Glow

False Negatives

'...do you know how many days off?' Hoseok asks. When Taehyung looks confused Yoongi leans over and mutters into his ear, turning the other man a bright shade of pink.

'Over a week.' The shock on their faces makes me scramble to explain. 'I've never been consistent in my period schedule, not since puberty hit. I haven't had an IUD before, but it was pretty steady until now since I got it. It's possible my body is just finally able to react normally, for me, to the implant.'

'We need to be sure though. I don't know if we can get a doctor in right now. With our contracts suspended so is our access to the managers.' Namjoon says. 'I know we still have the security team, we signed them ourselves separately, at the behest of PD-nim...'

'Smart thinking on his part.' Seokjin interjects.

'I wonder if he expected this situation of yours might happen when he pushed you guys into getting your own security detail.' I say, looking around.

'He's always been wise.' Jimin says, smiling softly, Jungkook nodding in agreement.

'I wonder if we can get one of the security team to pick up a test kit for you.' Yoongi says lowly.

'No, let me have my sister do it.' Hoseok offers. 'I've been wanting to invite her over since we got back, and it'll look less obvious if she did it than a guy, and a security detail guy at that.' The hyung line all nod to this so Hoseok gets up to get his phone from his room and make the call.

'Do you think PD-nim expected this trouble when he suggested we get our own security?' Taehyung asks the table.

'I don't know if we can guess at that, but he was always good at making the best decisions for us.' Jimin says, putting an arm around his soulmate in comfort.

'He did tell us it was a bad idea to open our lamb skewer shop last year.' Jungkook says, looking at Yoongi who nods.

'And he agreed with all of us when we told Namjoon to not get his driving license.' Seokjin adds, making Namjoon blush.

'Yeah, we get it, he's good at helping us find the right path.' I watch Namjoon get up to pace, only to have him almost walk into Hoseok as he comes back from his room, still on the phone.

'Yes, yes, I'll introduce you. Hold on...' the grunt from the impact of their two bodies makes the seated dance line giggle, earning a scowl from their dance leader. Namjoon backs up a step, letting Hoseok pass, before continuing his pacing.

When he's right behind me he sticks his arm to extend beyond me and turns the video call option on. 'Say hi noona!' He all but shouts at my ear, making me wince.

'Hoseok, you know you don't need to shout all the way to her, you have her on the phone, right?' I say lowly, waving and smiling at the camera. A woman with several of Hoseok's characteristics smiles and waves back.

****

After Hoseok says goodbye to his sister I touch his arm to get his attention.

'Are you sure it's okay for her to come here?' I ask.

'Yeah, why?'

'It's just, with the soul bond we give everyone without intending it...' I can't help but drop my eyes to the floor, my mind whirring with worry.

It's not until he puts a couple fingers under my chin and raises my head, making our eyes meet, that my attention is on his words again.

'She knows. She wants to come anyways. She loves us, loves you, and trusts that this soul bond process is only a good thing.' He says firmly. I nod, not sure, but he hugs me. When I finally hug him back he hums, and the guys, silently watching until now, come over and make it a group hug.

****

Later that night I get my first introduction to a BTS family member. Hoseok's sister doesn't have as much English under her belt, so with a bit of translating and some pantomime she tells me she wants to be here to help me with the test and the results.

The guys blush and mumble under their breaths as we get that understood, and when we go off to my room, with the attached bathroom, I can hear their voices pick up.

'Abeojimeun nugu-inga?' She asks after I come out of the bathroom, waiting for the results. I'm not sure what she's asking, so I just smile and nod, which causes a confused smile in response.

After the results come back negative she pulls out more tests, different brands, so that I can make sure.

It takes over an hour, with the guys filtering in one at a time during the waiting process, all needing to check in to calm their own nerves.

Each test comes back negative.

When I bring them all into the main room to show the guys collectively, the sighs of relief echo slightly in the large room. I just smile, glad that everyone is okay with the results.

When Hoseok's sister asks her question again  the guys all look at each other, then start talking in rapid Hangul. Yoongi leans over an explains.

'They're trying to figure out who was the likely possible appa.' He says. I nod, my face furrowing in trying to figure out who was likely.

'Jimin.' I say. With his name said he looks at me, a quizzical look on his face. 'That's who I had an intimate encounter with last, and it wasn't a week ago, it was actually almost three weeks ago.'

Namjoon briefly translates, making Jimin blush furiously, Jungkook blush slightly at the memory of walking in on us, and the others to try ribbing them further. Ji-woo, Hoseok's sister, interrupts and scolds everyone, making them all apologize.

Namjoon is willing to translate for me as Ji-woo asks me a question.

'She asks if you have a female doctor here. You need to get this verified by a professional.' He says. When I shake my head, indicating that I don't she says something in rapid Hangul and gets up to make a call.

'She's calling her doctor, seeing if they're willing to do a home visit.' Namjoon says, listening in on her phone conversation. Almost immediately she's calling someone else. 'That was a no. I think she's asking other family members if they have a doctor who would be willing.' The guys nod at this idea, each getting their phones. 

It's not until Namjoon's mom is on the phone with him that we get a yes. 'My aunt is a nurse at a female doctors' office. They said they'd be willing. They'll be here in an hour.' Ji-woo scowls at the list of friends on her phone that have not been of help, the guys thanking and saying goodbye to those they're currently on the phone with, as they settle back down to wait.

'I wait for you.' Ji-woo says firmly in heavily accented English.

I bow fully, and respond 'Dedanhi gamsahamnida.' With her eyes wide she bows back just as fully, rapidly protesting.

'Eonni says that you don't need to be formal, as you are family.' Hoseok says, smiling warmly at our attempt to be polite to each other.