” You fight back. “You never used to do that. You used to talk to be about everything without hesitating.”

The van stops in front of the hospital doors. Fans were surrounding. Body guards come and block them off as you and Kai get out of the car in rush into the hospital.

“You going to answer my question or what?” You fold your arms in the waiting area.

Fans weren’t far, but they blocked off a huge section of the waiting area for you (and him).

“Things changed. I’ve changed. Ever since I’ve gotten with Kyungsoo. In both a positive and negative way.” Kai looks away.

You lift his chin, making his eyes meet yours.

“Aigoo. (you pinch his nose) Your so self-centered.” You tease. “Just, make up with Kyungsoo quickly, okay? He’s not in the best state either, so I think it’s best for you both to help each other out.”

Kai nods.

“Jongin Oppa?” Eunbin blinks.

“Son…” Kai’s father says shocked.

The two were just passing by in front of the fans. Jongin’s father walks over and Eunbin follows.

“What you doing here?” Jongin asks.

“I set up an appointment.” Eunbin shrugs.

“With my father? You made an appointment with my father?” Jongin complains. “Why are you getting so involved in my life?”

“I…” Her mind goes blank.

“I don’t want, nor do I need you interfering with my personal life. We kissed but that was just for a drama. It meant nothing. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. So just STOP where you are and get away from me and the people I love.” Jongin states.

“You… did you just say you loved me?” Jongin’s father repeats. “That’s what you meant right?”

Jongin stares at him. No words escape his mouth.

“Do Eunsoo-shi, please come this way.” A nurse announces to you.

You take Jongin’s hand and interlock it as you pull him up with you. You walk towards the nurse and look directly into Dr. Kim’s eyes.

“You aren’t worth our time.” You say, deep voiced and cold.

You brush your shoulder against Eunbin hardly and follow the nurse to your room. Kai both shocked and smiling.

You sit and wait for you new doctor to arrive.

“Whaa, I don’t know if it’s because of your pregnancy, but lately, you’ve become more badass.” Kai winks.

“Stop avoiding the real problem.” You sigh. “Make up with Kyungsoo and your father and that girl… before things go out of hand.”

“I know.” Kai sits down and sighs. “It’s on my to-do-list.”

“It should be at the top of that goddamn list or I swear-”

“Hello Do Eunsoo-shi.” Your doctor walks in.

“Annyeonghaseyo.” You and Kai both bow.

“Cha~ let’s have you sit down so we can take photos of the little guy with the ultrasound machine.” The doctor smiles.

“Ne.” You smile back and follow her instructions.

She puts some soft jelly-like transparent scream on your stomach. You shiver. She then uses an ultrasound machine, as little as a remote control and lightly presses on your stomach, moving it around. Kai looks in amazement.

“Cha~ Here’s the head and here’s it’s hands.” She smiles and explains. “Wow. Your child’s development is beautiful. We have your test result on the gender of the child and who is dominant with her gene (who she’ll look like more).”

You nod.

“But first, let’s take photos of your baby.” She suggests.

Once finished, she wipes the cream of your stomach with a warm towel and throws it away. She then leaves the room to get the printed test results and printed photos of your baby.

You gaze at Jongin, who was still in amazement.

“What is it?” You question.

“I… just never seen that before. It’s… daebak.” Kai smiles.

“Well, I guess you know now.” You shrug.

“I need to come here with you more often.” Kai folds his arms in satisfaction.

“Whatever makes you happy.” You chuckle.

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Kyungsoo lays in bed. He just returned from his radio show with Kim Sohyun. The lights are off. The window is covered with curtain. A single, miniscule candle glows on Kyungsoo’s nightstand, making half of his face and body glow.

He coughs. He coughs and coughs and coughs, staying in that room for almost an hour. His head starts to ache and he takes advil. He coughs more, so much more that he sits up and slouches on the side of the bed.

Suddenly, his tastebuds recognize the liquid coming out of his mouth. Blood. He touches a corner of his lip and looks at his finger. Red. Not bright red, not maroon red, but, blood orange. The blood drips onto the floor. He shakes his head to snap out of it. Quickly and swiftly, he wipes the floor clean and runs into the bathroom, washing his mouth. He comes out as if nothing happened and meets up with Xiumin, Suho and Sehun, who were playing video games.

“Do you think I should go to the hospital now?” Kyungsoo wonders and asks for their opinion.

