I'm very nervous about this part...
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As I wait patiently in the clinic waiting room, Taehyung returns through the automated doors in a loose outfit and mask that covers his face. Luckily it's a private clinic so, there aren't many people.

It's only been a day since our trial yet we've received such judging stares from the public, especially with the monitor cuffed to Taehyung's ankle.

Some of who whisper are just his fangirls, hardly unusual, though not everybody is as harmless. Parents and elders despise our relationship, some having the audacity to ask him on the way here: "How many people have you killed? Does killing feel good? I've never tried cocaine, how does it taste?"

He pulls me away and ignores them, but I can tell it pisses him off. Taehyung's so strong for facing the world the way he did... He doesn't deserve such ignorant comments.

"Here." He sits down, handing me my requested tomato smoothie.

"Thanks babe," I drink relievingly.

"I can't believe you drink that..." He cringes, "I have to kiss your tomato breath."

"Hey! This could be a sign. I never used to drink it, maybe it's the baby."

"Speaking of the baby... We need to talk about that."

"Yeah, we do..." I agree nervously.

"So when did you find out? Why didn't you say anything?"

"...I actually found out a week after we moved in with Hoseok and the others. I guess we conceived the night you broke me out. I just didn't want to panic you or cause inconvenience. We were already so stressed... And when you told me about your hallucinations and... you know, I figured it wasn't the right time."

"I'm sorry. I would've never let you go through all of this if I'd known." He caresses my stomach.

"It's not your fault. I wanted to tell you but I got too nervous. After the relationship you had with your dad, and me cutting off my parents... I wasn't sure if we were ready. I-I wasn't sure you'd want it..."

I sniff subtly to avoid spilling tears when Taehyung frames my face.

"Stop feeling guilty when this is the happiest I've ever been... I mean a baby? With you?" He tucks a hair behind my ear and nuzzles his nose with mine, whispering, "With your perfect nose, my long eyes, your sweet lips and my rainbow hair? We'll have our own little KPOP star."

"Shut up." I laugh, making him copy. My thumb strokes the side of his mouth admirably.

"...This'll all make one hell of a bedtime story one day, huh?"

"Sure will. And after Sunday, the troubles of our past will stop haunting us. I can't wait." He presses his lips to mine.

It's no surprise we've been living under a cursed relationship after the scandalous way it sprouted. To ensure none of this haunts us spiritually and to just feel cleaner, Taehyung and I agreed to get baptized on Sunday. I'm actually excited.

A/N: I know not everyone is Christian, but let's be respectful of beliefs <3

As we wait for the nurse, there's a woman sitting across from us who's been staring the whole time with a stank look. She's black, older, and noticeably pregnant with a stroller in hand.

I can't help but stare at her back curiously, making Taehyung shift his eyes also.

"What is it?"

"It's just that woman—"

"Yeah. I'm staring at you. And what?"

Her harsh tone takes me back. I furrow my brows with parted lips.

"D-do I know you?"

"No, but I know you. You're that Lilo girl. You two make me sick. My husband got caught with weed and you know what happened to him?" She leans forward with hurt eyes. "He got life. No probation, no leniency, no millions of dollars. Yet here your man is committing multiple crimes and what does he get? A few years? The system is a joke. If he were a poor minority he would've gotten longer. You bought your sentence, shame on you. You belong behind bars for life."

Her words have us both frowning, though mine holds more anger.

Everybody thinks they're so entitled to say what they like as if they know the full story. It's not like he's walking out free. He still has to serve nearly a decade's sentence. Why is that not good enough for people?

Just as I'm about to clap back, Taehyung places a hand on my knee.

"It's okay, let it go."

"Ms. Hanson? Mr. Kim?" The nurse enters.

Taehyung quickly stands with a polite bow and holds out his hand for me. After paying the woman a glance, I shake my head clear and follow them.

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"So, can you tell me what happened?" The nurse asks, rubbing aquasonic gel all over my stomach while Taehyung sits beside the bed.

"I uh... Got into a fight. The person kicked me in the stomach twice."

"Ah, I think I read about you two. They didn't include that part, I guess main media doesn't know you're pregnant. Try to be more careful from now on in case more people try you." She chuckles.

After retrieving the transducer, she rubs it over my skin slowly to spread the gel.

