For ajikto
Title: Unexpected Arrivals and Other Unpredictable Things
Authors: ajikto and read0write
Pairing: Kibum/Eunhyuk, Siwon/Eunhyuk
Word Count: 5317
Rating: R (mild smut)
Summary: A knock on the door and your life turns upside down and inside out
A/N: ajikto asked me to finish this fic for her and so I finally finished it after putting it in the back of my mind for a month...it might differ from her style or her plot (?), I tried my best...(there's a longer A/N at the bottom with my apology, etc.)
I divided our parts with a ~ (like the big chunks I put in, any little grammar changes or small additions don’t have that XD)
A/N (ajikto): note: the siwon here, and the siwon in the fic till death do us apart again is different.
Kibum opened his door to see a young woman standing on his doorstep. “What do you want?”
“Kibum...”
Kibum eyed her warily. “Yes…?”
The woman gave a small smile. “I’m pregnant with your child.”
Kibum just stared at her a moment before slamming the door shut.
“YAH!!! Open the door. I’m carrying your child. Let me in.” He ignored the incessant banging on the door and shouts and went back to his room. He sat at the desk and began to work again. (falls asleep at desks and have flashback of night together)
It wasn’t long before his eyes began to droop and he’d fallen asleep on his desk. As he slept, he dreamed of creamy white legs wrapped around his waist as he fucked her into the mattress.
Kibum woke up with a start. He was drenched in sweat as he remembered. He had slept with that prostitute a couple months ago. He got up from his desk and went to his front door. He opened it and found the prostitute asleep on his step, a backpack on her back and a hand wrapped protectively around her stomach. He bent down and gently picked her up and carried her to his room. He laid her on his bed and tucked her in before turning the lights off and going to sleep on the couch.
The next morning, the prostitute woke up to find out she was sleeping on someone’s bed. She got up and noticed Kibum staring at her.
“Do you have to stare at me like that?”
Kibum ignored her question and kept staring at her. “What’s your name?”
“Eunhyuk.”
“Okay, Eunhyuk, since you’re pregnant with my child, I will allow you to stay here until the baby is born. While you live here, you will follow my rules. You are not allowed to leave this house without my permission. You’re allowed to do whatever you like as long as you don’t ruin anything. Now I have to go to work. Be a good girl and keep yourself busy in this apartment. If you need anything, just call my cell.” Kibum left a card with his number and left.
~
Of course, having a surprise visit from a complete stranger, is utterly not expected. Well, he won’t call it a ‘complete’ stranger, just that how ironic it seems to be having someone accusing yourself to be someone or a position you never thought would occur to you, specifically being a father would not be Kibum’s short-term planning. He could barely feed himself, how is he supposed to be feeding two other lives? He could hope, that the economy rises, and his work being a lot less pain. Yes, hope is all he has.
He couldn’t stop thinking of the pregnant woman living in his apartment that very moment. The thought bugs Kibum so much, distracting him from even focusing on his work.
“You’re doing it again!” Kibum snapped out of his thoughts when his colleague snapped his finger in front of Kibum.
“Huh? What?”
“You’re doing it again!”
“Doing what?”
“Spacing out! You should act normal, “ Kibum let out a sigh. ’You try having someone accusing you to be the father of her child, and act normal the day after!’
“A lot happened these days.”
“A lot has happen to all of us, everyone’s having a rough time because of the economy crisis, so act normal before you get fired, everyone’s job is at stake!”
“Yes Siwon!”
~
After a particularly busy day, all Kibum wanted to do was go home and sleep. He opened his door and found Eunhyuk reading a magazine on the couch. He wouldn’t have spared her another glance except for the fact that the magazine was dated a year ago.
“Why are you reading that?”
“Because it’s interesting. They have a point you know.”
“You do know it’s dated a year ago?”
“Yeah. So?”
Kibum shook his head. “Never mind. I’m going to sleep.”
“Without eating?” Eunhyuk pouted.
“Yeah. I’m exhausted. Well good night.”
Each day Kibum left early for work and came home exhausted. Each time he came home though, he had a different surprise waiting for him. Once he saw Eunhyuk doing some yoga. The next day, she was dancing, popping and locking all over the place. Occasionally she would make food for him but he usually just ignored it for sleep.
Sometimes Eunhyuk would get into an accident, meaning Kibum had to go out to the convenience store on the corner and buy supplies for her. He went so many times, to buy first aid or food or other things that he became good friends with the ahjumma who worked there.
Kibum got annoyed at Eunhyuk’s antics. He didn’t get why she kept doing different things everyday and kept making him buy stuff for her.
Each day, as he came home, exhausted, his nerves were stretched very thin. Eunhyuk didn’t help with her strange habits.
As the days passed, Eunhyuk’s belly began to grow. Kibum couldn’t help himself from teasing her about her round belly.
“Did you eat a bowling ball today? You’re so round I could just roll you around instead of having you waddle everywhere.”
“Did my little monkey steal a watermelon today instead of a bunch of bananas? Next time, find a better hiding spot.”
Eunhyuk didn’t like all the teasing but no matter what she said, he never stopped.
Kibum liked teasing Eunhyuk. It was fun watching her reaction as he made fun of her large belly. He’d noticed how disappointed she looked whenever he didn’t eat it and even though he knew he should eat, he just wanted to see her sad face so he deliberately rejected the food.
As time passed, Kibum grew accustomed to Eunhyuk and began finding her less annoying but still as cute and pretty as ever. He slowly began opening up to her, actually accepting her attention and attempts at being a housewife. He never noticed it but he began thinking more and more about her at work. Things were beginning to pile up on his desk.
Siwon was concerned about Kibum. This was odd behavior for him but he decided to just leave it alone for now.
~
The old lady kept staring at Eunhyuk, and their eye connection lasted longer than two average strangers should be. Eunhyuk tilted her head before asking the lady is there were anything wrong.
"Mind me asking, are you Kibum's wife?" the old lady asked, which made Eunhyuk taken aback, speculations running in her head pertaining how the lady knew Kibum in the first place, but took time thinking for an answer for the question given. 'I'm pregnant with his child, he's taking care of my food and clothes, and I live with him. So that means...'
"Yes, I'm his wife!" she says plainly. The lady immediately softened and cupped Eunhyuk's face all of a sudden that she paced a few steps back but the lady stepped further.
"You're so beautiful!" the lady praised, and Eunhyuk started to blush, laughing shyly. "How lucky for Kibum to have such a pretty girl as a wife." the lady let go of Eunhyuk's face, and grabbed her hands. "And your hands are so soft!" she said, which made Eunhyuk blush more, facing the ground. "Kibum talks so much about you!" Eunhyuk's facial expression dropped drastically "Kibum talks about me?" she asked the lady, and was replied with a nod. 'If he complains that my tummy's too big to an old lady, I'm going to put poison in his food and let him suffer in the toilet for hours.'
"What did he say about me?"
-
"I'm home!" Eunhyuk looked up from the TV, and walked to Kibum, helping him with his coat and briefcase. "How was your day?" Kibum snorted, "Don't ask!" he said before walking to the table, and pulled out the chair. "What's for dinner? I'm starving!" he asked. Eunhyuk smiled and opened the cloth covering the food. Kibum's eyes widen in surprise.
