FOREVER YOURS (Seventeen DK)

Part 47

Once the emotions settled a bit, the boys took turns asking how she was feeling, how the labor had gone, and if they could meet Seojin now. DK, fully in dad-mode, cleared his throat and raised a hand like a schoolteacher.

"Okay, rules," he said. "Hands washed and no loud voices''

They all gathered around the tiny car seat, where baby Seojin slept soundly, unaware of how loved he already was. One by one, they cooed and leaned in to gently admire his little nose, his button lips, his soft puff of dark hair.

DK crouched beside the car seat and gently unbuckled the straps, his movements slow and careful, like a routine he had already mastered in just two days. "Alright, who wants to meet our little prince properly?" he asked, glancing up with a proud grin. "You can hold him if you want. Just be careful."

Immediately, the room went a little quieter.

Jeonghan raised his hands like he was under arrest. "I love the kid already, but I'm not messing with someone that small. He's like... the size of my forearm."

Jun nodded from beside him. "I second that. He's too tiny. What if I sneeze or something?"

"I've never held a newborn before," Hoshi said, peeking over DK's shoulder. "What if I mess up his head or something?"

DK chuckled. "I promise he's sturdier than he looks. And I'll help you. Come on, hyungs, don't be scared."

Just then, S.Coups stepped forward, hands in his pockets and eyes soft as he looked down at the baby. "I'll go first."

Everyone turned, a bit surprised.

"Really?" Seungkwan asked, half-laughing. "You?"

"Why not?" Coups said with a shrug. "He's family now."

DK carefully scooped up baby Seojin and walked over to the couch. Coups sat down, his hands out, and DK slowly placed the baby in his arms, adjusting him so that his head was supported and nestled safely.

Seojin stirred a little, squirming just slightly in his sleep, then settled again with a tiny sigh. S.Coups looked down at him with wide eyes, his usually strong and composed expression melting into something utterly soft and amazed.

"Wow..." he whispered. "He's... so small. His whole hand is the size of my thumb."

Everyone around took pictures—quietly, without flash—capturing the sight of their leader holding the group's first baby.

"You look good with a baby, hyung," Minghao commented with a grin.

"You sure you're not secretly married somewhere?" Vernon added playfully.

"Oh my god, imagine Coups hyung with a kid," Seungkwan cackled. "He'd be the softest dad but still try to act cool."

S.Coups rolled his eyes, laughing but clearly moved. "Okay, okay, I get it. You've had your moment. Someone else hold him before I get too attached."

DK helped carefully pass Seojin over to Wonwoo, who was quietly waiting with his arms already in position. Wonwoo held him gently, barely moving, just watching the tiny chest rise and fall as he slept.

"His heartbeat is so fast..." he murmured, awed.

After Wonwoo, it was Seungkwan's turn. He approached the bassinet with cautious excitement, visibly emotional. "Okay, okay... breathe, Boo Seungkwan," he whispered to himself before carefully taking Seojin into his arms under DK's watchful eye.

"Woah..." Seungkwan blinked. "He's even lighter than I expected."

Everyone watched, quietly smiling—until, out of nowhere, Seojin's peaceful face scrunched up, and he let out a loud, clear wail.