Spirited away
Pairing: Ghost! Mingi x Mom! Reader
Note: This is going to have so much angst so please be ready, I’m so sorry! I love you guys but I’m in need of some angst. Also! This took 3 maybe even 4 days so PLEASE DON’T LET THIS FLOP!
Genre: Angst
Warnings: Lots and lots of sad emotional moments
Mentions: Death, Depression, Pregnancy
Requested: No
Scenario: He’s a ghost...but he could never fully move on to the after-life, he chooses to stay behind because he has two special people he wants to protect. When he does his job, He’ll move on...
When people ask you, What do you remember of him?. You couldn’t explain, No words could explain just how much you remember him. A few years ago, you met your high school sweetheart, you two were attached like glue, people didn’t believe you two would last long. Yet Mingi was there to prove them all wrong. He knew exactly how much he wanted you forever, he was going to make you his forever. You’ll never forget your first time ever moving in together.
{Flashback}
You leaned against the box, the small fan blowing in your face as you felt the summer heat come through again. “Hey, don’t dry up on me now,” he joked. You chuckled. “I’m sorry, it’s just really hot love,” you admitted. He nodded his head in agreement before sitting beside you, taking your hand he softly played with your fingers. “Remember how first kiss?” he asked. You groaned but laughed at the thought of it. “It was really movie like, kissing in the rain, You were really bold that day,” you said. He blushed a bit as he nodded his head. The things you two have done, making his heart flutter.
“Who would’ve thought we would prove people wrong and be together even after high school?” you questioned. “I did, I seen marriage with you, I remember the first day we met you ran into my locker,” he chuckled bringing up the memory. You two talked back on so many memories before you got serious. “In the future...do you ever want kids?” you asked. Mingi looked away a bit before turning his attention back to you. “Yeah, I think it would be nice,” he said.
{Months}
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday My cute mingi! Happy birthday to you,” You sang as you placed the birthday cake on the table. He smiled and gave you a big kiss on the cheek. Blowing out the candle you both clapped before picking up a bag. “A gift, I worked extra shifts to buy it,” you explained.
He thanked you as he dug in the bag, opening the box, he gasped as he looked down at the watch. “I remember you buying me a necklace, So I wanted to make sure you got something special,” You said. Without another word, he gave you a kiss, you giggled as you both laid back in the floor.
“W-wait...what if I get pregnant?” you asked. He smiled. “I’d be okay with that,” he said. You giggle before going in for a kiss.
{Few more months}
You did get pregnant as you stated, and Mingi was a crying but happy mess, both of you had agreed to care for this child. Until the day of the baby shower. You didn’t know that the day would change your life. “What do you mean Mingi is in the hospital?” you asked over the phone. Yunho, Mingi’s best friend sighed. “I mean someone stabbed Mingi...He’s hanging on by a thread...do you wanna come say goodbye...” he said his voice cracking.
You raced to the hospital, leaning at the bed side, seeing Mingi laying there, not breathing by himself. Tears brimming your eyes as you lay your head on his chest. “Mingi...Baby...if you can hear me, please don’t leave me...please don’t leave our child, please Mingi,” you cried. You knew deep in your heart, you had no hope in keeping Mingi there. “I love you...Why are you leaving me?” you asked. Suddenly all you heard was a constant ring.
The doctors and nurses came in, you cried as you backed away, collapsing in Yunho’s arms. “Y-You’re leaving me? S-stop being selfish! Stop! Wake up,” you yelled. But Yunho dragged you out, you continued to scream but you knew there was no saving him. You had to get through this pregnancy experiencing grief. That night you laid in bed, clinging to his hoodie, Yunho sating down, on the bed, rubbing your back. “He loved you both...but sometimes people have to go...it’s apart of life,”.
{End flashback}
Minho sat on the bench outside of his school, waiting as he kicked his legs around, holding the flower. Mingi sitting beside him, watching his son with a caring smile. When he first became a spirit he was confused, until Seonghwa, explained that spirits roam until they let go and do what they need to complete. So he learned how it worked. And when he met his son, he was excited, he protected him from everything. But what he didn’t know was that his son would soon see him.