"Bulgolgi?" Eunhyuk just smiled and sat opposite of him. "What do you want in return?" Kibum asked, eyes narrowing, suspecting Eunhyuk in everything she does. Eunhyuk laughed while scooping rice to put on Kibum's bowl. "I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done, how you treated me fairly and how you're patient living with me!" Eunhyuk said, face still smiling which made KIbum become more suspicious, but took a bite nevertheless.
"So how is it?" Eunhyuk's face was eager, as if anticipating something. Kibum chewed the food, and his expression dropped, looking directly at Eunhyuk with wide eyes.
“This is fucking delicious!" he exclaimed, digging further in his bowl. Eunhyuk takes that as a compliment and felt very happy, Kibum smiled at Eunhyuk with his mouth full, the sweet, innocent type of smile that Eunhyuk rarely sees and dazed upon it, thinking back what she heard earlier.
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[flashback] "Kibum said you're the greatest thing that ever happened to him"
"HEY!" Eunhyuk snapped out of his thoughts, and gave a gummy smile towards Kibum. "What?" Kibum looked at her in disgust. "You look like a moron smiling like that!" Eunhyuk gave out a high-pitched laugh and continued smiling at Kibum, showing off her gums. "Then I'm a moron!" Both of them laughed afterwards.
~
Kibum was on his way home when a prostitute stopped him.
“Want to have a good time?” She smiled. “I can make all your dreams come true.”
“No, that’s okay.” Kibum began to walk away but something she said stopped him.
“I actually use protection unlike those other pregnant sluts.”
He turned around and looked at her. “What did you say?”
She smiled. She knew that would get his attention. “I said I actually use protection unlike those other pregnant sluts.”
“What do you mean? Some don’t use protection?”
“That’s what I mean. Most prostitutes carry condoms with them but there are some who don’t.”
“Like who?”
“Well everyone knows Eunhyuk doesn’t ever have protection. Claims she doesn’t need it but I bet she just wants to try and snag herself a rich husband by claiming she’s pregnant with his child. I mean who wouldn’t keep the woman if she says she’s carrying your baby? But I have more integrity than that. So how about it? Want a go?” She winked at Kibum.
“No, I have to go.” He strolled away from her, his anger starting to build. How dare Eunhyuk trick him? He was going to make her pay.
“Hi Kibum, how was work?” Eunhyuk smiled as she walked out of the kitchen. She stopped when she saw his angry expression. “Kibum…?”
“Eunhyuk, how do you know that baby is mine?”
“Uh…why don’t you come in and eat something? You must be hungry.” She turned away only to be turned back around and pinned against the wall.
“Eunhyuk. How do you know that baby is mine?”
“I-I just know. Can-can you let me go?”
“No, not until I get some answers. How do you know that baby’s mine when you’ve slept with other men without protection?”
Eunhyuk’s eyes widened. “How-how do you -“
“I ran into a prostitute who mentioned you were one of the sluts who doesn’t use protection. So tell me, how many men have you slept with without protection?”
Eunhyuk just stared at Kibum. Before she realized it, she had slapped him across the face. “How dare you say something like that to me.”
Kibum slapped her back. “Shut up, you slut. Tell me. If you’ve slept with so many men without protection, how are you so sure this baby is mine? How do you know it’s not one of those other men you’ve slept with before or after me?”
“It’s yours because I never slept with any man after you.” Kibum stared at Eunhyuk who was looking away, blushing.
“What?”
She turned to look at him. “I-I said I never slept with any man after you.”
“Why?”
“Because…any guy after you paled in comparison. I-I think I-I loved you after that night.”
Kibum looked at her. “You know, when you first came here, I couldn’t stand you but after time, I grew to like you, even love you.”
“Really?”
Kibum smiled gently at her. “Yeah.” He leaned down and kissed her lips gently. Eunhyuk kissed back, wrapping her arms around his neck.
Kibum gently picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. He laid her down before standing back up and slowly stripping his clothes off. Eunhyuk watched as Kibum’s body was exposed to her. She sat up and ran a hand down his chest. He took her hand and kissed it before reaching down to draw her shirt off. He gazed at her pregnant body and smiled.
“You’re beautiful.” Eunhyuk blushed and looked away but Kibum turned her head back to his and kissed her. He laid her back down and reached to draw her pants and underwear off. He teasingly kissed her clit before kissing her lips.
He gently eased himself on top of the bed and on top of her.
“So how shall we do this? I don’t want to hurt you or the baby.”
“This is fine. Just make love to me, Kibum.” Eunhyuk drew Kibum’s head down to hers and kissed him passionately. Kibum settled himself between her thighs and slowly pushed in.
Eunhyuk moaned as she felt herself stretch to accommodate Kibum’s length. “Kibum…”
“Eunhyuk…” Kibum slowly pulled out before gently pushing back in.
“Kibum…faster…please…”
“But the baby…”
“Don’t worry. It’ll be fine. Just…move…faster…harder…please…”
“Alright, brace yourself.” Kibum held Eunhyuk’s hands around her head as he pulled out and thrust back in. He slowly picked up the pace until both of them were panting. They came at the same time, Kibum collapsing next to Eunhyuk.
Kibum wrapped his arms around Eunhyuk and smiled.
“I love you, Eunhyuk.”
“I love you, Kibum.”
Things had gotten better in their apartment after that night. Before leaving for work, Kibum would give Eunhyuk a kiss good bye. When he came home, he gave her another kiss before sitting down together to eat dinner. After dinner, they would sit on the couch, cuddling and talking, before going to bed.
One night, when Kibum was coming home, he walked up the stairs and saw his door standing wide open. He quickly rushed up the stairs and into the apartment. Everything was trashed but he didn’t care. All he cared about was Eunhyuk, who he couldn’t find as he searched the apartment. He noticed a few things missing but those could easily be replaced, Eunhyuk couldn’t. He was sitting on the couch, head in his hands, when he heard someone walking up the stairs, humming.
“Kibum? Why’s the door open? OMG, what happened?” Eunhyuk dropped the grocery bags and rushed over to Kibum. “Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”
“Eunhyuk.” Kibum pulled Eunhyuk to him in a smothering hug.
“Kibum…?”
“Eunhyuk, oh, I was so worried about you. Where were you?”
“I went grocery shopping. We needed more food. But what happened to the apartment?”
“It doesn’t matter as long as you’re safe. You are safe, right?”
“Yeah, but Kibum…”
“But nothing.” Kibum pulled her away and looked down at her and sighed. “From now on, you’re not allowed to stay home alone. Not without some protection.”
“But -“
“No buts. Starting tomorrow, I’m going to have a friend come over and keep an eye on you while I work other jobs.”
True to his word, Kibum sent someone over to his house to watch Eunhyuk.
Eunhyuk heard a knock on the door and opened it to find a tall dark stranger standing there.
“Hi, Eunhyuk? My name’s Siwon. Kibum sent me here to watch over you.” He looked around. “May I come in?”
“Oh sure.” Eunhyuk stepped aside and Siwon walked in. He looked around before looking at Eunhyuk.
“Is there anything you would like to drink or eat?”
“Oh no, I’m fine. If it’s alright with you, I would like to just sit on the couch and try to do some work.”
