Chapter 8

Disclaimer- I own nothing!

MC saw Saeran in the computer room looking up something it seemed. She knew Saeyoung was at the shop working on the drone today and wouldn't be home until later. She didn't like the fact that he was working on it alone but he told her he was still iffy on the whole project. He didn't want Saeran to get involved in something dangerous so he wanted him to stay home for right now at least. Though, he didn't say if he told his brother all of this.

Not wanting to scare him she knocked on the open office door. Seeing him quickly spin around towards her she could tell he thought something was wrong.

"MC, need something?" Before he could get up she was beside him.

"Not really. I was hoping to ask you something if you weren't busy."

Looking back at his screen he just sighed. "I am not busy. I am looking to get my high school equivalent. Saeyoung said he would help me if I went back and help me pick a good program but I really wanted to do some research on my own."

"I'm really glad you want to do this. I know you don't need it but you have my full support."

"It means a lot to me. I…I wouldn't be able to do this without your support, or my brothers."

Giving him a hug she smiled at him.

"So, what did you want to ask me? Is something broken?"

"No, no. I was hoping you might be able to answer something for me." Telling Saeran how Saeyoung was acting whenever she brought up the twins he started laughing. She didn't get why he was but she still thought it was cute.

"That's really easy to answer. Saeyoung is scared of actually becoming a father. I am going to assume he told you of our father?"

"He mentioned him to me once before."

"And…he…we trusted V…he trusted V for years." Both looked down before MC took Saeran's hands.

"I understand it now. He is scared to be a father because he hasn't had a steady father figure in his life. But, I know he will be amazing. And, I know you be the most amazing uncle to I can feel it." Watching his face twist a bit into a smile as he looked back to his computer, MC couldn't help but smile back. She loved seeing his smile, it was so beautiful.

"MC. Please don't take this the wrong way. I have no desire to hurt you but, please, don't leave me alone with them."

Seeing his eyes looking troubled she spun his chair to look at her. "You won't hurt them just like you won't hurt us."

"I just don't want to risk hurting them or you."

"Saeran. I won't do anything you aren't comfortable with but I know you are too kind to hurt them."

"What if…what if something happens and I snap. They are innocent. I couldn't…I wouldn't be able to…" Watching him start to get teary eyed she hugged him close to her. She knew his trauma would always scare him. He hated getting close to anyone for that reason. She knew how hard it had been for him to start opening up and be around her. Saeyoung told her Saeran was scared of her hurting him like the other women in his life had done. Though, they both knew she would never.

"I'll do nothing you aren't comfortable with Saeran. You'll always have my word." Feeling him nod against her she was glad he was open with her.

MC laid across the couch with Saeran sitting on the floor in front of her watching TV when Saeyoung came home. She told Saeran to sit with her but he swore he fine on the floor. Saeyoung slipped in beside MC to snuggle with her while they finished what was on before they worked on dinner. She was glad she knew why he was so worried when she talked about the twins. Though, she would say nothing about it. For now, she would let him slide.

"Did the drone go well?"

"I have a lot of work to do. They gave me a few weeks to work on this. That will help."

"I can help you." Seeing Saeran turn his head to talk to his brother MC felt Saeyoung tighten his hands around her ever so slightly.

"No! No, it's okay. I'm whining but it's fine."

"Oh. Okay than." Watching him turn back to the TV MC saw Saeyoung shaking his head at her meaning he would tell her later.

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways for the night to do their own thing and relax. Finding Saeyoung outside on the back steps, MC went to check on him. It was easy to tell he had a lot on his mind today.

"Hey babe." Saeyoung turned to face her as he heard the back door open.

"Mind if I sit with you?" Watching him slide over a bit for her she joined him before he put his head on her shoulder.

"If you don't like this project then tell them you can't do it. I am sure Jumin would understand."

"The money is great though. We aren't exactly hurting but with the twins on the way having the extra couldn't hurt. And, I don't know. I just. I have a bad feeling about this."

"Because it's a drone or the fact that it's a business you aren't familiar with?"

"I build drones all the time. I think I just worry that they know me. I mean. Jumin said they asked him directly if they knew anyone that could do this project. He has good intentions but what about them? I want to dig around a bit."

"I won't hate you if you want to look into this." Taking Saeyoung's hand, she held it tightly while she let him sort things out for himself. She knew he swore off hacking for the safety of their family but that didn't mean he couldn't get back into it. He just wanted to live a peaceful, normal life. "Is this why you don't want Saeran to help you?"

