Author’s Note: Well, there’s going to be really bad pinyin because I have no idea how to do pinyin in Cantonese. I did my best, sounding out the words. I’ll have a translation and a recording of what the Cantonese will sound like at the end.

Jaebum carefully knocked on the door before entering with his partner. He was glad that the president was so accepting of their relationship because the two could hold each other’s hand for comfort and support.

JYP, the president, called out to them, “Come in.” He watched as two members from his martial group walk in. He noticed Jaebum’s tense posture and Jackson’s distinct mirth in his eyes. What surprised him, though, was that Jackson wasn’t approaching him in his usual spontaneous actions. “Sit, be comfortable. I hope it’s not anything where I’ll have to report to your parents,” he said jokingly to relieve the tension.

Jackson’s hand shot into the air.

“Yes?”

“Hyung! I think this is something we’ll have to tell our parents,” Jackson responded promptly.

JYP’s face obviously slumped down, “Well, are you going to tell me?”

Jackson nervously glanced at Jaebum who nods. Breathing in deeply, the youngest in the room said with a wide grin, unable to be hidden, “The doctor said I’m three weeks pregnant!”

One blink. Two blinks. The oldest waited for the punchline which never came. “You’re serious?” He directed the question to Jaebum because he wasn’t the type to play pranks on elders.

Jaebum nodded with a straight face, “It’s true; I was there with him.” Right when the president was about to say something again, the leader also mouthed, “Don’t mention abortion.”

Meanwhile, Jackson pouted to the side, “Hyung! Don’t you trust me?”

“Right,” JYP rubbed his head to relieve the ache. “Well then, we’ll definitely need to tell both of your parents that they’re going to have a grandchild.” He sighed in frustration, but he wanted to feel happy because Jackson’s moods are infectious. “Jackson, go ahead and call your parents.”

Jackson practically skipped out of the room, but he was careful not to trip or crash into anything. Jaebum smiled fondly before relaxed into a stressed face. “He hates the idea of abortion,” the leader stated simply.

The president raised an eyebrow in question.

“The doctor suggested it, and Jackson snapped. Personally, I think it would be more beneficial for everyone if we went through with abortion,” Jaebum sighed.

Jinyoung asked, “Can’t you convince him somehow?”

Jaebum shook his head, “I’m pretty sure he’d sooner have my head on a platter than kill our child.”

President JYP chuckled, “I’m pretty sure you don’t want your child dead on a subconscious level, Jaebum.”

“What?”

“You said ‘our child’ rather than his child,” the elder pointed out, surprising Jaebum. He continued, disregarding the flustered state of the boy, “You’re going to have to tell everyone else. I’ll give you all the day off, so go ahead and return to the dorms.”

Jaebum nodded, “Thank you, PD-nim.”

“You’re all under my care. I have to take care of you all in some way. Now, go,” he shooed away the younger.

Jaebum left the room thinking of how to break the news to the other members. He walked into the dorm and heard the naturally raspy voice of Jackson speaking softly to his mother. He always liked hearing Jackson whisper even if he didn’t understand the words. There was a special quality in the tone and inflection in the soft words. A contrast with his usual loud voice.

“Hai, hai, mo si, mami. Ngoh yao JB hai li doh. Dan hai ngoh do huo yi fan lei gin lei dei.” A few moments passed before Jackson spoke again, “Hai gum mami. Gong bong daddy bong gogo bei ngoh mm goi. Hai. Okay. Bye bye. Mami, ngoh oi lei. Okay, bye bye.¹” Seconds ticked by before the phone click shut.

Jackson turned around with a grin encompassing his beautiful face. “What are we doing today?”

Jaebum smiled with his boyfriend approaching the other. He pecked the younger’s lips and answered, “They’re coming back, and we need to tell them about the situation.”

As if on cue, Jinyoung opened the door while wondering aloud, “Why did PD-nim give us a day off?” They were practicing the choreography diligently when a call rang in the practice room. The ringtone indicated that it was the president. They were then told to return to the dorms. Everyone celebrated for the break, but Jinyoung couldn’t help but wonder why and what happened.

“Hey, welcome back,” Jaebum called out.

“What happened?” Jinyoung demanded. Everyone knew that Jackson had to go to the doctor, but Jackson’s face showed no sign of stress or worry. Like he enjoyed whatever was going on. On the other hand, Jaebum’s eyes reflected a world of panic and tension, even though his body showed otherwise.

“Sit, c’mon, sit down! We have an announcement to make,” Jackson squealed happily.

The rest of the members settled in the living room, curious for the information about to be released to them. They stared at the two, waiting patiently.

Jackson held Jaebum’s hand that was resting on his shoulder and said, “We’re gonna be parents!”

“Right,” Mark deadpanned.

“Yeah, be serious,” Jinyoung glared.

Jaebum sighed, expecting such a reaction, “It’s true. The doctor already tested him multiple times.”

Bambam and Yugyeom blinked twice. Youngjae looked curiously at the couple,”How?”

“We had , how else?” Jackson replied seriously.

“But guys don’t get pregnant,” Bambam stated, confused. Yugyeom nodded to the side, mind also in a muddled state.

“Maybe I’m special? Or hyung’s seed is strong,” Jackson laughed.

Jinyoung scolded  voice rising in pitch as he continued, “This is a serious matter. The only thing is that we finished promotions, but what about our concerts. We’ve hardly established ourselves, and you’re gonna have a baby!”

“Jinyoung, calm down,” Mark placated the younger. “It’s not like they knew that Jackson could end up pregnant.”

“His parents,” Jinyoung lamented. “What would they say about us?!”

“My mom already knows, and she fully supports me,” Jackson stated, leaning back on the couch.

“The fans,” Jinyoung shrilled hysterically, eyes wide in worry.

Jackson bit his lips and replied hesitantly, “They’ll understand?” His eyes lowered as he thought of their fans, how he would be disappointing them. He knew that it would be best for him to carry an abortion, but he felt that killing an innocent being created between himself as well as the man he loves would disappoint more people.

Jaebum sighed and glanced at Mark. The older nodded, and the leader pulled Jinyoung away from the room. “Jinyoung, you need to stop.”

“But-”

“Not buts, he’s worried enough as is. He knows about everything you’ve mentioned,” Jaebum shook his head. “Just, try to be supportive of him. Please?”

“Can’t we do something?” Jinyoung asked desperately.

Jaebum disagreed, “It’s his decision. He’s the one carrying the life. He’s got more burden than us, and you’re not helping.”

“Abortion?”

“We’ve suggested it, but he refused it. It’s against his morals,” Jaebum replied.

“What will we do?”

“Just, I don’t know,” Jaebum groaned in frustration. “We can only trust him for now.”

“Fine,” Jinyoung relented, slumping against the door.

Back in the living room, Jackson stared at the wall thinking of everyone his decision will affect. How the fans would react. How his juniors would think of him. His friends and family. If he actually went through with giving birth, how his schedule would affect his little baby child.

“Don’t worry too much,” Mark simply said, leaving the room with the three youngest.

Nodding, Jackson continued to wait and think of how so much rested on his shoulders

¹ “Yes, yes, no problem, mom, I have JB here. But I can also come back to see you all. That’s all mom. Tell Dad and hyung for me please. Yes. Okay. Bye bye. Mom, I love you. Okay, bye bye.”