- hospital

@●Alexander -nods and smiles, settling a hand over my stomach not feeling any different, but still excited-
eight more to go, seems like we'll have to make some decisions more quickly than we thought.
-takes a deep breath, trying to reassure myself silently-

@◐Joshua ᵒ - closes my eyes at the soothing before letting out a shaky breath. I looked down at the paper before squinting finding it hard for read.-
So ...a month?
- tilts my head slightly with a hum-
8 more to go

@●Alexander Don’t cry, because I’ll cry.
-I hold you close, stroking your hair softly-
Let’s look at the letter.
-opens up the paper the doctor had provided seeing a bunch of medical terminology I’d have to google and scanning for how far along I was, pointing to it-
Six weeks it says here.

@◐Joshua ᵒ - I turned to look over at you with wide eyes before going to hug onto you tightly. I picked you up with a smile as I started to tear up slightly.-
Shush I know
- mumbles before kissing your cheek.-
How far along though?

@●Alexander Oh my gosh, we’re having a baby.
-blinks in shock at the realization, hands immediately settling over my stomach-
I couldn’t put my emotions into words, if you paid me.
-takes a deep breath and stands up-
Don’t worry I’m still the same guy you mated, dob’t think this going to slow me down.

@◐Joshua ᵒ - I just sat there for a moment not really taking in the fact that you are until you looked at me. Taking a moment I gave a small smile while pushing back my hair with a chuckle.-
I....um-...
- looks over at you for a while before letting out a delighted laugh.-
Oh my gosh

@●Alexander “Well the letter has technical terms and more information about pregnancy, you can review at home, but you are indeed pregnant Mr. Hong.”
-covers my mouth with both hands in shock, immediately looking toward you, for your reaction-
“I’d like to schedule a follow up once I receive your lab results. Congratulations.”

@◐Joshua ᵒ - I stared before blinking when I was handed the envelope. My eyes widened while looking at everyone handing it back to the doctor.-
Could you read it for us please?
- I smiled nervously while pushing my hair back awkwardly.-

@●Alexander “Hello, I’m your physician, it’s been wuite sometime since your last visit. I’d like to see your more regularly especially now.”
-nods feeling slightly shamed for my lack of regular visits-
“So the blood work will take a few days, but I have the results of the pregnancy test.”
-holds out my hand to accept the envelope, taking it and passing it to you immediately, nerves suddenly overcoming my bravery-

@◐Joshua ᵒ No it isnt stupid-
- blinks when she comes back in. I just sat there and watched everything before my hand returned to yours to get ready for the needle. Crinkles my nose as I watched you before kissing your cheek once she left to wait for the doctor. -
All done now we wait for the results!

@●Alexander We were supposed to be chasing our dreams and furthering our careers. And then kids, it’s stupid that I’m hoping...
-sighs and look down at my lap before the nurse reenters-
“I’m going to have to you take the test while I get everything ready for the lab work”
-nods and goes to the restroom, returns covering my eyes with one hand while preparing mentally for the needle-
“Just a poke and then it’s over.”
-nods and winces at the prick, sighing in relief once its over-
“The doctor will be in to see you.”

@◐Joshua ᵒ - my mouth makes an o shape as I listened looking between the two of you as she explained. Biting on my lip while holding onto your hand. Looked up at you once she left before letting out a nervous sigh.-
We never know?... let's just keep an open mind and level head we dont know what could happen you know?

@●Alexander “Blood samples, don’t worry I’m the best at finding veins in the entire hospital.”
-smiles at the nurse a bit nervous-
“Just need the date of you last heat and if there’s any possibility you could be pregnant.”
-laughs awkwardly feeling slightly embarrassed-
It’s been close to six weeks now and no... I took a test a month ago it was negative.
-can’t help but look at you apologetically-
“Lets just be sure, so I’ll be back with the instruments for the lab and a pregnancy test.”
-nods at the nurse as she exits the room-
I know it’s going to be negative, but why am I hopeful again?

@◐Joshua ᵒ - nods slightly in agreement to your words before smiling faintly as I followed along. Blinks around in confusion about the samples as I sat on the guest chair once I moved it next to you. Holding your hand tightly I tilted my head.'
What kind of samples though?
- raises a brow when you mentioned it ruining the illusion-
Shush~
- I nudges you with a playful grin as I waited to be answered.-

@●Alexander -nods in agreement when you admit your stress, before resting my arm around your waist to comfort you-
But it’s better to deal with the source of nervousness than ignore it.
-follows the nurse back to the examination room, sitting on the edge if the seat and kicking my feet absentmindedly-
“The doctor wanted some samples since your issue may be hormonal”
-nods and reaches out to hold your hand-
On second thought maybe you should have waited out there for me, this completely ruins the illusion.
-I chuckle trying to calm myself down-

@◐Joshua ᵒ - nods slowly along as I listened to you before leaning into whisper.-
I'm nervous
- mumbles softly before following then quickly turning my head go look at the nurse who called your name. Glancing back at you before slowly leading you along to the with a hum.-
I was right it should be fast
- chuckles as I shrugged nonchalantly

@●Alexander Of course I want you there with me. I think it would help the irrational part of me understand you won’t leave me because I can’t have children.
-takes your hand while walking over to two seats in the corner, but before we can sit down my name is called-
That was fast.

@◐Joshua ᵒ - I nodded once before just staring around and finally remembering to take off my sunglass.-
.maybe I would see it better if I didnt have these on
in.- mumbles with a small chuckle as I walked in.-
Why thank you
you.- smiles softly while trailing behind you taking a quick glance around awkwardly.-
There actually isnt much people so this probably wont be long of a wait...you w light not me in there with you right?
- I bit down on my lip nervously before pausing so you could finish checking in trying to find a nice spot to sit in.