“Oh sure, whatever you want.” Eunhyuk smiled before disappearing into the kitchen to begin making dinner.
Siwon took out his papers and started to work but the delicious smell of food distracted him. He wandered into the kitchen to see what Eunhyuk was making.
Eunhyuk was busy preparing dinner. In the corner of the kitchen was a small radio playing some soft music. Occasionally, Eunhyuk would either dance or sing with the music.
Siwon found himself smiling as he watched Eunhyuk.
Eunhyuk turned around and saw Siwon standing in the doorway. “Oh, would you like to help?”
“Sure.”
Kibum came home after an exhausted day at work. He had his regular job in addition to another part time job helping out at a warehouse, taking inventory and other things.
He opened the door and found Eunhyuk waiting for him on the couch. “Where’s Siwon?”
“He left a couple hours ago. He had to go home and sleep.”
“Oh alright.”
“You look tired.” Eunhyuk came over to him and lifted a hand to his face. She looked at the bags under his eyes.
“No, it’s alright. I’m fine.” He leaned down and kissed her lips gently. “Where’s dinner?”
“In the kitchen.”
“Thanks, love. You should get some rest.”
“Only if you do.”
“Alright, let me eat and then we’ll go to bed.”
The next day, Siwon came again and kept Eunhyuk company. This time he found her doing some yoga.
“Eunhyuk?”
Eunhyuk turned her head and smiled. “Oh hi Siwon. Come in. Just doing some yoga before I start making dinner. You’re welcome to join me if you want.”
“Uh, I don’t really know yoga so if you don’t mind…”
Eunhyuk smiled. “You have work to do. Just go in the kitchen and do it at the table. It’ll be more comfortable than the couch and having to bend over.”
Siwon smiled and went into the kitchen to work. A short while later, Eunhyuk came in and began making dinner. Siwon stopped his work and helped her.
As weeks passed, this became a daily routine for them. Siwon would come over and do some work before helping Eunhyuk make dinner. She always made some for Siwon so when they were done, the two would sit down at the table together and eat. They’d talk about all sorts of things.
Slowly, Siwon found himself falling for Eunhyuk. She was an interesting person and very lovely. Their talks brought them closer together. He could actually picture them living happily together but there was Kibum to think about. He could never betray Kibum.
~
Kibum kept pacing back and fro outside the room, nibbling his nails as his eyes nervously glanced around, he twitches everytime Eunhyuk shouts in pain, which would be almost every second. Kibum always has been the quiet, calm person when it comes to emergency and it gave Siwon a weird feeling just looking at the scene. He stands up and took Kibum's shoulder, shaking it lightly.
"Dude, chill!" he says, Kibum turns around to glare at him.
"My child is coming out from my wife's womb, which is a devastating pain, and I can’t even go in there to comfort her and you tell me to chill?"
"Ok, don't chill, just relax!" Kibum flails his arms in the air, muttering a few curse words.
"Look, she's going to be fine, just don't strain yourself!" Kibum sighed.
"You're right, I should- stay calm!"
"I'm heading to 7-eleven to grab some drinks, you want anything?" Kibum shook his head.
"No. Wait! You know what? Why don't you stay, I'll go!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I want to buy a few things for Eunhyuk anyway. And I need to calm my mind, I'm not used to these emotions."
"Well, okay then." Kibum walked to the elevator and stopped half way.
"Hey Siwon!" Siwon replied with a mumble. "If Eunhyuk's done with her labour and I'm not around, take care of her?" Siwon nodded.
"Do you hear me?" Kibum asked, using a louder tone, which made Siwon look up from his phone. "TAKE CARE OF HER!" Siwon nodded, and put his finger on his lips, nodding and gesturing him to be quiet.
A nurse tapped Kibum's shoulder. "Mister, please lower your voice, this is the hospital!" Kibum bowed his head 45 degrees, whispering a soft "sorry!" which gained chuckles from Siwon. "And mister, please don't use the phone in the hospital!" the nurse said softly, but loud enough for Siwon to hear it. He immediately responded to his reflexes, and weird gestures start coming out.
"Excuse me, do you know where this place is?" The stranger handed him a paper with scribbles of what seems to be an address, Kibum read the writings and immediately recognized the place.
"You start go straight from here, and turn right at the T-junction, exactly where there's a traffic light, and a bakery on your left and...."
The screams stops and a baby’s cry was heard. Siwon shot up and peaked through the small lock hole to have it open a few seconds later. The man, assumingly the doctor (obviously, with a mask dangling from his ears) looked at Siwon and asked "Mr Kim?" Siwon shook his head. "I'm a friend of his!"
“Oh, well, do you know where Mr. Kim is?”
Siwon looked around to see if anyone was around before turning towards the doctor. “Something…uh…unfortunate just happened a few moments ago. He-He was shot on his way to get something for Eunhyuk. Before he left, he-he asked me to take care of her. I’m a close family friend of theirs.”
“Oh.” The doctor looked down. “I’m-I’m sorry to hear that.”
Siwon glanced away, trying to get his emotions under control.
"How's Eunhyuk?"
"She's doing fine, she needs to rest here for a few days before we let her go home."
"Can I see her?"
"Since you claim you're a family friend, then you can." Siwon gave him a dimpled smile, and went in.
There lay Eunhyuk, a wrapped baby in her arms, staying quietly, with its eyes close shut. Eunhyuk was smiling to it, with dark circles cupping her eyes. She looked so peaceful and happy.
"Where's Kibum?" Eunhyuk asked, and Siwon's expression fell.
-
The perpetual grief etched on her face, the blatant lie seen through his eyes.
"Everything's going to be alright!" Siwon reassures, but she knows how he sounds nervous, despite the calm voice he tries to use, how his heart judders and she could feel it because of the embrace. Eunhyuk may know Donghae longer than Kibum himself, but her heart still shatters, knowing the fact a guy with a knife killed him for the paper in his wallet, which didn't amount more than 40 bucks (nor Kibum's life)
Siwon tries to comfort her, whispering motivating words, but Eunhyuk just stays quiet, expressionless, lifeless, and it drives Siwon crazy.
"It's alright to cry!" Still no response. "You don't need to act tough because I know you're not!
It takes a while but eventually Eunhyuk nuzzles deeper in Siwon's chest and he could feel his shirt getting wet. He smiles weakly as he rubs her back in comfort, forming circles on the younger's back.
-
Donghae was sleeping soundly in his cot. Eunhyuk moved in with Siwon, that is after days of persuasion, a bit more if's and but's, and after Siwon pointed out Donghae's health as a new-born baby who needs a better environment.
Siwon's apartment wasn't a penthouse nor a bungalow. His income was only a notch higher than Kibum, but the neighbourhood didn't have drug addicts, pot dealers, gangsters of those kind. It was much more safer, and cleaner compared to the pollution at Kibum's cramped place.
Siwon isn't Kibum. That's a fact well known, thus Eunhyuk treated him as a friend, though Siwon wished it was more.
~
Eunhyuk was busy in the kitchen, making food. Donghae, now a little toddler, was playing in his room.
It’s been three years since Eunhyuk had Donghae, since Kibum died, since she decided to move in with Siwon to make things easier and better for Donghae.
It still hurt whenever she thought of Kibum. At least she still had little Donghae who was a part of her and Kibum. Donghae was her life now. She would do anything to make him happy.