Recently you had pulled up in your car, getting out you walked up to Minho. “Sorry it took me awhile,” you smiled. He smiled back. “It’s okay eomma, I know you were taking your time,” the small 8-year-old said. You reached out your hand, Mingi smiled as he went to touch your hand until he realized he couldn’t. Instead he watched Minho take it as you got him in the car. Mingi chuckled until someone appeared beside him. “Seonghwa?” he said as he turned over, watching you leave. Seonghwa nodded his head. “I came to check on you, you still need to finish your task, do what’s best so you can move on,” Seonghwa said. Mingi let out a sigh. “I know, but being a spirit is kinda fun? I just...I wanna protect Y/n and Minho,” he admitted. Seonghwa frowned at the other ghost, It came to no surprise. Seonghwa did feel bad for Mingi, he was gone too soon. Yet sadly, he couldn’t be brought back.
“I know...just don’t waste time,” Seonghwa explained. He being to fade away as Mingi did the same, knowing he had to make up his mind.
You walked into the house, Minho tossing his bag on the couch as he ran to his room, you chuckled at his excitement to be home. “Are my two favorite people home? Finally?” Yunho stuck his head out from the kitchen. “Mhm,” you hummed as you kicked off your shoes, walking over and placing a kiss. Going through Mingi’s death and your pregnancy wasn’t easy but Yunho really did stick beside you. You both missed Mingi but you had to move on, you knew you did. And you ended up with Yunho.
Meanwhile, In Minho’s room, he had been sitting on his bed, he wanted to watch cartoons in his room. Mingi searched around the room, checking out the bedroom. “Who would’ve thought you liked this stuff? I didn’t take you as the book type but I guess you did take after your mother,” he chuckled to himself. Mingi felt some pain in his chest. One touch. That’s all he wanted. One touch. He wanted to reach over and pull his son in his arms. Even Seonghwa knew that but spirits and humans would cause many issues.
Yunho walked inside the room catching the attention of Mingi. “What do you want for dinner?” Yunho asked. Minho sat there thinking about it for a bit before he finally answered. “Anything you make is good Appa!” he chimed. Mingi frowned as he looked at his best friend. That should be him, but he knew it wouldn’t be and that hurt.
Dinner time rolled around, Minho sat at the table telling you both about his day, Mingi sitting in the chair across from him, he listened to the boys day. “That’s good, you did the responsible thing giving the toy back,” Yunho said. Mingi chuckled and you smiled. It felt...right. He couldn’t be seen but it all felt right to see Minho and you both smile. You moved on rather nicely...he liked to see you happy but he wanted that to be him.
You checked the time with a sigh. “Time for bed, Dad will help you wash up, I’ll clean the kitchen,” you said. Yunho nodded his head before guiding Minho to the bathroom, you gathered the dishes around the table and headed into the kitchen. Mingi followed you with a smile. “You’ve grown so beautiful...You were always my little sunshine,” he said softly. His hand reaching for you, as it went right through. “The love of my life, I didn’t wanna leave you so soon, I know you called me selfish, but please...If I had a chance to stay I would’ve never left you behind,” tears filled his eyes. You removed your ring and washed the dishes.
Mingi’s eyes landed on the ring as he frowned. “Please...know your worth...know that Yunho is good and I want him to treat you well...C-Can you forgive me for leaving you?” he asked as he begin to sob. You chuckled. “I miss him...” You trailed off. Mingi opened his arms. “I-I’m right here,” he said. You walked through him, causing the ghost to collapse as he cried. “I’m here! Please! Let her see me! I’m right here,” He sobbed. He repeated your name over and over but his cries were never heard.
You enter the bathroom to find Yunho helping Minho get his teeth brushed. “You two boys having fun?” you asked. Yunho nodded his head with a smile. “Yeah, Minho was just telling me about somethings,” He explained. As he rinsed out his mouth, Minho walked along to his room, Yunho going to your shared bedroom. “I’ll get him tucked in and ready,” you said. Minho laid in bed, he waited for you to enter the room. “Alright, What are you wanting tonight?” you asked as you tucked his blanket. “Sleep, You don’t have to read me any bedtime story eomma,” he explained. You nodded your head with a smile. “If you need me or your dad, just come in the room and get us,” you said. You gave him a kiss on the forehead as you left the room.
