Love Me (I Do) Chap. 11

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Title: Love Me (I Do)

Pairing: Kaisoo (Fem!Kyungsoo)

Genre: Genderbender, Romance, Smut, Fluff, Angst

Length: Series

Summary: Being in an unrequited love is something everyone has experienced in their life. Stealing glances from afar, smiling to yourself just because your crush glances back at you. Wanting to get into the seat next to them. Pouting when they don’t see you. Do Kyungsoo has experienced it all.



















 
Chapter 11



As Kyungsoo rings the things of the customer, she ponders on what would be her dinner tonight. Sehun is busy with his assignment while Baekhyun is currently tending onto the sick Chanyeol. Hmm. Maybe a quick stop at McD?

“Kyungsoo, dear?”

Oh God, who else this time? Kyungsoo whines internally as she lifts her head up to face whoever had just called her name.

It’s has been the calm two months without meeting anyone else and Kyungsoo is relief to know that. But now after listening to the gentle voice of someone calling her name, she doesn’t expect to find the woman to be the one standing there with a questioning and relief look in her eyes.

It’s Jongin’s mother.

“It’s you! Oh, dear, how are you?” The woman asks.

Kyungsoo panics because the woman in front of her is the grandmother of her child. She cracks a smile.

“Good evening, Aunty. I-I’m fine. How about you?”

“I want to see you again,” the woman laughs softly, “Jongin has never brought you to come again so I kind of miss having you around. I haven’t seen you around whenever I get back home? You are still with Jongin, right, dear?”

Uh. Kyungsoo winces internally.

“Um, Aunty, that…”

The woman notices her hesitation. “Why are you working here, Kyungsoo dear?”

“I-I need money.”

“Does Jongin know you work here?”

“No!” Kyungsoo snaps, regretting it almost immediately because the woman in surprised form her sudden outburst. “No, I mean, he doesn’t… know.”

Jongin’s mother stares at her, seeming to notice that something is off, before she brings a hand up to her mouth to cover her gasp.

“Kyungsoo, dear, please tell me. Are you…?” The woman asks carefully, eyeing Kyungsoo’s bulging almost-five months belly.

Kyungsoo takes a step back and puts a protective hand over her stomach. Shit, things get really complicated now that the woman finds about it.

“Oh my God… The father… it’s Jongin, isn’t it?”

Kyungsoo gulps down the bile rising in her throat as she glances away. Fuck, she should have been more careful with hiding her stomach. It’s getting bigger on each day and she doesn’t know when she will be involved in this situation.

Now that Jongin’s mother had found out, she doesn’t know what will happen next.

“Oh God, it’s really Jongin’s child.” The woman sobs, and Kyungsoo ponders whether she should offer the kind woman a chair or a glass of water, because she looks like on the verge of fainting.

“Can we talk? After your work ends?”

Kyungsoo stutters a soft ‘yes’.











With her sitting inside of the warm confine of Jongin’s mother’s car, she fiddles with her fingers as the woman keeps her eyes trained on her.

“Does Jongin know?” She asks gently, reaching a hand forward to caress her hair.

Kyungsoo shakes her head, opting to tell the truth because there’s no way around out of there. Better be honest so she could finish this sooner.

The woman breathes softly. “You don’t tell him?”

“…no.” Kyungsoo whispers.

“Is that why you are working there at the convenience store? To support yourself? How about your parents, dear?”

The mention of ‘parents’ makes Kyungsoo’s eyes go glassy again and she blames it her hormones for making her so sensitive over one single word.

No answer could she give to the woman as Kyungsoo could only shake her head. She barely hears the woman whispers a soft ‘oh God’ before she is being pulled into a warm embrace of a mother. Oh gosh. A mother’s scent.

“I’m so sorry for you, dear.” Jongin’s mother mutters, caressing her hair and back up and down. Kyungsoo chokes on her tears and cries softly into the woman’s shoulder.

She tries to be strong but really, a girl needs her mother the best.

“How do you like now? Where do you live? Let me take you home, Kyungsoo dear.”

Kyungsoo shakes her head. “No,” her voice cracks, “it’s okay. I could go back on my own.”

“Nonsense.” The woman says sternly. “I will take care of you, dear. Don’t worry about anything from now on. I will take care of you and my grandchild.” She tenderly pats the bulging belly.

Kyungsoo looks up with tears still in her eyes. “Why… why would you do that? Aren’t you angry with me?”

Jongin’s mother gives her a puzzled look. “Why would I get angry with you?” She asks back, wiping the unshed tears away. Kyungsoo blinks, “Because I… ruined Jongin’s life?”

