surrogate au: how did minayeon introduce sana to the quadruplets as their mom
sorry this took a while!
“Nervous?” Sana couldn’t help the sigh from escaping her when Mina asked her that. She was so beyond nervous. She was meeting her daughters for the first time as their mother. Ever since Mina and Nayeon had asked if this was something she might want, Sana has been a nervous wreck. Momo and Jihyo had reassured her it would be fine- Saki already loved her and the other three never seemed to hate her. But that didn’t stop Sana’s mounting nerves. She was worried they wouldn’t want her because they already had moms, worried they would tell her she already had a daughter, worried they would be mad at her. Sana’s mind was working overtime to think about all of the anxieties rushing through her.
“A little.” Sana giggled, hands betraying her as they shook.
“Don’t be. I’m sure it will be fine.” Mina smiled, taking a sip of her tea.”They love you already.” “I’m just- what if they don’t want me? Or what if they think I replaced them with Nico? Or- what if they are mad because I was gone. What if they think-”
“Shh.” Mina put a finger on Sana’s lips to shush her and Sana could not help the blush that blossomed on her cheeks. “You’ll be great.” Sana relaxed at that. Mina was not the type to sugarcoat things. Nayeon was the same way. Sana thought that was maybe one of the reasons that drew the two together in the first place. “Thank you.” Sana sighed, her shoulders dropping. “Are- Is there anything I need to know?” “No, but I can introduce them all a little, if it will help you calm down a bit..” Mina shrugged. “You know Saki already. Sae is the most timid, so don’t be offended if she seems a bit more, apprehensive towards you at first. She’s pretty quiet overall, but she likes video games. Recently, she’s gotten into Minecraft. Nayeon calls her my mini me. She says we even look alike. Saya has a lot of energy, and she loves snacks and soccer. She struggles a little more than the others in school, but she’s been improving a lot. Sai is Nayeon’s little mini me. She has quite a bit of energy too, and she can encourage the others even if they aren’t doing the best thing. She loves dogs and she plays the piano, and she has a pension for getting into trouble with Saya and Saki. She’s actually really sweet, and will take care of the other kids when she thinks we aren't looking.” Sana smiled at all the information she was getting. She had heard most of it from Saki, but it was still nice to hear from Mina herself.
“Thank you.” Sana sighed.
“Course. Nayeon should be home any minute with them. In the meantime… Why don't you tell me about your little one?” Sana could tell Mina was just trying to use conversation to distract her from her nerves, but it was appreciated.
“Nico is so cute. She was born in October, and she just started crawling around. Momo and I have so much trouble keeping up with her when she decides she wants to go somewhere. We’ve recently had to put baby gates in like every room. Jihyo takes her three nights a week now, and Momo and I usually spend our nights off trying to clean a little.” Sana giggled at thought.
“I can imagine the chaos. Imagine that times four.” Mina smiled. “Sae was usually not very adventurous. Saya and Sai though… God and Saki would just follow them wherever they went. We gave up on going anywhere but home with them, they were a little too chaos to be anywhere at that age.” “I bet that was hard.” Sana smiled, even if thinking about it made her a little sad. She missed that part of the kids' lives. She missed the crawling, the teething, and everything after. “It was. But I bet with you here, it’s going to get easier.” Mina smiled. “It takes a village to raise kids, right?” “Right.” Sana took a deep breath, letting Mina’s naturally calming presence wash over her. Really, she had missed this, so much. Being able to think about Mina and not being angry was like a breath of fresh air. One Sana never knew how badly she needed it.
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“We’re home!” Sana tensed again when she heard one of the girls yell. “Ka-san! Where are you? You said there was a surprise.” “We’re in the kitchen Saya.” Mina answered, giggling at the expression on Sana’s face.
“Yay! Oh- hi.” Sana turned to see Saya standing in the entry to the kitchen. Her backpack was still on and she looked shocked to see Sana. “Miss Minatozaki!” Sana wasn’t given much other warning when Saki ran up to hug her. Sana smiled, and accepted the hug, putting a hand on Saki’s back. “What are you doing here? Wait- Am I in trouble?” “No no. You are not in trouble Saki.” Sana nodded. “I’m here to see all of you.” “Why?” Saki asked.
“Go get your others sisters and we will explain everything.” Mina told Saki.
“Ka-san!” Sana bounced over to Mina. “I’m hungry.” “I have some apple slices ready for you.” “I want chips.” Saya whined.
“You know the rules Saya, you can only have chips after school on Fridays.” Mina reminded, moving Saya’s hair back into its proper place. Sana couldn’t help but think that Saya looked a lot like Mina. She guessed she was probably her sire. She guessed Saki was Nayeon, as there were too many facial features she had in common with Nayeon. Sana knew they had been using both of their seed while doing IVF, but she was still a little shocked the kids had different sires. “Fine.” Saya whined. “Ka-san only lets us have potato chips on Fridays. Isn’t that so sad?” Saya turned to Sana once Mina had stood up to get her snack.
“I can hear you Saya.” Sana giggled at the interaction.
“Chips aren’t very good for you, even if they taste super yummy. Apples will make your body and your mind happier Saya.” Sana answered Saya. “You sound like Ka-san.” “Your ka-san is pretty smart.” Sana giggled.
