7th November 2024
"I needed to talk to you" Jennie said, staring intensely at the worn pattern on the office carpet
Taehyung waited "What Jennie?"
Her fingers curled into fists as her eyes filled with tears "I'm pregnant" She whispered before she bit her lip
"I'm sorry, what?" He asked, praying to some God that he had misheard her
"I'm pregnant and it's yours"
"Are you sure?" He questioned, not believing what he was hearing
Jennie rolled her eyes and huffed "Yes, I'm freaking sure" She crossed her arms defensively "I haven't slept with anyone else"
Taehyung ran his hands through his hair, practically tugging on the roof "I thought you were on the pills"
"I was. You know it's only ninety-nine percent effective. It seems like the universe hasn't had enough of fucking with us both and decided to make us the one percent"
His brain not quite absorbing what was coming out of her mouth
"I'm keeping it and You don't have to be involved"
Jennie Kim was pregnant
Jennie Kim was pregnant with his child
She was keeping it and giving him a way out
He glanced up from his desk, old advice of his father rattling in a distant memory "Okay then, which one do you prefer, silver or gold?"
"What are you talking about?" Jennie stopped her anxious rambling and paused to stare at the man in front of her
"Jen, you're pregnant with my child. It's proper that I marry you. So I'll ask you again. Would you prefer a silver or gold band?"
"Wh-what in the hell are you talking about?" She sputtered in disbelief "Tae no. You're being outrageous. We are not getting married. I will be having this baby. But, I know neither of us signed up for this. If you want to be involved in this child's life that's fine with me, but we're going to be strictly co-parenting. You don't have to marry me because we got drunk and messed up. No"
He slammed his fist against his desk, taking the frustration of the situation out on something other than the stubborn woman who was pregnant with his child "I expect to be included in this child's life and your pregnancy Jen, no if's"
"Fine" She said with a tight smile and left his office with a slam of the door, leaving him alone to his thoughts
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16th January 2025
"Tae" Jennie's voice growled through her apartment "Get your ass over here, now"
While they had been slowly moving towards tolerating each other, Jennie had yet to ask for help with anything related to their child. As his mind raced with the possibilities of what could have gone so wrong she needed his help, so he hurriedly over to her
"Jennie?" He called out, unsure of where to find her
"Down here" He heard her weakly yell and turned towards the only illuminated room in her apartment right now
"Jennie, are you alright?" He asked, confused and concerned as to why she was sitting on the bathroom tile. She opened her mouth to answer him, but instead of speaking, she turned back to the toilet and continued to puke up last night's dinner
Taehyung stood there stunned for a minute when she wiped her mouth and rested her head on the wall of bathroom tiles "You" She said as she lifted a shaky finger towards him "This is your fault"
"Mine?" Taehyung asked, defense coloring his tone "How is this my fault?"
"You got me pregnant. So therefore this is your fault"
Taehyung lowered himself to the floor behind her "Takes two to tango, love" He added before she turned back to the toilet to dry heave "But I am sorry"
"Worst birthday ever" She groaned as she tilted her head back to gaged
"Is it like this every day?" Taehyung asked, while he brushed a sweaty curl out of her face and started to slowly stroke her hair
"I think it's over for now" She said, as she leaned back to rest her back against Taehyung's chest "It's every day but not this bad. The anti-nausea medicine aren't the safest for the baby so I'd rather suffer than worry about causing harm" Her hand went to her stomach as she rubbed it absentmindedly "I'm sorry I called you over, I've never vomited that much or for that long and it scared me"
"I told you, whatever you two need I want to be included in"
Jennie yawned "Right now, I need a nap"
Taehyung pulled her upright before bending down and carrying her bridal style "Which one's your bedroom?"
Jennie stifled a laugh as she realized Taehyung had never been over here before "The one on the right" She said as she snuggled closer into his chest. He opened the door to her bedroom and laid her down on the bed
"Can I get you anything? Water? Food?"
Jennie grimaced before she answered "Would you mind staying? Just until I fall asleep. Jisoo Unnie knows I don't sleep well alone and I really just want to sleep right now"
He considered denying her request before he got a good look at her. Pale skin, dark black bags under her eyes, she looked exhausted
Taehyung nodded and slipped off his shoes before he crawled in next to her. He pulled her into his chest and wrapped an arm around her stomach, resting his fingers across the slight swell
He waited until her breathing evened out and then some as he soaked up the moment of being this close to his child. Finally, with regret, he crawled out of bed carefully to not disturb Jennie. He knew she wouldn't want him there when she woke up
Hours later, Jennie woke up, the other side of the bed was cold because Taehyung had left. She brushed off the pang of sadness that hit when she realized she was alone
She walked into the kitchen, determined to make tea and a small meal, something to put into her stomach
However, she stopped when she noticed a small green and silver wrapped present sitting on her countertop. She opened the package, unsure of what she'd find inside. She pulled open the lid of the velvet box, too big to hold a ring, much to her relief
It's revealed an star arrowed shape bracelet
"Self-absorbed bastard" Jennie muttered as she reached for the card which read
Happy birthday. Whenever you need me, squeeze the stars on the bracelet - V
She smiled as she slipped the bracelet onto her wrist, knowing that while he was possessive of their baby, at least he had good intentions
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