Hey guys! First of all, I hope everyone is safe and healthy. Hopefully, the craziness which the world is currently going through right now regarding the virus won't last much longer and we will find our footing again. Sending good vibes to you all.

So, here we are… The final chapter of Ji Hoo's story but also the final installment of The fake engagement universe! I'm kind of sad to see it end but also glad to see it all completed. I may think about doing a future In Ha story at some point but that will just depend.

I am working on another Yi Jeong and Ga Eul fic and then I going to do Playful Kiss again. But don't worry. Ga Eul and Yi Jeong will always be my main focus and I still have plans to keep writing them on a regular basis. Now on to the epilogue! Enjoy, and let me know what you think!"

"Uh-oh," Lucy widened her eyes and held out her hands. "It fell down!"

In Ha giggled hysterically. "Ou's pushed it own, Untie Ae!"

Lucy stuck out her lip into a fake pout. "I didn't knock it over."

"Es you id, Untie Ae!" In Ha laughed and Lucy grinned. In Ha still only called her by her adoptive name since Lucy was nearly impossible for the two year old to pronounce. And she was the only one who was able to call her Kim Ae Cha without making Lucy feel weird about it.

She watched her play with the blocks with a proud smile. Despite video calling In Ha regularly with Ji Hoo while they were living abroad, Lucy was still grateful to have her first afternoon alone with her while Ga Eul did errands to allow them some extra bonding time.

The little girl squealed as Lucy suddenly grabbed her and began tickling her. "Noooo. It fell."

"Your illy!" In Ha rolled to get away from her and wobbled back to her blocks. "It's kay. I's will uild it gain for you."

"Thank you, sweetheart." Lucy laughed as In Ha patiently began to rebuild their tall tower. She looked down at her watch. "In Ha, your Mama should be home soon."

"Kay." In Ha replied dismissively, too focused on her game to be concerned about her mother coming home. Yi Jeong and his family had returned from Sweden only about a week ago and In Ha's godfathers could not be more pleased to have them back. For the first time all four of them felt safely settled into the next stage of their lives.

It had also been four months since Yi Jeong knocked some sense into him and Ji Hoo had declared his love for her. Remembering the moment when she had finally heard the words spill from his lips, Lucy looked down at her hand with a smile.

Three days after their incident in the club with Lee Soo Jung and Gang Bon Hwa, she had woken up to find a large ring sitting on her finger and Ji Hoo laying quietly next to her with a slightly nervous expression. Lucy had not bothered to answer but simply rolled into his arms. With a contented sigh, he had held her and whispered promises to her until she stopped trembling.

Then when they officially announced their engagement, Song Woo Bin and Jun Pyo had lost their minds in excitement and demanding they allow them to plan a big wedding.

And while Lucy would have preferred something more intimate, it had meant too much to his friends to give Ji Hoo a big celebration. Especially since they had not really been able to have the grand wedding worthy of the F4 before since So Yi Jeong and Ga Eul had been forced to elope to keep his grandfather from interfering.

Geum Jan Di and Jun Pyo had randomly married on the beach where he had proposed in order to keep the mass of press away. And Park Myeon Gi was too shy for a large wedding. She hated being the center of attention. So, Woo Bin had decided they would just go off somewhere soon and do it privately.

Which left Lucy and Ji Hoo for the big wedding. Along with his friends desire to give Ji Hoo his well earned turn at happiness. They wanted him to feel surrounded by all people in his life who loved him after the years of being alone. Not to mention trying to wrangle enough time for her family to get here.

Including her birth parents who were constantly moving and her few friends from back home. So having it almost a year from now would give everyone plenty of time to be able to fly to Korea for it and allow the guys the extravagant blow-up they wanted.

"Untie, Ae," In Ha called breaking up her thoughts. "Where's bear?"

"Bear?" Lucy looked around and saw his brown head sticking out from behind the couch. "Here he is." She bent down to retrieve him but when she stood up the room spun dangerously.

"Ooh." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to keep her sea legs. Thankfully, it passed quickly and she frowned thoughtfully. That had been her third dizzy spell in the past two days. She had not mentioned it to Ji Hoo because she didn't want to worry him but maybe she should talk to Jan Di.