She heard little footsteps running down the hall. She turned around and caught Donghae who had run to her.
“Hi Mommy.”
“Hi, my Fishy. Are you hungry?”
“Yeah.”
Eunhyuk smiled. “Alright, go take a seat and I’ll make you your favorite food.”
Donghae smiled and clapped his hands. “Yay! Mommy is the best!” He bounced in his seat. “Aren’t you happy, Mommy? Tomorrow I start school.”
Eunhyuk smiled as she walked over with a plate of food for Donghae. “Yes, you get to start school tomorrow but Mommy’s sad. Who’s going to keep Mommy company while you’re gone at school?”
“I not going to be at school that long. You not going be alone for long.”
“You’re right. Now eat your food and go to sleep. The sooner you sleep, the sooner you can go to school.”
“Alright Mommy.” Donghae happily ate his food while Eunhyuk just looked at him, memories from long ago resurfacing.
“Bye, Mommy, Siwon-sshi.” Donghae waved before walking into school, hand held in the teacher’s. Eunhyuk stood there with a smile and waved until Donghae was safely in school. She turned to look at Siwon, slight tears in her eyes.
“Are you alright, Eunhyuk?”
“Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. It’s just that…Donghae seems all grown up now.”
“It’s alright.” Siwon pulled Eunhyuk towards him. “Go ahead and cry. You’ll feel better.”
Eunhyuk silently sobbed into Siwon’s chest. All her jumbled up emotions pored out as she cried. Siwon patted her back soothingly and waitied for her to calm down before putting her in the car and driving her home.
“I’m sorry I can’t stay but I need to go into work. I’ll see you later.” He hugged her and left.
Eunhyuk decided to keep herself busy. She cleaned the house, watched TV, read a book, anything to pass the time until Donghae came home from school.
A knock sounded on the door. Eunhyuk opened the door and scooped Donghae up into her embrace. She kissed his cheek and looked at him. “So how was your first day at school?”
“It was fun. I made friends with everyone. The teacher was really nice. Daddy came to pick me up from school. We played in the park for a bit before he told me I had to go home.”
Eunhyuk looked around. “And where did ‘Daddy’ go?”
“He had to go back to work. But he walked me back here first.”
“Oh, alright then. Come on, let’s go get you some food. You must be hungry.”
“Uh huh.” Donghae nodded happily and clapped his hands. “Can I help you make it this time, huh Mommy?”
“Sure.” Eunhyuk smiled as she carried Donghae into the kitchen. They spent the next hour or so making dinner for themselves. After they’d eaten, Eunhyuk let Donghae watch a little bit of TV before going to sleep.
Eunhyuk smiled as she dropped Donghae off at school again. She walked home, stopping to buy some groceries and a little something for Donghae. The whole week, Donghae’s been coming home, happy from playing with new friends and spending time with Daddy.
Eunhyuk was happy that Donghae was spending time with Siwon. He was the closest father figure he had. Donghae was always a good boy and treated Siwon nicely but for some reason, he wouldn’t call him Daddy but he was the closest thing he had to one.
Eunhyuk stopped for a moment, letting her emotions calm down as memories of Kibum resurfaced. After they were under control, she began working, putting groceries away and tidying up after Donghae. After things were cleaned, she relaxed, sitting on the couch and watching some TV.
The phone rang and Eunhyuk picked it up. “Hello?”
“Hi Eunhyuk. Sorry but I’m really busy at work so I won’t be able to pick Donghae up like I said I would. Do you think you could?”
“Oh sure. No problem. Have fun at work.”
“I’ll try. I’ll see you later. I’ll be working late again just like last week.”
“Wha -“ Eunhyuk stared at the phone. Siwon had hung up on her before she could ask him anything. He’s been working late, just like last week? But if he’s working late, who gets Donghae?
At that moment, a knock sounded on the door. Eunhyuk opened it up to find Donghae standing there with a smile on his face.
“Hi, Mommy. Today was so much fun. Daddy let me feed the ducks in the pond and -“
“Donghae, who’s been taking you home everyday?”
“Daddy.” Donghae tilted his head and looked at Eunhyuk. “I told you that already.”
“Donghae, Siwon’s been busy and hasn’t been able to pick you up from school and take you home.”
“I know. Siwon hasn’t been coming. It’s Daddy. Daddy comes to help me.”
Eunhyuk looked at Donghae. “Donghae, are you okay? You’re not playing with strangers, are you?”
"I went to play with dad, not some one-eyed pirate. Why won't you believe me, Mom?"
“Donghae…” Eunhyuk looked at him worriedly and exasperated.
“Mommy…”
Eunhyuk sighed. “Let’s just go eat.”
Donghae looked at his mom, sad that she didn’t believe him.
After Eunhyuk put Donghae to sleep, she went into her room and lay down on the bed. She let the tears come, letting them control her body. She sobbed her heart out, all the pent up emotion. She cried about Kibum, about Donghae, about herself. She cried until she couldn’t cry anymore. She went to sleep, exhausted and spent from all the crying.
Kibum looked at Eunhyuk asleep on the bed, the tear streaks still evident on her face. A single tear went down his cheek, heartbroken at being the cause of her pain. He went from Eunhyuk’s room to Donghae’s room.
Donghae woke up to the gentle stroking on his hair. “Daddy! What are you doing here?”
“Shh, be quiet, Hae. Your mom’s asleep.”
Donghae looked at Kibum. He reached up a hand and wiped a tear off Kibum’s face. “Is everything okay?”
“Yeah, everything’s fine, Hae but Mommy’s really worried about you. I think it’s better if you don’t tell Mommy you spend time with me.”
“But why Daddy? Wouldn’t Mommy be happy to know I spend time with Daddy? She misses you.”
Kibum smiled wistfully. “I know. But for Mommy’s sake, don’t talk about me with her. You don’t want to upset her now, do you?”
Donghae shook his head. “No.”
Kibum smiled. “That’s a good boy.” He ruffled Donghae’s hair. “Now I won’t be able to come get you after school for a while.”
“But why? I like when you pick me up? We get to do fun things together.”
“I know but I’m going to be busy soon and Mommy will want to pick you up for now.”
“Oh okay.”
“Now you should go to sleep, Hae. You have a big day ahead of you tomorrow.”
“Okay Daddy. Good night.” Donghae gave him a kiss on the cheek before getting comfortable in his bed. Kibum smiled as he tucked him in and kissed his forehead.
“Bye Donghae. Be good to Mommy and Siwon. They love you and want the best for you.”
“Alright Daddy. I love you.”
Kibum smiled. “I love you too, Hae.” Donghae smiled as he fell asleep. Kibum looked at Donghae one last time before going to Eunhyuk’s room. He tucked her in and stood back, gazing lovingly at her. He leaned down and gently kissed her lips before disappearing.
