"Thank you for coming tonight," Jan-di greeted as guests flooded into the venue she had reserved for her auction. Their trip was over and time seemed to stand still after that night her and Jun-pyo spent together. She felt whole in a sense, as if her purpose and home resides wherever Jun-pyo is, it is no longer a physical place for after that night he became her home, her everything. Of course the tension between them melted away which won them both knowing looks and sly comments from Ja-kyung and Woo-bin which would cause Jun-pyo to scowl and redirect the topic while Jan-di would sport a radiant blush. Thankfully it was their last day on vacation and since their return Jan-di has been swamped with work and preparing for the auction. She's worked on a new album and set up some shows to put on during the summer.
"You look lovely," Jun-pyo whispered walking up behind her. Unfazed by his presence Jan-di flashed a quick smile his way while continuing to greet guests and thank them for their support. She was to address everyone here soon and for some reason her stomach knotted at the thought. Here singing on stage in front of thousand of people did not phase her but this had her shaking in her heels. Maybe it's because of the crowd. There were a lot of important people at this auction and its success depends on finding free clinics throughout her home. If it went well enough they may even be able to reach out and support clinics outside her community. The cause was too important for her to screw up. Finally everyone was accounted for and the doors closed. At some point Jun-pyo had taken her hand but he felt like an extension of herself, so she hadn't noticed until he gave her a reassuring squeeze before going to join all their friends who had attended as well.
Kang Hee-soo stood in the front of the room, she was to announce Jan-di. Hearing her name she hesitantly made her way towards the front of the room eager to get this part over with. Taking the mic from Kang Hee-soo who gave her a comforting nod before returning to the table her husband was at she turned and looked out at the crowded room. She hadn't expected this kind of response, and she knew it was due to the business connections her friends and to be family had. "I'd like to thank you all again for coming and support us tonight. I'm thrilled to see so many people here to support this cause. Our goal is to fund free health clinics in our communities and throughout our country for a minimum of ten years without worry. With your contribution tonight we will be another step closer to making that dream a reality. Every penny goes back into running these clinics and serving our community. If you'd like to know of any other areas these clinics have needs for that aren't financial please find me or Kang Hee-soo as we'd love to speak with you. Thank you"
Heart beating rapidly Jan-di passed the mic off and darted for the table with all her friends. That definitely was more nerve wrecking than singing. "That's our girl." Ji-hoo beamed as she took her spot next to Jun-pyo. "Thanks." She said quietly fiddling her thumbs. "Oof." Ga-eul grunted leaning against the table. Yi-jung was rubbing her back glancing at her worriedly. She was about 3 weeks away from her due date. "Are you okay?" He whispered, Ga-eul nodded her head in response bringing concern to the whole table. "I think my waters broke." Face blank Yi-jung starred at her mouth open completely frozen in place. Instantly acting upon the news Ji-hoo grabbed Ga-eul whose water had indeed broke and escorted her into the hall leaving Woo-bin and Ja-kyung to drag the shocked Yi-jung after them. "I'll get someone to clean up. Well go after them when the auction is over," nodding in agreement Jan-di watched as her friends quietly snuck out of the event. Jun-pyo went to go find a worker while Jan-di tried to pay attention to the auction but all she could think of was Ga-eul.
"What happened?" Looking up Jan-di noticed that she had spaced out and Kang Hee-soo along with her husband were standing next to her. "Ga-eul is going to have her baby," she bit out meekly eyes darting towards the exit. Jun-pyo was making his way back over and she wanted nothing more than to grab his hand and run out of there to go support her friend. She's missed so much time with her, what is there's a complication. Worry consumed her and she didn't hear Kang Her-soo reposed to her news. Shaking her back to reality she realized that Jun-pyo had returned and was saying something. She starred him trying to make out what he was saying but she could only tell that his lips were moving. Looking between him and his parents she tried to focus but she couldn't seem to hear what they were saying. Uneasy, Jun-pyo grabbed her hand tugging her towards the exit. She followed him allowing herself to be dragged along effortlessly. She didn't even react when he helped her into the passenger seat and buckled her up. Looking at him as he got in the driver seat his words reached her and she cried while nodding in agreement. "We're going to the hospital." It was those words that reached her and the relief she felt was overwhelming.
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"Ga-eul!" Jan-di cried rushing into the hospital room and to her friends side. They've spent 32 hours in the waiting room, waiting. It was excruciating for Jan-di to wait. She wasn't patient in these moments. Jun-pyo had looked like he was about to rip his hair out countless times while trying to get her to sit
Down. Finally after hours of convincing she would, just to get up two minutes later and start pacing again. There was a resting period after the baby was born to give Ga-eul and Yi-jung some rest and bonding time. Visitors were finally allowed back and Jan-di felt like she could burst from excitement. Scooping the little guy into her arms she smiled and cooed over his face, asking a million question a minute about height and weight and had he eaten well and how they were both doing. It was a little much for Jun-Pyo and children were not his specialty.