"Hello." A voice called and In Ha jumped up. "Mama!"

"Hey baby girl." Ga Eul pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "Did you have fun with Aunt Lucy?"

"Uh-huh." In Ha nodded. "Auntie Ae made a tower go BOOM!" She spread her hands dramatically which made her mother laugh. "Good for her."

Lucy grabbed her around the waist and hoisted her high in the air. "Spin time."

"No spin." In Ha giggled while Ga Eul watched them tenderly. "Thanks for watching her, Lucy. It was easier to finish getting the all things we needed by myself."

"You're welcome." Lucy grinned. "How does it feel to be home?"

"Good." Ga Eul admitted as she walked into the kitchen to set down her groceries. "Although, I do love Sweden. Yi Jeong and I have decided that no matter what, we are going to make sure we go back at least once a year. It was wonderful getting away with just the three of us and escaping the pressure of his family."

"Is Yi Jeong at the museum now?"

Ga Eul nodded. "He is setting down some strong ground rules regarding the amount of shows his grandfather enrolls him in but also regarding," she dipped her head to In Ha and Lucy frowned worriedly. "What about her?"

"His grandfather has been hinting it's time for In Ha to start learning the wheel. Demanding she accompanying him to the museum and even tried to hire a private instructor." Ga Eul whispered so In Ha wouldn't overhear.

"Yi Jeong lost his mind when he found out yesterday. If In Ha wants to learn pottery when she is older, that's fine. But it will be because she asked Yi Jeong to teach her. Not because his grandfather wants the next generation of So artist. He is meeting with him now to tell him if he goes after In Ha in any way, Yi Jeong will quit."

Lucy nodded. She knew how fiercely protective So Yi Jeong was of his daughter. She had no doubt his wrath towards his family for trying to mold her when she was barely two years old was enough to make the entire museum shake. However, she also knew how successful So Yi Jeong was in the art world. His work was invaluable and his family would never risk losing him. His grandfather would balk and probably try to call his bluff but in the end he would give in to this line in the sand.

"Anyway," Ga Eul continued easily, completely confident in her husbands abilities to keep their daughter safe. "He should be home soon."

"Hmm," Lucy started to answer but as Ga Eul pulled out some fish from her bag, the smell made Lucy's stomach which was still sensitive from her earlier dizzy spell roll. With a muted apology, she dashed to the sink. The contents of breakfast spilling out while Ga Eul rushed to pat her back.

"Lucy," she asked in concern. "Are you all right?"

"Yeah." Lucy gasped. "Sorry, Ga Eul. I must be fighting a bug."

"Poor thing." Ga Eul led her to the chair. "Here sit down."

"Thanks." She took the rag from her with an embarrassed smile. "My stomach been bugging me for a few days. Along with some dizzy spells which keeps aggravating it."

"Dizzy spells?" Ga Eul knitted her eyebrows. "How long have you been feeling this way?"

"I don't know." Lucy thought about it. "About a week. I didn't want to tell Ji Hoo because he would only doctor me which I hate."

Ga Eul took her face in her hands, scanning her carefully before holding up a finger. "Do me a favor. Follow my finger."

Lucy gave her a bemused grin as she began to move her finger in a large circle. Except as she tried to follow it, she could feel her eyes glazing and she pushed her hand down with a groan. "Stop. I am going to be sick."

Ga Eul eyes widened before a tiny smile crept on her face. "I'm going to call Jan Di. But I don't think you're sick."

"What else could it be?"

"If I'm right, you are about to give the F4 a new member." Ga Eul told her with a grin as she pulled up in her phone. And Lucy frowned in confusion.

"What are you-Oh." She gasped and slapped a hand over her mouth. Her eyes huge as she looked down and back up to the delighted face of Chu Ga Eul.

"Oh my god… Do you think I'm—"

"We will find out." Ga Eul nodded. "In Ha, let's go. We need to take Lucy to see Aunt Geum Jan Di."

"Kay Mama." In Ha stood up and grabbed her bear. "I's eady!"

And before Lucy could do more than blink, she was sitting in Jan Di's office at the hospital. She examined her quietly and then all three of sat in heavy silence while they waited for the test results. Jan Di accepted the file from the nurse quietly before reading it and giving Lucy a confirming smile.