"I know he misses hacking but I don't want him in that life anymore. He is better than that. And if he uncovers something dangerous…he has been through a lot already I don't want him to deal with anymore."

Sitting together for a while they just stayed close and looked up at the stars. Realizing the time both headed in before it got too cold out. MC went into their bedroom after saying goodnight to Saeran while Saeyoung said he was going to stay up a bit longer and get some work done. He was building the drone but he still had other products to make for their store.

Waking up to the sun hitting her face, MC looked over to see the bed empty. Had he never come to bed last night? That hadn't happened in a while. Slowly getting up, she made her way to the workshop to find it empty. Coming out of it she ran into Saeran who was getting up to make breakfast.

"Have you seen Saeyoung this morning?" MC asked as she headed to the computer room to see if he was there. "He didn't come to bed last night I don't think."

"No, I figured he was with you." Both went to check the other room only to find it unoccupied as well. Moving to the living room she saw no one was here. Did he leave for the store already? Now she was starting to worry he found something he didn't like. Deciding to do breakfast both found a note waiting on the table.

Couldn't sleep. Went to the shop early to get some work done. Saeran if you come bring coffee. Both laughed as they saw his trademark silly signature.

A little later in the morning both headed over to check on Saeyoung. MC wanted to get there earlier but she wasn't feeling up to it after she ate. She really couldn't wait until this was over. She knew it could happen throughout the pregnancy but it had to be better than it was. Coming into the back of the shop they saw Saeyoung staring at the screen working diligently. Putting the thermos of coffee down for him both saw his head whip around.

"Oh! It's you! Hey."

"Have you slept at all?"

"Crashed on the couch for a bit last night but my mind wouldn't stop racing. Saeran, can you work on the orders stack while I finish this?" Getting a nod, he went to the work station to get started on the projects he had to do. Looking over her husband's shoulder she could see coding she didn't understand.

"Programming?"

"Umm...yes?" Hearing his awkward inflection, she knew he was lying. He was probably digging around still. Leaving him to it she went to the front of the store to get it ready to officially open.

Helping a customer finish up her purchase both heard Saeyoung yell at Saeran in the back. Quickly finishing up, MC hurried to the back to see Saeyoung standing in front of the computer while Saeran had his back to him wiping his eyes. Moving to Saeran first MC made sure he was okay. Being shoved off Saeran went out the back door of the shop.

"What did you do now?"

"What did I do? How come you are my wife but you comforted him first?"

"Because you probably started this. I heard you start yelling from the front of the store."

"He just…I don't want him to know about this. He had a question about something and he was over my shoulder and…I messed up."

"Stop treating your brother like a child. Tell him why you don't want him involved in this."

"He is a child. I mean…he is so innocent and…"

"Then be a big brother and protect him but don't coddle him. Saeyoung listen to me. Saeran really looks up to you and he is trying to help not feel like a burden. Attacking him because you are stressed isn't going to help him feel better."

"I know…I…know. Can you watch the place while I go after him?"

Nodding her head both didn't get far when the back door opened and Saeran came back into the room. Not saying a word, he went back to what he was working on, though it was clear to MC he was stuck. Hearing him sniffle she went over to him to offer what help she could. She really wasn't good at the building of any of these toy robots.

"Saeran…got a second?" Hearing Saeyoung ask both saw him just turn his back to him a bit.

"God! I am trying to apologize!"

"Maybe I don't want an apology! Most mean little from you anyway!" Hearing Saeran yell back both stepped back stunned by his words. It was seconds later when he put down what he was working on and faced the twin he had admired since from when they were little. "I am sorry Saeyoung…please don't hate me."

"Saeran. I promise. I don't hate you. I am sorry for getting angry. I called you a bother, and I was way out of line. You have never been. I am just exhausted. I…I don't trust this commission and well…I didn't want you to get involved because I was doing a little background on it."

"I saw you in the old hacking program when we came in this morning. I thought you removed it from everything?"

"Vanderwood still has it. That's not important though. Can you forgive me for being an ass to you?"

"I guess."

"What was your question for me?"

"I can't read your handwriting on the order form and it's making it hard to finish the design."