“Nah.” Sehun winks. “You sound better anyways, come play with us. We need a fourth player.”

“Eo, that’s right. You seem just fine, so come play with us. With you, it’ll be like we got the fantasy league of call of duty.” Xiumin smiles.

Kyungsoo mentally facepalms, but forces a smile.

“Wha~” Suho observes. “Your lips are blood orange. What lip tint did you use?”

Kyungsoo blinks.

“I think it was… Etude house?” Kyungsoo lies.

“Ahh, one of these days I want to try that tint.” Suho smiles. “C’mon, let’s play.”

Kyungsoo takes a remote control and starts to play, just as you and Jongin arrive back from the hospital.

“Yah, what took you guys so long?” Chen asks, walking into the living room. “You said one or two hours, but it was five.”

“We got ourselves something to eat and went shopping.” Jongin shrugs.

“I have newwwss~” You smile and grab everyone’s attention.

The boys gather around (Suho pauses the game). Chanyeol sighs and lays back on the sofa next to Lay. Luhan leans on the wall, arms folded, ready to be enlightened.

“It’s a-” You pull out a blue baby onesy from one of the shopping bags Jongin was holding. “BOY~!”

They all scream in happiness and joy. Luhan jumps and picks you up, hugging you.

“Yah! That’s awesome!” Luhan smiles.

“EOOOOO!” You reply. “And, here are the x-ray photos of him.”

You give the photos to Luhan and passes it on to everyone. Chanyeol is the last one to receive it. He looks through the photos and slightly sighs. He shows a smile to you though.

“Congratulations.” He says to you meaningfully. “I’m happy- it turned out to be this way.”
You grin. “Me too.”

“Should we go celebrate?” Baekhyun suggests. “Korean BBQ~!”

The others simply agreed by saying “Call.” But. Kyungsoo didn’t look to happy. He watches as the boys get ready to leaving, putting their shoes and jackets on.

“I-I think I’m going to sit this one out.” Kyungsoo announces, bringing the attention to him. “I don’t feel that well. My chest hurts and my coughs getting worse… so you guys go have fun.”

Kai looks at him and saddens. You walk over to him and put a hand on his shoulder.

“Do you want me to stay and take care of you? You don’t look that well either, we could go see a doctor… you don’t have any schedule tonight.” You smile and suggest.

Kyungsoo is about to agree to your words, but he looks around and notices everyone’s upset and disappointed expressions hearing your suggestion.

“Ani, ani, ani.” Kyungsoo forces a smile. “I’ll go to the hospital myself, it makes no sense for them to have a celebration party without it’s main event (notions you). Besides, I’m grown up now and also, I’m your oppa (meaning older brother). I think I’ll be fine.”

The boys expressions brighten.

You sigh, knowing he actually isn’t okay. At the same time, you don’t want to bother him because you might just be a burdensome to him. You nod and pat his shoulder before putting on your jacket. Yixing brings you your shoes and you put them on, eyes examining your depressed brother.

“I guess we’ll be going then.” You frown. “I’ll text you where we are eating for dinner… if you have the appetite and are feeling better, come and join us, okay?”

Kyungsoo nods and hugs you goodbye. To his surprise, Jongin comes and hugs him too. You force the other guys and yourself out of the dorm to let them talk for a little bit.

Kyungsoo’s breathes through his mouth, heating up Jongin’s shoulder. Jongin doesn’t move, instead, he tightens the hug and bends forward, burying his head in Kyungsoo’s shoulder. Making Kyungsoo taller than him. After hesitation, Kyungsoo slowly wraps his arms around Jongin’s waist, hugging him back.

“I love you.” Jongin whispers with his hot breath on Kyungsoo’s neck.

Kyungsoo just nods. Speechless.

“I hope you know… that scene in the cafe the other day… it’s a misunderstanding. I would never want to lose you in my life. I would never cheat on you because you mean the world to me. If you died, I’d die with you. I know you would do the same. So don’t just jump to conclusions all the time okay?” Jongin kisses Kyungsoo’s neck.

Kyungsoo nods once more and coughs.

“Arraseo.” He half says, half whispers.

“Come with us?” Kai asks.

“Arraseo.” Kyungsoo repeats with a deep voice and coughs once more.

To Jongin’s perspective, Kyungsoo looked so vulnerable and cute at that moment. Kai slowly grows a smile. He leans in and kisses Kyungsoo’s heart-shaped plump, blood orange lips. He closes his eyes, but Kyungsoo, looking nervous, keeps his open as the kiss grows.