"I'm…" Lucy trailed off as tears rolled down her face. "Are you sure?"

"Positive." Jan Di replied with a watery chuckle. Lucy looked over to Ga Eul who was holding In Ha and the woman smiled. "Congratulations, Lucy."

She nodded as tears rolled down her cheeks, laughter bubbling up in her excitedly. "Ji Hoo..."

"He's going to be so thrilled." Jan Di clapped her hands in excitement and shedding all sense of their previous professionalism, the three women began to laugh and yell over each other in delight.

"Oh wow." Lucy rubbed her stomach. "I don't mind the throwing up now."

They laughed while In Ha looked on with a confused expression and tugged on her mothers shirt. "Mama, whats is it?"

Ga Eul smiled as she explained tenderly. In Ha's eyes grew big and she slowly slid off her mother lap to come stand in front of Lucy. "You have aby growing in elly?"

She nodded and little In Ha's mouth formed into a delighted oh. She put her hands over her and leaned forward until her lips were pressed against her belly button. "Hi, aby. Grow ig, kay."

Lucy knelt and hugged her tightly. "You're so sweet, princess. Once he or she is all done growing, you will have to help me take care of them, okay?"

"Kay." In Ha agreed happily and threw her arms around her neck. "bear help too."

"Wait until the F4 hears about this," Ga Eul muttered with a chuckle to Jan Di. "They already watch Lucy carefully because of what people might say about her being American. Wait until they hear she is expecting."

"It will be fun." Jan Di laughed. "Jun Pyo is in New York until tomorrow but I can't wait to see his reaction. She will be lucky if he doesn't send armed guards to help her pour orange juice."

Lucy sank into a chair in the Ga Eul kitchen while she made tea. She felt a mixture of excitement and total fear. Thankfully, Ga Eul had been through this already and Lucy knew that with her mother not being close, she would be relying heavily on the wisdom of the experienced mother.

"Yah," Yi Jeong called as he returned home. "Where are my girls?"

"In here."

Yi Jeong walked into the kitchen, shooting Lucy a grin while he kissed Ga Eul. "How did it go?" She asked quietly and he rubbed her back soothingly. "She's safe."

His wife shoulders sank in relief before burying her face into his chest. He tucked his lips to her ear and whispered to her until she finally nodded and pulled away. "Thank you."

He shook his head and kissed her once more before turning to Lucy, his expression growing in concern. "Lucy, are you all right? You look a little pale."

She nodded quickly. She had already asked Ga Eul not to tell Yi Jeong yet. She wanted to tell Ji Hoo herself and knowing the network of the F4, she wouldn't stand a chance if even one them found out first. "Just tired."

"The university is pushing you too hard," he stated firmly. "You need to take some time off."

"Yi Jeong," Ga Eul warned but he ignored her, his attention still on Lucy. "Does Ji Hoo know you're sick?"

Exchanging amused glances with Ga Eul, Lucy only barely hid her snort. Catching it, his eyes narrowed suspiciously. "What?"

"Nothing." Ga Eul leaned up to kiss him which he returned but immediate rose his arms to block his wife against the stove. "You're trying to distract me. What's going on?"

"I'm not distracting you."

He tilted his head a small grin forming. "You're hiding something, So Ga Eul... Tell me or I will be forced to fight dirty."

"No. I'm not going to tell you," Ga Eul said stubbornly and he simply push away with a long-suffering sigh. "All right then. You asked for it... In Ha!

Her eyes widened. "You wouldn't."

"In Ha," Yi Jeong called smugly. "Where are you, baby?"

"I's playing, Papa." A tiny voice yelled and Yi Jeong waved at his wife in victory while Ga Eul groaned. "Forget it. Like every other woman she can't resist him. Here." She handed Lucy a box full of tea she had prepared for her to drink in the morning to help with the nausea. "But don't worry. I won't let him tell Ji Hoo."

Lucy laughed. "Thanks... How long do you think before he gets it out of her?"

"At least a few min-"

"AUNT LUCY HAS A WHAT GROWING IN HER BELLY?"

Ga Eul rolled her eyes. "Never mind."

Yi Jeong stalked back into the kitchen, his eyes wide and seeing her standing with a box, he charged over to rip it from her arms. "What are you doing? You can't be lifting things."

