"Ok we are here now" Luhan turns off the engine as I hang up the call to work telling them I won't be in today. "I am rather nervous and excited" I look towards Luhan as he just has the biggest smile on his face. "Baek, you know I love you right. So no matter what happens I will always have your back" he reaches across my lap holding my hand giving it a little squeeze. Looking down at my hand I notice I still have my engagement ring on. "Oh crap" I move my hand from his and look at the small ring on my finger. He notices and covers his mouth. "Do you think Chanyeol saw it?" I look up at him a little worried. "I doubt it he asked you out for a coffee or maybe he saw it and thought it was a normal ring you were wearing on that finger. These days you can't really tell. Plus it's not your average engagement ring but it is what Mason could afford and you loved him and said yes to him".He gives me that sad smile letting me realise it's all really over. " I don't really want to take it off yet though but I know I have to as it's over". I begin to feel my heart break again as my emotions rise. "Hey look how about we just go inside and see the baby and then you can decide all that later or another day". He covered my ring with his hand making me smile. "I guess you're right, I just think the man that put it on should be the one to take it off" I sniff as I wipe my tears in my sleeve. "Hey maybe instead Chanyeol can remove it" I look at him with wide eyes as he winks at me smiling. "Luhan it's just coffee '' I gently nudge him as he climbs out of the car. Smiling to myself as I look down at the ring I take a deep breath and climb out of the car and just decide to deal with the ring later.

Arriving outside my doctors office we register with the Receptionist and take a seat. "Oh Baek this is so exciting. We are going to see your baby" Luhan hugs my arm so tight I try to peel him off."Luhan I will be ok wont I?" I look at him with sad eyes as he just pulls me closer so I can hug him. "Hey you are the strongest person I know baek and I am here for you to help you with the baby ok now smile and wipe those tears this is a happy time now ok" he wipes my stray tear as I strengthen myself up and take a deep breath letting it out. "Yes you are right, I got this" I smile as the nurse calls us. "Let's go see baby" Luhan stands in front of me pulling me up from the chair as I now feel butterflies in my stomach as we follow the nurse.

"Ok Mr Byun, the doctor will see you after we do the ultrasound ok" She smiles while closing the door after us and taking a seat at a machine that just looks like a computer on wheels. "Ok Mr Byun if you would like to pop up onto the bed here and just open and pull down the waist of your bottoms. "I do as I'm told, shaking like a leaf knowing I am going to see my baby soon. "Ok if your partner here would like to take a seat on the far side we can start the test" she smiles as Luhan doesn't correct her and takes the seat holding my hand. "Ok so we are gonna put some tissue just along the band of your bottoms so as not to get the jelly on them" she does her thing as I look up at the ceiling not being able to control my nerves and how now I am beginning to shake. "Baek are you ok?" I feel Luhan hold my hand tighter as I look at him. "Just can't stop shaking with nerves" I whisper as the nurse looks at me. "You will be ok,sure today is a good day you will get to see the baby" She smiles as she too rubs my other hand.

"Ok I know you are shaking a little but I do need to put the jelly on now.It is rather cold at first till I start moving the little wand around" she holds up the jelly bottle and gives it a shake before placing it over my body and squirting it out onto my belly making me flinch. "Damn that is cold '' I laugh making them both laugh too. "I know, you would be surprised at how many people say that on a daily basis" she smiles as she uses the wand-like device placing it on the jelly and moving it around my stomach while looking at the screen. I can't look at the screen so I keep looking up at the ceiling. "Ok there we go '' The nurse says, making me look at her as she turns the screen and higers up the sound. "Holy moly, is that the baby's heartbeat?" Luhan says making my own heartbeat raise hearing the sound. "It sure is and it's nice and healthy. If you look here Mr Byun there is your baby" She smiles as I look at the screen and burst out crying with joy. "Oh my god, how far along are you baek?" Luhan says, making us look at each other in shock. "I thought I was only a few weeks" I look at the nurse as she smiles while doing things with the machine. "I'm sorry but you are definity more than a few weeks. '' She smiles again as I keep looking at the screen as she pauses the picture on the screen and removes the wand like device from my stomach. "Let me just go get the doctor and I will be right back" She leaves the room as I can't take my eyes off the screen.

Luhan gets up quickly from the chair making me look at him as he holds up his hand, answers his phone and leaves the room. I am all alone and looking at my baby on the screen and how much I hate Mason right now. He has left me to do everything alone. I start to cry before I snap myself out of it. I have Luhan. I don't need Mason. I am strong enough to do this alone but right now I need a hug and they left me alone. I begin to cry and laugh as the nurse comes back in with the Doctor and Luhan following behind.

