BLOSSOMED | SEOKSOO FF ✔️

EPILOGUE

Three years later, Seokmin and Jisoo’s home had evolved into a beautiful whirlwind of energy and affection. Their firstborn, Sungho, was now a bold 5-year-old with an exaggerated sense of drama that could rival any seasoned actor. He was fiercely protective of his younger brother, Hanjin, a 3-year-old who seemed destined to inherit every bit of the flair and diva attitude Sungho had so effortlessly mastered. Adding to the excitement was Jisoo’s third pregnancy—both a blessing and a challenge. The house, once peaceful, had become a constant symphony of laughter, squabbles, and the kind of chaotic joy only children could bring.

Sungho had always taken his role as the eldest seriously. He was quick to boss Hanjin around, yet even quicker to leap into action if anyone dared to say a word against him.

One afternoon, while Dino and Sunoo were visiting with Soonyoung and Jihoon, Hanjin, in one of his more reckless moments, spilled juice on the carpet. Sunoo, ever the mischievous one, was the first to tease him.

Before Jisoo or Seokmin could react, Sungho stood up, puffed out his chest, and shot a glare that could rival Jeonghan’s legendary ones. "Don’t talk to my brother like that!" he declared, his voice firm.

Sunoo raised an eyebrow, unbothered. "Relax, Sungho, it was just a joke."

Sungho’s tiny fists clenched, his brow furrowed with a seriousness that seemed beyond his years. "Well, it’s not funny," he snapped, pulling Hanjin away from Sunoo’s teasing. Jihoon, watching the scene unfold from the sidelines, couldn’t help but mutter, "It’s like having two mini Jisoos in one house."

Soonyoung burst into laughter. "And one is still in the making!" he teased, earning a playful eye roll from Jisoo.

Hanjin, though younger, had no shortage of charm and drama. Where Sungho was the protector, Hanjin was the entertainer. His love for performance began early, and it was often the highlight of their evenings.

One such night, as the family gathered in the living room, Hanjin decided it was time to grace them with his impromptu performance. Grabbing a toy microphone, he scrambled onto the coffee table, striking a dramatic pose.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it’s showtime!" he announced, his voice high-pitched and full of theatrics. The family paused, captivated by his confidence.

Sungho, sitting on the couch with his arms crossed, rolled his eyes. "You’re doing it wrong. You need to bow first," he said, clearly the expert of the household.

Hanjin immediately obeyed, dropping into an exaggerated bow before launching into a spirited rendition of a nursery rhyme, complete with wild hand gestures. Jisoo, caught off guard by the performance, laughed so hard he had to sit down, his hand resting on his belly. Seokmin, beside him, clapped enthusiastically, his smile wide with pride.

Jisoo’s third pregnancy, though exciting, was met with a mix of reactions from the boys. Seokmin, of course, was overjoyed. Sungho and Hanjin, however, had their own ideas about the upcoming baby.

One evening, as Jisoo sat on the couch, his hand resting on his growing belly, Sungho asked the burning question. "Is it a boy or a girl?"

"We don’t know yet," Jisoo replied with a smile.

Sungho, ever the practical one, nodded. "Well, I hope it’s a boy. Girls are too bossy, like Hannie."

From across the room, Jeonghan raised an eyebrow but didn’t comment, though his amused expression was hard to miss.

Hanjin, not one to be outdone, had his own vision for the new arrival. "I want a sister!" he declared loudly, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "She can wear princess dresses, and I can borrow them for my performances!"

Seokmin, half-laughing and half-panic-stricken, leaned toward Jisoo and whispered, "Is it too soon to start planning for a family talent show?"

Jisoo, looked at the scene before him and said with a grin, "I’m pretty sure you’re already hosting one every night."

With the family growing, visits from their extended circle became more frequent. Jihoon and Soonyoung were constant presences, always bringing Dino and Sunoo along to keep the boys entertained. Sunoo, would often sneak little jabs at the younger ones, while Dino was now the calm influence, often mediating between the boisterous siblings.

Jeonghan and Seungcheol, now parents to their 5-year-old son Soobin, made a point to visit every weekend. Soobin, now inheriting calm from Seungcheol, often found himself trying to keep the peace during Sungho and Hanjin’s frequent sibling spats.

On one particularly memorable visit, Sungho and Hanjin were arguing over who got to sit next to Jisoo, their voices rising in indignation. Soobin, sighing dramatically, walked over to them and said, "Why don’t you both sit down and let Soo rest? Minnie will make popcorn."

Jeonghan, watching his son’s diplomacy in action, laughed and said, "He’s a diplomat already."

Seungcheol raised a brow. "Tskk.. not your influence."

Despite the constant chaos of their growing family, Jisoo and Seokmin’s home was filled with a warmth that could be felt in every corner. Jisoo handled the drama with a smile (and the occasional eye-roll), while Seokmin balanced his protective instincts with a newfound ease that came with time. Sungho and Hanjin, though demanding, brought joy beyond measure.

As Jisoo prepared for the arrival of their third child, he couldn’t help but smile at the noise and laughter surrounding him. "It’s crazy," he admitted one evening, resting his head on Seokmin’s shoulder as the boys bickered over which bedtime story to read. "But I wouldn’t trade it for anything."

Seokmin, glancing over at the animated chaos in the room, whispered, "Neither would I."

In that moment, they both knew that no matter how noisy or overwhelming their home became, it was filled with more love than they could ever have dreamed of.

"Thank you for believing in us, Bluebell." Seokmin rested his hand on Jisoo’s belly. Looking over at Jisoo's rested head with grateful pair of eye, placing a tended peck on his head as his tears fell down on Jisoo's hairs, who was looking at Sungho and Hanjin's antics with occasional giggles.

And they lived happily ever after.

Why am I so persistent with the idea of Seoksoo family with Sungho and Hanjin... 😭😭😭😭

I'll start updating Wilted by February