It feels soothing. Like my belly's being smothered by refreshingly cold jelly and is enduring a calming massage.

My eyes practically glue to the monitor but it's nothing compared to Taehyung's. The way he watches every little movement on the screen holds the alertness of a squirrel. My hand holds his to calm his nerves, and although he jumps for a second, my smile easily melts him back down.

"Relax." I mouth.

There's nothing on the screen for a while, which has me blinking my eyes fearfully and clenching my jaw—

"You hear that?"

She lets silence play to showcase repetitive thuds. We soon see something on the screen... A small, little bean resting in the void of my womb.

"That's a heartbeat. Looks like you've got a little survivor in there."

"Oh my God..." I look at Taehyung in absolute awe and shock. He covers his mouth, watching the monitor and laughing in relief before clutching my hand with two and kissing it excitedly.

"Just like their mother."

I can't believe this...

Our baby is still alive... We have a baby. Us.

As the nurse rubs my stomach, she slowly squints at the monitor, "Oh."

"O-oh?" I repeat. "W-what is oh? Is something wrong?"

"Don't panic. It can be too early to tell but... This baby seems to have sustained injury to the cranium, probably a result of being kicked or jumping out of that moving car. Although it has a stable heartbeat, there's a possibility the baby's brain development was affected, and they can be born with learning difficulties like dyslexia which'll cause pelvic pain later on."

"...Oh."

"Again, it's early to tell but just a possibility. We have a pamphlet on these things that might interest you, and this one about the mental health and diet of a mother. Stress and mental trauma also affects the baby so try staying out of harm and taking care of yourself more."

"I will. I'll be more careful."

"Good. Would you two like to know the gender before you go? I can... Give you early results?"

Taehyung and I glance at each other for approval. I almost say yes when he waves his hand—

"No thanks. We want to be surprised."

"Sure. I'll just print this scan for you to take home and we'll be done here."

The scan soon prints and is handed to me. A smile creeps on my lips as I stare at the glossy photo with my finger brushing the frame... Before suddenly passing it to Taehyung.

"Huh—?"

"I want you to keep it. So you have something to keep you strong." My cheeks chub up.

I'll get to spend every day with this baby but him... He won't see it for seven years.

"I..." He retrieves and admires the photo as if it were a book, his boxy smile expanding at every inch. "Look at my little baby... Thanks Li. I'll treasure this."

Once the nurse finishes cleaning off my stomach, Taehyung and I both stand to thank her and exit the room.

"Oh wait— nurse!"

I turn around in confusion as he runs back to whisper something in her ear, too far for me to make out. She giggles behind her hand and nods, making him chuckle shyly and wave goodbye before returning to me.

"What did you tell her?"

"Nothing." He swings his arm around my shoulder with a large grin. "Let's go."

"But—"

"It's not that important, forget about it."

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We stroll through the park with our hands locked and swinging back and forth. It's awfully sunny, which explains why it's so busy today.

"—Alright, then how about the amusement park? I hear it's on sale tomorrow."

"Amusement park? After what that nurse just said?"

"Yeah, you're right... Rollerskating?"

"You're bad at rollerskating. You'll probably fall."

I huff sarcastically. "Okay why don't we just stay home all day and lay flat with our faces in the carpet."

"Li..."

"But you don't want to do anything." I pout.

He chuckles, "I do. It's just those things are all dangerous. Like you said, we can't live so recklessly anymore. We've got to be more careful. Let's do something less nauseating, like going for a meal with the others."

"Or letting you and Jungkook work out all day while Winter and I watch." I bite my lip.

"...I'm gonna miss living with the others. It'll feel weird not seeing them every morning. Even Teddy..." I frown at the thought. "I wonder what Hoseok'll do now that he has that big house to himself."

"Oh don't worry, he got kicked out again."

"Huh?!"

"His parents returned from their cruise yesterday and found the place trashed, so he's moving down here to live with Jimin. Not because he's broke, they just like living together I guess."

That's so cute.

We finally find the perfect bench to sit on, just across from the bright and colorful jungle gym. Adorable kids' laughter and barking dogs swarm around us as I rest my head on Taehyung's broad shoulder for the sun to hit.

"Have you thought about what you'll do in the meantime? You know... While I'm gone." He swallows awkwardly. I sigh with slacked shoulders.

