Pregnancy with triplets isn't easy.

Well for Hongjoong, pregnancy in general isn't easy. He threw up everyday right after breakfast, the triplets were picky eaters and often made him throw up whatever he ate just because of some certain ingredient. They do NOT like sausage. Anytime he eats it with pizza or with breakfast burritos, he throws up instantly. Cravings were a different story, he always craved the strangest things and it was always orange juice with cereal. No one dared to say anything.

His mood swings were another pleasantry. If you said one wrong thing, even if it was a small joke, he either cried his eyes out or he gets so angry he locks himself in a bedroom and refuses to come out unless lured out by Mingi. He even cried when Mingi brought home a few fish for dinner from the pond not too far from the house.

"It had a life!!" Hongjoong sobbed uncontrollably, holding his large three month belly. Eventually, they had a small funeral service for the fish. That was the only way they could get Hongjoong to stop crying.

Another factor of pregnancy, he was constantly horny. But as he drew further into his pregnancy and his belly grew, it was harder and harder for him to have sex comfortably. And even after still being pissed off at Mingi for getting him pregnant, he refused to let the Alpha touch him in ANY sexual way. The only thing he was allowed to touch on the Beta, was his belly that contained his unborn pups. Even if Mingi wasn't able to pleasure him, Seonghwa and Yeosang tried their best but eventually it became awkward for them to even blow or jerk off the Beta.

Pregnancy was not Hongjoong's friend at the moment.

But the longer the pregnancy goes on, he starts to immediately grow fond of his unborn pups. He often finds himself rubbing his belly lovingly (even after cursing at it for "ruining his life"), and sometimes talking aloud to them when no one is around, denying what he was doing when they catch him.

This all changed when Hongjoong woke up in the middle of the night and noticed he was bleeding.

He was in tears and panicked, waddling quickly to Mingi's and Seonghwa's room. He doesn't care as he flips the lights on and disturbs the sleeping couple. Right now, he was afraid for his baby's lives.

Mingi although didn't wake up from the instant light like Seonghwa did, he did wake up to the sobbing and immediately sits up. When he caught sight of his pregnant Beta crying by his bed while holding his large belly, his heart fell into his stomach. Seonghwa and Mingi didn't ask, the Luna quickly takes him to the bathroom and cleans the blood from his legs and backside while Mingi quickly tracks down the midwife.

Fear that he lost his pups, when they were only five months old in the womb, his heart shatters.

The midwife didn't waste any time, getting to the house as quick as she can to check on Hongjoong, "Come here honey," she spoke gently, helping a sobbing Hongjoong up from the bathroom floor. He was still bleeding slightly, and she quickly sits him on the bed he was sleeping in after Seonghwa changed the sheets. The midwife places a towel underneath him before he sits, and then immediately goes to work.

Yeosang and Seonghwa stood by the door, holding each other's hands in tight grasps as they watch the scene unfold in front of them. She places her hands on his large belly, closing her eyes and concentrating. Her healing ability immediately washed over him and he was a little bit calmer, but he was scared out of his mind. She sighs softly, looking up at Mingi and Hongjoong with sad eyes, "Last time I seen you, I could feel the presence of three little ones in here squirming away. But now, I only feel two."

Hongjoong immediately sobs again, covering his mouth to stifle them and to keep quiet. It was still the middle of the night and the two babies were still sleeping peacefully. Yeosang covers his mouth as he tears up, Seonghwa brings him in his arms as he starts to tear up too. Mingi falls to his knees, placing a hand on Hongjoong's, "Are.... are the other two..."

"They're still alive and healthy," she smiles softly, "From what I'm sensing, they're sharing an amniotic sac, which means they're identical twins. But the third baby, they were in a separate amniotic sac, and I sadly don't feel them."

"Why?" Hongjoong sobs loudly, "W-W-What did-d I d-do wrong?"

"Absolutely nothing honey," she coos, cupping his cheeks before shushing him softly, "This usually happens with multiples. Sometimes, one of the babies are too weak, and so they are just... absorbed by the other baby or babies. That's probably with this case what happened. That one baby must have been too weak, and the twins just absorbed it's body into theirs."