Jongin pulls back shocked. His hands on Kyungsoo’s shoulders. He takes a finger and touches his lips. They were covered in blood. He looks at Kyungsoo worried.

“What the.” Jongin examines Kyungsoo.

Kyungsoo coughs more and starts to wheeze.

“C’mon, let’s get you to the doctor. Dinner can wait.” Kai starts to pull Kyungsoo, but he resists.

“I’ll just take medicine. It’s probably just a cold.” Kyungsoo says and immediate grabs more medicine.

“Alright, but dress warmly. I don’t want you getting any more sick that you already are.” Jongin sighs and frowns.

Kyungsoo shows no expression and gets ready to go eat.

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Weeks later…
EXO DORM
4 pm

Your stomach, or uterus shall I put it, has grown into a huge bump. Occasionally, Sehun likes to sleep on it, using it as a pillow. But, soon after, Luhan hits and scolds him complaining that Sehun’s head was too heavy for the baby.

Kyungsoo just went to the doctor for a check up. He didn’t want any company, so you were all waiting patiently for his return.

Your sitting on the couch, reading a book with glasses on. Hair up in a bun. Suho and Xiumin were out on the balcony enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Lay, Chanyeol and Chen were composing songs in a dorm room. Sehun was sitting a few feet away from you on the same couch taking selfies and debating which one to post on instagram and weibo. Baekhyun and Luhan were snacking in the kitchen. They asked the manager to get them some junk food at the convenience store on the corner. Kai was pacing around the dorm, impatiently waiting for Kyungsoo.

You read online if the baby listens to the music, it will won’t be so afraid of noise and soothes the baby in general.

You take headphones (the big kind, not the small ones that fit inside your ear) and plug it into your phone. You take your baggy shirt off, revealing only your black thick sports bra. You start to play lullabies and put the headphones around your huge bump. You criss-cross [applesauce] your legs and continue to read. The baby occasionally kicks and punches as it listens to the tunes.

Your now only wearing a black sports bra and black maternity tights, but the top part is folded down, so your entire belly is showing. [A/N: If you don’t know what that is just look it up]

Sehun raises one eyebrow looking you and chuckles.

“Forget my face, you right now look like a master piece!” Sehun smiles and switches the camera lense on his phone, taking photos of your full body.

You giggle at Sehun’s unusual comment. You ignore his admiration and continue to read your book. Luhan then comes from the back of the couch and reads with you. He rests his head on your shoulder (shoulder further away from Sehun) and folds his arms together, resting them on the couch top. His head, to Sehun’s point of view is also visible.

“Wha~! Now we have the whole family! Jackpot.” Sehun widens his eyes and takes hundreds of pictures. “I hope you don’t mind me posting this on my social media.”

Chanyeol walks in just as Sehun comments on you two. He rolls his eyes as he goes to kitchen for water and some snacks.

“Aish, the nonsense never stops.” Chanyeol whispers to himself.

Luhan, on the other hand, can’t stop smiling at Sehun’s comment. So, he hides it by kissing your shoulder and leaving his lips like that.

You put your hand out towards Sehun and make the ‘go away I’m trying to read’ notion with it… or basically just flicking your hands. You turn the page. Baekhyun looks at the situation amused. Jongin doesn’t even glance at the situation, his mind is filled with worry for Kyungsoo.

“Don’t worry about them.” Baekhyun smiles, chewing at the same as he speaks. “This image right here (makes a circle in the air, notioning you and Luhan [and the baby]), it won’t last too happy for so long.”

Chanyeol shrugs ticked off.

Luhan kisses your cheek and heads to Jongin, who was still pacing around the dorm. He attempts to calm Kai down as he (kai) walks towards the hallway, away from the living room.

Sehun’s instagram and weibo caption for the photo(s) he took of you and Luhan:
The “Lu” family on a regular basis. And then there’s me… witnessing behind my phone. Noona~ Hyung~ Adopt me too~!

The photo, like most of Sehun’s, goes out viral. ALL over the news, ALL over the internet, overwhelming the sasaeng fans. It gets likes from super junior, fx, big bang, bangtan, red velvet, 4minute, AOA, Apink, Got7, 2ne1, girls generation, twice, t-ara (baekhee), Park Eunbin (chocobank), baekhyun, chanyeol, lay, luhan, tao, kris, etc.

