"We're almost there Love... Just keep breathing... You're doing great!"

I keep encouraging her because she looks so frightened. With everything that's happened, we never had time to take any classes, or learn the breathing techniques. Jimin is taking us to the hospital, but he's so nervous that he's driving like a grandpa. "Hyung... Please go faster!"

"You want to get there in one piece, right Kook?!? I'm doing the best I can!!"

Sophia squeals and grips my hand hard enough to break it when another contraction hits. "Juuuungkoook... It hurts!!! Aaaaaahhhh...." I kiss her forehead and rub her back. "I know... You're doing so good... I can't wait to meet our baby!"

She screams when the next contraction comes and I shout at Jimin to 'step on it'. We finally arrive at the hospital and I jumped out of the car, carrying her in my arms. Her tears are breaking my heart, but I move forward yelling "Help! My girlfriend is having a baby!!" The nurses come running, and have me set her in a wheelchair. She's doesn't release the vice-like grip on my hand, so I just jog along with them.

We stop outside a delivery room, and the nurse tells me I have to wait while they get her ready. I look at her, and she's shaking her head and tightening the hold on my hand. "Nooooo... Please don't go... I can't do this alone... Jungkook, please... Aaaaaahhhh..."

I crouch down to look into her pained eyes. "They're just going to get you ready Love... I'll be in as soon as they'll let me... I won't leave. I promise!!" I place a soft kiss on her lips and they wheel her away from me. I feel empty as soon as she's on the other side of the door.

"Sir? If you follow me, we'll get you cleaned up, and changed while they get your girlfriend ready." A flirty nurse says. I look down and realize I have blood on my clothes. Where did that come from? Was Sophia bleeding? I follow the nurse to a locker room where she hands me a set of scrubs and points to a shower.

I hurry to get undressed and wash up. Suddenly I feel a hand on my naked back, and I turn to the nurse from before. I back away and cover myself. "What are you doing? Get out!" She smiles and steps toward me. "Oh come on... It's going to be a while before you're needed, let's have some fun. I know you... I've seen you at the clubs... You and your friends..."

I grab her hands as she's reaching to touch me. I see her eyes go directly to my uncovered dick, and I twist her wrists causing her to yelp in pain. Gritting my teeth I push her out of the shower. "I'm not interested in a slut like you. I belong to the woman in that delivery room. If you like you're job, you'll get dressed and don't come anywhere near us... Now, GET OUT!!"

As soon as she leaves, I dress in the scrubs, and rush out of the locker room. I find the delivery room, and push the door open. Sophia is cleaned up and dressed in a hospital gown. She is crying and holding her belly. I rush to her and take her hand, kissing her sweaty forehead. "You ok?" She shakes her head and whines.

"Mr. Jeon, I'm Dr. Song. It's a pleasure to meet you." She's offering me a hand while eyeing me up and down. I don't release Sophia's hand, and instead just nod at her. What's with these thirsty women? "Dr. Song, can you tell me if Dr. Kim Namjoon has been called? He's been her primary the last few months, and she'd be more comfortable if he were here." The Dr looked pissed, but tells a nurse to notify Namjoon hyung.

As I'm not paying any more attention to her, Dr. Song moves away. Now that we're basically alone, I sit on the stool next to Sophia, and focus on trying to soothe her. "Jungkook... I don't know if I can do this... It hurts so much..." "Shhhh... You are the bravest woman I know... You've been through tougher things than this Love. Just remember at the end, our beautiful baby will be here."

She nods and grits her teeth while a contraction rips through her. I continue to encourage her, and shower her with kisses. Finally, the delivery room door swings open and Namjoon hyung rushes in. "Hey guys! Great day to have a baby!" His cheerful greeting makes Sophia smile.

He comes to check the monitors, and tells us he needs to see how dilated Sophia is. He moves to between her legs, and she looks at me, knowing I'm a jealous fool. I just watch her face so I can control my possessive nature. When Hyung emerges from checking her, he's smiling. "Hyung... You look creepy smiling after looking at MY girlfriend's private area..."

He chuckles shaking his head at me. Sophia squeezes my hand, bringing my attention to her. "Jungkook... He's just doing his job. Don't be like that." I sigh and nod at her, biting the inside of my cheek. Namjoon hyung says "you're almost ready to push Sophia... I'll come back in 15 minutes, after I change and we'll check again, ok? You're doing really well. Keep breathing, and try to relax."  She nods at him and looks back at me with wide eyes.