"Yi Jeong—"

"Sit." He demanded as he pushed her back to the chair. "Stay."

Ga Eul laughed and picked up a running In Ha who had followed her father. "Welcome to the overprotective F4 godfather club, Lucy."

"Thanks." Lucy said with a snort before taking Yi Jeong's hand. "I haven't told Ji Hoo though. So you have to keep it quiet."

He groaned. "Oh come on… At least let me tell Woo Bin—"

"Yi Jeong," Ga Eul poked his ribs and he sighed. "Fine. I will be good."

"And you," she ticked her daughters belly. "What did I say, huh? No telling Papa about the baby yet."

Yi Jeong grinned and stole In Ha from his wife. "In Ha, what is Papa's number one rule?"

"No elling Mama when her tea aste icky." In Ha said without batting an eye and Ga Eul folded her arms with a questioning gaze to her husband who swallowed back a laugh. "Thanks, baby."

"Elcome."

"My other rule?"

"No iss boys. Only Papa."

"Remember that one." Yi Jeong instructed her firmly while his wife rolled her eyes. "And the last one?"

In Ha clapped her hands, "no screts from Papa."

"Good girl," He kissed the side of her head. "You can go play now."

"Tank you," In Ha wiggled away and Ga Eul shook her head. "Pabo."

He drew her into his arms. "I always love your tea."

"Uh-huh," she pressed against him. "I'm going to remember this next time you are sick and are demanding my ginger blend."

He laughed huskily and kissed her. "Deal."

"My bus leaves soon." Lucy told them as she took back her tea set. "Thanks for everything, Ga Eul."

"Hold on! You're not taking a bus." Yi Jeong looked horrified at the suggestion. "Are you crazy?"

"Yi Jeong, I will be fine." Lucy started but catching his dark glare she stopped with a sigh. "Or you could take me instead."

"Thank you." He grabbed the box again with a sharp growl. "Stop picking up things."

"It's tea."

"So?"

Ga Eul chuckled and leaned against the counter, shooting Lucy a grin. "I told you. If you thought they were overprotective before, you have not seen anything yet."

Ji Hoo opened his door gratefully. It had been a long day at the clinic. He should have been home two hours ago but it seemed like patient after patient had needed extra attention today. So, he was glad but a little surprised when Geum Jan Di had messaged him earlier saying she would work for him tomorrow so he could spend some time with Lucy.

He was not sure why she had offered so out of the blue but he was not going to complain. He could use a day off and in-between his work at the hospital and her classes at the university, it was hard for them to spend a whole day together.

His grandfather only worked a few hours a week now and his health had greatly improved. He walked and fished bringing some necessary vitality and color back into his life. He stopped by every weekend for dinner with him and Lucy, whom he adored.

In fact, Ji Hoo was half convinced that if his grandfather was even five years younger he would be trying to steal her from him. Which probably wouldn't be overly difficult since Lucy also loved the grumpy old man which had made him laugh since he had always been compared to his grandfather. But as she pointed out once, it was nice to know they would still love each other even as they grew older.

Not that Lucy had anything to worry about on that front. His love for her had only grown these past four months since she had officially moved in and Ji Hoo put the ring on her finger. Not willing to let her doubt another second that he would allow anything to break them apart.

Especially when her student visa ended and she was forced to return to the states and would have to reapply for her work visa. It had been the longest six weeks of Ji Hoo's life waiting for her to return. Thank god for Gu Jun Pyo who used his influence and pressure to get her paperwork pushed through faster than normal.

Ji Hoo was putting in his code when his phone unexpectedly rang. Looking down, he was surprised to see Lucy calling him since it was the middle of night in San Francisco. Worried that something might be wrong, he hastily answered it. "Hello."

"Hi."

"Hi," Ji Hoo frowned. "Is everything okay? Why are you awake?"

"I miss you." Lucy sounded tired. "I just want to be home with you."

He closed his eyes. It had been over a month since she had flown back to the states. He had initially went with her so he could officially meet her family and they could announce their engagement. He had loved getting to know her parents who were gentle and kind, accepting him without question. Which had been remnants of how they took in Lucy when she was six. Her brothers though had been slightly more difficult. They were not pleased by the news nor the idea that Lucy was going make Korea her permanent home.