"Yeah... Judge says I have to undergo therapy in case of any possible triggers. I think I wanna get my driver's license too though. It's about time I learned."

"You can go with Jimin. Dork still doesn't have his. Oh— We should probably come up with names before I go, right?" He pokes my stomach.

"Mhm. Have any in mind?"

"Not yet but Jungkook texted me a list he randomly thought of in the shower this morning." Taehyung opens his phone and scrolls.

"Oh no..."

"The names...: Stitch, Jungkook Jr, Lil Kookie, Kook Jr, Kookie monster, Tony Stark, Taeli, Lihyung, Lil Li—"

"Oh God stop, they're awful." I laugh.

"Yeah I think he's forgetting I'm the father, not him. Dude just wants a mini-me I think."

"Good luck to him." I snort at the thought of Jungkook begging Winter for children. It took three years just for her to agree to a date. He's got a lot of groveling to do.

With my head still nested on his shoulder, Taehyung and I stare aimlessly at the flock of children loudly playing and running around the new playground. I beam at the sight nostalgicly.

"Can you believe this is where we met and worked everyday? That this playground used to be the cafe?"

"I know. Feels like forever ago that I asked about your virginity in a job interview."

"Shut up." I smack him on the chest, his deep chuckle caressing my ear. It's then that I notice an ice cream van behind us and stare at Taehyung with puppy-dog eyes.

"Ice cream? But you're drinking tomato juice. How will that mix?"

"The baby wants what the baby wants. Pleaseee?"

"Fine," He exhales, muttering, "Weird ass cravings..."

"Thank you!" I call out.

While I wait relaxingly on the wooden bench, I'm overwhelmed by the sound of growing barks before a weight suddenly pounces on my lap.

It's a... Large fluffy dog?

"Tannie! Off the poor lady!" A woman quickly comes to retrieve it.

"Sorry about that, she can be so playful but she's friendly, I promise."

A/N: I introduced yeontan in this series as a girl becoz I thought he was a girl irl until army's informed me 💀

"Oh no it's okay, I actually used to have a dog myself. She's adorable." I chuckle and stroke it's head.

The woman grabs her paw and makes it wave. "Yeontan, say hi to the pretty lady."

"Aww, hi Yeontan! Her name's so pretty, what does it mean?"

"I'm not sure actually. We found her years ago when she was a puppy and that was the name on her collar. She looked pretty shaken up and traumatized... But now she's a happy pup, right Tannie?"

The dog licks the woman's face happily, making me laugh.

"I got the ice-cre......." Taehyung returns from the van, but freezes up completely when he sees the lady and her dog.

"Oh, this is my boyfriend. Tae isn't her dog adorable? She just ran up to me a minute ago."

Yeontan suddenly stands up in the woman's arms and barks at Taehyung excitedly, her tongue hanging out and beady eyes fixated on him.

"She's..." Taehyung stares at the animal as if his brain just switched off, taking a shaky glimpse at the collar. It's like their communicating without words...

I almost ask if he's okay but he blinks rapidly and shows a soft smile.

"...She's beautiful. Please treat her well and live happily together." He bows.

"We sure will. Say goodbye to the lovely couple Tannie!"

"Bye Yeontan!" I shake her paw.

Taehyung's hand reaches his paw extra slowly, gradually shaking it and stroking the fur with his thumb. It's like the contact of fur alone shot relief through him, because he shows Yeontan a toasty smile.

"...Bye Tannie."

Yeontan watches us over the woman's shoulder as she walks away, barking at us one last time. What a cute dog.

"Are you okay? You seemed shaken up."

"Huh? Yeah no I'm... fine." He looks in the distance to the direction they went, then scans my face longingly and nods with his hand cupping my cheek.

"Yeah. I'm fine. I have my family right here." With a hand on my spine, he pulls down his mask to kiss me. "Let's go home."

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"Home sweet home."

It feels like a breath of fresh air to see Taehyung's penthouse again. Everything looks spotless like we left it.

He tosses his mask aside and wanders with spread arms to inhale the nostalgic scent, then falls back with an exhale. "Ah, I missed this couch."

His arms open, signaling me to join. I giggle and sit too when he wraps me in his arms and brings me to lie in his chest.

