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DAON 

Post-heat. I'm in post heat but it feels like I'm in hell. My hands tremble as I hold the result in my hands. The result of a pregnancy test. I have morning sickness but I haven't thrown up yet. I stare at my phone that's across the room in despair. 

I should probably turn it back on. I shake my head. No, no. I promised myself I wouldn't. I hear loud knocking on the door followed by bickering voices. The voices sound slightly familiar. I wobble a little as I walk to the front door. 

I slam the door right after opening it. I can't face those three right know. The door opens again. Of course I forgot to lock it. I try to keep walking forward but one of the three alphas that I don't want to talk to grabs my shoulder. I shove his arm away. 

Jaemin hyung is standing in front of me. "Daon-ah please talk to me. You know I'm always here for you." I shake my head. "Now's not a good time, come back never." I shock myself. I've never spoken to Hyungie like that before. 

I can't dwell on it. I need to get back to my room and away from the world. Jaemin hyung's mouth is moving. Is he talking? Suddenly I hear the sound of someone vomiting. I think I am. My eyes widen in horror. I just threw up all over Jaemin hyung's shoes. 

I chuckle weakly. What a way to start the day. Soohyun speaks up, his tone filled with anger but I sense a little bit of hidden concern. "Daon are you fucking pregnant?!" I glance at him, he's holding the pregnancy test in his hands. I don't say anything.

Soohyun surges forward and grabs my chin way too harshly. He snarls. "Fucking answer me!" I sob and drop to the floor. I hold my head in my hands and more tears come. I feel someone cup my face. Seonghyeon. I can tell by his scent.

He sighs softly. "Everything's going to be okay." I push him away and my voice breaks. "Nothing about this is okay! Last night I begged all 3 of you to knot me like I'm some fucking whore. How can you even look at me right now huh?!"

I want to say more but instead I sob. Seonghyeon picks me and places me on his hip. He boops my nose and hums softly. "Didn't I say I can't stand it when others degrade you especially when you're the one to do so?" I nod. "Well yes but-" 

Sunghyeon squeezes my face and sighs softly. "Well then no more of that. I think we should get to your nest whether it's made or not." I want to protest but he's already carrying me toward my room. I hear Soohyun's angry voice catching up with us and I scowl. "Shut up! Your yelling isn't good for my pups." 

SUNGHYEON 

I try not to laugh at Kim Soohyun's appalled facial expression. The bastard deserves to be on the serving side of Daon's temper. I open the bedroom door and I'm about to place Daon down but he covers his mouth like he needs to vomit. I quickly leave the bedroom and head toward the bathroom. 

I rub comforting circles on Daon's back as he throws up. He's still crying even when he's done vomiting. I bring him onto my lap and try to get him to look up but he doesn't. A few seconds later he does look up with glossy eyes. He mumbles about needing to scent me. 

Before I can respond, Shin Jaemin is in the doorway and he announces that he ordered food. Daon smiles lightly but it looks kind of forced. "Thank you Hyungie. I'll be there in a sec." Jaemin hums. "Do you need any help getting up?" 

Daon shakes his head. "Hyeonie-ah can help me." I narrow my eyes. Shin Jaemin is smiling at me but his eyes look like he wants to kill me. I focus back on Daon and quickly pick him up. His face is pink. "Could you carry me like that one time you did when I was sick?"

How cute. He's very flustered. I easily move him around so that I'm carrying him princess/bridal style. He glances at Jaemin. "Hyungie, you might want to duck. I don't want to accidentally kick you." Jaemin has an unreadable expression on his face. "Of course but after you rest, we need to talk." 

I bring Daon to his bedroom and gently place him on his bed. He starts making his nest. It's giving me time to do some thinking. Why exactly is Daon being so affectionate with me? Is he using me to make Jaemin jealous? Is it because he's in post-heat?