Minho’s eyes became heavy as he drifted off to sleep. Mingi standing over the bed, the moonlight shining through the young boy’s bedroom. Mingi felt his eyes begin to water.
Minho woke up, it was midnight, the house was quiet, he rubbed his eyes as he looked over. “E-Excuse me...who are you?” he asked. Mingi turned around, the tears streamed down his face as he looked at the little boy. “M-Me...you can see me?” he asked surprised. Minho nodded his head, Mingi chuckled lightly, the excitement in his body as he rushed over, pulling the boy in a hug. “M-Minho! I’m so sorry for leaving you and your mother,” he said. Minho raised a brow in confusion. “W-Who are you?”. Mingi spoke without hesitation. “Your dad...I died when your mom was pregnant...I’m a ghost Minho...” he explained.
“T-The guy in my mom’s photos...beside Yunho was...m-my dad?” he asked. Mingi nodded his head. Minho hugged him back. “Dad!” he cried. Mingi tightened his embrace. Seonghwa appeared, causing the two boys to look his way. “I gave Minho the ability to see you, but hurry cause time is ticking,” he said before leaving again. Mingi sat on the bed, explaining everything to Minho.
When morning came, Minho had started acting odd, he was keeping conversation with the empty chair beside him. This made you and Yunho watch him, a bit concerned to send him to school. “I’m getting worried about our son,” You admitted. “You? I’m the one getting scared...” Yunho said. Both of you eyed the little boy. “It’s normal for imaginary friends at this age, He’ll get over it,” you explained. Yunho nodded his head agreed. Both of you hoping for the young boy to feel okay.
He stood up from his seat, grabbing his bag as he headed towards the door. “Mingi and I are walking to school,” he said as he opened the door. Before you and Yunho could say anything, he left. This made you look a bit shock and guilty, how did he even know about his real dad?.
“How’s school going for you?” Mingi asked as he walked beside his son. “Good Appa, I actually want you to stay with me,” he said. Mingi frowned. “I have a meeting with Seonghwa, But I promise I’ll come back and meet you,” Mingi smiled. Minho and him reached the school gates, he waved bye to the young boy as he disappeared from the gates. Landing in a white room, taking a seat at the table. “You made it,” Seonghwa said as he sat down with Yeosang. “I did,” Mingi said.
Yeosang looked over at Mingi. “We need to talk to you about the kid,” Yeosang said. Seonghwa nodded his head, getting the attention of Mingi. “Minho is a sweet kid but you can’t stick around, you know what happens...you have to finish your task, and it’s about time to find out,” Seonghwa explained as he frowned. Mingi was confused. He knew he had to go someday but he didn’t want it to be soon, not so far from his son and you. “You still haven’t let Y/n go nor Minho...you can’t move on...you have to leave them in the hands of Yunho,” he said. Mingi knew the male was right.
“How did you die Yeosang?” Mingi suddenly asked. Yeosang sighed. “I was saving my niece of a fire...I didn’t have a way to escape...So I burned...I moved on quickly when I found out, I was holding on to something that held ties to the humans,” he explained. Mingi looked down at his necklace. Of course, the Necklace you bought him held ties to you and that keeps him here. “You need to let go of that sooner or later, You’ll only cause a mess in the human world, you’ll only leave people mixing up with the spirits,” he said. Mingi knew both guys were right but it was gonna be hard for Mingi to let go of you...he was still in love and the envy in his heart was holding him back. He would do anything to have Yunho’s place.
It was a big night, Minho had a soccer game going on, You and Yunho went all the way to show your support, leaving work early, packing up some shirts, just showing support for your son in any way. “I think he’s gonna do great,” You give Yunho a kiss who chuckles. “He’s gonna try his best and that’s gonna be a huge deal, trying your best still makes you a winner,” he said as you agreed. You checked the time with a small sigh. “I’ll drive us there, you can drive us back, okay?” you said. He nodded his head as he grabbed your hand, walking out of the house to make it to the game.
