5 Minutes a Day 》 KTH ✓ (Book One)

Surprise

June 21, 20XX
Sunday

"Jennie?"

I hear my mom's voice call out from the kitchen, her footsteps drawing closer.

With hands clasped together, I stand at the doorway until she enters the room.

She gasps and rushes to wrap me in her arms.

Taking in her scent, I close my eyes and let a few tears loose.

Oh how I've missed my mother.

"We were so worried! I told your father it was unjust of him to make such a decision!"

Taehyung enters the room, causing my mother to look his way.

Nervously, I study her face.

She puts her hand over her mouth, "Oh boy."

Politely, Taehyung bows his head and greets her.

"Mom, I'm sorry I ran away. I couldn't marry somebody I didn't love."

She nods her head before whispering, "Do you love this boy?"

My eyes twinkle as I look at Taehyung "I do."

. . .

Telling your mother you're pregnant is easier than telling your dad.

You're supposed to be his sweet little princess.

How can you disappoint him like this?

Telling him the news, I can't help but cry hard.

I'm really sorry I can't do what you asked of me, father.

Taehyung stares down at his lap, his hand going up to wipe the corner of his eye.

For five long minutes, my father doesn't utter a word.

The anxiety kills me.

After some time, he pushes up against the armrests so he can stand up.

Everyone in the room stares intently at my father as he walks to stand in front of Taehyung.

My eyes widen, honestly fearing for Taehyung's life.

Taehyung's head lifts up to look at my father.

And to our surprise, my father suddenly extends his hand.

I gasp quietly.

Confused, Taehyung brings out his hand to meet my fathers.

A smile appears on my father's face as he pulls Taehyung up to give him a hug.

"You have a big responsibility coming." My father says. "I trust Jennie's decision in choosing you. Her running away was unlike her, so you must mean a lot."

I wipe my tears away, touched by my fathers words.

My mother walks over to hug me before hugging Taehyung as well.

Things are going to be okay.

Taehyung and I will be okay.

. . .

We took my car to Taehyung's house where it was our turn to break the news to his family.

Instantly, we were rewarded with hugs, kisses, and wishes.

They were so elated that I was shocked.

Boys honestly have nothing to worry about.

I laugh as we make our way to my car, swinging our hands.

"Were you even nervous at all?" I tease him as I get in the passenger side.

He starts up the car and shakes his head, "Nope! It's my parents dream to be grandparents. My grandma also is happy she gets to live long enough to see her family tree grow."

I smile as I stare out the window.

Now that we got that out the way, we can finally enjoy this gift from above.

As I stare out the window, I realize we are heading to a certain place.

I raise an eyebrow at Taehyung.

The corner of his mouth lifts up, "There's one last thing I need to do."

. . .

We walk into the house to be met with 6 pairs of eyes.

Hunched over from playing video games, the guys all sit up straight.

I lock eyes with Yeri, who looks down at her cup of tea.

"T-taehyung!" Hoseok calls out in shock.

I look over at Jungkook who tries to hide himself behind Namjoon.

Everyone starts spilling out apologies, trying to get Taehyung to believe they didn't mean to act differently towards him.

He puts his hand up to stop them.

"Don't apologize...I know you all never wanted to hurt me."

His eyes scan over to Jungkook, who has his head down.

As he walks over to him, we all hold our breath.

"I think we have a conversation that's overdue, my friend."

Jungkook's head whips up.

His eyes widen in disbelief at Taehyung's words.

After seeing the seriousness in Taehyung's eyes, he crumples forward in a sob while nodding his head.

Everyone's eyes begin to drown in tears, not believing this day has finally come.

"Everyday I have been dying a little more and more..." Jungkook chokes on his sobs.

"Just wishing I could hear those words to save me."