“What nonsense are you talking about? I should be the one to apologize to you. I hadn’t raised my son better that he ended up ruining your life instead. I’m truly sorry.”

“But he doesn’t know.”

“Why don’t you tell him?”

“I… I’m not sure I want him to know.” Kyungsoo fiddles with her fingers, “We… We are not together and I don’t think he wants to know about this.”

“You are not together?” The woman gasps, feeling all sort of anger and guilt to know that her son had caused such misfortune over a sweet girl.

“Yes. I’m sorry, Aunty.”

Warm hands envelope hers and Kyungsoo looks up again.

“You are already a child to me, Kyungsoo dear. The good news is that I have always wanted a grandchild. So you have granted my wish!” The woman says with a playful smile that manages to curl a tiny smile on Kyungsoo’s lips.

“You don’t have to worry.” Jongin’s mother says sternly yet still gently, “I will take care of you.”

Kyungsoo stares at her. “Can I... can I hug you, Aunty?”

“Oh dear, come here. And it’s not Aunty to you, it’s Mom.”

Kyungsoo tucks herself against the woman and sobs into her shoulder in gratefulness. The woman calms her down and takes her to have dinner somewhere.







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“Jongin, can we talk?”

He looks up from the comic in his hands as his mother is standing on the doorway of his room, looking all stoic and rigid, no trace of playfulness she usually has.

“What is it, Mom?”

She closes the door behind her back and walks to join him sit on his bed. Jongin waits while his mother is staring at him with a somber smile.

“My son, you have grown up so well. Puberty did you so well.” She says, running her hands over his face. Jongin closes his eyes while his mother traces her fingers over his cheeks. It’s rare for him to feel such affection from his parents because they are so busy with work and to make sure that he could get anything he wants. Except affection though.

“Mom? What’s wrong?”

“You do know that,” she starts, only to pause for a second before continuing again, “that whatever you do, I will always love you, right, Jongin?”

“Mom?” Jongin sits up straight, dropping the comic down to the bed.

“I’m sorry that we are so busy with work. We don’t give you enough attention and you might think that we don’t love you. But we do love you, Jongin. You are our only child.”

“Mom, you are scaring me. W-What’s wrong?”

His mother takes a deep breath. “Jongin, you are an adult now. You have your responsibility and I don’t want you to end up being a bad parent like me.”

“You are not a bad parent.” Jongin says to her. As much as she works full time, she always makes sure that he gets the money, food, and everything complete for him. That’s her way of showing her affection and Jongin has long understood that.

“I need you to move out, Jongin.”

“What?” It feels like he has a bad hearing. Did he hear it right?

“I need you to be responsible over what you have done. Go live your life and never regret anything.”

“M-Mom, why would you –”

“Tell me, Jongin. Where’s Kyungsoo?”

The mention of the name grabs Jongin’s full attention. He perks up.

“Why would you… bring her up?”

His mother has a smile on her lips. “I met Kyungsoo today.”

Jongin jolts up, eyes wide. “You met her? Where?!”

The woman laughs softly. “Won’t you look at yourself, Jongin? You are too excited.”

Jongin ignores her words. “Where did you meet her, Mom? Is she okay?”

“That’s why I need you to move out, Jongin. It’s your turn to take care of her.” She pats his cheek gently and Jongin still can’t understand anything.

“Mom, I don’t understand.” He blinks.

“My sweet big boy,” she coos, “Kyungsoo needs you. Pack your things, okay?”

“Mom! At least tell me! I… I don’t understand!”

“You will understand soon.” That’s the only thing she tells him before she leaves him alone in his room to ponder over everything she had just told him.







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Kyungsoo can’t find it in her to refuse Jongin’s mother’s offer after she had seen her small apartment. It’s not good for her and the baby, she had said. And she offered her a better living place.

That is how she is standing just outside of her apartment, with her bags by her feet, waiting for the woman to come and get her.

“I’m sorry I took so long. Are you tired?” The woman says apologetically once her car rounds around the corner. Kyungsoo smiles at her and shakes her head.

“No, Aunty. It’s okay.”

The woman sends her a look, seemingly not liking about her answer.

“Ah, I mean… Mom.” Kyungsoo corrects herself, seeing a smile blooms on the woman’s old feature.

“That’s more like it. Now, are you sure you don’t have anything left?”

“Yes… Mom.”

It’s weird to call someone else with ‘Mom’ yet it’s comforting because Kyungsoo misses a mother figure in her life. Her real mother… wasn’t the best mother.