I feel a tug on my hoodie and look to see Daon with those beautiful eyes giving me the cutest look. I tilt my head. "Is the nest not to your liking?" He doesn't say anything and tugs on my hoodie again. I smile. "Do you want my hoodie?" 

Daon's nose scrunches up and he nods shyly. I grin softly. "What if I'm not wearing anything underneath?" He pouts and narrows his eyes like he fully believes that I am wearing a shirt underneath. I am but it's fun to tease him. 

He tugs on my hoodie for the 3rd time and almost yanks me forward. My soft grin widens and I slip the hoodie off. Daon quickly takes it and walks to his nest with light speed. A few seconds later he peeks out of his nest. 

My heart melts. He's wearing my hoodie and it's too big for him. He's so cute. He points to his top drawer and looks at me expectantly. I think he wants me to get him a piece of clothing. I open it and become shocked yet thankful. 

Daon trusts me enough to let me rummage through his underwear drawer. I rummage through it and I feel Daon's chin on my chest. I narrow my eyes. He's too short for that. Did he climb on me without me noticing or is he on his tiptoes? 

I continue rummaging but I'm suddenly stopped by Daon's hand. I almost freeze in shock when I see what I'm touching. A pair of silk white panties with golden bows all over. I feel my face becoming red. Daon really... he... Wow. 

Daon starts giggling. "Are you that flustered by picking out panties for me?" He continues giggling. I smile fondly. He gently takes my hand off the panties and grabs them himself. He speaks softly. "Please close your eyes while I change." I nod in agreement and close my eyes. 

A few seconds later Daon speaks again. "You can open them." I do so and I can't help but look at his legs. So pretty and beautiful. All of him is so pretty & beautiful. I grab the pants and boxers that are at his feet and bring them to the hamper. 

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SOOHYUN 

Sometimes I wonder why I exist on the same planet as Shin Jaemin. It's one thing to want to kill Seonghyeon but to frame it like it's Daon's fault. I hate the sound of that. Do I wish Seonghyeon wasn't in Daon's life, well duh but he makes Daon happy so I don't wish death on him. 

Part of me wants to smoke but the other part wants to be in the same room as Daon even if I have to see him being all cuddly with Seonghyeon the co-worker bastard. I take a deep breath and walk toward Daon's bedroom. Second option it is. 

Daon senses me right away. He peeks out from his nest and glares. "If you do anything to disrupt me or my pups I will throw you over the railing." I huff out a laugh. "Damm Daon-ah that temper of yours." He flips me off in response. 

I narrow my eyes. "Whose hoodie are you wearing? What the fuck?!" I then glance at Seonghyeon. Of fucking course. Maybe I should've taken that smoke. Around an hour later Jaemin walks in and right away I don't like that look on his face. 

Daon stretches out like a cat after fully coming out of his nest. He blinks a few times probably to get used to his surroundings. He then asks me and Seonghyeon to leave the room because he needs to talk to Jaemin alone. 

I don't want to leave because I don't trust Shin Jaemin but Daon insists. I hear the door lock once I'm out of the bedroom. I can't sit still because I'm honestly worried about what Jaemin could say or do. Seonghyeon is glaring at me but I don't stop pacing back and forth. 

Daon's pleading gets louder. He sounds like he's crying and shouting. "HYUNG PLEASE STOP! PLEASE!" I grumble. "Fuck this." I pull out my keys and pick the look. My eyes widen at the scene. Jaemin is repeatedly stabbing himself in the arm without blinking. 

Sunghyeon rushes past me to check on Daon. I grab the collar of Jaemin's shirt and pin him against the wall. "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?! THIS IS NOT HOW YOU SHOW LOVE TO SOMEONE!" Jaemin chuckles. "Like you're any better." 

I sneer. "I would NEVER do something like this. Do you really think Daon will stay by your side after this?" Jaemin is about to respond but I punch him across the face. I've been wanting to do that for a while. I then focus on Daon who is in the middle of a mental breakdown. 

