Kim Soo Jin

Morning sickness does not spare me, and in fact, it is not specifically limited to the morning period.

It's been six weeks and I'm still suffering from it.

Seonghwa banned coffee from the house because the smell made me sick. The poor boys suffer a lot in the morning without their dose of caffeine, although they assured me that it is not a big sacrifice, so I think they are waiting for me to get better.

The first ultrasound examination (hereinafter referred to as ultrasound) is due on Monday.

On Saturdays, when we get together, this has recently become our habit, and I mention it to the guys.

" Uhm, could one of you take care of Soo on Monday? "

" Why? Are you going somewhere?" Hongjoong asks.

" I have to go for an examination. "

" When? "

" Monday morning. "

" Who can make it on Monday?" - the leader of ATEEZ looks at the others.

" Wait, how did you even plan to leave? " Jin looks at me.

" By bus " I shrug. I don't want to be an extra burden on anyone.

" Forget about that " joins Chan. " One of us will take you. "

" But it doesn't matter..."

" This is not a matter of discussion, you are not allowed to leave the house alone!" Minho also looks at me sternly.

" Who will accompany her?" the three leaders look at each other.

" 2-2-2 people will be enough, right?" wonders RM out loud.

" Even a lot " I mutter under my breath, I don't understand what all the fuss is about.

" This is the minimum, if you don't like it you can go with all of us. "

" It will be good!" I answer quickly.

" So who should they be? "

" Rock-paper-scissors? "

" Let it be. "

It is played by teams. The 2-2-2 winner comes out quickly. According to those who will accompany me: Seokjin and Yoongi from BTS, Félix and Hyunjin from Stray Kids, and finally Seonghwa and San from ATEEZ.

Ohyeah, I had every desire to go to the gynecologist in the company of 6 men. But still better than 23.

" And who is looking after Soo?" I ask with a sigh.

" Tae and Jeongin will take care of her, but we will all be here. "

" I'm glad V is staying, Yong Soo really likes him." I smile at the boy.

" The feeling is mutual" he winks at the little one.

" What time should we come?" Namjoon asks.

" I have an appointment at 10:55."

" Then we'll be here at 8:30. Will it be good like this?" he looks at the others, who nod in agreement.

Monday morning

I wake up to someone caressing my arm.

" Soojin wake up! Jinnieya you need to get up, we are late! " Seonghwa gently wakes me up.

I sit up, but the usual morning rush hits me as I get upright. I push Hwa away and rush to the bathroom. And he comes and stands next to me helpfully and holds my hair. Like every morning lately.

After I gave out everything I could, we head back to my room.

Fortunately, Yong Soo is still asleep.

" Are you better? Can you prepare? "

" Yes. I think I'll well for now. "

" Then we'll wait outside. The others will be here soon. "

With that he goes out, and I find myself some clothes and go to wash up. I'll get dressed quickly.

By the time I'm done, Soo is up too, plaintively demanding her morning drink.

" I'll bring it " Wooyoung comes in " Oppa brought your breakfast, little Soo. "

I watch with a smile as he takes out the little one and starts to feed her sitting in the armchair.

" Then I think I'll go too! Be good!" I press a kiss on my treasure's cheek.

" Hey, I don't get it?" Woo claims.

Laughing, I lean over and give him a peck on the cheek and go out into the living room.

" Hello, good morning!" I greet the guys.

" Good morning! Hi Soojin! " they say hello back.

" Come to breakfast, okay? " pushes Jin towards the table.

" I don't really have an appetite right now" I draw my mouth, " I threw everything out not long ago. "

" Drink this," Yeosang comes over "it's ginger tea, it helps to overcome morning sickness. "

" Thank you" I take a sip, and heaven forbid, the hot and sour taste of ginger really reduces the stimuli. " hmm, this is really good! "

" Well, we have to go slowly so we don't get late because of the morning traffic." Felix looks at the clock.

Everyone puts on their shoes and off we go.

" Bring a picture!" Yunho shouts after us from the door.

Fortunately, there are no interruptions on the way, so we get there ten minutes earlier, I check in at the reception and they guide me where we need to go.

It's only a mild sensation to be surrounded by six men in black baseball caps and masks in the waiting room. They stare at us with rather interesting looks, and suddenly there were quite a few free seats around us. Who do they think we are, the mafia?

" Kim Soo-jin! " they call me in.

We set off, the assistant notes, somewhat frightened, that only one person can come in with me.

" Hyung, you go, you are one of the oldest and among us you are the closest to Soojin, you care for her the most." San discuss it as if I wasn't even there. I'm just scratching my head.

" Okay, then I'll go in now, and someone will come. " I go to the dressing room.

But Seonghwa is already coming after me.

" Good morning! " we greeting the sonographer.

" Good morning you too, come, lie down here, expose your stomach, you will see everything on the screen opposite. "

I do as she asked, and she already presses that cold gel stuff on my stomach, and then starts circling it with the ultrasound head.

" There is. That bean over there is your baby. It's in the right place, the right size, everything is fine.
Do you want to hear the heartbeat? "

We both nod, because we can't speak from being moved.

She turns on a button on the machine, and we can already hear it, as if someone is riding wildly. ...Td... Td... Td... Td... Td... , and my tears are already flowing.

It is a nice, strong, healthy heartbeat. " says the sonographer "Are you asking for the recording? And the pictures? "

" Yes, thank you. "

Later, the pictures are passed from hand to hand at home. Then put the disc in the player.

No eyes remain dry, everyone listens to little bean's heartbeat with emotion.

" Is everything alright then?" Hongjoong asks.

" Yes, the little one is completely healthy. However, Soojin lost a lot of weight due to morning sickness. According to the doctor, she should pay attention to this, because it can also affect the little one. " Hwa answers for me (too accurately).

I would have kept this information to myself. Due to all the stress and vomiting, I really hardly ate anything. However, I did not know that this would affect the little one as well.

" I am simply unable to eat" I bow my head, and my tears are already flowing. Stupid hormones!

" Don't worry, we'll figure it out, we'll surely find something you'd like to eat. We will always eat what you want, and together, because everyone's appetite is better that way." Seonghwa hugs me.

" But if I sit up, I have to run... "

" Then you get breakfast in bed " he shrugs.

" And I will bring you ginger tea every morning to see if it helps prevent it " adds Yeosang.

" Not necessary really, because of me..., " but they don't let me finish, they show me with piercing looks that I have no choice.

The three teams discuss who will take care of my meals for the day, and I am only allowed to decide what I would like.

What could I do against 23 determined guys?

I resign myself to my fate.