Standing back in the doorway he watched as his girlfriend glowed with happiness, baby in arms. He couldn't help but smile as her eyes lit up when the baby yawned and he chucked quietly at her behavior. It was rare to see her like this and he wanted to drink in it for as long as it lasted. He could see her as a mother and the thought of this being them someday smiling widely and their own child made his heart flutter. He'd never thought about children much and though he figured it'd happen someday because he could always picture Jan-di as a mother he didn't have the desire to pursue it early in their relationship. They needed to get married first and somewhat selfishly he didn't want to share her with anyone yet. He'd missed her greatly and he wanted her to himself mostly, but being there leaning against the doorframe watching her in that moment he found that he couldn't wait for the day when they were ready to have a family of their own.
"What's his name?" Jan-di asked taking a seat in a chair in the corner of the room still cradling the little boy in her arms. "So Kang-Han." Yi-Jung announced knowingly. It was hard for them to choose a name, and Ga-eul wanted to choose something to honor Jan-di's brother. He happily agreed knowing the closeness the girls shared and how important each other's family was to the other. Grinning Jan-di commented that it was a find name and offered for Jun-pyo to take a turn holding So Kang-Han. He refused of course but after some pressuring he was sitting down, baby in his arms and he felt so tense he was afraid to breathe. "You don't have to look so scared." Yi-Jung teased taking his son into his arms. It was painful for them to watch Jun-pyo hold the child and they all agreed that it's s good thing Jan-di wasn't having a baby. Some blushing and muttered comments passed between the group before Jan-di and Jun-pyo bid their farewell and took their leave.
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"Hey are you okay?" Jan-di asked concern in her voice and she starred at Jun-pyo he had opened the car door for her three minutes ago and though she got in right away he remained standing there starting off into space. Poking him on the shoulder lightly she tried to bring him back to reality. A part of her was worried he was overcome with exhaustion and wondered if they should call a cab. "I'm fine." He finally replied looking at her, unmoving. Leaning towards her he tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "I was just thinking." Brows raised Jan-di scooted to the edge of her seat facing Jun-pyo who was still leaning towards her. "Do I get to know your thoughts?" She questioned folding her arms. She could see the wheels turning in his mind and she wondered what could be thinking that would require so much of his attention. Leaning in closer to where his lips were inches from hers he starred into her eyes, and wanted to flick him on the nose for leaving her in suspense as he quietly stood there but she decided against it.
"Do you want a family someday, in the future?" She searched his expression trying to decipher what he meant by his question. She had just assumed that they would have a family someday, she never thought about not having a family, but she figured Jun-pyo had come to the same assumption, they've never discussed it m. Stomach churning she wondered if he was asking because he realized he didn't want a family. He looked so uncomfortable holding a newborn and she quickly tried to conceal any trace of her expression that would show her worry. "What I mean…" he began before she could open her mouth to respond, "is are you willing to when we're ready?" A range of emotions overcame her and she felt the worry gnawing at her vanish. Taking a deep breathe she collected herself. They were on the same page, he was just verbalizing it. Words lost, and most likely uncooperative she nodded giving a silent reply to his question.
He didn't need words, her nod was enough and it was evident in his smile as he cupped her face and drew her into a kiss. They were both exhausted from waiting in the hospital, they were both in their formal clothes from the auction. Hair a mess and teeth unbrushed but none of that mattered. When their lips met a new energy surfaced overriding the fatigue they both felt. Jun-pyo was confident as Jan-di grunted and shifted against him pushing herself closer to him as he kissed her. There could be no one else for him, she was the only one. Even if his mother had successfully forced him to marry, he wouldn't have had a physical relationship, there could be no one else for him. Pulling away gasping for air he got her back in her seat properly and shut her door. As he got in the driver seat and started the engine he secretly kicked himself for having left the ring at home night of the auction. If he had it on him he knew that he would have proposed right there in the parking lot, unable to contain hisself any longer from something as simple as her nod. He'd have to wait for now, grabbing hold of her hand while he drove he decided that he was content with having her next to him like this right now. They had the test of their lives, there's no need for things to be rushed.
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Thank you for bearing with me. I've been super busy and it seems like things are going to be busier this month. I'll do my absolute best to update weekly through March, things will calm down again in April.
I kinda rushed through this so that I can get on to more exciting things. Also anyone seen Love O2O?? Its second to Boys over Flowers but it's definitely a new favorite of mine.
I'm thinking of doing my next story on Love O2O after I finish this one.
Thank you all again!