They stayed at home for the rest of the afternoon, talking occasionally and making small arrangements for the things they had bought.
Seo-yeon sat on the sofa with her shopping list while Yoongi checked the receipts. Every now and then, she remembered something they had forgotten and added it to the list.
"Do we really need all these things?" he asked, looking at the paper.
"Yes."
He glanced at her.
"You haven't even checked what I wrote."
"I don't need to. I know you."
Seo-yeon smiled and reached for the list.
"Then you should know better than to question me."
He handed it back.
"All right. I'll stop asking."
She continued writing while he put the receipts away. A few minutes later, she asked him whether he wanted to eat something before dinner.
"I'm fine."
"You said that earlier."
"Because I'm still fine."
"Okay."
She returned her attention to the list, and Yoongi settled beside her, resting one arm along the back of the sofa.
By the time he left that evening, they had agreed to buy the remaining baby items another day. There was no need to rush through everything at once.
The following week passed without any major developments.
After the meeting with the chairman, the situation had become less tense. Kwon continued handling the necessary arrangements, and Yoongi received updates whenever there was something important to discuss. Nothing had been announced, and there were no unnecessary conversations about the matter.
At the studio, Yoongi returned to his usual routine.
On Monday, he arrived shortly before the others and went straight to the recording room. Namjoon was already there, going through some notes on his laptop.
"You're early," Namjoon said when Yoongi walked in.
"You're here too."
Namjoon smiled.
"I've been here for almost an hour."
"Then you're the one who needs to go home."
"I'll consider it."
Yoongi placed his bag beside the desk and took off his jacket.
A little later, Jin came in carrying a drink and complaining about the traffic. Hoseok followed him, greeting everyone before checking the music playing from the speakers.
"Have you listened to the new track?" Hoseok asked.
"Not yet," Yoongi replied.
"I sent it yesterday."
"I saw it."
"Seeing the message and listening to the track are two different things."
Yoongi looked at him.
"I'll listen."
"That's what you said yesterday."
Jin laughed from the other side of the room.
"Don't waste your energy. He'll listen when he wants to."
"I know," Hoseok replied, shaking his head.
Their conversation moved on to the track, and Yoongi eventually sat down with his headphones. They spent the next few hours working through the music, making adjustments and discussing different arrangements.
The others joined them as their schedules allowed.
Taehyung stopped by in the afternoon, followed by Jimin. Jungkook came later, carrying food he had picked up on his way.
"Did anyone order this?" Jungkook asked, placing the bag on the table.
Jin immediately looked inside.
"You brought food?"
"Yes."
"What did you get?"
"Food."
Jin gave him a look.
"You're becoming very helpful."
Jungkook laughed and began taking out the containers.
Yoongi continued working until Namjoon called him over to look at something on the screen.
"Hyung, come and check this part."
Yoongi moved closer, listening as Namjoon played the section.
"Change the second line," he said after a moment.
"Why?"
"It doesn't fit the rhythm."
Namjoon played it again, then nodded.
"You're right."
They spent some time adjusting it before taking a break to eat.
During the break, Hoseok asked Yoongi whether he would be joining them for dinner later in the week.
"I don't know yet."
"You always say that."
"Because I don't know."
Jimin smiled.
"Just tell us when you decide."
Yoongi nodded and returned to his food.
His phone vibrated on the table.
Seo-yeon had sent him a picture of a small baby outfit she had found online.
Seo-yeon: Look at this one.
He opened the picture.
Yoongi: Another one?
Seo-yeon: It's cute.
Yoongi: You said you weren't buying anything else today.
Seo-yeon: I said we weren't going shopping today. I didn't say I couldn't look.
He smiled at the screen.
Yoongi: Send me the link.
Seo-yeon: I knew you would like it.
He placed his phone down and continued eating.
Jimin noticed his expression.
"What?"
"Nothing."
Jimin looked at him for another second before returning to his food.
The rest of the week followed much the same pattern. Yoongi spent his days at the studio or attending to work, while Seo-yeon occupied herself with the things she needed to arrange at home.
They spoke regularly, sometimes for only a few minutes and sometimes for much longer. He checked on her whenever his schedule allowed, and she often sent him pictures of things she had found for the babies.
On Wednesday evening, she called while he was leaving the studio.
"Are you on your way home?" she asked.
"Not yet. I'm just leaving."
"Have you eaten?"
"Not really."
"There's food at home."
"I'll eat when I get there."
"Okay. Drive carefully."
"I will."
He heard her moving something in the background.
"What are you doing?"
"Trying to arrange the cupboard."
"Why?"
"Because I want to."
"Leave it until I get there."
"I can arrange a cupboard, Yoongi."
"I didn't say you couldn't."
"Then let me arrange it."
He chuckled.
"All right. I'll see you soon."
"Okay. Bye."
By the time he arrived, she had already finished arranging the cupboard. He found her in the kitchen, checking the food on the stove.
"You finished?" he asked.
Seo-yeon turned around.
"Yes."
He looked towards the cupboard.
"You did all that yourself?"
"It's not as if I carried it on my head."
He laughed, walked over and kissed her forehead.
"Have you eaten?"
"Yes. Your food is there."