But anyways…

The dorm door opens and Kyungsoo appears. Immediately, Jongin rushes in to meet him with Luhan following. He goes to fast that he slides on his socks he falls on his side bringing Luhan down with him.

Kyungsoo laughs and smiles widely.

“How are you?” Jongin asks, getting himself and his hyung up.

“The doctor said I was fine. Just gave me some medicine to take daily, that’s all.” Kyungsoo shrugs.

“That’s a relief.” Kai sighs and hugs Kyungsoo.

“Glad your okay.” You tilt your head and blink, smiling.

Kyungsoo makes this face examining you, causing you and the others to laugh like crazy.





“Whaaaadare you doing?” He points to the headphones.

“I read something online…” You try to explain, trying to recover from laughing.

He widens his eyes and nods his head. But clearly, it was showing the ‘goddamn my dongsaeng looks so stupid sometimes, but I better not say anything or else I will get scolded by everyone around me’ face.

“Well… anyway, get ready everyone, we have to go to the venue for the upcoming award show.” Chanyeol says, heading to get Xiumin, Suho, Chen and Lay in the other places around the dorm.

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Explanation of the Award Show:

First of all it’s not real lmao, just a made up one, but it would be AWESOME if they actually had something like this.

Two or three groups from any company can come together, collaborate and perform. For example, Big Bang could perform with 2ne1 (even though they’ve done that once already).

You were paired with Bangtan Boys and the rookies Seventeen. The best thing was that the sasaengs (fans), or everyone in general, didn’t know who was paired with who.

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You and boys arrive to rehearse in two cars.

The fans scream the loudest as you rush into the venue. Your first performance was with Seventeen. They were so young (not literally), fresh and a bit… cocky.

“SAY THE NAME! 17~! Annyeonghaseyo Seventeen-imnida! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF US!” They scream together talking to you and the staff.

You and the boys were a bit shocked and held back at their energy.

“Annyeonghaseyo! We are EXO. Please take care of us. Thank you.” You and boys say calmly.

During the practice, 17 was a little confused and worried. You and the boys weren’t that close with them, so you didn’t know how to react. You laughed occasionally at their mistakes.

After your practice, you and boys are to collab with Bangtan. As soon as you saw Taehyung, you started jumping (lightly). He smiles widely and he hugs you onto the side a little because your bump would be squashed.

“My girl!” Taehyung smiles wider and jumps in circles with you. “And my boy! (points to the stomach)”

You laugh at him.

“It’s been such a long time since I’ve seen you oppa!” You smile. “Our schedules have been so busy.”

“I know!” Taehyung pouts. “I only hear from you by text, phone call and the news.”

“Don’t worry, at least we can see each other like this.” Baekhyun interrupts.

“Baekhyun!” Taehyung hugs Baekhyun and slaps his butt.

Baekhyun at first is shocked, but soon laughs and returns the slap.

Throughout the practice, Kyungsoo coughs often. You observe that he in general is really weak. His breaths were short and quick. He sometimes punches his chest because of his chest pain. You tend to look back and show a worried expression. Kai does the same thing, but more. After the practice, he brings Kyungsoo water and wipes Kyungsoo’s sweat with his towel. You smile at how Jongin takes care of your oppa.

Luhan was so exhausted he laid down on the stage with Lay and they converse in Chinese.

You sigh.

Chanyeol comes over and hands you a water bottle. You drink and drink and drink. He sits you down to rest for the baby. He then shoves a bit of his granola bar into your mouth and wipes your sweat. When you finished the water bottle, Chanyeol takes it and throws it away. He returns with a fan and sits next to you, fanning you. You look at him in guilt.

“Thank you.” You say slowly.

“Tch.” Chanyeol turns to Luhan’s direction. “Some boyfriend that is (turns direction back to you). You’re glad I’m here right?”

“E-eo.” You respond guilty once more.

He feels your head.

“Jeez, you burning up. You must be exhausted.” Chanyeol sighs and fans you harder.

“Ahh, feels nice.” You smile and close your eyes.

“You tired?” Chanyeol asks.

You nod your head in response. Soon after, you find yourself laying on your side, head on Chanyeol’s lap. Sehun and J-Hope come over and lay next to you, but not on Chanyeol’s lap. You and the two boys sleep for a bit.

Chanyeol smiles and dabs his towel lightly on your forehead, wiping your sweat.

