Little Space

social worker

Jimin tapped his foot impatiently, biting his lip until he was sure it was bleeding. He focused on one part of the carpet, trying his best to keep himself calm. He jumped and yelped when a hand was put on his shoulder. He whipped around, hand raised to slap whoever touched him.

"Jimin!" Yoongi caught his wrist and put his other hand up, trying to show he surrendered. "God dammit, Jimin. What the hell?"

Jimin sighed and his shoulders dropped, hand going limp in Yoongi's grasp. He put his head in his free hand and groaned. "I'm sorry, hyung."

"You're so on edge. You need to relax, baby. I'm gonna take care of it." Yoongi carded his hand through Jimin's hair, trying to calm him.

Jimin whimpered. "I know. But it's so nerve wracking." Jimin sighed again and bit his lip. He leaned against the back of the couch and closed his eyes.

Yoongi smiled and nodded, kissing his head. "I know. Don't worry, baby. It's any minute now."

"I've been waiting for two hours! What if she doesn't—"

The phone started ringing and Jimin was out of his seat immediately. He grabbed the phone on the side table of the couch, staring at the caller ID.

"It's her. Hyung, I-I... I can't answer it."

Yoongi shook his head fondly and took the phone from Jimin, hitting answer. "Hello?"

Jimin worried his bottom lip further, cracking his fingers as he watched Yoongi talk on the phone. His expression was unreadable as always and Jimin couldn't help but interpret that as negative. He brought his hands to his mouth, biting on his knuckles as he waited.

"Thank you," Yoongi finished the phone call, hitting end and putting the phone back down. He kept his shoulders straight and he didn't meet Jimin's eyes.

"Hyung?" Jimin asked, his voice soft and scared. "What did she say?" He sounded almost broken, like he was ready to start crying.

Yoongi's gaze met Jimin's and he gave the younger a soft smile. "Chaeyoung-ssi is bringing over documents right now. She... found a few mothers who are willing." He smiled brighter and nodded his head. "We just have to go over everything and then wait. But we have the best of the chances right now."

Jimin's lip trembled and he tried to stop himself, but he began sobbing immediately. He put his head in his hands as his shoulders shook. Yoongi smiled and pulled the younger into his arms, kissing his head. He helped the younger onto the couch and held him on his lap, tearing up himself.

Jimin clung to Yoongi, not able to stop crying. "H-Hyung."

Yoongi shushed him and rubbed his back soothingly, kissing his head again. "It's okay, it's okay. We're getting a baby. It's okay, sweetheart." Yoongi sniffled.

Jimin cried even harder when he realized Yoongi was crying too. He hid his face in Yoongi's chest and sobbed. "I-I'm just so, so h-happy."

Yoongi chuckled and nodded. "I know, baby. It's okay. I know."

Jimin eventually calmed down, hiccuping against Yoongi's chest and little sniffles being the only clue that he had been crying so hard. Yoongi continued rubbing his back, shushing him and kissing his forehead.

There was a knock on the door and Jimin gasped, sitting up and wiping at his face. "Hyung," he hiccupped, rubbing his eyes.

Yoongi nodded and stood up, kissing him one last time before moving to the door. Yoongi opened the door and bowed his head with a bright smile, gesturing for the woman to step inside.

"Yoongi-ssi! Nice to see you!" She bowed her head as well.

Yoongi smiled and directed her towards the living room, offering her a seat. Jimin looked up at her and stood, bowing his head as he said hello.

"You must be Jimin-ssi. It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Son Chaeyoung." She smiled warmly. Jimin liked her immediately.

Chaeyoung pulled out a few folders from her bag and spread them out on their coffee table, opening them and pulling out papers. "Okay. This is going to be a little difficult to understand, but I'm gonna try my best to explain everything to you two. Is that okay?"

Yoongi sat down and nodded happily. "That'd be amazing, Chaeyoung-ssi."

Chaeyoung grinned and started going through all the paperwork. Jimin and Yoongi held hands through her whole explanation, totally losing themselves in all the processes. It took an hour or two but it was enough information that it should have taken about a week. Whenever Jimin didn't understand something, he'd squeeze Yoongi's hand and speak up. Chaeyoung would explain and he would let out breath, happy that he finally understood. Yoongi kissed Jimin's forehead, smiling at how easy it would be once they got through all the paperwork.

Eventually Chaeyoung left, giving them each a handshake and hug before walking out of the door. When the door was closed, Jimin sat down on the couch and started crying again. Yoongi was over to him within a minute. Yoongi held Jimin tightly, hiding his face in the younger's hair.

"Are you okay? Jimin, baby, it's gonna be okay. It'll be okay."

"I-I know, hyung. I'm s-so happy." Jimin sniffled and wiped at his face. "I'm okay, I'm okay."

Yoongi chuckled and shook his head fondly, kissing the top of Jimin's head. "It'll be really soon, baby. We have everything figured out, and all the paperwork will be over in a few weeks. We're..." Yoongi bit his lip. "We're incredibly lucky. This takes most people years."

Jimin nodded quickly, ready to cry again. "I'm so happy."

Yoongi smiled and kissed him softly. "I am too."

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"Daddy." Jimin pouted and laid his head in Yoongi's lap, eyes squinting uncomfortably. "Daddy!"

Yoongi looked down from his book and put a hand in Jimin's hair. "What is it, baby?"

Jimin sighed happily, leaning into Yoongi's hand. His eyes closed and he smiled, totally sated. Yoongi chuckled and shook his head fondly as Jimin stopped whining. He looked back up at his book and began reading again.

Jimin snuggled further into his lap and held a hand near his face. Yoongi smiled down at him as he was sure the younger was falling asleep. Eventually, his breathing evened out and Yoongi chuckled softly, brushing his fingers over Jimin's cheek. Yoongi went back to his book and wasn't sure when he finally stopped smiling.