I kiss her sweetly, and run my hands through her hair. She leans into my arm and I cradle her head. "I'm so proud of you Sophia-ah... I love you." She turns to me with teary eyes "Do you? I thought you didn't anymore..." It's like a bullet hit my heart when she says that. "What? Why would you think I don't love you?"

"You leave me alone all day... You leave before I wake up and come home after I'm in bed..." "Sophia... I" "You tell me to call your secretary and not you... Am I really such a bother?" "NO! No... I thought you didn't want me around... I was trying to give you what you wanted... I may have misunderstood... I'm sorry Love. Please forgive my stupidity. I love you more than anything." I wipe away the tears trickling down her face and kiss her cheeks. "Don't cry over this thing... I love you, and nothing will ever change that... Nothing!"

She cries out suddenly when the pain hits again. I console and continue to encourage her. She's bordering on panic and I try to calm her. Namjoon hyung comes in, dressed like me and sits on the stool between her legs. He checks her again, and smiles. "It's time Sophia... On the next contraction, I want you to push." She nods at him but I can feel her shaking. "Jungkook, I'll need you to help support her back while she pushes." "Yes Hyung..." He looks at both of us and gives a big grin. "My maknae is going to be a father... Aish..."

The next contraction comes and Sophia starts pushing. I help her sit forward while she grabs her thighs, yelling while she bears down. She collapses back, panting. "Good Sophia!" Namjoon hyung cheers and I rub her shoulders. She's panting, but the next contraction comes and I help her sit forward again. "You're doing so good Love. Keep pushing baby." She keeps going letting out a little yell again.

When the contraction ends she collapses back, trying to catch her breath. "I can't do it... It's too hard... Jungkook... I can't!" She starts sobbing and puts her face in her hands. "Kim Sophia... You don't give up... Come on! You got this!" I try to encourage her, but she's weak and tired. Namjoon looks up and sees her state. "Hey Sophia... You're almost there. I could see some hair that last push... A couple more and your Aegi will be here. You are doing great!"

She whines and I know she's starting again. I help her sit up and put her hands on her knees. "Push Love! You can do it!" She's screaming, but she's bearing down. "Don't stop Sophia" Namjoon hyung is yelling to her. I hear her whine but continue to try. Hyung and I keep encouraging her, and she's trying so hard.

She falls back exhausted, and I push her sweaty hair off her forehead to lay my lips there. "One more good push Sophia... Your baby will be here in one more, but you can't stop in the middle, ok?" I watch her shake her head and start crying. "Nooo... It's too hard... I'm too tired..." I lift her forward, when Namjoon hyung tells me to. She's not responding to our encouraging words, and I'm getting worried.

"Sophia! Listen to me! You have to push... If you don't then it could hurt the baby. Aegi needs to come out, and you have to help! Now come on... PUSH!!" Namjoon hyung yells in a cheering way, but she's shaking her head. I whisper to her that I love her and how proud I am, but she's given up.

I take her hand and look into her eyes. "Hey... Let's do this... You are strong Sophia... I know you're tired, but it's almost done... One more last push, and our baby will be here... You can do it!" She nods, and I see her getting ready. I sit on the edge of the bed and hold her forward by her shoulders keeping our eye contact. "PUSH baby!! Come on... Keep pushing..." She's giving it everything, and I watch her face turn really red. Our eyes are connected and I smile while she lets out the loudest scream. Suddenly she goes limp, and the sound of a baby crying is all I can hear.

"Congratulations! You did it Sophia!" Hyung is beckoning me to come towards him. He hands me some scissors and I cut the umbilical cord. I stare in awe as the small human is passed to a nurse to be checked out. The baby's cries sound like music, and tears roll down my cheeks. I go to Sophia, but something seems wrong. "Hyung... What's wrong with her?" I turn to see Namjoon hyung still working on Sophia. I notice for the first time, there is alot of blood... Too much blood...

"Namjoon hyung... Tell me what's happening..." I can tell he's worried, and he doesn't look away from what he's doing. "She's hemorrhaging Kook... I'm trying to fix it. Go see your baby... I'll take care of her." My breaths are shallow as I hear what he said. "Hyung... I can't live without her... Please! She has to be ok... Please don't let her die Hyung."