We lay there for half a minute in silence, his dreamy eyes admiring me and soft fingers twirling my hair.

"What?"

He tucks a strand behind my ear and shrugs, "I just can't believe this is real... There's no police chasing us, no crazy hitmen... And when I come out, we'll have our own little family. It feels..."

"Unreal." I smile faintly, remembering the time constraint. Taehyung notices and pinches my chin to send fluffy ticklish kisses.

"Hey, I'm still here for 29 days. Plenty of time to think of names, visit restaurants, have movie dates.... other things...." His fingers pinch my waist.

"Like?"

"Like..." He scans the walls with fake, innocent eyes before peeking at my shirt.

"I don't know Tae... The baby—"

"I asked the nurse before we left. She said it would be fine."

"Really?" I respond shocked. He nods while chewing on his lip and staring at mine.

I proceed to fake yawn with shut eyes, "Hmm... Nah, I'm tired. Maybe in seven years."

"So we're playing that game huh?" He gives an almost devilish grin, tongue pressed against his teeth while his brows jump and eyes widen with thrill and fire. I gulp with a dry throat...

"Okay, I can play too." Taehyung's hot breath fans my lobe.

His face cradles into my neck to kiss it tenderly, my throat humming as his lips leave small, moist smacks. He brings his face up to mine so that our noses nearly are touching and stares at my lip, waiting for them to open. But I tease him by keeping them shut.

"Not gonna let me kiss you?" He smirks. I hum no, trying to contain my laughter.

Taehyung clicks his tongue and cocks his head disappointedly before standing from the couch.

I thought he would continue the act by walking off or something, but my eyes widen when he unexpectedly takes off his jacket and removes his rings one by one.

"Alright Mrs. attitude."

A squeal leaves my mouth when he scoops me up and carries me over his shoulder effortlessly.

"For that, I'm not going easy."

"Since when have you ever gone eas— Ah!"

He tosses me onto the modern, king-sized bed in his room that's cloaked by velvet sheets, strolling towards me without bothering to turn on the lights.

From my low position, I get the perfect view of Taehyung's sharp jawline and tanned Adam's apple. He keeps his chin high, head tilted and moonless gaze on me with one hand on his hip and the other unbuttoning his collar.

"Oh Li, you have no idea..." He sighs hopelessly. "Looks like I'll have to show you."

His stare under this lighting does something to me that's hard to describe... It's the kind of stare that can make you do anything he wants. I'm practically under his trance.

The next thing I know, I'm on my knees at the foot of my bed and unbuckling his belt. He just watches me in that same position, licking his lips when I pull his boxers down to free everything.

Not entirely sure if my mouth can fit everything, I wrap my lips around him nevertheless and ring them up and down, as far as my throat allows me. Taehyung groans with his head tilted back and hand on my head. His fingers tangle in my hair to encourage my movement and force in skin that can barely fit.

The mixture of my prominent gags, left hand juggling his base and tongue drawing figures across his tip have him growling lowly and furrowing his brows. My grip rotates around him harshly to speed the motion. My tongue runs lines over his slit and left hand massages rougher, making his toss his head back and slightly thrust his hips.

"Shit." He releases my hair but I force his hand back on my head and go deeper. With my nose grazing his lower abdomen, his juices shoot down my throat like a bullet. I choke with squinted eyes and slide out while swallowing everything.

A small grin perks his lips watching me empty him slowly. "That was bold." He wipes the side of my mouth with his thumb.

Taehyung licks his lip at the sight of my messy state, pinches my chin and hovers over me on the bed for a tongue-filled kiss. His touch on my skin is electrifying, I can't help but toss my arms around his neck as his buttery lips suck hungrily on mine.

...But eventually he stops when something wet trickles down his face.

He pulls back to notice tears falling from my eyes.

Touching his skin like this... Kissing him like this... Just makes me realise what'll be taken away from me in 29 days.

I don't want him to go... Why does he have to go? Why can't they just let us be happy? I want him to be here to feel my stomach when it grows big, to hold my hair up when I have morning sickness and to hold my hand through the contractions... It's not fair...

His eyes droop at the sight of my tears but I quickly wipe them and pull his shirt forward, smashing my lips on his.