Daon screams again. He's scratching at his skin and shaking all over. Seonghyeon looks like he wants to help but doesn't know how to. I see blood between Daon's leg. Shit. That could be the sign of a miscarriage. I don't hesitate to call the hospital. 

Once I finish the call, Seonghyeon picks Daon up and takes him out of the room. I'm about to leave with them when I feel myself get stabbed in the bicep area. Fuck. Shin Jaemin, that bastard. I hear a gasp of horror but it's getting harder to see. 

DAON 

Sunghyeon walks faster -- which eventually turns into a run after hearing my gasp of horror. I start crying more. Has Jaemin hyung always been like this? Why would he... My thoughts trail off and my vision starts to fade. Everything goes black. 

When I wake up again, I'm in a hospital bed. There's some kind of gel on me. Sunghyeon speaks softly. "The doctors are going to give you an ultrasound just to make sure everything is alright with your pups." I nod. I then gasp. "What about Soohyun?" 

Sunghyeon sighs. "He's a few rooms down. I really don't think you should hang out with him anymore and definitely don't hang out with Shin Jaemin anymore." I'm about to say something in response but the doctor clears her throat and starts explaining everything. 

4 pups. I originally had 4 pups but now I only have 2. I already know why. It's because both Jaemin and Soohyun got hurt. When a omega gets pregnant the alpha parents are connected to the pup or pups. If any alpha parent is hurt to the point of bleeding, a pup can die. 

Tears start to fall from my eyes. I lost two of my pups. Am I that weak? Sunghyeon does have a point, it's for the best if I stop hanging with Jaemin and/or Soohyun. At the same time those two are two of the alpha dads and at least for the start of my pregnancy the alphas need to be present in my life. 

The doctor also explains that right now the pups that were saved, well it's not clear as to which alpha knot created them. I touch my stomach and take a deep breath. I suddenly remember how Hyeonie-ah seemed hesitant to knot in me. I reach out for his hand and squeeze it. 

Sunghyeon smiles at me and for some reason that makes me cry. It might be the pregnancy hormones. It could be something else entirely. I speak between tears. "Did I force you to help me with my heat?" He shakes his head. "Of course not my love. I’m just worried that I took advantage of you, that's all." 

I smile sadly but softly. "Thank you baby. What did I do to deserve you?" Sunghyeon kisses me on my forehead and my jaw. I then realize I still have a question for the doctor so I ask it. "I know that the alpha parents will have to be present in my life for the start of the pregnancy. How present?" 

The doctor explains. "You can treat it like your heat. Let's say you're not on the best terms with one of the alpha dads. Ask for his hoodie that's full of his scent and your pups won't be in distress." I nod and thank the doctor. She smiles softly and starts packing up everything. 

Sungheyon refuses to put me down. I'm a little flustered. He does put me down when we stop in front of the hospital room Soohyun is staying in. The door is already slightly open. I walk in and see Soohyun standing by the window. 

Soohyun takes a deep breath. "I think it's time to work on my anger issues." I become shocked. He chuckles lightly. "I already lost my first love because of my violent temper. I can't lose myself as well." I smile lightly. "I'm proud of you for taking this step." 

It's silent for a few seconds. I then remember what I came for. I ask him for 3 of his hoodies and tell him that they must be full of his scent. He teases me about it and for a minute it feels like we're back in college as lovers. It's a little bittersweet. 

Seongheyon, who has been quiet this entire time speaks up. "If you two want to hug, it's fine with me." I actually do want to hug Soohyun. I surge forward and do exactly that. He kisses my fist after we pull away from the hug. 

I sigh softly. "Maybe in the future I'll accept you back into my life as friends. Maybe." Soohyun hums. "I'd like that. I'll miss you Jung Da." I hug him again. He promises to mail me the hoodies by tomorrow. I intertwine Seonghyeon's hand with my own and we leave the hospital.