Kyungsoo soon finds herself inside of the car, nipping onto a croissant bought by Jongin’s mother while the woman drives them away towards the new house she will be living at from now on. Oh, she needs to tell Baekhyun about this. But then she would have to know who Jongin’s mother is. Ah, it seems like the time to tell Baekhyun has come.

“Do you want to eat something specific, Kyungsoo dear? How do you take care of your cravings?”

“Ah, that,” Kyungsoo blushes, smiling shyly, “I have some of my good friends fulfilling some of my cravings so it’s fine.”

“Hmm. Your cravings should be taken care of. I won’t let you starve your baby again. Call me when you need something, okay? Call me anytime.” The woman smiles to her. Kyungsoo feels touched by her affection and she ducks her head down.

“T-Thank you.”

“That’s what mother’s job is.”

Bittersweet. Her own mother doesn’t even care about her.











They arrive in front of one minimalist but pretty house. Kyungsoo gapes in awe at the sight of the little garden at the front and at the pretty design all over the house.

“Do you like it?”

“Yes. This is too much for me, honestly. I don’t know how I should pay you back, but I will try to find a way.”

“No. This is for you, Kyungsoo. I want you to be happy and healthy. Your little peanut, too.” The woman pats her belly and that cause a soft giggle to erupt out of Kyungsoo’s mouth.

They bring her bags inside and Kyungsoo manages to send the address to Baekhyun.

Jongin’s mother helps her with her things for a while, cooking food for her, before she tells that she needs to do some works at her office. She promises to come visit at night and she leaves with a soft kiss on Kyungsoo’s head.

Kyungsoo glances around the house, taking notes on how everything is so pretty.

She sits down on the couch, relishing onto the fluff comfort for a moment while playing with her phone. It takes no longer than thirty minutes before finally the familiar sound of Baekhyun’s car is heard.

“Kyungsoo? Are you here?”

“Yes!” She opens the door and greets the awed stricken Baekhyun and Chanyeol.

The look on Chanyeol’s face as he sees her is shock and Kyungsoo realizes that Chanyeol hasn’t known that she is expecting. That guy is kind of slow with his brain.











With them sitting on the couch, Kyungsoo tells Chanyeol everything while the male holds over his temple with a difficult expression on his face. He seems like he is constipated while Baekhyun massages his shoulder.

“So, all this time… you are already pregnant and no one knows?”

“You are the only one, Channie.” Baekhyun corrects in amusement and Chanyeol groans.

Kyungsoo stifles a laugh. “Baekhyun and Sehun know.”

“Sehun, too?” Both Baekhyun and Chanyeol ask at the same time. Such a match made in heaven.

“Yes, he knows. Uh, now –”

“Okay, now you tell me who’s your sugar daddy because this house is fucking pretty.” Baekhyun demands. Chanyeol nods his head to support his girlfriend.

“Uh, that’s what I want to tell you. About… the father.”

The couple seems to notice the discomfort Kyungsoo is feeling and they go silent. “Soo, you don’t have to tell us about this if you are not ready.”

“No, I… I want to tell you. I have kept you guys in the dark for so long. I feel like… feel so bad for not telling you two while you keep helping me. It’s only fair that you know about him.”

“Okay. Okay, but you calm down first, Soo. We don’t need you giving birth suddenly.” Chanyeol jokes, wincing in pain as Baekhyun hits his head.

“Not funny, Channie! Now shut up.”

Kyungsoo smiles and takes a deep breath.

“So, uh, the father of the baby is –”

“Wait!” Chanyeol cuts, his eyes wide in shock. “It’s not Sehun, right?”

“Ew, what the fuck, Channie!” Baekhyun interrupts and hits him again.

Chanyeol looks at the both girls. “It could be! Sehun is in lo—mmph!”

“Eh, ignore this idiot.” Baekhyun forces a laugh as she covers her boyfriend’s mouth from talking nonsense. “Now, Kyungie dear, you were saying?”

“Yes. I will tell you the father of the baby. It’s –”











The front door is opened and Baekhyun groans from another interruption. Kyungsoo stands up from the couch.

“Mom?” She calls, surprised to have the woman back so early, but it’s not her.

It’s Jongin.

And the look on his face as he finds her is saying everything.





Baekhyun stands up, confusion written all over her face. It takes her a second to connect the dots before she stomps towards the male still standing by the doorway, fuming all the way.

“You are the bastard?! You are the bastard who impregnated my baby?! I’m so going to kill you!”









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A/N: Four chapters left! Hehe, the meeting with Jongin's mother had been in my brain from the very first start~
Hope you enjoy this chapter! Comments will be very much appreciated and will make me very happy! Hehe ^^