“Sometimes I just hate President Lee.” Chanyeol mumbles. “He’s overworking my baby girl.”

Because there were other groups that needed to practice, you and the guys had to leave. Taehyung wakes you up and helps you up from the ground.

“Can I steal her for dinner?” Taehyung asks EXO.

“Of course! Just make sure you bring her home safely, that’s all.” Baekhyun responds.

“Gomawo!” Taehyung smiles delighted.

EXO leaves back to the dorm without you. Bangtan leaves back to their company without Taehyung. You and Taehyung take a taxi to wherever you two were going, caught on camera by many fans.

“Oppa where are you taking her?”
“Where are you two going!”
“Take me with you oppa!”
“Oh how lucky they are!”
“They must be so close! I want to be close with them!”

You get into the taxi first. Taehyung bows to the fans and gets into the cab, closing the door tightly.

You arrive a few streets before the cafe you two were going to. It was dark and night.

“Where are we going, oppa?” You ask.

“Sommmewhere.” Taehyung replies, refusing to reveal the location you were headed.

Immediately, eyes are on you two because they recognise your voices. Phones are taken out and immediately, flashes and recordings are made. But you don’t care at the moment.

“How’s everything been lately, oppa?” You ask.

“Busy. We haven’t made a comeback in a while, so we’re waiting on our President to make a decision for us. What about you?” Taehyung interlocks his hands with yours.

“Even if I have a living person inside me, I won’t be able to leave my schedule and promotions. I hope I’m not to exhausted.” You sigh. “I’m not suppose to do a lot of movement because I’m pregnant, but my President doesn’t understand that… or at least doesn’t want to.”

The fans whines as they eavesdrop in your conversation. Taehyung squeezes your hand lightly as you arrive to the cafe.

“Wha~ Could this be…” You slowly grow a smile on your face.

“Where we first met.” Taehyung sighs in joy. “Ahhhh the memories.”

[Review of Chapter 7]

“SHE REALLY WAS BLIND!” Baekhyun scolds his sister. “THAT’S WHY SHE’S NEVER SEEN YOU OR ANYONE! SHE NEVER SAW ME UNTIL WEEKS AGO. SHE ONLY HEARD OUR VOICES. YOU’RE THE BLIND ONE HERE. SUCH A BITCHY KNOW IT ALL! I HATE STEP-SISTERS LIKE YOU!”

She looks at you. [Is that why she has blue eyes… eye transplant. Oh shit. I just offended her and Kyungsoo oppa… my baby.]

She was about to leave in embarrassment, but instead you do.

You run fast, so once they realized you were running, you’d already be inside the building. You run down the stairs, outside, passing your car waiting for you and out of school grounds. You run and run and run and run. Problems and conflicts keep occurring. First club problems, then Kyungsoo getting beaten and now her. You’re mind was going crazy. You’re tear were streaming down your face and you stop running, entering a café. It was almost empty. You sit down, with a coffee in your hand and you think, tears still coming down your face.


Then suddenly, someone walks up to you and sits across from you. You look up at him…





“Agassi (Missy), why are you crying?”

“It’s been a while.” You smile and look at Taehyung, who was doing the same thing.

“Shall we go inside? I rented the cafe out for the night.” Taehyung asks.

The fans “awwweeeeee.”

He walks first, pulling you slightly into the the cafe, but you soon catch up with him.

You two hold your drinks and your meal is being prepared. Fans stand outside taking videos, photos, etc. They couldn’t come inside though because Taehyung had body guards there.

“How has your brother been? I’ve heard he wasn’t feeling too well. And, during practice, he was coughing a lot.” Taehyung says.

“Well, he was and still is very sick. He’s been coughing up blood and Jongin oppa told me he wheezes often. Occasionally, he has chest pain. He went to a doctor and they gave him medicine. At least that’s what he told us, but you never know what to believe.” You sigh and sip your drink.

“I don’t think that medicine will help that.” Taehyung blinks. “Those sound like symptoms for…”

He hesitates. Your heart beats fast and begin to worry. You start to hyperventilate.

“Don’t tell me.” You breathe. “OUH! How could I have been so stupid?!”
























You look up on your phone, “Symptoms of Cancer.”
























“This CAN’T be happening.” You tear up.

Notes

I have no comment for this chapter. All I know is that the game is changing. Are you that blind?

See you in the next chapter....

~Alexis Thao
~Kyungsoo's Wifey