HERMAPHRODITE

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Jimin and Hoseok had managed to bring Jungkook out of his faint and back into the real world, much to Jungkook's disgust. Surrounded by the blackness Kook had felt nothing at all, now that he was back in the here and now, he was again reminded of the baby inside that was determined to be born one way or another. Before Jimin could chastise him, his cell phone went off and he stepped to the side to speak with the caller.

The glances he kept darting at him warned Jungkook that he wasn't off the hook yet, not by a long shot. The pain in his belly had subsided to a dull ache and he now lay on his side, behind him Jin was rubbing his back. The gentle motion of Jin's hand had a soothing effect and Kookie was grateful for it. He heard Jimin exchange a few words with the person on the phone but only caught bits and pieces of the conversation. The little he did catch told him Jimin was discussing his status with the other person and he wasn't entirely sure he liked what he was saying. Several times he heard the words 'stubborn', 'complications' and 'surgery' mentioned before the doctor walked back over to him and handed him the phone.

"It's Taehyung," he said as Jungkook took the phone from him.

Instantly Jungkook's face lit up and he shoved the phone to his ear.

"Taehyung? Shit! I've been so worried about you. Are you okay? Jimin said you've been shot. How's Namjoon hyung? And Yoongi hyung? What other injuries have you sustained? Are you mobile?"

Kookie paused to take a breath which allowed Taehyung to speak.

"I'll be okay, little mother. Nothing life threatening. What about you? Jimin said the contractions haven't stopped and he needs to get you to surgery quickly. Jungkook, listen to him. I've been worried sick about you and Taekookie, please, do what Jimin advises," Taehyung said.

"Bear?" Jungkook's voice cracked a little. "I'm scared. It hurts so much and I don't know if I can do this. I want you, I need you; Taekookie needs you..." Jungkook trailed off, the lump in his throat preventing him from saying anything else.

"I know, Kookie, and I promised I would be there for you and I will. I won't let you go through this alone. Sejin has an ambulance on its way, ETA in ten minutes. It should take us roughly another fifteen to get to the hospital, depending on the driver and the traffic," said Tae.

"Okay," whispered Kookie. "I'll try and get Taekookie to hang on a little longer."

"Jungkook..." Taehyung's voice had a warning edge to it. "You listen to Jimin and do what he advises. I don't want you putting your health or the baby's health at risk. I will be there as soon as I can."

"I want you, Taehyung."

"I know, little mother. I'll be there soon. I love you, Bunny. Don't take any risks."

"Love you too, Bear. Ahhhh..." Kookie's voice changed into a moan of pain as another contraction assailed him.

Jimin was quick to grab the phone. "I don't like this, Taehyung. I want to get him down for surgery now."

"Roger that, Jimin. Take him through, do whatever you have to and I'll be there as...."

"Taehyung?"

"I'll be there very soon. Yoongi has transport. Taehyung out." Taehyung cut the call.

Jimin was left staring at a phone that beeped with a disconnected signal.

"What the hell was that all about?" he muttered.

"Doctor Park? I think you should take a look at this." Hoseok's words brought Jimin from his musings and he turned to the bed where Jungkook was lying.

"Oh, shit."