It had taken Ji Hoo getting drunk and swearing to never hurt her while they downed multiple alcoholic beverages to get their blessing. That and threatening them if they ever made Lucy cry or feel like she had to choose between them. Which had made Kim Beom Seok and Chin Hae realize he truly loved their sister. So, they had begrudgingly agreed for him to become a part of their family. Which Lucy told him meant that from now on, he was fair game for the pranks and teasing that came with being related to Kim Beom Seok and Kim Chin Hae.

But after a week, Ji Hoo needed to return to Seoul. He had conferences scheduled and Lucy was forced to stay behind to figure out her visa situation. And the longer they were apart, the harder it was getting for them. If Ji Hoo had any leftover doubts for his feelings or need for her, they were wiped out. He couldn't even breathe fully right now. And sleeping was practically impossible without her laying next to him.

"Jun Pyo said it shouldn't be much longer," Ji Hoo sighed as he sat on his stoop. Not wanting to go into an empty house yet. "Okay?"

"I know. He called me yesterday… By the way, where are you? Why aren't you home reading some boring text on medical diseases."

He laughed. "You're one to talk, miss ancient history professor."

"Yeah but your profession involves math which is a horrible thing."

He started to respond when something occurred to him. "Wait, how do you know I'm not home?"

His front door opened and Lucy stepped out looking exhausted but happy. "Probably because Jun Pyo called to tell me the paperwork was approved."

Ji Hoo stared at her for a long moment before he realized she was not an illusion. He stood up and pushed her back inside as she cried his name. Crushing her to him, he buried his face into his neck. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I only received word on Tuesday." She told him. "I was afraid to tell you only for it to be delayed or something. Then when it got confirmed, I only had two hours to catch a flight. So, I just decided to surprise you."

He nodded and tightened his grip. "I've missed you."

"Me too." She let out small cry. "Six weeks felt like forever."

He took her face and kissed her. Tasting her tears, he stole them with his tongue, exchanging breath for breath with her until they both were trembling. "I want you to promise me something," Lucy exhaled against him.

Ji Hoo brushed his lips over her damp cheeks, his hands creeping under the hem of her shirt needing to touch her flesh. "Anything."

"We don't this again," she shook her head, pressing her body closer with an almost desperate need to confirm he was real. "We go together or not at all. No matter what happens. We won't leave each other again"

He murmured her name and gathered her close. "Sweetheart, it's okay. I promise. I'm not going anywhere."

Lucy nodded even as she cried harder and he found it ironic that he was the one comforting her this time on not leaving. "Lucy, what is it?"

"I've missed you so much." She whimpered. "I kept having nightmares about not being allowed to come back or—"

"No." He pressed a kiss to her swollen eyes. "I would have come and kidnap you before I let that happen."

She laughed and wiped her cheeks, the ring on her finger sending a possessive gleam through him. "I love you."

"I love you too," She fell back into him with a long sigh. "I'm so glad to be home."

After that both Ji Hoo and Lucy decided they didn't do well separated and agreed to never to be apart for more than a week. Now, they had settled into their lives with her officially teaching full time at the university and although he would have preferred to get married the moment he slipped the ring on her finger; he was allowing Woo Bin to have his fun in planning them a large, extravagant wedding.

When he walked into the living room, he saw Lucy sitting at the table with her laptop, her fingers pressed into her temples and he grinned. She had been struggling with a particular student these past few weeks. She had high hopes for him but his test scores and papers were not reflecting his obvious retention of the material. Despite the fact he could answer all her questions in class. He just didn't write well which were causing her problems.

Ji Hoo even remembered the one night Lucy had asked him for help in translating a sentence in his essay which had surprised him since she never needed assistance understanding something before.

But once Ji Hoo looked at the paper he could see why she was struggling. The kids sentence had been so choppy, it had taken him about three reads before he could figure out the gist of what he was saying. And apparently this last paper was showing the same level of trouble and Ji Hoo could practically hear her brain smoking in desperation to save this students grade. He quietly put down his stuff and snuck up behind her, pressing a long kiss into the side of her neck.