A/N: Sorry this didn’t really turn out the way you hoped. I will admit I got a little lazy. Besides I didn’t want to change too much of what you had already. I just added in the parts you wanted (but did a poor job of it) and maybe did some grammar check. I’m so sorry…I should’ve done a better job but I did want to try and finish this quickly. I’m sorry if you don’t like it. I failed you T_T (btw I know you said I didn’t have to write your requests but I will still do them because they’re interesting and they involve yewook XD)
Authors: ajikto and read0write
Pairing: Kibum/Eunhyuk, Siwon/Eunhyuk
Word Count: 5317
Rating: R (mild smut)
Summary: A knock on the door and your life turns upside down and inside out
A/N: ajikto asked me to finish this fic for her and so I finally finished it after putting it in the back of my mind for a month...it might differ from her style or her plot (?), I tried my best...(there's a longer A/N at the bottom with my apology, etc.)
I divided our parts with a ~ (like the big chunks I put in, any little grammar changes or small additions don’t have that XD)
A/N (ajikto): note: the siwon here, and the siwon in the fic till death do us apart again is different.
Kibum opened his door to see a young woman standing on his doorstep. “What do you want?”
“Kibum...”
Kibum eyed her warily. “Yes…?”
The woman gave a small smile. “I’m pregnant with your child.”
Kibum just stared at her a moment before slamming the door shut.
“YAH!!! Open the door. I’m carrying your child. Let me in.” He ignored the incessant banging on the door and shouts and went back to his room. He sat at the desk and began to work again. (falls asleep at desks and have flashback of night together)
It wasn’t long before his eyes began to droop and he’d fallen asleep on his desk. As he slept, he dreamed of creamy white legs wrapped around his waist as he fucked her into the mattress.
Kibum woke up with a start. He was drenched in sweat as he remembered. He had slept with that prostitute a couple months ago. He got up from his desk and went to his front door. He opened it and found the prostitute asleep on his step, a backpack on her back and a hand wrapped protectively around her stomach. He bent down and gently picked her up and carried her to his room. He laid her on his bed and tucked her in before turning the lights off and going to sleep on the couch.
The next morning, the prostitute woke up to find out she was sleeping on someone’s bed. She got up and noticed Kibum staring at her.
“Do you have to stare at me like that?”
Kibum ignored her question and kept staring at her. “What’s your name?”
“Eunhyuk.”
“Okay, Eunhyuk, since you’re pregnant with my child, I will allow you to stay here until the baby is born. While you live here, you will follow my rules. You are not allowed to leave this house without my permission. You’re allowed to do whatever you like as long as you don’t ruin anything. Now I have to go to work. Be a good girl and keep yourself busy in this apartment. If you need anything, just call my cell.” Kibum left a card with his number and left.
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Of course, having a surprise visit from a complete stranger, is utterly not expected. Well, he won’t call it a ‘complete’ stranger, just that how ironic it seems to be having someone accusing yourself to be someone or a position you never thought would occur to you, specifically being a father would not be Kibum’s short-term planning. He could barely feed himself, how is he supposed to be feeding two other lives? He could hope, that the economy rises, and his work being a lot less pain. Yes, hope is all he has.
He couldn’t stop thinking of the pregnant woman living in his apartment that very moment. The thought bugs Kibum so much, distracting him from even focusing on his work.
“You’re doing it again!” Kibum snapped out of his thoughts when his colleague snapped his finger in front of Kibum.
“Huh? What?”
“You’re doing it again!”
“Doing what?”
“Spacing out! You should act normal, “ Kibum let out a sigh. ’You try having someone accusing you to be the father of her child, and act normal the day after!’
“A lot happened these days.”
“A lot has happen to all of us, everyone’s having a rough time because of the economy crisis, so act normal before you get fired, everyone’s job is at stake!”
“Yes Siwon!”
~
After a particularly busy day, all Kibum wanted to do was go home and sleep. He opened his door and found Eunhyuk reading a magazine on the couch. He wouldn’t have spared her another glance except for the fact that the magazine was dated a year ago.
“Why are you reading that?”
“Because it’s interesting. They have a point you know.”
“You do know it’s dated a year ago?”
“Yeah. So?”
Kibum shook his head. “Never mind. I’m going to sleep.”
“Without eating?” Eunhyuk pouted.
“Yeah. I’m exhausted. Well good night.”
Each day Kibum left early for work and came home exhausted. Each time he came home though, he had a different surprise waiting for him. Once he saw Eunhyuk doing some yoga. The next day, she was dancing, popping and locking all over the place. Occasionally she would make food for him but he usually just ignored it for sleep.
Sometimes Eunhyuk would get into an accident, meaning Kibum had to go out to the convenience store on the corner and buy supplies for her. He went so many times, to buy first aid or food or other things that he became good friends with the ahjumma who worked there.
Kibum got annoyed at Eunhyuk’s antics. He didn’t get why she kept doing different things everyday and kept making him buy stuff for her.
Each day, as he came home, exhausted, his nerves were stretched very thin. Eunhyuk didn’t help with her strange habits.
As the days passed, Eunhyuk’s belly began to grow. Kibum couldn’t help himself from teasing her about her round belly.
“Did you eat a bowling ball today? You’re so round I could just roll you around instead of having you waddle everywhere.”
“Did my little monkey steal a watermelon today instead of a bunch of bananas? Next time, find a better hiding spot.”
Eunhyuk didn’t like all the teasing but no matter what she said, he never stopped.
Kibum liked teasing Eunhyuk. It was fun watching her reaction as he made fun of her large belly. He’d noticed how disappointed she looked whenever he didn’t eat it and even though he knew he should eat, he just wanted to see her sad face so he deliberately rejected the food.
As time passed, Kibum grew accustomed to Eunhyuk and began finding her less annoying but still as cute and pretty as ever. He slowly began opening up to her, actually accepting her attention and attempts at being a housewife. He never noticed it but he began thinking more and more about her at work. Things were beginning to pile up on his desk.
Siwon was concerned about Kibum. This was odd behavior for him but he decided to just leave it alone for now.
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The old lady kept staring at Eunhyuk, and their eye connection lasted longer than two average strangers should be. Eunhyuk tilted her head before asking the lady is there were anything wrong.
"Mind me asking, are you Kibum's wife?" the old lady asked, which made Eunhyuk taken aback, speculations running in her head pertaining how the lady knew Kibum in the first place, but took time thinking for an answer for the question given. 'I'm pregnant with his child, he's taking care of my food and clothes, and I live with him. So that means...'
"Yes, I'm his wife!" she says plainly. The lady immediately softened and cupped Eunhyuk's face all of a sudden that she paced a few steps back but the lady stepped further.
"You're so beautiful!" the lady praised, and Eunhyuk started to blush, laughing shyly. "How lucky for Kibum to have such a pretty girl as a wife." the lady let go of Eunhyuk's face, and grabbed her hands. "And your hands are so soft!" she said, which made Eunhyuk blush more, facing the ground. "Kibum talks so much about you!" Eunhyuk's facial expression dropped drastically "Kibum talks about me?" she asked the lady, and was replied with a nod. 'If he complains that my tummy's too big to an old lady, I'm going to put poison in his food and let him suffer in the toilet for hours.'
"What did he say about me?"
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"I'm home!" Eunhyuk looked up from the TV, and walked to Kibum, helping him with his coat and briefcase. "How was your day?" Kibum snorted, "Don't ask!" he said before walking to the table, and pulled out the chair. "What's for dinner? I'm starving!" he asked. Eunhyuk smiled and opened the cloth covering the food. Kibum's eyes widen in surprise.