"But why is he bleeding?" Seonghwa asks softly from the door, wiping the tears from his eyes.

"It is common when a baby is no longer present, the mother will dispose of the amniotic sac that surrounded that baby," the midwife smiles sadly, "It's what happens with all miscarriages."

"But... my other two..." Hongjoong couldn't hardly finish the sentence, chocking on sobs that wracked his body.

"Are perfectly fine," the midwife assured him once more, "I promise, they are doing exceptionally well and have strong, healthy heartbeats."

It was like a weight has been lifted off of everyone's shoulders at the words, and excitement filled the room when the midwife smiles and says, "I can even tell you the genders of them right now."

Hongjoong perks up, "R-Really?!"

She nods, "Mhmm, you're about twenty-one weeks along which is when you normally would sense it."

"What are they?" Seonghwa asks, him and Yeosang stepped closer to hear her better when she announces.

The midwife chuckles, "Well, you'll be happy to hear that Hongjoong has two strong and healthy baby boys in his womb."

Everyone quietly celebrates while thanking the midwife. She quickly instructs them to watch over Hongjoong, making him stay in bed for the rest of the week and he was no longer allowed to do any strenuous activities. She also instructed them to make sure the bleeding didn't get heavier, and if it continues for more than a few days to call her back.

"Two boys," Mingi sighs, laying in bed with all of them, everyone wanting to be together to make sure their Beta was okay for the rest of the night.

"And she said they shared the same amniotic sac," Yeosang replies, yawning softly.

"You know what that means right?" Seonghwa smirks at Hongjoong.

"I know, I know I'm just having twins now," Hongjoong rolls his eyes.

"Not just twins. Identical twins."

"Fuck me. Seriously!?" He exclaims.

"Yep," the Omega snickers, "good luck with that mommy." His moment of glee didn't last long before Hongjoong hits him in the face with a pillow, causing the Omega to snarl.

"Alright that's enough," Mingi chuckles, "Everyone get some rest, we have things to do tomorrow."

And just like that, everyone cuddles down into the mattress, pillows, and blankets before eventually falling into a deep slumber.

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"What about.... Fred."

"No, too basic," Hongjoong says monotonously as he munches on a bowl of cereal he had balanced on his belly. Although he had to be careful because if he didn't watch it or hold on to it the twins would kick it off. He hums, "I am for sure naming one Teagan and you can't stop me from that."

Mingi chuckles, "Teagan isn't bad, I kinda like it too."

"See this is why we just need one baby," Hongjoong sighs, "Instead, your swimmers gave me two. And now they both have to have names."

"We can't just call them Baby A and Baby B their whole lives," Mingi laughs.

"No, it'll be more like Teagan and Baby B," Hongjoong smirks, "I named one now you have to name one."

Mingi groans, "But every name I've thrown out there you hated!"

"I'm not naming my babies something basic!!" Hongjoong snaps, "I'll be giving them a nickname as soon as they pop out the moment you name one 'Tom!'"

"And what nickname is that?"

"I would name him Doodle."

"Doodle?" Hongjoong glares at the Alpha and Mingi had no choice but to surrender by raising his hands up, "I'm sorry."

"That's what I fucking thought," Hongjoong glares, hearing they spoon rattle slightly as the bowl moved. The twins didn't like it when he sat things on top of their temporary home but Hongjoong made them deal with it. Of course, he would pay the price later by them kicking in every direction while stretching his belly to the max in their cramped living space.

Already everyone can tell they're going to be exactly like their mother personality wise.

Mingi hums, frowning slightly, "What about... Rowan?"

Hongjoong purses his lips, rubbing his belly and feeling the wild kicks from his sons. He smiles slightly before turning to Mingi, "Rowan and Teagan?"

Mingi nods, "Yeah? Do you like that?"

Hongjoong hums, wiggling on the couch to get comfortable before closing his eyes, "I like it. Rowan and Teagan, it fits perfectly together."

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Written by @JinJin0309