He stops answering me and focuses on what he's doing. I place my forehead on Sophia's, and whisper how much I love her. She cracks her eyes open and shows me her green orbs. "jungkook... take care of aegi... I love you both..." "Stop that Sophia-ah... You aren't going anywhere. You're going to be there with us to show us how much you love us. Please... You have to fight Sophia." I kiss her lips and she closes her eyes.

"Jungkook... JUNGKOOK!! I need to take her to the O.R. She's losing too much blood." Hyung is barking commands to nurses and I'm in shock. I don't let go of her hand even when they start wheeling her bed away. Namjoon hyung grabs me and holds me back. "NOOOO!!! I HAVE TO STAY WITH HER!!! SHE'LL BE SCARED HYUNG!! PLEEEAAASE!!" I feel him squeeze my shoulders hard. "Get ahold of yourself Jungkook... I'm going to do everything I can. She's a strong girl Jungkook... Go see your baby."

He's almost out of the room when I call him... "Hyung... I've screwed up so many times, and if I lose her, I'll never make it up... I can't live with it. I'll die if she does... She's been thinking I don't love her... She can't die thinking that hyung... Please..." I collapse to my knees. Namjoon hyung opens the door and waves Jimin in while he turns to me. "I'll do everything I can Kook... Don't give up... I haven't. I'll see you soon." And he leaves while I sob on the floor.

Jimin comes and grabs me, pulling me into a hug. He's telling me it'll be alright... I want to believe him... I really, really do... "Jungkook... What is the baby?" I realized I don't know... I was so focused on what was happening to my love that I never really paid attention. "Hyung... I don't know... I'm the worst father already..." I break down some more, thinking how I can't even be a parent without her. "No you're not Jungkook... Even aegi would want you to take care of Sophia... Do you want to go find out? Then you can tell her when she comes out of surgery."

"She didn't even get to hold the baby hyung... What if sh" "No! Don't think like that!! Jungkook, be positive... Things will be alright. Let's go meet your child."

I nod and let him drag me to the nursery.

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Taehyung

I'm sprinting through the hospital like a mad man, Yoongi hyung on my heels looking for Jungkook. Jimin called 30 minutes ago and told me we had to get here... Sophia had the baby, but she's bleeding... He says she might die... This can't be happening... That girl is Jungkook's heart...

Sliding into a corner because my shoes have no traction, I almost take out a couple of nurses. "WATCH IT!!" One of them yells at me. Yoongi grabs me, apologizing to the startled women. "Can you please tell us where we could find the nursery?" Yoongi hyung asks them. "If you slow down, and continue this hall you'll find it." Yoongi hyung and I bow in thanks and walk towards the nursery.

Yoongi stops and breathes out "oh my God... look at that..." I see the window, and a smiling Jimin holding the sweetest little bundle in his arms. I walk closer to tap on the glass making Jimin look up and smile so big his eyes disappear. He holds the baby up to show us, and I feel tears prickle my eyes. I look around and realize something... "Where's Kookie?"

Yoongi walks to the door of the nursery and pokes his head in. "Jimin... Where's Jungkook?" Jimin looks sadly at the baby, and then back at Hyung... "He couldn't handle not knowing if Sophia is alright, so he went to the O.R. waiting room... He asked me to stay with this angel. So cute, right?!?"

I look back at Jimin to signal I'm going to be with Jungkook. Yoongi is now in the nursery, cooing at the baby while I head in search of my best friend. I don't rush this time because I am afraid. I find the same nurses, and ask where I can find the waiting room. They seem to realize who I'm here for, and suddenly their demeanor changes. They both look sad, and point me where to go. Is she going to die? How will Namjoon hyung deal with it if he can't save her?

Opening the door, I see Jungkook sitting with his head in his hands. He immediately looks up hopefully, but his face drops seeing me. I go to sit next to him, not saying anything. I'm just here to support him. I place a hand on his shoulder, and give him a squeeze. He just hangs his head again, looking down. I see the water droplets hit his knees, and I pull him to me. Wrapping both arms around him, I just try to comfort him. "Any news yet?" He shakes his head and sniffs...