Layer by layer, our clothes meet the floor until it's just our bare bodies. His length trails up and down my wet entrance while I stare at his lips.

A small breath hitches from mine as he slowly enters...

Taehyung already knows the drill, sliding in through baby steps for what I can handle. Halfway and I'm already using a pillow to cushion my groans, which has him chuckling of course.

He exhales when my body swallows him inch by inch, moving slowly and painting my breasts and neck with his tongue where he slithers gentle licks. I can't help but ride my sharp nails up his broad shoulders, locking one arm around his neck while the other scrunches his hair.

"Ugh...."

"You really wanna let the neighbors know we're back, huh?" He pins both my wrists above my head and speeds up.

I didn't even realise I was already being loud. It's just this feeling... The feeling is something I missed. His skin, his breath, his untameable kiss. It feels like forever ago that I was able to touch him without police breathing down my neck. To have all of him.

"Mmf!" I throw my head back and buckle my legs around his torso, making him hiss through clenched teeth and messy locks as he thrusts faster. His bangs drip sweat that trickles down his over-defined, golden neck muscles.

—But then he stops.

"Wh—"

Taehyung scoffs in amusement and almost offense before suddenly flipping me onto my stomach and pulling up my hips. I stand on hands and knees, but fall down a peg and squeal when he spanks me.

With his length inside of me again, Taehyung leans back and combs through his hair. His sweaty Adam's Apple moves at the tone—

"Throw it back."

His demand comes low and husky. I obey, moving back and forth on his shaft sloppily while he strokes my ass and bites his lip profusely and the sight of my hips smacking on his.

"Ugh, fuck!" An audible yelp leaves my mouth when Taehyung pounds into me mercilessly with his fingers digging into my hips and other hand squeezing my throat. My back arches and arms stretch to strangle the sheets. I whimper the more his nails sink into my waist, while my ass ripples with every bounce.

His sweaty chest lowers onto my back so that every grunt, breath and bite reaches my ear. The position doesn't slow him down one bit. He even speeds up, practically destroying me.

"Tae-Taehyung..."

"I love you." He kiss the dip behind my ear, "Don't you ever cry about me leaving your side again. Understand?"

I can only moan my reply, scrunching his hair behind me as Taehyung thrusts at an indescribable speed and I feel tears creep behind my screwed-shut eyes.

He leans off my back and pulls my hair to throw up my chin before pounding rougher and faster. His fingers slither to my clit and flash small circles, it's at that moment that my thighs tremble, breath hitches and eyes roll back.

"Shit shit shit Taehyung!"

Raspy moans leave his lips beautifully to the tune of my screams when I reach my peak and tremble uncontrollably beneath him. The sensation of my heated walls compressing tightly around him makes him reach his too, throbbing inside of me and slowly riding out his high after filling me up completely.

The sudden heat drop and numbness in my muscles cause me to collapse forward with my ass up.

"You okay?" He laughs.

I nod with my face deep in the messy sheets, muffling, "I... can't... Feel my legs..."

He laughs again and pulls me to lay down with him. Running his fingers along my arm, he brings me into his chest but beneath his chin, and showers my head with kisses.

"We're free Li. It's finally over."

...Those words mean so much more than they let on. I know he doesn't mean physically free, but mentally. Tae is free from his trauma and demons, while I'm free from the law and stress of keeping my secret.

Hearing the words I could only dream of back in that rotten prison cell feels unreal... Only now it's a reality. I'm really laying in his arms right now... He's really holding me...

Even if it's only for 29 more days.

"Just promise me one thing."

He leaves a lengthy pause. His arms suddenly become rock hard over my form to keep me pinned to his chest.

He doesn't want me to look up... To look up and see him cry.

"P-promise me you'll raise our baby well." He sniffs, voice cracking. "Protect it... Teach it manners... Teach it fearlessness... Teach them they have parents who'd kill for them."

The thought of raising a child on my own, for being responsible for another human being's life without the help of Taehyung or my parents when I'm so young myself...

Tears nearly spill from my eyes as the whispers fall from my tongue.

".....I promise Tae."

Clearly I enjoy making gifs ^ This chapter started off sweet and fluffy then I just— boOp 💀 but I figured you guys deserved a nice long smut skwjsjs I'm so embarrassed ahhshjh I swear this is unlike me (was it ok tho?)