"Oh." MC tried to hold back a laugh knowing Saeyoung's handwriting could be a struggle. "Let me see the order form." Watching the two try to decipher the writing she felt her heart flutter seeing them on good terms again. Normally their fighting never lasted long. Though, this was the first time Saeyoung had called his brother a bother. It seemed Saeran believed it was from Saeyoung being exhausted, which it probably was. She did have a feeling though their conversation about her husband's lack of asking for help wasn't over. At least they were working together now. Going back to the front of the store she let them be so she could get back to what she was doing. At least they had no customers right now. The chime hadn't gone off since the other customer left.

Going to see how Saeyoung was holding up at lunch time MC went into the back to find her husband out cold curled up on one of the work benches and Saeran using the computer. Seeing him look over his shoulder she had no idea what he was doing.

"Don't tell him. But." Watching Saeran push a button MC saw the drone skeleton move on the desk next to them.

"You did that?"

"He was really exhausted, and I watched him testing it before. It was a mess and he didn't realize. I am ahead of the orders for today so when he decided to take a nap I came over to fix his problem."

"You are amazing Saeran."

"Not really. This was just a simple task Saeyoung would have been able to fix faster than I could have if he wasn't ready to pass out from lack of sleep. The code he is using for the drone isn't anything super complicated."

"I am going to act like I know what you are talking about. Glad things are sorted out though." Watching him play with the controls for a little bit MC heard Saeyoung mumble in his sleep before she went over to him. "Babe. Go home and go to sleep if you're tired" Gently touching his shoulder she saw his eyes barely open before he wiped them and sat up.

"Nah I feel better with that nap. Anything happen while I was sleeping?"

"I finished that rush order for the robotics club." Saeran said as he got up from the computer chair and joined them.

Hearing Saeyoung start to talk to his brother about that order and a few others MC went back to the front of the store to finish her paperwork. It was funny, they had been pretty slow lately but last she checked the store was still doing well for itself. She didn't think they were overcharging or anything and the prices for things hadn't gone up. This was nice though, the boys got to hang out in the back and work together and she got to enjoy the front. The holiday season was big for them, and when school events happened. There was a robotics school not too far from here and a few times the school contacted the boys to visit and present something or help them out. As far as she knew they both loved to be invited.

By the end of the day MC was beat. Things still never got busy but she was ready to go home and relax. Maybe it was because she knew she was pregnant that she was so tired. Going into the living room to relax a few minutes she told Saeran not to worry about dinner and she would handle it in a bit. Opening her eyes to the smell of something delicious she knew he didn't listen. Looking over at the clock it was easy to tell she fell asleep much longer than she wanted. In fact, she hadn't planned on napping at all. Coming into the kitchen she was stopped in her tracks as she saw Saeyoung in front of the stove.

"Cooking?"

"Oh! Babe you are awake. I wanted to surprise you but well…surprise!" With a big goofy smile Saeyoung waved his spatula in the air at his wife before she came over and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"What did you set on fire this time?"

"Nothing. I just. I wanted to make it up to you and Saeran for being a butt earlier. I know it's not much but it's something."

"We appreciate it. Saeran is tired of cooking I can feel it."

"Yea. I really need to do more around the house. This is a crappy start but a start."

"At least you've realized that love." Kissing his cheek MC moved away to let him finish and got the table set.

After dinner the three of them sat around the table trying to figure out a good way to set things up for the twins and Saeran. Saeyoung didn't want his brother to feel he wasn't allowed to stay here and he knew the rooms would need a lot of work to be good nurseries. There was an old workshop that Saeran was willing to work on to convert into a new bedroom for himself. Saeran's old room would be used as a nursey because it was the closest to their bedroom. They couldn't decide if they wanted the twins together in the same room or separate. One room would save time since Saeyoung decided during this meeting that the whole house would need to be remodeled. But separate would be better for the twins as they got older.

"Are you sure you don't mind working on the bedroom Saeran? We can hire someone."

"I don't mind at all. I…I would like to use this as a way to see if maybe I want to go into construction."

"MC is right. If you don't want to do it alone just ask and we will get someone."

With that settled they went their separate ways for the night. MC said goodnight to Saeran before going into her room to see Saeyoung already out cold in their bed. He was truly too much, but she loved him with her whole heart. He may be a butt at times but she loved knowing he was her butt and she wouldn't want it any other way. Climbing into bed she snuggled up behind him and slide her arm around him to keep him close.

"Love you, MC."

0o0o0o0

So sorry for the delay. I got so caught up with school and other fandoms but the new route update has got me wanting to write this again. Hope this chapter and the others to come are worth it.