"Hyung... I... What do I" "No... Not until there's a reason Jungkook. You stay positive until there's a reason not to. Do you understand?"

He nods weakly, gripping his hands together. His watery eyes meet mine, and I know if she's gone, he'll try to follow her... I don't know how long we sit there. Jin hyung shows up, and takes the seat on the other side of Jungkook. Nobody says anything, we just wait. There's no sound, there's no crying...

A nurse walks into the room, and Jungkook looks up. "Is there a Kim Taehyung here?" I stand and Jungkook looks at me, confused. "I'll be back Kook... I will be right back." When we leave the waiting room, I stop the nurse. "What is this about? If it's work, then it can wait. My friend needs me now." She shakes her head and looks sadly at me. "Dr. Kim requested to speak to you. Could you just follow me? Please." Shit!

We approach the doors to the Operating Room, and I see nurses leaving. They are removing their bloody gowns with sad faces. I feel a tear roll down my face, but I brush it away. The nurse opens the O.R. door and I step in at her insistence. Namjoon hyung is standing in the corner looking broken. I don't have the heart to look at the Operating table. "Hyung?" His teary face raises to meet mine. "Taehyung... Thank you for coming."

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Jin

It's so quiet... I just sit with my hand resting on Jungkook's shoulder. He's staring into space, but murmuring under his breath. I know he's trying to talk to Sophia, and I hope she's hearing him. My heart breaks for him right now. Their relationship hasn't been an easy one, but it's clear that she's his other half. A soulmate is rare to find in this day and age, but she is his and he is hers.

The door opens, and Jungkook snaps his head up. Yoongi and Jimin enter and come straight to him. Jimin kneels in front of him, while Yoongi takes the seat Taehyung vacated. "Where's Taehyung?" Jimin asks. "Not sure... A nurse came and got him a little bit ago." Before anyone can say anything else, the door opens and Taehyung comes in looking down, followed by a beaten looking Namjoon. I suck in a breath, and hold onto an already shaking Jungkook.

Jimin moves out of the way when Namjoon approaches. Namjoon crouches down and puts his hands on Jungkook's. "Jungkook-ah... I'm so sorry. I did everything I could. She had just lost too much blood. Her hemorrhaging wouldn't respond to any medication, and even removing her uterus didn't help. Her heart stopped Jungkook... She's gone. I'm so sorry..."

"NO!! BRING HER BACK HYUNG!! SHE NEEDS TO HOLD OUR BABY!! BRING HER FUCKING BACK!!"

"Jungkook... Namjoon did all he could... You have to believe he did everything to save her." I said.

"YOU GUYS DON'T UNDERSTAND!! I CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT HER!! IF SHE'S DEAD, I'M GOING TO WALK OUT INTO TRAFFIC!! JUMP OFF THE ROOF!! GET HER BAAAACK!!!"

Jungkook completely broke and fell to the ground screaming her name. All of us were crying, and noone knew what to do. Namjoon, who never cries, was openly weeping looking at his little brother in such agony. "I'm so sorry Kookie-ah... I wish" "NO! YOU GO BACK IN THERE HYUNG AND FIX THIS OR DON'T EVER TALK TO ME AGAIN!!"

Namjoon knelt down and tried to beg Jungkook, but he was pushed harshly by the broken younger. "Jungkook! Don't!! He did all he could!!"

"REALLY?!? HE SAW SHE WAS BLEEDING!! HE KEPT TELLING HER TO PUSH EVEN THOUGH IT WAS TOO MUCH!! HE KILLED HER!! IT'S HIS FAULT!!"

We all watched stunned as Jungkook stood up and left the room. I ran after him, only to find him yelling for a new doctor to bring his love back! He was screeching and crying for help... Security came, and he punched one of them while he was trying to go into the Operating room. A lady Dr approached him and his face lit up. "Dr. Song... Thank God you're here. Please go and fix Sophia... Dr. Kim killed her, but you can get her back... Pleeeaaase!!!" He fell to his knees begging the Dr, but she looked lost.

I grabbed him from behind and just held onto him while he broke. He begged everyone who would listen to bring her back to him... His cries were the worst sound I've ever heard. I just held him together the best I could.

His father arrived, and he literally crawled to him clinging onto his legs. "Appa... Please... Pay them anything... They have to fix her!!! Please Appa!! I can't live without her!!"

