Blooming History | Single Parent Namjoon Story |

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Namjoon wiped Sooyoungs tears," we wont lose this baby. I promise,  we will be able to raise this baby." He kissed her nose.

They had just left the sonogram. Sooyoungs doctor had mentioned the possibility of her sickness could lead to a miscarriage.  Namjoon called Harper a miracle baby.

"What if...what if we do? I want to hold my little Harper, and to feed her a bottle." Said Sooyoung through her tears.

"We will baby. We will have our baby, hold her, and love her forever." Promised Namjoon.

He too was nearly in tears at the news, his wife had too much strength to let go so easily. He took care of her, and did anything and everything to make her the happiest soon to be mother.

She rubbed her baby bump, and watched the stars outside. A shooting star came by, she closed her eyes, and smiled.

Namjoon wrapped his arms around her,and swayed her, "what did you wish for baby?'

"It wont come true if I say it out loud." She mused. Namjoon got level with the baby bump, "I can't wait to meet you little one. I'll teach you everything you need to know. Even ways to annoy mommy."

"Yah!" Sooyoung gently slapped him upside the head. Namjoon chuckled and kissed the bump. They were as happy as could be.

4 months, soon turned to 8 months. The couple were excited they only had a month till they met their baby girl.

Their parents had thrown a lovely gender reveal, and baby shower for the couple. Sooyoung  even picked out the first thing she wanted Harper to wear.

When the time came around for Harper to make her grand entrance to the world, they were ready. Sooyoungs water broke in the middle of the night.

Namjoon had gotten up and helped her get up. They arrived to the hospital in no time. He reassured her the whole time it was going to be fine.

Namjoon was pacing the room. His in-laws, and family had arrived. The brothers tried comforting him, but he was too nervous.

Jungkook, and Taehyung were only 13 at the time. They hugged Namjoon tightly. "It'll be  okay hyungie." Said Jungkook.

"I know bubba, I'm still waiting okay?" Namjoon responded,  ruffling Jungkooks hair. "Sit with everyone alright? I'll be okay."

Jungkook nodded sadly, and sat with the brothers. The nurse had finally come in the room.

"The baby is here, shes waiting for her daddy." She smiled, and let Namjoon inside. He walked in and saw his wife holding their little Harper.

"Hey sweetie, look its daddy." Sooyoung said weakly, she handed Harper to him. His whole world stopped in that moment. He saw his little girl open her eyes for the first time.

"Shes so beautiful baby." Namjoon said through tears. He leaned down and kissed Sooyoung.

"Namjoon."

He looked to her with wide eyes, "yes?"

"Baby, the doctor said I'm not doing too well, I dont know how long I have. I want you two to live our dreams out." Namjoon couldnt believe what he was hearing.

After he had to say goodbye, Namjoon sat outside the hospital thinking to himself. Harper was still in the nursery but his mother was watching over her.

He sat outside with his head in his hands. He didnt know how to feel, of course he was upset, but his in-laws made him feel so guilty.

Was he really the cause of losing his wife? He couldnt be, but he felt it still was. He sighed and felt someone sit next to him.

"Hyungie, are you okay?" Asked Jimin. He sat down and looked down as well. Namjoon thought about his response.

"Did mom send you to check on me? I'm fine,  I guess." He said, and wiped away his stray tears. "She's not hurting anymore, I'd rather he be relaxed than hurt."

Jimin didnt know what to say. Namjoon continued,  "jimin, promise me one thing." He turned to his brother, placing his hand on his shoulder." Live everyday like its your last, and stick with me no matter how hard,yeah?"

Jimin nodded, " I will hyung, mom has Harper now, do you wanna...go hold her now?"

Namjoon nodded and followed his dongsaeng inside. He held him close as they walked together.

He held his miracle baby so tightly, and so closely. He made a promise that day to never let his baby feel pain.

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"Do you like it daddy?" Asked Harper as she showed him the drawing she made him for Christmas.  He held her close, "I love it baby girl, you did it so perfectly we will hang it up,yeah?"

Harper smiled and nodded quickly. He looked at the picture again. Three stick figures holding hands, on small and two big.

One with Namjoons glasses, and dark hair, one with long brown hair, and small one with similar long brown hair.

His not so perfect, perfect family portrait. He couldnt be happier, even if he did have his other half, he had the next best thing.

His Harper.