Our Little Miracle | nj

4 Days Overdue

Seokjin tried his best to hold back a scream of pain as another contraction hit him, clutching his stomach as Namjoon rubbed his back in a comforting way. "They're five minutes apart now." Seokjin's mother informed them when the contraction passed, as Namjoon had gone to pick her up from the hotel she was staying and bring her back to their apartment upon Seokjin's request when the omega's contractions first started growing more frequent. "I think it's probably time for you to go to the hospital."

The omega looked at his mother in panic. While he knew that she wouldn't have been able to come to the hospital with him unless he wanted to kick Namjoon out of the delivery room--definite no--and had been prepared for that, in the moment he couldn't imagine continuing to deal with such pain without his mother by his side. "It'll be okay, Seokjinnie." She assured him, squeezing his hand. "I'll be here making sure your apartment is clean and ready for your puppy's arrival. And I'll make sure not to touch your nest." Her last statement had Seokjin relaxing a bit as a small left him.

"Thanks, Eomma." He whispered, before turning to Namjoon. "Let's go." Namjoon nodded and jumped off the couch to go grab their hospital bag before helping Seokjin to his feet.

***

"Stop it." Seokjin said softly after another contraction finished, lightly hitting Namjoon's arm.

"I can't help it." Namjoon pouted, knowing Seokjin was referring to the guilt in his scent. "I've had to watch you be in consistent pain for..." He paused to check the time on his phone, "about 12 hours now knowing I'm the reason."

Seokjin shot him a look. "We knew what it would be like so stop feeling guilty. It makes me feel worse." Namjoon immediately sat up straighter and put a smile on his face. "Better." He tilted his head in a silent question for a kiss which Namjoon happily gave as his phone began buzzing.

Namjoon picked his phone back up. "Jimin's trying to FaceTime."

"Answer it." Seokjin requested. "I need to see the face of someone other than you and the nurses."

"How are you?" Jimin asked as soon as the call was answered.

"I'm hurting like a bitch." Seokjin deadpanned. "But other than that, life is grand."

Jimin pouted a bit. "How's everything looking? There's no issues?"

Seokjin shook his head. "My water still hasn't broken but I'm not worried about it. My mom said her water didn't break until the very end with me."

"Well hopefully things will progress soon, and you'll get to have your puppy in your arms."

"That is the goal." Seokjin chuckled as shuffling happened over the phone, Yoongi appearing seconds later. "Hi, Yoonbert."

Yoongi playfully rolled his eyes at the nickname. "Tell your mate that work isn't as fun when he's not there to mess with and vent to."

Namjoon took the phone so he could speak to Yoongi himself. "I'll be back after Christmas."

"Fuck you too."

Seokjin let out a laugh before quickly biting his lips to hold back a cry of pain as another contraction hit. "We'll keep you guys updated." Namjoon said before quickly ending the call, surrendering his hand to Seokjin.

***

"Six centimeters dilated and 80% effaced." Dr. Carter informed them after yet another check at nearly the 16-hour mark of Seokjin's labor. "We should probably consider an amniotomy at this point."

Seokjin furrowed his eyebrows. "An amniotomy? You mean breaking my waters?" The doctor nodded. "But why?"

"To help speed your labor up." She stated. "Help get things moving along."