"Bulgolgi?" Eunhyuk just smiled and sat opposite of him. "What do you want in return?" Kibum asked, eyes narrowing, suspecting Eunhyuk in everything she does. Eunhyuk laughed while scooping rice to put on Kibum's bowl. "I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done, how you treated me fairly and how you're patient living with me!" Eunhyuk said, face still smiling which made KIbum become more suspicious, but took a bite nevertheless.
"So how is it?" Eunhyuk's face was eager, as if anticipating something. Kibum chewed the food, and his expression dropped, looking directly at Eunhyuk with wide eyes.
“This is fucking delicious!" he exclaimed, digging further in his bowl. Eunhyuk takes that as a compliment and felt very happy, Kibum smiled at Eunhyuk with his mouth full, the sweet, innocent type of smile that Eunhyuk rarely sees and dazed upon it, thinking back what she heard earlier.
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[flashback] "Kibum said you're the greatest thing that ever happened to him"
"HEY!" Eunhyuk snapped out of his thoughts, and gave a gummy smile towards Kibum. "What?" Kibum looked at her in disgust. "You look like a moron smiling like that!" Eunhyuk gave out a high-pitched laugh and continued smiling at Kibum, showing off her gums. "Then I'm a moron!" Both of them laughed afterwards.
~
Kibum was on his way home when a prostitute stopped him.
“Want to have a good time?” She smiled. “I can make all your dreams come true.”
“No, that’s okay.” Kibum began to walk away but something she said stopped him.
“I actually use protection unlike those other pregnant sluts.”
He turned around and looked at her. “What did you say?”
She smiled. She knew that would get his attention. “I said I actually use protection unlike those other pregnant sluts.”
“What do you mean? Some don’t use protection?”
“That’s what I mean. Most prostitutes carry condoms with them but there are some who don’t.”
“Like who?”
“Well everyone knows Eunhyuk doesn’t ever have protection. Claims she doesn’t need it but I bet she just wants to try and snag herself a rich husband by claiming she’s pregnant with his child. I mean who wouldn’t keep the woman if she says she’s carrying your baby? But I have more integrity than that. So how about it? Want a go?” She winked at Kibum.
“No, I have to go.” He strolled away from her, his anger starting to build. How dare Eunhyuk trick him? He was going to make her pay.
“Hi Kibum, how was work?” Eunhyuk smiled as she walked out of the kitchen. She stopped when she saw his angry expression. “Kibum…?”
“Eunhyuk, how do you know that baby is mine?”
“Uh…why don’t you come in and eat something? You must be hungry.” She turned away only to be turned back around and pinned against the wall.
“Eunhyuk. How do you know that baby is mine?”
“I-I just know. Can-can you let me go?”
“No, not until I get some answers. How do you know that baby’s mine when you’ve slept with other men without protection?”
Eunhyuk’s eyes widened. “How-how do you -“
“I ran into a prostitute who mentioned you were one of the sluts who doesn’t use protection. So tell me, how many men have you slept with without protection?”
Eunhyuk just stared at Kibum. Before she realized it, she had slapped him across the face. “How dare you say something like that to me.”
Kibum slapped her back. “Shut up, you slut. Tell me. If you’ve slept with so many men without protection, how are you so sure this baby is mine? How do you know it’s not one of those other men you’ve slept with before or after me?”
“It’s yours because I never slept with any man after you.” Kibum stared at Eunhyuk who was looking away, blushing.
“What?”
She turned to look at him. “I-I said I never slept with any man after you.”
“Why?”
“Because…any guy after you paled in comparison. I-I think I-I loved you after that night.”
Kibum looked at her. “You know, when you first came here, I couldn’t stand you but after time, I grew to like you, even love you.”
“Really?”
Kibum smiled gently at her. “Yeah.” He leaned down and kissed her lips gently. Eunhyuk kissed back, wrapping her arms around his neck.
Kibum gently picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. He laid her down before standing back up and slowly stripping his clothes off. Eunhyuk watched as Kibum’s body was exposed to her. She sat up and ran a hand down his chest. He took her hand and kissed it before reaching down to draw her shirt off. He gazed at her pregnant body and smiled.
“You’re beautiful.” Eunhyuk blushed and looked away but Kibum turned her head back to his and kissed her. He laid her back down and reached to draw her pants and underwear off. He teasingly kissed her clit before kissing her lips.
He gently eased himself on top of the bed and on top of her.
“So how shall we do this? I don’t want to hurt you or the baby.”
“This is fine. Just make love to me, Kibum.” Eunhyuk drew Kibum’s head down to hers and kissed him passionately. Kibum settled himself between her thighs and slowly pushed in.
Eunhyuk moaned as she felt herself stretch to accommodate Kibum’s length. “Kibum…”
“Eunhyuk…” Kibum slowly pulled out before gently pushing back in.
“Kibum…faster…please…”
“But the baby…”
“Don’t worry. It’ll be fine. Just…move…faster…harder…please…”
“Alright, brace yourself.” Kibum held Eunhyuk’s hands around her head as he pulled out and thrust back in. He slowly picked up the pace until both of them were panting. They came at the same time, Kibum collapsing next to Eunhyuk.
Kibum wrapped his arms around Eunhyuk and smiled.
“I love you, Eunhyuk.”
“I love you, Kibum.”
Things had gotten better in their apartment after that night. Before leaving for work, Kibum would give Eunhyuk a kiss good bye. When he came home, he gave her another kiss before sitting down together to eat dinner. After dinner, they would sit on the couch, cuddling and talking, before going to bed.
One night, when Kibum was coming home, he walked up the stairs and saw his door standing wide open. He quickly rushed up the stairs and into the apartment. Everything was trashed but he didn’t care. All he cared about was Eunhyuk, who he couldn’t find as he searched the apartment. He noticed a few things missing but those could easily be replaced, Eunhyuk couldn’t. He was sitting on the couch, head in his hands, when he heard someone walking up the stairs, humming.
“Kibum? Why’s the door open? OMG, what happened?” Eunhyuk dropped the grocery bags and rushed over to Kibum. “Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”
“Eunhyuk.” Kibum pulled Eunhyuk to him in a smothering hug.
“Kibum…?”
“Eunhyuk, oh, I was so worried about you. Where were you?”
“I went grocery shopping. We needed more food. But what happened to the apartment?”
“It doesn’t matter as long as you’re safe. You are safe, right?”
“Yeah, but Kibum…”
“But nothing.” Kibum pulled her away and looked down at her and sighed. “From now on, you’re not allowed to stay home alone. Not without some protection.”
“But -“
“No buts. Starting tomorrow, I’m going to have a friend come over and keep an eye on you while I work other jobs.”
True to his word, Kibum sent someone over to his house to watch Eunhyuk.
Eunhyuk heard a knock on the door and opened it to find a tall dark stranger standing there.
“Hi, Eunhyuk? My name’s Siwon. Kibum sent me here to watch over you.” He looked around. “May I come in?”
“Oh sure.” Eunhyuk stepped aside and Siwon walked in. He looked around before looking at Eunhyuk.
“Is there anything you would like to drink or eat?”
“Oh no, I’m fine. If it’s alright with you, I would like to just sit on the couch and try to do some work.”
“Oh sure, whatever you want.” Eunhyuk smiled before disappearing into the kitchen to begin making dinner.