"Well Baekhyun looks like baby is about 4 months judging by the size" my doctor moves closer to me taking my hand. "Congratulations,you are halfway there Baekhyun without even knowing it" he smiles at me as the nurse hands me some tissue to wipe the jelly off my stomach as Luhan helps me. "How is he half way there. Isn't it nine months doctor and why isn't he showing yet?" Luhan questions as the doctor shakes his head. "I'm afraid not, men tend to have babies at eight months not the full nine like women do. Also many people have been full term on being pregnant and have had no stomach or symptoms. Baekhyun you have been doing marvelously everything looks good on the scan. I will give you some vitamins to get in the chemist for the next few months please take everyday. I will see you back in my office in about 3 weeks and we will see how things are going if you need me don't be afraid to call or pop in for an appointment". He scribbles on a pad and hands me the paper along with a picture of my baby. "What do I do now doctor? I look at him with tears in my eyes sitting on the side of the bed. "Go home and get ready for baby young Baekhyun. Celebrate the news and I will see you soon" He shakes my hand and leaves as I get off the bed and close the waistband of my trousers. "Ok Mr Byun congratulations you can head off home now" the nurse smiles holding open the door as Luhan and I leave.

Walking back to the car I can't believe how far along I am. Luhan is skipping like a child in front of me as he opens the car door for me smiling a bright smile. "You're very happy?" I frown at him as he smiles and moves closer. "I got a call to tell me that you have a choice of an apartment " He squeals, making me look in shock at him. "Really that fast?" I sit in the car as he closes the door and climbs in. "Yeah that was the apartment company they said you can pick which one you want" he starts the car as I click on my seatbelt. "Luhan" I call out as I start to sob, making him turn off the engine and move closer to me. "Come here I am so sorry you have to go through all this and everything is happening so fast for you" he kisses my forehead making me wipe my tears. "I can't keep up, so much is happening and I feel like it's all some nightmare" I wrap my arms around his shoulder as he hugs me tight. "Hey at least this way we will have everything ready for when the baby arrives in another 4 months" He moves me away from his embrace and looks into my eyes. "What do you want to do now, it's your choice? '' I look out the front window and then back at him as I smile. "Will we go see the apartment and maybe bring some coffees? I smirk at him hoping he knows what I really mean and being my best friend he smirks back and starts the engine. "I know the perfect place to get some fancy coffees to take out" he smirks.

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Are we being a bit forward '' I climb into the lift holding the coffees in my hand while Luhan carries a box of cakes. "Hey with the way things have been happening the last 48 hours why not take life by the balls as they say and go for it" the lift stops and opens finally on the new floor of apartments that just opened up. Stepping out we can hear some music playing coming from Kai's place. Taking a deep breath we head towards Kai's place and knock on the open door seeing Kai just standing inside the door unpacking a box. "Hey guys, come in'' he smiles walking closer to us. "We brought some coffees and cakes as you guys may need a break" Luhan says, holding up the box of cakes as I settle the coffees down on the kitchen countertop. "Wow that's so thoughtful and I could do with a break, hey Chanyeol get your ass out here we have guests with food" Kai shouts as Chanyeol appears from the hallway pulling back on his hoodie and zipping it up a little making me swallow hard knowing he was topless just now. "Oh something smiles nice" he smiles as he heads to the counter next to me. "Yeah we thought you guys might like some coffee and cakes for a little break" I tell him as he winks at me taking a cup of coffee and a cake and sitting down on one of the boxes. I sip my decaf coffee and look around seeing just how roomy the place really is.

"So baek tell them the good news" Luhan says making me look at him in shock he wouldn't tell them I'm pregnant would he?. "You know the news of the apartment you get to choose" he winks making me relax. "Oh yeah I get to pick one" I smile as the two guys look at each other "well hello again neighbour" Kai teases as I nod my head at him. "So which one are you going to pick?" Chanyeol asks while taking a bite of his cream slice cake making me wish I could just lick a bit of that cream off his lip or chest. "Baek are you ok?" Luhan says making me snap out of my day dream. "I'm not sure yet, maybe the one across the hall as it would seem to get the sun all day" I sip my coffee trying to keep my eyes from Chanyeol who looks like he is making out with the damn cake. "Good idea," Luhan says, walking out of the apartment and across the hall opening the door. "Oh it's open" he smiles back as he rushes inside making Kai follow him. "Don't you want to go have a look?" Chanyeol smiles, wiping his mouth and hands as he heads to the door. "Yeah i guess i better" I follow him as i step across the hall and into hopefully my new apartment.

