Jungkook, Changkyun, Haechan and I sit on my couch staring at the TV that's off. Mingi sits in the armchair devouring a bowl of captain crunch.

Mingi: So you didn't take the money?

We all shoot him a glare.

Mingi: Tough crowd. So what now?
Me: I focus on lunch with Jungkook's mom.
Jungkook: We're not doing that.
Me: What? Why?
Jungkook: It could be a set up.
Me: But she seemed serious!
Jungkook: I know her better than you Jas.

He's right but at the same time I rather trust her than Changkyun's mom that's for sure. I groan as a sharp pain rips through me. Out of reflex I grip Changkyun's arm.

Changkyun: Are you okay?
Me: Yeah I just-...

I groan leaning forward.

Me: Sharp cramps.
Jungkook: Let's get you to your room.

Jungkook and Changkyun help me into my room, shortly after Haechan runs in with an ice pack. He places it on my forehead in an effort to get my body temperature down.

My mom is out of town on business so I can't even text her to see if these kind of cramps are normal or should I be whisked away to the hospital.

Haechan: Jungkook and I are going to make you some broth and tea.

Changkyun sits on the side of my bed while I lie there.

Changkyun: I'm sorry for my mom.
Me: I'm sorry for putting you in this predicament.

I clutch my stomach.

Changkyun: Predicament?
Me: Not knowing whose the dad.
Changkyun: We all fucked you raw so we're just at fault.

He grabs a dry cloth cleaning the sweat off my neck and chest. The boys walk in with a tray of chicken broth and tea. Jungkook sits on the other side and feeds me slowly.

Jungkook: I texted my mom.

My eyes widen.

Jungkook: She's coming over, she's on her way.
Haechan: It's best we ask someone who has been pregnant about your pains. Since your mom is out of town and mine is at work she was next in line.

I nod weakly.

The broth and tea tasted great but I still feel like hell.

Changkyun: You should get some rest before she comes.

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I begin to stir as I feel the ice pack being replaced. My eyes open and I'm met with a soft beautiful face.

Me: Mrs.Jeon?
Mrs.Jeon: The boys told me all about your pain, unfortunately it is normal. However too much with blood is something to be concerned about. Are you bleeding?

I shake my head.

Me: Just pains here and there.

Mrs.Jeon: Jungkook told me about Changkyun's mother. I'm sorry, I should've warned you how nasty that woman is. My husband always tried to force a friendship out of us but she's so off-putting I couldn't do it.

She helps me sit up and I thank her.

Me: I don't want to hold any of these boys back from their dreams or futures.
Mrs.Jeon: A child doesn't have to hold you back Jas. No one can hold you back except yourself. I don't know if you notice but those boys out there really care about you.

She smiles softly.

Mrs.Jeon: I'll be honest I didn't see my journey of being a grandmother going like this but uh, it's interesting for sure.
Me: Never in a million years did I see this happening but here we are.
Mrs.Jeon: I think the stress of his mother got to you and you just needed to rest.
Me: I'm not sure what she'll do now that I denied her money.
Mrs.Jeon: Jungkook doesn't know this and I'd prefer if you didn't tell him but I have a small team of security guards watching him when he's at school or out and about.

My eyes widen.

Mrs.Jeon: At the end of the day not everyone likes politicians and if they can't hurt the source they'll go after the family. I'll have those same guys keep an eye out for you. I can't see her harming a pregnant person but you can't be too sure either. Regardless get some rest.

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Haechan and I attempt to study in the library but it results in us making paper people. The librarian stares at us unamused but I shrug. I pay too much for tuition not to enjoy this library lady.

Haechan: Feeling better?
Me: Much better. Jungkook's mom is really nice.
Haechan: She is! When you fell back to sleep she made us all dumplings, she even talked to your sister when she came home.
Me: How did Jungkook feel?
Haechan: Odd but it seems like he got use to it after a while.
Me: Understandable. She hasn't been the most supportive against his dad but she's trying to make amends I guess.

I've been looking over my shoulder like crazy lately. I'm looking out for Changkyun's mom hit man and seeing if I can spot Mrs.Jeon's security.

Haechan: Your dad called me the other day.

I roll my eyes, yes I've been avoiding him. The baby situation aside my dad has always been very judgmental about things we do. It's tiring and being pregnant makes it even more tiring.

Haechan: I told him to give you some time.
Me: Did he ask about you?
Haechan: Me, number two and number three. He wants to meet with us.
Me: I refuse.
Haechan: Not you, us.

My eyes widen.

Haechan: And we all kind of agreed.

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