Siwon took out his papers and started to work but the delicious smell of food distracted him. He wandered into the kitchen to see what Eunhyuk was making.
Eunhyuk was busy preparing dinner. In the corner of the kitchen was a small radio playing some soft music. Occasionally, Eunhyuk would either dance or sing with the music.
Siwon found himself smiling as he watched Eunhyuk.
Eunhyuk turned around and saw Siwon standing in the doorway. “Oh, would you like to help?”
“Sure.”
Kibum came home after an exhausted day at work. He had his regular job in addition to another part time job helping out at a warehouse, taking inventory and other things.
He opened the door and found Eunhyuk waiting for him on the couch. “Where’s Siwon?”
“He left a couple hours ago. He had to go home and sleep.”
“Oh alright.”
“You look tired.” Eunhyuk came over to him and lifted a hand to his face. She looked at the bags under his eyes.
“No, it’s alright. I’m fine.” He leaned down and kissed her lips gently. “Where’s dinner?”
“In the kitchen.”
“Thanks, love. You should get some rest.”
“Only if you do.”
“Alright, let me eat and then we’ll go to bed.”
The next day, Siwon came again and kept Eunhyuk company. This time he found her doing some yoga.
“Eunhyuk?”
Eunhyuk turned her head and smiled. “Oh hi Siwon. Come in. Just doing some yoga before I start making dinner. You’re welcome to join me if you want.”
“Uh, I don’t really know yoga so if you don’t mind…”
Eunhyuk smiled. “You have work to do. Just go in the kitchen and do it at the table. It’ll be more comfortable than the couch and having to bend over.”
Siwon smiled and went into the kitchen to work. A short while later, Eunhyuk came in and began making dinner. Siwon stopped his work and helped her.
As weeks passed, this became a daily routine for them. Siwon would come over and do some work before helping Eunhyuk make dinner. She always made some for Siwon so when they were done, the two would sit down at the table together and eat. They’d talk about all sorts of things.
Slowly, Siwon found himself falling for Eunhyuk. She was an interesting person and very lovely. Their talks brought them closer together. He could actually picture them living happily together but there was Kibum to think about. He could never betray Kibum.
~
Kibum kept pacing back and fro outside the room, nibbling his nails as his eyes nervously glanced around, he twitches everytime Eunhyuk shouts in pain, which would be almost every second. Kibum always has been the quiet, calm person when it comes to emergency and it gave Siwon a weird feeling just looking at the scene. He stands up and took Kibum's shoulder, shaking it lightly.
"Dude, chill!" he says, Kibum turns around to glare at him.
"My child is coming out from my wife's womb, which is a devastating pain, and I can’t even go in there to comfort her and you tell me to chill?"
"Ok, don't chill, just relax!" Kibum flails his arms in the air, muttering a few curse words.
"Look, she's going to be fine, just don't strain yourself!" Kibum sighed.
"You're right, I should- stay calm!"
"I'm heading to 7-eleven to grab some drinks, you want anything?" Kibum shook his head.
"No. Wait! You know what? Why don't you stay, I'll go!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I want to buy a few things for Eunhyuk anyway. And I need to calm my mind, I'm not used to these emotions."
"Well, okay then." Kibum walked to the elevator and stopped half way.
"Hey Siwon!" Siwon replied with a mumble. "If Eunhyuk's done with her labour and I'm not around, take care of her?" Siwon nodded.
"Do you hear me?" Kibum asked, using a louder tone, which made Siwon look up from his phone. "TAKE CARE OF HER!" Siwon nodded, and put his finger on his lips, nodding and gesturing him to be quiet.
A nurse tapped Kibum's shoulder. "Mister, please lower your voice, this is the hospital!" Kibum bowed his head 45 degrees, whispering a soft "sorry!" which gained chuckles from Siwon. "And mister, please don't use the phone in the hospital!" the nurse said softly, but loud enough for Siwon to hear it. He immediately responded to his reflexes, and weird gestures start coming out.
"Excuse me, do you know where this place is?" The stranger handed him a paper with scribbles of what seems to be an address, Kibum read the writings and immediately recognized the place.
"You start go straight from here, and turn right at the T-junction, exactly where there's a traffic light, and a bakery on your left and...."
The screams stops and a baby’s cry was heard. Siwon shot up and peaked through the small lock hole to have it open a few seconds later. The man, assumingly the doctor (obviously, with a mask dangling from his ears) looked at Siwon and asked "Mr Kim?" Siwon shook his head. "I'm a friend of his!"
“Oh, well, do you know where Mr. Kim is?”
Siwon looked around to see if anyone was around before turning towards the doctor. “Something…uh…unfortunate just happened a few moments ago. He-He was shot on his way to get something for Eunhyuk. Before he left, he-he asked me to take care of her. I’m a close family friend of theirs.”
“Oh.” The doctor looked down. “I’m-I’m sorry to hear that.”
Siwon glanced away, trying to get his emotions under control.
"How's Eunhyuk?"
"She's doing fine, she needs to rest here for a few days before we let her go home."
"Can I see her?"
"Since you claim you're a family friend, then you can." Siwon gave him a dimpled smile, and went in.
There lay Eunhyuk, a wrapped baby in her arms, staying quietly, with its eyes close shut. Eunhyuk was smiling to it, with dark circles cupping her eyes. She looked so peaceful and happy.
"Where's Kibum?" Eunhyuk asked, and Siwon's expression fell.
-
The perpetual grief etched on her face, the blatant lie seen through his eyes.
"Everything's going to be alright!" Siwon reassures, but she knows how he sounds nervous, despite the calm voice he tries to use, how his heart judders and she could feel it because of the embrace. Eunhyuk may know Donghae longer than Kibum himself, but her heart still shatters, knowing the fact a guy with a knife killed him for the paper in his wallet, which didn't amount more than 40 bucks (nor Kibum's life)
Siwon tries to comfort her, whispering motivating words, but Eunhyuk just stays quiet, expressionless, lifeless, and it drives Siwon crazy.
"It's alright to cry!" Still no response. "You don't need to act tough because I know you're not!
It takes a while but eventually Eunhyuk nuzzles deeper in Siwon's chest and he could feel his shirt getting wet. He smiles weakly as he rubs her back in comfort, forming circles on the younger's back.
-
Donghae was sleeping soundly in his cot. Eunhyuk moved in with Siwon, that is after days of persuasion, a bit more if's and but's, and after Siwon pointed out Donghae's health as a new-born baby who needs a better environment.
Siwon's apartment wasn't a penthouse nor a bungalow. His income was only a notch higher than Kibum, but the neighbourhood didn't have drug addicts, pot dealers, gangsters of those kind. It was much more safer, and cleaner compared to the pollution at Kibum's cramped place.
Siwon isn't Kibum. That's a fact well known, thus Eunhyuk treated him as a friend, though Siwon wished it was more.
~
Eunhyuk was busy in the kitchen, making food. Donghae, now a little toddler, was playing in his room.
It’s been three years since Eunhyuk had Donghae, since Kibum died, since she decided to move in with Siwon to make things easier and better for Donghae.
It still hurt whenever she thought of Kibum. At least she still had little Donghae who was a part of her and Kibum. Donghae was her life now. She would do anything to make him happy.
