✔ We Accept The Love We Think We Deserve #namgi

~fifteen~

"Help me bring the snacks to the table?" Hoseok asked once he and Namjoon were in another room.

Sensing Namjoon needed a distraction from worrying about Yoongi, Hoseok suggested the task. Namjoon gave a curt smile and nodded, eager to keep busy. As they worked together, the sound of their movements and the rustling of snack packets filled the room, providing a comforting background noise.

Not long after, Seokjin and Yoongi returned. Yoongi's eyes were red-rimmed and his face puffy from crying, but he seemed calmer.

"Hyung, are you feeling better?" Namjoon asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Yeah, I'm sorry for worrying you. I just got caught by surprise," Yoongi replied, offering a small, apologetic smile.

"Aww, Yoongi hyung, I hope we didn't distress you too much. Maybe surprising someone pregnant wasn't the best idea," Hoseok said with a pout, his hand gently sliding up and down Yoongi's back in a soothing motion.

"It's fine. I've just been more sensitive and easily overwhelmed lately," Yoongi admitted, his voice tinged with vulnerability.

"How have you been?" Seokjin asked. Earlier, he had only been able to console Yoongi, unable to form a proper conversation while Yoongi was crying.

Yoongi hesitated, unsure how much to reveal about the tumultuous past few years. But seeing Seokjin's genuine smile and feeling his comforting presence, Yoongi felt a surge of relief.

"I've had my ups and downs, but I'm doing better now," he said honestly, his voice steady as his eyes sought Namjoon's for reassurance.

"That's great to hear, hyung," Hoseok said warmly, exchanging a knowing look with Seokjin. Seokjin smirked, observing Yoongi and Namjoon shyly glancing at each other.

As the group settled into the cozy apartment, the earlier tension melted away. Hoseok continued to offer gentle touches of reassurance, and Seokjin's warm smile never wavered. Hoseok quickly changed topics, and they all chatted for a while, the conversation flowing easily. 

Yoongi felt the tension easing out of his shoulders as he listened to Hoseok and Namjoon talk about various topics. He was still a bit nervous about the inevitable questions about his past, but for now, he was content to enjoy the present moment.

A little while later, the doorbell rang again, and Taehyung and Jimin arrived. "Sorry, we're late! But I just had to have this," Taehyung said with a sheepish grin, holding up the bag of elusive sweets he had been craving.

Hoseok laughed. "No worries, Taehyung, I totally understand. Come on in."

"One can't ever say no to a pregnant person's cravings!" Seokjin commented.

"It's been getting worse. I thought it was something for the first trimester, but I was completely wrong." Jimin remarked with endearment, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Taehyung.

"Glad I'm not the only one." Yoongi added, feeling a bit more at ease.