HERMAPHRODITE

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Taehyung opened the door, looking a little tired but otherwise quite happy to see them.

"Taehyung! So good to see you again," the oldest stated and wrapped his arms around the younger man, drawing him into a hug. "How are you? How are Kook and the baby?"

Taehyung shook his head as a small smile tugged at his lips.

"I'm fine; Jungkook and the baby are well; he's much better and not confined to bed rest, just rest. Please, come in?"

The older couple entered the home at Taehyung's invitation, "Come through to the lounge room for now, just leave the bags there and I'll help you take them up afterwards," said he as he led the way through to the lounge room.

"Where is Kookie?" Jin asked as he sat on the lounge and dropped his hand automatically to Namjoon's knee once the tall man had sat beside him.

"He's upstairs at the moment, although he should be down soon. He was helping me with my packing when you arrived."

"I'm here, Jinnie hyung."

All three heads swiveled around as Jungkook's voice sounded from the doorway.

"Jungkook-ah!" Seokjin was up, on his feet and across the room embracing the boy, careful not to hug too tight, "Wow! You're getting... "

"Big?" Kookie laughed. "Carrying a baby will do that to you, hyung. You can touch it if you want, Jinnie hyung. I don't mind."

"Are you sure?"

Kookie nodded with a smile.

Carefully Jin extended his hand out and placed the palm against Kook's belly. Feeling a little bolder he gently ran his hand over the bump, his eyes widening in fascination as he did so. He smiled again. "That's awesome, Kookie. To know there's a baby growing in there. Wow!"

"Yeah, it is kinda overwhelming," grinned Jungkook as he stroked over the bump with a loving hand.

"How far along are you, Kook?" Namjoon asked from his position on the couch, his eyes full of warmth as he watched his husband stroking Jungkook's belly, fascination written in every line of his face.

"Just come into the eighteenth week, roughly four and a half months."

"The halfway mark," added Taehyung and smiled at Jungkook.

"Come Kookie, you should be sitting down." Jin said as he walked Jungkook slowly to the large armchair and sat him down.

"Yes, Jimin hyung told me to rest. I have a list of the things I'm allowed to do and those that I'm not and I gave Jimin hyung my word that I would stick to it and I will."

Kookie's eyes turned slightly glazed with his next words. "I don't intend to do anything that will put Taekookie here at risk."

"Taekookie?" Namjoon quirked an eyebrow.

"Don't ask," replied Tae, then changed topic. "Would anyone like some refreshments?"

"Yes please, coffee would be nice," Jin answered from his position perched on the armrest of Jungkook's chair.

"Would you mind if I gave you a hand?" Namjoon asked as he also stood.

Sensing the tall man wanted to speak privately with him, Taehyung nodded.

"Thanks."

They left the room together, Jin still in awe of Kookie's bump and Jungkook amused at their hyungs reaction to his pregnant state.

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Taehyung filled the coffee pot while Namjoon leaned against the bench top, watching. Tae then fetched the cups, sugar bowl and milk. Namjoon passed him a tray and Taehyung set the items upon it before fetching a banana milk for Jungkook.