She heard little footsteps running down the hall. She turned around and caught Donghae who had run to her.
“Hi Mommy.”
“Hi, my Fishy. Are you hungry?”
“Yeah.”
Eunhyuk smiled. “Alright, go take a seat and I’ll make you your favorite food.”
Donghae smiled and clapped his hands. “Yay! Mommy is the best!” He bounced in his seat. “Aren’t you happy, Mommy? Tomorrow I start school.”
Eunhyuk smiled as she walked over with a plate of food for Donghae. “Yes, you get to start school tomorrow but Mommy’s sad. Who’s going to keep Mommy company while you’re gone at school?”
“I not going to be at school that long. You not going be alone for long.”
“You’re right. Now eat your food and go to sleep. The sooner you sleep, the sooner you can go to school.”
“Alright Mommy.” Donghae happily ate his food while Eunhyuk just looked at him, memories from long ago resurfacing.
“Bye, Mommy, Siwon-sshi.” Donghae waved before walking into school, hand held in the teacher’s. Eunhyuk stood there with a smile and waved until Donghae was safely in school. She turned to look at Siwon, slight tears in her eyes.
“Are you alright, Eunhyuk?”
“Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. It’s just that…Donghae seems all grown up now.”
“It’s alright.” Siwon pulled Eunhyuk towards him. “Go ahead and cry. You’ll feel better.”
Eunhyuk silently sobbed into Siwon’s chest. All her jumbled up emotions pored out as she cried. Siwon patted her back soothingly and waitied for her to calm down before putting her in the car and driving her home.
“I’m sorry I can’t stay but I need to go into work. I’ll see you later.” He hugged her and left.
Eunhyuk decided to keep herself busy. She cleaned the house, watched TV, read a book, anything to pass the time until Donghae came home from school.
A knock sounded on the door. Eunhyuk opened the door and scooped Donghae up into her embrace. She kissed his cheek and looked at him. “So how was your first day at school?”
“It was fun. I made friends with everyone. The teacher was really nice. Daddy came to pick me up from school. We played in the park for a bit before he told me I had to go home.”
Eunhyuk looked around. “And where did ‘Daddy’ go?”
“He had to go back to work. But he walked me back here first.”
“Oh, alright then. Come on, let’s go get you some food. You must be hungry.”
“Uh huh.” Donghae nodded happily and clapped his hands. “Can I help you make it this time, huh Mommy?”
“Sure.” Eunhyuk smiled as she carried Donghae into the kitchen. They spent the next hour or so making dinner for themselves. After they’d eaten, Eunhyuk let Donghae watch a little bit of TV before going to sleep.
Eunhyuk smiled as she dropped Donghae off at school again. She walked home, stopping to buy some groceries and a little something for Donghae. The whole week, Donghae’s been coming home, happy from playing with new friends and spending time with Daddy.
Eunhyuk was happy that Donghae was spending time with Siwon. He was the closest father figure he had. Donghae was always a good boy and treated Siwon nicely but for some reason, he wouldn’t call him Daddy but he was the closest thing he had to one.
Eunhyuk stopped for a moment, letting her emotions calm down as memories of Kibum resurfaced. After they were under control, she began working, putting groceries away and tidying up after Donghae. After things were cleaned, she relaxed, sitting on the couch and watching some TV.
The phone rang and Eunhyuk picked it up. “Hello?”
“Hi Eunhyuk. Sorry but I’m really busy at work so I won’t be able to pick Donghae up like I said I would. Do you think you could?”
“Oh sure. No problem. Have fun at work.”
“I’ll try. I’ll see you later. I’ll be working late again just like last week.”
“Wha -“ Eunhyuk stared at the phone. Siwon had hung up on her before she could ask him anything. He’s been working late, just like last week? But if he’s working late, who gets Donghae?
At that moment, a knock sounded on the door. Eunhyuk opened it up to find Donghae standing there with a smile on his face.
“Hi, Mommy. Today was so much fun. Daddy let me feed the ducks in the pond and -“
“Donghae, who’s been taking you home everyday?”
“Daddy.” Donghae tilted his head and looked at Eunhyuk. “I told you that already.”
“Donghae, Siwon’s been busy and hasn’t been able to pick you up from school and take you home.”
“I know. Siwon hasn’t been coming. It’s Daddy. Daddy comes to help me.”
Eunhyuk looked at Donghae. “Donghae, are you okay? You’re not playing with strangers, are you?”
"I went to play with dad, not some one-eyed pirate. Why won't you believe me, Mom?"
“Donghae…” Eunhyuk looked at him worriedly and exasperated.
“Mommy…”
Eunhyuk sighed. “Let’s just go eat.”
Donghae looked at his mom, sad that she didn’t believe him.
After Eunhyuk put Donghae to sleep, she went into her room and lay down on the bed. She let the tears come, letting them control her body. She sobbed her heart out, all the pent up emotion. She cried about Kibum, about Donghae, about herself. She cried until she couldn’t cry anymore. She went to sleep, exhausted and spent from all the crying.
Kibum looked at Eunhyuk asleep on the bed, the tear streaks still evident on her face. A single tear went down his cheek, heartbroken at being the cause of her pain. He went from Eunhyuk’s room to Donghae’s room.
Donghae woke up to the gentle stroking on his hair. “Daddy! What are you doing here?”
“Shh, be quiet, Hae. Your mom’s asleep.”
Donghae looked at Kibum. He reached up a hand and wiped a tear off Kibum’s face. “Is everything okay?”
“Yeah, everything’s fine, Hae but Mommy’s really worried about you. I think it’s better if you don’t tell Mommy you spend time with me.”
“But why Daddy? Wouldn’t Mommy be happy to know I spend time with Daddy? She misses you.”
Kibum smiled wistfully. “I know. But for Mommy’s sake, don’t talk about me with her. You don’t want to upset her now, do you?”
Donghae shook his head. “No.”
Kibum smiled. “That’s a good boy.” He ruffled Donghae’s hair. “Now I won’t be able to come get you after school for a while.”
“But why? I like when you pick me up? We get to do fun things together.”
“I know but I’m going to be busy soon and Mommy will want to pick you up for now.”
“Oh okay.”
“Now you should go to sleep, Hae. You have a big day ahead of you tomorrow.”
“Okay Daddy. Good night.” Donghae gave him a kiss on the cheek before getting comfortable in his bed. Kibum smiled as he tucked him in and kissed his forehead.
“Bye Donghae. Be good to Mommy and Siwon. They love you and want the best for you.”
“Alright Daddy. I love you.”
Kibum smiled. “I love you too, Hae.” Donghae smiled as he fell asleep. Kibum looked at Donghae one last time before going to Eunhyuk’s room. He tucked her in and stood back, gazing lovingly at her. He leaned down and gently kissed her lips before disappearing.
A/N: Sorry this didn’t really turn out the way you hoped. I will admit I got a little lazy. Besides I didn’t want to change too much of what you had already. I just added in the parts you wanted (but did a poor job of it) and maybe did some grammar check. I’m so sorry…I should’ve done a better job but I did want to try and finish this quickly. I’m sorry if you don’t like it. I failed you T_T (btw I know you said I didn’t have to write your requests but I will still do them because they’re interesting and they involve yewook XD)