First Dance

My Heart Is Irrevocably Yours

'Far reaching into summer's end the hold of fall begins making way for brother winter's frosted dawn.'

You watch him, and it seems the guys are asking him something because Namjoon keeps nodding while holding his hat. He puts his hat back on and puts the little box into his pocket. He starts walking back to you, blushing. You watch as your gentle giant comes closer. As you watch him walk towards you, your heart flips, and you feel the baby kick.

You place your hand on your tummy and talk to your baby, 'We've made it this far, my little love, and we'll make it the rest of the way. If I don't get to meet you myself, I hope you'll know you will have the best daddy and uncles in the world.'

You feel tears trying to fill your eyes, but you won't let them fall. You are determined to spend whatever is left of your life with your baby and Namjoon.

He stands before you, his face still slightly pink. He gets down on one knee as you smile up at him. He reaches into his pocket and, this time, finds the little box.

You know what he is about to do, and the baby must know, too. You can feel the little one moving about again. You look at him smiling, and behind him, you see the boys grouped up, peeking around a nearby tree.

You try not to giggle with delight at them but can't stop. You love them so much. They have been such wonderful and loving support for you and Jooni since you were diagnosed with cancer, and the pre-chemo blood work showed you were also pregnant.

'The baby will be so loved. Oh, and spoiled rotten.' you grin to yourself.

Your attention is drawn back to Namjoon as he clears his throat to speak. He holds your hand and shyly says, "Hana, the moment I met you in the bookstore, I started falling in love with you. That fall is complete now, and my heart is irrevocably yours. Will you marry me and make me the happiest Appa in the world?"

You try to rise, and he helps you. You hold your left hand out and softly answer, "Yes, Jooni."

Silent tears travel down your face, tears of joy and love mingled with hope for the future. The guys are cheering from behind the tree, smiling and hugging each other as Namjoon slips the ring on your finger. Tannie is barking while Bam jumps around the boys, catching their excitement.

Namjoon pulls you into his arms, saying, "I love you." He then tilts your face up to his and brings his lips to meet yours. He begins kissing you with the passion he feels in his heart. Again, you hear the boys cheering. As you break apart, you both look over at them, smiling.

"I think it's time to head home." He looks lovingly at you and asks, "Are you ready?"

You place your arm through his and walk with him to meet the others back at the bench. When you reach them, they jostle each other to be the first to hug and congratulate you. You kiss each one on the cheek and Yoongi on both. He laughs and hugs you tighter.

You sit on the bench feeling a little out of breath and very tired. They watch the dogs play as they surround you, chatting away about how wonderful it is that you and Namjoon are going to marry.

"I always thought it was going to be Yoongi who got married first," says Jin teasingly. "For years now, he has always been asked. I figured he would have said yes to one by now."

Everyone is laughing at Yoongi. He frowns and does his Chucky doll imitation menacingly, stepping towards each one and saying, "I get to ask that question, not the other way around."

Taehyung says playfully, "You'll never find someone to ask if you keep avoiding love."

Yoongi sighs, "I don't . . ." he stops mid-sentence as you suddenly collapse against Namjoon.

Your gentle giant catches you before you fall off the bench. Yoongi is right there, tenderly helping him to support you.

Namjoon's voice, full of worry, asks, "Baby, what's wrong?" You don't even have the strength to look at him, letting your head rest lowly against his chest.

Yoongi kneels in front of you and asks, "Hana, what's going on, sweetheart? Do we need to call an ambulance?"

"No, no. I just need to go home." The others watch in deep concern as Namjoon lifts you in his arms, saying,  "Alright, my little armful, let's get you home."

Yoongi runs ahead to pull the suv close, and Jimin follows him and stops at the gate. Jimin stands waiting to open the door for you and Namjoon.

The others rushed, getting the dogs and themselves into their suv as Jin hurried them along from the driver's seat. "Get in, buckle up."