" No."

You sighed as you looked at your child, not entirely sure on what to do. Joon wasn't much of a help in this either, the male not wanting to break his baby's heart.

You sighed and pinched your brows.

" Niah, you know this isn't up to me." You tell her for the sixth time today.

Today is the start of the vacation, and this also means that Niah has to go back to the adoption agency for the week.

She doesn't want to go.

" I don't care! I want to stay! Why, do you not want me anymore?" She gives you the puppy eyes and pulled out lip, trying to trick you into having her stay.

Of course you don't want her gone, but this isn't exactly up to you.

" Of course I want you to stay baby cakes, but this isn't up to me." You tell her sadly, brushing her hair back behind her ear.

She pouts, but this time doesn't say anything, it seems she finally gets it.

" Promise me that you'll come back for me?" She asks you, holding out her pinkie.

You smile at her, taking her pinkie in your own.

" Of course baby cakes." You say as your pinkies are linked, before kissing her cheek.

" Let's force dad to promise too." You wink at her.

She grins at you, before hopping over to Joon, the two of them now talking as they also link pinkies. You watch as Joon gives her a hug, kissing the back of her head before locking eyes with you. His expression says enough, he has a hard time with accepting that she has to leave too.

You avoid eye contact and go back to packing her stuff, sneaking in a few candies.

" Alright, let's go baby cakes." You tell her softly half an hour later, and soon enough all three of you are out of the apartment, on your way to the commonroom.

Once there, you spot Nari and Hobi soon enough, their child clinging onto them as much as Niah clings onto you.

Nari looks at you with sad eyes.

" I don't want my baby to go." She pouts, looking at her child, Woojung, who's holding onto Hoseok for dear life.

" I know hun, I don't either, but I'm afraid we don't have a choice in this. Besides, we'll have them back." You try to comfort her.

Namjoon, who's got Niah in his arms, was over by Hoseok, the both of them also looking sad.

" What do we even do? I mean, I've got so attached to this child, I don't know what I'm going to do once this 'project' is over. Like damn, he's my son now." She grumbles.

" Agreed. I'm afraid it's kind of late to be doing anything about it right now though." You point out.

She shakes her head and nods.

" I think it's best if we just spend some time with our babies for now." She suggests as the two of you walk towards your boys and babies.

The moment you sit down beside Joon, she immediately climbs into your lap.

" Do I really need to go?" She asks, looking at you with puppy eyes.

You run your hands through her hair and kiss her forehead.

" I'm afraid so baby cakes, but don't worry, we'll be back together before you know it. Oh, and if you miss us, just call us. You've got both our numbers in your backpack, just ask one of the adults and they can phone us for you, okay? " You tell her.

She pouts but nods, resting her head on your chest anyway, her hands moving to grab Joon's much bigger one. Sadly enough, the time that she has to leave comes to soon, and your teacher calls out to you and your classmates.

" Alright children, and children, hah. Anyway, the kids' bus has arrived, so please see the kids out. You're free to do whatever after that, as your vacation will start from that moment." He calls out.

You and Joon walk Niah to her bus, Nari and her small family close behind you.

" We'll see you later, okay baby cakes? And please behave." You tell her as it's her turn to get in.

She looks up at you sadly, lips turned into a frown, and soon enough she's launching herself at both your and Joon's legs.

" I'll miss you. Don't forget about me." She sniffs.

Both you and Joon bend down, locking her into the feeling of safety that both of you subconsciously give her.

" Of course not baby cakes, we'll see you soon." Namjoon tells her.

Soon enough your little moment was broken, and she was ushered inside with the other last few kicks.

For some reason, you had a bad feeling about this.

[ A/N: I'm excited for next chapter lol. Also, I've published the long awaited ot7 story. It's called 'Her Symphony', and a royal historical fantasy au, a real mess, yeah, but I promise it's fun.]