Minho stood behind the bench, talking to his father as a small laugh broke out from his lips. “Appa, I can’t cheat,” he said. Mingi laughed with his son. “If you need me to get the game plans from the other couch, you know I can do that, only you can see me,” he said. Minho nodded his head as he let out a small content sigh. “A-Are you leaving...” Minho said. Mingi frowned. “I have to eventually...I’m sorry...I wanna stay with you but I can’t...” he said. Minho only hugged his dad as he held back his tears. “Okay appa...I love you,” he said. Mingi sat a bit shocked as the little boy let go, standing up and walking away.
He frowned but knew he had to watch him play soccer. You and Yunho sat on the bench, waiting for the game, you both spotted Minho leave from behind the benches. Wiping away small tears as he headed back to his team. “W-What’s wrong?” you asked. Yunho frowned. “I don’t know love? Maybe he’s a bit under pressure, we have to support him so he knows even if he doesn’t win, he’s still our winner,” he said. You hummed in agreement as the game started. The other school and team being introduced, finally it was time for your son’s team. You and Yunho cheered as Minho walked out. “That’s our boy!” you yelled causing the small kid to laugh. “You got this Minho! We believe in you,” Yunho cheered.
Mingi sat beside Yunho. “I believe in you too Minho! You can do this son!” he said. Minho chuckled at the three supportive parents before turning his attention back to the game. As it started you all watched so closely.
Meanwhile, Seonghwa and Yeosang sat at the white table, a nice white room that was peaceful. “Mingi really loves his son, is there a way we can bring him back?” Yeosang asked. Seonghwa shook his head. “I wish we could, but that would be unfair...so instead...Y/n will get to meet him again...For one last time tonight,” Seonghwa explained confusing the other ghost. Yeosang shrugged in confusion as he left to see the other ghost.
Minho was kicking the ball around, trying to pass it until another kid came behind him, kicking his leg and not the ball, sending Minho to the game. “M-Minho?” you called out. He rubbed his head, glaring at the boy. “It’s okay, you got this,” Yunho said. Yet Minho was already upset, his dad was dead, his dad was just a spirit. You lied to him about his biological father, and now he’s just too upset. Without thought he approches, the boy, pushing him down and throwing some hits. “Shit, Not again,” You cursed under your breath. You and Yunho rush off of the stands and down to the field.
Yunho pulled Minho off of the now crying boy. “What is your deal?” you asked. “My deal? My deal is that Mingi is my REAL father, yet you wanted me to play along like I would never know! I asked you! and you told me you didn’t know! You fucking liar,” he cursed. Yunho shook his head. “Don’t talk to your mother that way!” he said. Minho rolled his eyes. “Wouldn’t you like to control people you dick!” Minho spat. Yunho grabbed his arm. “Alright, enough.”. Minho frowned as you looked down. He was right.
You followed them to the car, Yunho putting Minho in the backseat, Minho had sat in the backseat avoiding looking at either of you. You buckled up as Yunho started the car. Rain pouring down. “You should really feel ashamed! treating your own parents that way,” Yunho said. Minho shook his head. “You two aren’t innocent, My dad is literally a spirit, he’s sitting beside me right now, and you guys are treating me like I’m some clueless animal,” he said. Yunho slapped the steering wheel with aggression. “of course! like a clueless animal! Is that what you believe? You can see your dead father now? You never ONCE mentioned that before!” he yelled. “IF YOU BOTH WOULD STOP ACTING LIKE WE’RE PERFECT, YOU WOULD KNOW! God...I hope I can go home with dad...I hate you...” Minho said. You stopped for a moment.
Tears brimming in your eyes, Yunho sighed. “Don’t say that...” He said. “What? That I wanna be dead? I wanna be with my dad! He makes me happy!” Minho yelled. Yunho held back his anger. “Enough. Mingi is dead. Mingi was stabbed to death! He is gone!” he said without a thought. Minho’s eyes widen slighty, he felt his heart break into two. Yunho frowned as he started driving, the car silent. After a few hours, the young boy had fallen asleep.