Lucy sighed in relief, reaching up to cup the back of his head, holding him to her. Feeling how tense she was, he closed the laptop. "That's enough for tonight."

"Okay." She sighed and sank back into him. "My brain is goo anyway."

He chuckled and pressed one last kiss into her skin before moving to the stove. "Are you hungry?"

"Not really."

Ji Hoo gave her a concerned glance over his shoulder. "Is your stomach still bothering you?"

"A little." Lucy followed him, fiddling slightly with her ring. "Although not as bad as this morning."

"That's good." Ji Hoo gave her a puzzled smile. "You look really worn out though. Are you sure you're okay?"

She nodded but her expression was slightly nervous as she took a deep breath. "But I think we should talk to Woo Bin about moving up the wedding."

Ji Hoo sat down in her vacant chair, pulling her in between his legs with a frown. "What are you talking about? What does your stomach being upset have to do with the wedding?"

Lucy took his hand and interlacing his fingers laid them low over her stomach. He looked at their joined hands in confusion before his eyes widened and his head shot up to meet her gaze.

"Lucy," he breathed, his grip tightening on her fingers. "Are you—"

She nodded, tears building happily. "Ga Eul figured it out when I got dizzy playing with In Ha. Then Jan Di confirmed it this afternoon."

He looked back down and swallowed hard. She laid her lips to the top of his head as his hand ran under her shirt laying them gently against her stomach. "I think you might have a bump." He let out a shaky breath, his eyes dancing happily. "It's tiny but it's there."

"Jan Di thought I could show early." Lucy chuckled even as tears flowed heavily. "Because I am so small."

"How far along are you?" Ji Hoo asked quietly never taking his hand or eyes away from her stomach.

"I don't know." Lucy confessed. "I will find out next week but probably at least eight or nine weeks."

He leaned forward to kiss the soft flesh. His hands moving to rest on her waist and she smiled. Her heart filling with even more love for him as he quietly introduce himself. She stroked his neck and breathed in his touch. He pulled her into his lap, his arms encircling her as he buried his face into her neck.

"I love you." Ji Hoo whispered and she nodded. They held each other for a long time before he finally leaned back, his expression worried. "Are you feeling okay?"

"I'm tired." Lucy confessed. "And my stomach keeps rolling but at least I know why now."

"I want you to take it easy for a while." Ji Hoo demanded quietly. "Especially if you are having dizzy spells."

"I will." She promised and laughed at his dubious expression. "No, really. I won't do anything to risk the baby."

"Or you," Ji Hoo insisted, his tone anxious with new fear and she cupped his face. "I will be careful. I promise."

He relaxed at this and gave her deep grin, pressing his forehead to hers and she smiled. "You're a daddy, Ji Hoo."

"Lucy." Ji Hoo sighed against her mouth, "Thank you."

She kissed him softly. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Lucy looked down at her ring with a watery chuckle. "But I don't think I will fit into my dress if we stick to our original date."

"I'm marrying you by Saturday." Ji Hoo told her seriously. "We will fly your family out on the next available flight… See this is why should have let me get them a plane!"

She rolled her eyes. She had categorically refused to let him buy her folks their own plane or her brothers yachts, which had made Chin Hae balk.

"What's the point of having a chaebol for a brother-in-law if my sister won't let him buy us cool stuff." He had continually whined until she finally threw a chopstick at his head. However, she did let him give her parents a credit card to put a trip a Korea on it anytime they wished.

"Woo Bin is going to lose his mind when we tell him we're moving it up."

"You let me handle Woo Bin," Ji Hoo said protectively. "He has three days to throw something together or I am taking you Caledonia."

Lucy nodded and snuggled into him. "Thank you."

Ji Hoo tightened his grip, kicking himself slightly. He knew Lucy had never wanted a big wedding. It had been stressing her out trying to make sure her family would be able to come or ensuring it didn't make her parents uncomfortable by the amount of money Woo Bin and Jun Pyo were obviously spending. Lucy even wanted to make sure her birth parents whom he met briefly last month when they unexpectedly came to Seoul felt included.

Which was hard when she could not get them to give her any kind of idea if they would even be able to attend. They were currently backpacking around the world and during their brief visit, Ji Hoo had been struck how different they were compared to their daughter. While Lucy was loving and open to everyone, she was also stable and functional. Making sure everyone around her knew she supported and cared for them.