His father grabbed him, pulling him up. He embraced him and spoke to him quietly. I don't know what he said, but Jungkook seemed to calm down... He bowed and apologized to Dr. Song. She bowed back and walked away. Jungkook buried his head in his father's chest and hung on. "Mr. Jeon... What can we do?"

"I don't know right now Jin... I'm sure there will be something, but not tonight. You should all go home. I'll take care of my son. Thank you all for being here." I nodded and gave a squeeze to Jungkook's shoulder.

"Jungkook-ah... We love you... Just call and any of us will be there."

Mr. Jeon nodded even though Jungkook did not react. I walked back to the waiting room to let everyone know his Dad was here. I walked in to witness a fight I didn't expect. Jimin was pushing Namjoon, and getting ready to punch him. I grabbed Jimin and dragged him back. "Hey hey hey... Stop this! He did all he could... We can't fight each other. Jungkook is going to need us!! Jimin! Stop!" Taehyung was standing in front of Jimin now, bringing him into a hug. Jimin started sobbing and calling for Sophia... We all just stood there, breaking in our own ways. Taehyung and Namjoon shared a look I couldn't quite understand, but it's been a rough night, so I let it go.

"Who wants to go look in on the baby before we go?" I asked. Everyone nodded, and we made our way into the hall. Like a funeral procession, we walked down the hall in silence. When we got to the nursery we saw Jungkook holding his baby and weeping... The 5 of us stood still and watched our dongsaeng tell his sweet baby how much her Eomma loved her.

"I wonder what her name will be..." Taehyung asked. Jimin had a small smile and said that she wanted to name her after her Gran if it was a girl... "Does Jungkook know that?" I asked. "I think so... Her name plate said 'Jeon Olivia'..."

I looked back and watched Jungkook hold his little Olivia. I said a silent prayer she would help him now that Sophia is gone. A smile was on Jungkook's lips while he rocked his daughter back and forth humming to her.

Mr. Jeon approaches us and thanks us for being there before he could make it. Then he politely asked us to leave and give Jungkook some space. "He just needs to focus on his daughter, and I think if he sees you all, he'll think of the awful part of today only. Give him some time... Please." We couldn't disagree with him, so we all looked one last time, and walked away. I hope he'll be alright.

Before I forgot, I turned around and asked Mr. Jeon when the funeral would be. He promised to let us know, but probably as soon as possible.

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Namjoon

I failed... I couldn't keep her here for Jungkook. I tried everything I knew how, but it seemed her mind was made up to go. I don't blame her... It's gotta be easier to let go than watch those you love suffer because of you. All the atrocities she suffered at the hands of her own mother... They broke her in many ways.

I truly believe if she hadn't been pregnant, she would have left this life as soon as she was rescued. We all loved her in our own ways, but none more than Jungkook. He truly had soul to soul connection with her. I started wondering if the ability to hear each other was because of Olivia. She was a piece of both of them, and that communication started after they reconnected in Busan. Jungkook became aware of aegi then, and the 3 of them became 1. Until Ha-eun ruined it... I hope she gets what's coming to her some day.

Taehyung informed us that because Sophia is gone, the remaining inheritance is being split between her Irish relatives on her Grandmother's side. They lived a simple life, so I wonder what that kind of money will mean for them. Sophia would say they'll buy alot of chickens...

Her father's company was rescued from bankruptcy by Jungkook months ago, but one of the Irish relatives is going to take it over. I'm sure that's hard for Jungkook. He wanted to get it back in running order for Sophia and their child. Taehyung did alot of the legal work, so if Olivia grows up and wants to run it, she can. For now, it'll be watched closely but the Jeon's, and if it's failing Jungkook will step in. They all seemed happy with that arrangement.

Standing here in the cemetery, with the sun shining feels so wrong. I want the heavens to cry for Jungkook and Olivia. I feel so sorry for my failure, and my part in their misery. One of my best friends won't even look at me, and I don't even blame him.

I watch him the whole time the service is going on. I know he blames me for her being gone, and when his eyes finally meet mine I see nothing but hate and anger. I will regret my part in the destruction of their family for the rest of my life.

Sophia... Wherever you are... I hope you're at peace and surrounded by love and light!!

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