"Wow i see what you mean about the sun being on it all day, maybe I should have chosen one on this side" Kai huffs looking around as I can't help but smile and fall in love with the place. "I can tell by the look in your eye that you like it?" Chaneyol says standing beside me as I smile looking at him. "It's perfect" I look away and head down through the sitting room down the hallway to what looks like the master bedroom. "This is so perfect" I look all around happy to see it even has an ensuite. "Looks amazing" I turn to see Chaneyol standing in the doorway of my bedroom leaning against the door frame sipping his coffee. I find myself blushing for no reason at him. "Yeah it is more than I expected" I move towards the window as I slide it open looking out at the beautiful view below. "I am sure you will make it a lovely home. If you need any help don't be afraid to ask since im already helping across the landing" I turn as he still hasn't stepped in my bedroom. "You can come in" I smile at him as he smirks. "I think a person's bedroom should be their own little safe haven to invite people they only want in," he says as I blush again. "Maybe another time" I get up the courage to say as I walk past him out into the landing and across to the other bedroom room that is a little smaller.

"This looks better than Kai's place don't tell him I said that though" Chaneyol says from behind me as we both stand just looking inside and not entering. "I might take you up on that offer of helping me move in as I really don't want to be a burden to Luhan any more. He just got into a relationship and I don't want to be in the way" I look at chanyeol as he looks at me. "Luhan is your best friend he just wants what is best for you and I don't think he would let a guy come between you both" he walks off back down the hallway to the sitting room as i smile rubbing my flat tummy knowing he is right Luhan just wants what is best for me.

"Hey Baek come here quick" I hear Luhan shout for me as I make my way back to them in the sitting room to a new person standing tall holding a bunch of keys and a folder. "Hey my name is Mr Wong, i own this building. I see you have picked which one you want?" he smiles, opening his folder on the kitchen counter as I make my way closer. "Why don't we go across the hall and leave you and Mr Wong to sort out the paperwork "Luhan says as they all follow, leaving me on my own with Mr Wong. "Excuse me sir before I sign . I want you to know I am pregnant so technically there will be another person here in a few months time" I hold my breath as he just looks up from his paperwork. "That is no problem. It is a good place to have a child with the park across the way and a school at the end of the road. I will also be updating the access to the building with a new keypad so there will be no fear of anyone getting into the building since you are alone here" I let out my held breath and smile. "Thank you sir" I take the pen he is holding out for me as I look over the paperwork and see the rent and quickly sign it knowing I will never get a place for this price anywhere else. "Well now here are your keys. I will contact everyone soon about the new code at the main door other than that you are good to go and enjoy the place for you and baby" he closes his folder and heads to the door leaving as I stand at the door looking across seeing Luhan, Kai and Chanyeol all staring back at me.

"So are you taking it?" Luhan asks as I let some tears fall. "Yeah I signed for it" I screech out as Luhan rushes and hugs me as the other two look on. "This calls for a celebration," Chaneyol says while grabbing what looks like his car keys from the table." How about I go get us some takeout and a bottle of bubbly and we can properly celebrate" he looks at us all before I can say anything Luhan agrees. "Yeah that sounds like a plan but can we just move these boxes so we will have room to eat?" Kai says as Chanyeol and Luhan help as I close my new apartment door and help them. "I can lift this one" I grab a box that is marked fragile and move it but the bottom starts to fall out of it and I panic and move it towards the wall trying to not let it fall and smash whatever is in it. I trip over something on the floor and fall towards another box catching my hand in between. "Help," I shout out, seeing Luhan and the others rush over to me. "Baek '' I see Luhan look worried at me but not saying anything that will give my secret away. "My hand is stuck" I tell them as Chanyeol lifts the box setting my hand free.

"Oh shit " Kai says looking at my hand as I move it close to my chest trying to hide it. "Lets see your hand Baekhyun" Chaneyol says as I move my hand showing him and the others. "Your ring is bent into your finger" Luhan moves closer to me looking at my hand while trying to comfort me. "Your finger is turning purple," Kai says looking around the room for something. "Baekhyun I really hope you don't like that ring because we need to cut it off now before it stops the blood flow anymore" he examines my hand more as I look at Luhan as I can tell by his eyes he remembers what we said in the car. "ok " I tell Chanyeol as he guides me over to the sink and runs my hand under the cold tap as Kai hands him a tool from the tool box. "Ok I'm just gonna try to get the tip of this under the ring and I will then cut it off ok" he says making me look down at the ring that was once my engagement ring that is going to be cut off. "Ok here goes' ' he moves my hand and I feel a little pressure and then all of a sudden the pain in my finger goes as I hear a clank of metal hitting metal knowing that it is my ring that hit the sink. "I'm sorry about your ring," Chanyeol says, holding my now cut engagement ring in his hand as he holds it out towards me as Luhan swoops in and takes it in some tissue while Chaneyol takes my hand inspecting my finger . "Hey least the ring didn't cut the finger off" he leans down and kisses my finger making me look in shock at him. "I best go get that food then" he blushes moving away as I laugh a little realising he forgot who and where he was for that split second.

"Ok will I come with you?" I say before I realise what I said as he smiles "Yeah sure that will be good that way you know what to get for luhan and yourself" Chaneyol smiles walking towards the door as I catch a glance of Luhan behind making kissing faces at me as I head down towards the lift with Chanyeol.

To be continued .....

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