Her birth parents were equivalent to a storm. They blew in and back out in matter of few hours. Throwing stories and music at Lucy before giving her a brief hug and then disappearing. Not ever really asking Lucy anything about herself or inquiring about her new life with Ji Hoo.

They behaved more like curious friends and Lucy handled them with a distant grace. It was clear she loved them but didn't really view them as parents. Those were the two people who called or messaged her daily to make sure she was okay.

Afterwards, he could tell their visit exhausted Lucy and more than ever, Ji Hoo was grateful that she had been rescued. Not even wanting to imagine how badly damaged she might have been if she had stayed in their care. And he was irritated to see that she had the same look now. Tired, happy, slightly nervous, and clinging to him as though she was worried he might vanish into thin air.

"I'm sorry." Ji Hoo shook his head. "I should have run off with you months ago."

"It's okay," Lucy laughed. "I didn't mind waiting at first but now with the baby, I would rather simplify things."

"This weekend." Ji Hoo repeated with a growl and she nodded in relief. "I will try to reach Liz and Michael but who knows where they are right now. We will wait for my brothers and folks to get here and not worry if anyone else can't make it."

He muttered his agreement and rubbed her back. "Think you can eat some broth or something?"

"I will try," Lucy muttered and slid off his lap carefully. He steadied her and she followed him to the stove. He started to rummage around to make her something but catching her wane expression, he immediately stopped and drew her to him. Understanding she needed comfort more than food right now. She came easily, giving him a puzzled frown.

"What is it?"

Ji Hoo didn't answer but took her hand, slowly leading her into a dance, and she smiled. Following his movement, she laid her head on his shoulder and they simply swayed slowly together until he felt her relax. Lucy lifted her head to beam brightly at him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"We've made a baby."

He smiled back and rested his hand against her. "What do you think? Girl or boy."

"It's a boy." Lucy said so confidentially that Ji Hoo could only blink in wonderment. "How can you be so sure?"

"I just know." She shrugged as he twirled her. "A boy with your eyes. Which means he will never get into trouble. All he will have to do is look at me and I will cave every time."

"My eyes, huh." Ji Hoo looked amused. "Is that all I have to do? Look at you?"

Lucy grinned. "How do you think I fell in love with you. When I looked up to tell you off for running me over and saw your big brown eyes staring down at me… I was a goner."

He lightly kissed her. "Me too. From the minute you opened your mouth and spoke to me, I couldn't think of anyone else."

"So what?" She wrinkled her nose. "We will have a boy with your looks and my mouth… I see getting called into the school a lot in my future.

"No," Ji Hoo said dismissively. "He will just call Uncle Gu Jun Pyo and have the principle fired."

Her eyes widened in alarm and he laughed. "Don't worry. He will only be second generation F4. We're still in charge."

"I'm not sure that's comforting or not." Lucy told him and he grinned, resting his hands low on her back before sobering slightly. "He will be fine. With you as his mother, I am not worried at all."

She laid her head on his chest. "I love you."

"I love you too." Ji Hoo muttered, kissing her cheek and jaw. "I'm marrying you."

"Mm," Lucy purred in content and wrapped herself tightly around him. His body still moving slowly with her and she laid her head on his chest. "Can I eat tomorrow?"

Ji Hoo grinned at the sleepy request and picked her up carefully. "Sure sweetheart."

As he took her down the hall, he couldn't help but feeling grateful for a certain rainy night and two meddling friends who had given him a pair of pliers and a wink the day he announced his plans to propose.

While any other time, he probably would have punched them for interfering instead he just quietly thanked them. Knowing without them or that night with her, he probably never would have let himself give into his feelings for Lucy.

And as the knowledge of what he could have lost that day rushed over him, he muttered another silent thanks to them while he laid Lucy on the bed and crawled in next to her. Wrapping his arms around her stomach carefully, Lucy sighed and snuggled into his side.

"Sing to me, Ji Hoo."

He brushed a kiss over her shoulder and started humming. A loud clap of thunder boomed suddenly overhead and feeling a rush of nostalgia, Ji Hoo pulled up the covers and snuggled into bed with his family.