Dark Botany (Mingi x Reader)

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"We're home..."

Mingi said quietly to (Y/n). She hadn't spoken a word since...

"Are you hungry?"

Hongjoong didn't want to intrude, but everyone knew how upset (Y/n) was.

"Maybe some tea?"

(Y/n) shook her head. They were staying at Hongjoong's house for the time being, going home was too painful for (Y/n).

"(Y/n)?"

Mingi sat down on the bed next to (Y/n). Her face looked so tired.

"Mingi...was it my fault..."

She looked up at Mingi with painful eyes. Tears streaked down her cheeks.

"Was it my fault we lost her?"

"No...oh baby, no. No, it's not your fault."

Mingi hugged his girlfriend tightly. He was trying to stop himself from crying. He wanted to be strong for her.

"Gi..."

(Y/n) sobbed into his chest. They lost their daughter.

"Baby, it's okay. I'm here baby. I'm here."

She attached herself to him, too afraid to let go. Too afraid of herself. Mingi just hugged her tightly. Kissing her. Comforting her. Loving her.

"Baby."

(Y/n) sniffled, looking up at Mingi. Her face streaked with tears. Her heart heavy.

"I promise you. I promise everything will be okay."

(Y/n) nodded as Mingi wiped away her tears. Both of their hearts shattered.

...

"Take care of her, I'll be back in a few hours."

Despite his opposition, his boss demanded his presence at work. And this time, Keonhee couldn't help him.

"I'll be here for her."

Mingi smiled, ruffling Wooyoung's hair. Wooyoung ran into the room and threw himself onto the bed. His arms wrapped tightly around (Y/n). She hugged him back, her body shaking as she did.

"(Y/n)-noona, thank you. For being the best noona."

Wooyoung buried his face into the crook of her neck and she hummed. He was exuding so much warmth. So much love.

"Wooyoungie."

"Hm?"

Wooyoung looked up at her, his eyes shining with genuine affection.

"Why don't you go get Sannie and Jongie?"

"Cuddles?!"

Wooyoung's voice chimed with excitement.

"Yes, cuddles."

He jumped up in excitement.

"Sannie!! Sangie!! Jongie!!"

He dragged the three to the room before jumping back onto the bed and into (Y/n)'s arms. The three very quickly got the hint and nuzzled into (Y/n)'s arms with Wooyoung. They loved cuddles.

"I hope you boys know how much I love all of you."

San hummed, hugging (Y/n) tighter. Yeosang smiled widely, his elegant features lighting up the room.

...

Eventually the boys had fallen asleep, and (Y/n) had managed to get them into their rooms with the help of Yunho and Seonghwa.

"I'm gonna go home. I just need a moment to recollect myself."

Seonghwa hugged (Y/n) tightly.

"Take all the time you need. Please rest."

(Y/n) nodded, hugging the three tightly. She wasn't the only one mourning, everyone was.

So why didn't she feel better?

Why didn't she feel comforted?

Why did she feel so empty?

Why did she feel so...

alone.

broken.

why?