@●Alexander I hope so, I don’t feel like walking back to the desk to find out which floor.
-I chuckle and keep walking until we reach an office at the end of the corridor-
I think we’re in the right place, if my doctor’s name on the door is any indication.
-I open the door allowing you to enter first before following you inside and checking in-

@◐Joshua ᵒ - I nodded slightly while following you along to the receptionist. I looked around for the silver elevators before smiling happily in respinse.-
Thank you
- I eagerly pulled you along before humming.-
I'm assuming since she didnt say a floor we go past the elevator to turn left?

@●Alexander I guess we can ask at the reception desk, I haven’t been here in years so I don’t quite remember.
-leads us over to the receptionist, smiling at the worker and giving the name of my doctor, nodding while trying to remember the directions to the office, in the large medical complex-
So I think it’s silver elevators, then a left, then a right down the blue corridor.

@◐Joshua ᵒ - hums slightly as we finally made it to the doctors office. Taking a look around I help onto your hand while leading us in -
....do you know where we go?
- raises a brow as I tried to look at the signs for a clue.-
What is their name again,????? Or do you just check in here and they tell you????

@◐Joohyun ᵒ Seulgi swore she might combust the moment her baby's hand wrapped around her finger, the love she was feeling for this tiny human was overwhelming, in a good way.

"But wait, she is okay, right? Just exhausted?" Her anxious eyes shifted to the smiling nurse as she handed the baby over after giving her a little kiss on the lips.

@◐Seulgi ᵃ The doctor continue to check Irene while the nurse watched Seulgi with a fond smile on her features. „Miss Kang, we will move Miss Bae to another room on her own so she can rest and hopefully wake up soon to meet the cute baby girl as well..“,the ahjumma nodded her head while the other nurses started to move Irene’s bed so that she was laying straight on her back, the monitor continuing to beep in a steady tone and then rolled her out of the room. „Meanwhile we need to do just the typical checks on your baby and then you can hold her again.“

@◐Joohyun ᵒ The monolid woman could only blink rapidly after that explanation, confusion seeping into her more. The wolf within her was preening but she quickly shut it down. This wasn't the appropriate time. Did that mean their baby girl was a little troublemaker already? She didn't have the time to dwell on it when a nurse approached her, feeling the same tugging at her heart on her lips as she reached out to pick up her baby.

"Hey there.. I'm sorry, your mommy is out of uhm commission for the moment but you'll meet her soon. Oh gosh, I can't believe you're finally here.. you look exactly just like her," she sniffled, eyes drinking in the newborn's features while delicately tracing that soft, chubby cheek with a thumb.

@◐Seulgi ᵃ Irene‘s heart was starting to beat slow and steady now, the nurses started to get busy with cleaning up the baby and the omega as the doctor did a quick check up on her. „She was in too much pain due to the birth, Miss Kang. It could have gone worse if the case was that she lost too much blood but it wasn‘t..“, the doctor turned her attention to her and glanced over to the nurse who was cleaning up the baby. „Giving birth to a strong alpha‘s baby has this effect on omegas sometimes... But if you excuse, we have to do more checks on Miss Bae now..“ A nurse stepped beside Seulgi and motioned to her the way to the baby, who was slowly calming down but has her hands up to the air as if wanting to be picked up.

@◐Joohyun ᵒ The alpha couldn't say anything to that. Those words caused chaos to break out in her already overwhelmed head. All she got from the doctor's words was that something was definitely wrong.

"C'mon baby.. you can do this and everything will be okay," she whispered as both hands clasped Joohyun's hand, heart racing because of the weakening grip the omega had. The crying that broke out the moment that hand slipped out of hers distracted her and Seulgi saw a baby, screaming and kicking in the hands of a nurse, then she was offered to cut the umbilical cord and she did. She couldn't take a proper look of their baby because everything was happening so fast.

"W-what is happening? Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my fiancee?? Why is she unconscious?!" She barked once she was back on Joohyun's side, eyes wild.

@◐Seulgi ᵃ The doctor and the nurses started to prepare for something when they realized what was happening. „The contractions seem to take a huge effect on Miss Bae and she can‘t handle them..“,the doctor explained to Seulgi and turned to Irene, „Miss Bae, we need you to push two more times and then your baby is out.. can you handle it?“ Irene was breathing heavily, losing her grip on the younger‘s hand and weakly nodded her head. „I.. I think so, doc..“ With that she gathered the remaining strength in her and pushed once more, feeling the baby’s head finally pushing through. She had to do it one more time and then their baby was finally seeing the world, she was excited to see whom she was gonna resemble more. „Ugh!“,Irene gritted her teeth together, pushing one more time when the room was suddenly filled with the crying of the baby but at the same time, the omega slipped into unconsciousness, her body going limp.

@◐Joohyun ᵒ There was one thing that Seulgi wished she could do at the moment. She wished for the pain her mate was going through to be transferred to her, all of it. The alpha kept wincing, not because of the grip on her hand which was already numb, but more because of the way Joohyun's face contorted in pain whenever she tried to push. Something must be wrong. "Doc? Wh-what is happening?" She only noticed the look on everyone's face when she managed to tear her eyes away from Joohyun. She didn't like what she was seeing.

@◐Seulgi ᵃ Irene let out a snort in response, gripping only her fiancee‘s hand tighter as she took another breath before pushing once more. She could feel their baby moving but also the pain level increasing as she kept pushing, her heart starting to race faster than before. The young heiress was a strong woman but giving birth was a whole new level for her. „Ugh...“