“Getting over Mingi wasn’t easy...Maybe the grief is catching up to him...We need to be there like we were for each other,” you said. Yunho cleared his throat. “I get what you mean but...I have no idea where he would know anything about Mingi?” he questioned. You didn’t get it either, how he had thought a lot about his dad. The car stopping at a red light before striking green. The rain hit the windows heavily. You looked at your phone before looking up, only to see bright lights. “YUNHO!” You yelled. “THE BRAKES! THEY AREN’T WORKING!” he yelled out. Before either of you could say a word. The car ran right into you guys, making everything go black.
Minho and you both opened your eyes, in a white room, it was beautiful though, a bright white, beautiful white table beside you guys. “E-Eomma?” Minho spoke. His voice echoing. “Come here baby!” You said opening your arms. He ran into your arms as you both looked around. “Where are we?” he asked. You wrapped him securely in your arms. “I don’t know baby...but stay close to me okay?” you said. He nodded his head as you both begin to walk around hand and hand. “Ah...you two are here?” a voice spoke. You turned around to see Seonghwa, your eyes going wide a bit. “S-Seonghwa...didn’t you...” your voice trailed off.
He chuckled slightly. “Die? yeah, but...this is actually heaven, more like a waiting room, we wait for our task and time as spirits be up before we are completely wiped from the earth, let me explain. After death, we go here, we wait until our spirit allowed us to let go, after that our spirits no longer run earth or the waiting room unless we get sent down, We’re ghost,” he explained. Minho’s eyes shake. “A-Are we dead?” Minho asked. Seonghwa frowned. “No, you guys are here in the waiting room...” he said.
“Oh thank god! Send them back!” a voice yelled out. Your eyes snap upwards to see...Him...Mingi. “M-Mingi,” you said. “Y/n...”. You ran to him, breaking down in his arms. Minho running over and hugging you both. “I missed you! It’s really you,” You cup his face. He nods his head with a smile. “I’ve roamed the earth protecting you and Minho from many things, I never thought I would get the chance to see you, what are you doing here?” he asked. You explained to him what you remember last, Minho sitting in his lap as he looked between you guys.
He looked up at Seonghwa. “We need to get you guys out of here, you don’t belong here...whatever happened to me that night...It happened but I don’t need both of my loves...here not now...it’s not your time,” he said. Seonghwa nodded his head. “She has to lose connection with the spirits, let go of whatever you have that’s connected to her, it’ll send them both back,” he said. You looked between them as you shook your head, tears coming out. “No! Mingi no! Please!” you cried. Minho stood up in shock. “Appa! NO!” he yelled. Mingi’s eyes water as he stands up.
“H-Here...” he said removing his necklace, placing it on Minho’s neck. “You two...take care alright...I’m sorry things have come to this,” he said as he gave you a deep kiss. Minho hugged his leg, you were a sobbing mess as he pulled away. The sound of a loud clock striking, alerts you all. “It’s time...We must get Mingi’s spirit to the after life,” Seonghwa said. Mingi wiped his tears. “You’re still beautiful...Now. Go.” he said. You shook your head, repeating the words, No. Yet. No matter what you said, had changed anything. He was slowly fading in your hands as you felt to the ground completely. Sobbing loudly, Minho crying his heart out. Seonghwa sighed as he walked over. “I’m sorry...But this has to be done,” he said as he covered both of your eyes.
You gasp loudly as you raise up, the sound of beeping from your machines, Yunho raised up, he had some patches but nothing too serious. “Thank god,” he said as he walked over kissing both of your foreheads. You hugged yourself as you cried, Yunho was confused as he looked at Minho, who held the necklace from his neck. “Y/n?” he said. You shook your head. “He’s dead! he’s gone!” you cried out. Yunho sighed as he rubbed your back. “Baby he’s always been gone...” Yunho said. Suddenly he felt a light tap on his shoulder, looking over his eyes widen. “Take care of them...my job is done,” Mingi said as he left behind a white light. Yunho looked around the room.
You knew grieving was something but you never thought it would you, your son, and current husband this bad. You wish you could be with Mingi again...but how...
THE END