He washed his hands and sat down to eat while she joined him at the table with a glass of water.
They talked about ordinary things. Seo-yeon told him about a call she had received earlier, and Yoongi mentioned something funny that had happened at the studio. Neither of them had much to complain about.
On Thursday, he spent most of the afternoon with the members. They had a few things to discuss before their next scheduled activities, and the meeting lasted longer than expected.
When they finally finished, Jungkook stretched his arms above his head.
"I'm hungry."
"You just ate," Jin said.
"That was hours ago."
"Two hours."
"Exactly."
Hoseok laughed.
"Then go and eat."
Jungkook picked up his phone.
"Who's coming?"
Namjoon glanced at the others.
"I have something to do."
Jimin shook his head.
"I'm going home."
Taehyung was already checking his messages.
Jin looked at Yoongi.
"What about you?"
"I have plans."
Jin raised an eyebrow.
"With Seo-yeon?"
Yoongi picked up his jacket.
"Yes."
"Then go. We don't want to delay you."
"Thank you."
Jin laughed as Yoongi walked towards the door.
"At least he answered politely."
"He's always polite," Jimin said.
"Not to me."
Their laughter followed Yoongi into the corridor.
He checked his phone as he walked towards the car park. Seo-yeon had sent him a message asking whether he could stop somewhere on his way home.
He called her.
"What do you need?"
"Nothing important. I wanted to ask if you could get some groceries."
"Send me the list."
"I already sent it."
He opened their chat and found the message.
"All right."
"And don't forget the fruit."
"I see it."
"Good."
He ended the call and looked through the list again before getting into the car.
Friday was quieter.
Seo-yeon had spent part of the morning speaking with her father, and Yoongi arrived later in the afternoon. They had lunch together and spent some time discussing the arrangements they still needed to make before the babies arrived.
There were a few things they had not decided on, including some items for the nursery. Seo-yeon had opinions about nearly everything, while Yoongi preferred to take his time before choosing.
"You don't like any of the ones I've shown you," she said, scrolling through her phone.
"I didn't say that."
"You keep saying we should look at more."
"Because there are other options."
"These are good options."
He leaned closer to see the screen.
"Show me the first one again."
She went back to the previous picture.
He studied it for a moment.
"This one is fine."
"Fine?"
"Yes."
Seo-yeon looked at him.
"You make it sound as if you're agreeing because you want me to stop talking."
"I'm agreeing because I like it."
She laughed and handed him the phone.
"Then save it."
He saved the picture, and she moved on to another item.
On Saturday, they went out together to pick up a few groceries and some household supplies. It was not a planned outing, and neither of them had dressed up for it. Yoongi wore a cap and a comfortable outfit, while Seo-yeon wore a loose dress with flat shoes.
They moved through the shops at an unhurried pace, stopping whenever Seo-yeon wanted to look at something.
At one point, she picked up a packet from a shelf and turned it over to read the label.
"Do we have this at home?" she asked.
"I don't think so."
"Then we should get it."
She placed it in the basket.
A little farther down the aisle, Yoongi stopped to compare two brands of cereal.
"Which one do you want?" he asked.
Seo-yeon looked at both.
"The one we usually buy."
He returned one to the shelf and put the other in the basket.
When they reached the checkout, she noticed that he had picked up an extra packet of snacks.
"You bought this?"
"Yes."
"You don't even eat it often."
"I know."
"Then why did you buy it?"
He looked at her.
"Because I wanted it."
She laughed and helped him arrange the groceries into the bags.
Back at home, they put everything away together. Seo-yeon was explaining where she wanted some of the items kept when Yoongi's phone rang.
He checked the screen.
"It's Namjoon."
"Answer him."
Yoongi picked up.
"What's up?"
Namjoon asked him about a file they had discussed earlier. Yoongi listened, then walked towards the living room to check something on his laptop.
Seo-yeon continued arranging the kitchen.
When he returned, she was standing in front of the refrigerator, trying to make space for the groceries.
"Move this one," he said, pointing to a container.
"I was going to."
He took it from her and placed it on the counter.
"Give me the vegetables."
She passed them to him, and he arranged them in the drawer.
"That should fit."
Seo-yeon closed the refrigerator.
"Finally."
He smiled and reached for the bottle of water on the counter.
"Are you hungry?"
"A little."
"What do you want to eat?"
"Something simple."
"Rice?"
"Not rice."
"Then what?"
She considered it.
"Maybe noodles."
"All right."
He took out a pot while she brought the ingredients from the cupboard.
"Do you want me to cut the vegetables?" he asked.
"Yes. Just don't make the pieces too big."
Yoongi looked at her.
"I know how to cut vegetables."
"I'm only reminding you."
He shook his head and started preparing them.
"You're becoming very particular."
"Someone has to be."
He laughed quietly as she moved around the kitchen, checking the ingredients and telling him what she wanted added.
"Can you pass me the seasoning?" he asked.
Seo-yeon reached for it and handed it over.
"Here."
"Thanks."
She leaned against the counter and watched him for a moment.
"What?" he asked.
"Nothing."
"You're looking at me."
"Am I not allowed to?"
He glanced at her before returning his attention to the pot.
"You can."
She smiled and reached for her water.
"Then continue cooking."