“I got Sae and Sai!” Saki proudly declared as she came into the kitchen. Nayeon was behind her, holding multiple backpacks looking like they were used for sporting equipment.
“Hello.” Mina giggled as she grabbed some of the bags, gently putting them down next to the entry to the kitchen.
“Hi.” Nayeon giggled and leaned forward, kissing Mina quickly. Mina used to get a lot more tense when Nayeon showed affection around Sana, but it seemed that Mina still felt just as comfortable about it as she had towards the end of their time together before the quads were born. She looked perfectly relaxed as she reciprocated the kiss.
“They do this everyday.” Saya whined to Sana, sitting next to her at the table. “So gross.” “You won’t say the same thing when you have a person to kiss Saya.” Nayeon teased. “I don’t want to kiss anyone.” Saya stuck her tongue out.
“Kissing is gross.” Sai agreed. She and Saki were crowded around Sae, who was playing on her switch very intensely. Sana wondered if the three even knew she was in the room anymore. She was happy Saya was talking to her at least.
“You won’t say the same thing in ten years. We will have to keep you girls from kissing.” Nayeon teased. “Or maybe keep them from kissing you.” “Let’s not get into that right now love.” Mina reminded. “We do have a guest.” “Of right, sorry. Hey Sana.” Nayeon giggled. Sana could imagine this was how days usually went with them. She couldn’t help but think they were such a cute little family. A part of her was worried she would mess it all up. Mina and Nayeon seemed to think she would be okay though, and she was just going to believe it. “Girls, put the game down. We need to talk about something.”
“Can I beat this level?” Sae asked.
“After we talk, yes.” Sae whined, but put her switch down.
“Can I have a snack before we talk?” Saya asked.
“Oh yes yes. I’ll get some apples and water for all of you. Sana, do you want anything?” “No, I’m okay.” Sana nodded. “Thank you.” “Course. Give me one second.” Nayeon sat next to Sana at the dining table as Mina left to prepare everything. “Miss Minatozaki?” Saya got her attention.
“Yes Saya?” Sana asked.
“Why are you here? I thought teachers stayed at school.” “Well I don’t live at school.” Sana giggled. “But, I- there’s something we need to tell you guys.” “Did you bring Nico?” Saki asked excitedly.
“No, she’s at home with her mama.” Sana nodded, watching as Mina gave each of the girls a plate of apple slices and a cup of water. Once Mina was seated, she took a deep breath. “Okay, so this isn’t easy.” Sana started. “But, your Ka-san, mama, and I felt like this was the right time to tell you girls. You all know what a birth mother is right?” Sana waited until all the girls had nodded before she continued. She could feel her courage quickly fading as the girls stared at her. She felt her breath hitch before Nayeon took one of her hands, gently squeezing it. Sana was expecting the action to make her more worked up, but weirdly it calmed her. “Well… I’m your birth mother.”
“What?!” Sae seemed taken aback as she looked at Sana. “I knew it! You owe me five dollars Sai!”
“I do not!” “Do too!” “Girls please.” Nayeon interrupted Saki and Sai’s argument. “I’m sure you have a lot of questions for Miss Minatozaki, so let’s go one at a time. You can raise your hands, like in school.” All four of their hands immediately shot up. “Yes Saya?” “So if you're our birth mom, does that mean you had us in your tummy at some point? Like how Auntie Seoyeon had a baby in her tummy?” “Yes, I did.” Sana nodded. “Okay. Saki, what’s your question?” Nayeon asked.
“Does that mean Nico is my sister?” Saki asked. “Cause we would have the same mom.” “I mean-” Sana looked to both Mina and Nayeon for the answer. Mina and Nayeon both nodded at her, before Nayeon spoke up.
“That’s called having a half sister Saki. So Nico and you have the same biological mom, but different mamas. So your half sisters.” “So I’m not the youngest anymore?” Saki asked excitedly.
“I guess technically you aren’t.” Nayeon shrugged.
“Yes!” “Sae, what’s your question?” Mina asked, moving the conversation to Sae.
“Why did you leave?” Sae asked. “I mean if you're our mom, why were you gone?” Tears rushed to Sana’s eyes at the question.
“That’s… Kind of our fault Sae. The three of us got into a really bad argument. And we agreed it might be for the best for everyone if we were apart.” Nayeon explained.
“It had nothing to do with you. Any of you.” Tears threatened to spill over as Sana talked. “It’s just- adult things.” “Like what?” Sae asked.
“Miss Minatozaki was Mama and Ka-san’s surrogate.” Nayeon started. “Since Ka-san and I couldn’t have kids on our own because we are both alphas, we needed someone to carry our baby in their tummy before we could have them. Miss Minatozaki was nice enough to offer to carry you girls in her tummy so we could have you. But right after you were born, we had a huge argument about legal things. We all did bad things, but we are trying to make up for it now. And if you girls are okay with it, Miss Minatozaki would like it if she was in your life a little bit more. Besides being Saki’s teacher.” “It’s okay if you don’t want me to.” Sana added. “It’s completely up to you girls. I know it’s a lot to take in.” “You girls are welcome to take as much time as you need.” Nayeon continued. “We just want you girls to know that your birth mom is here, and she wants to form a relationship with you girls if you want.” “I have a question.” Sai waved her hand. “Yes Sai?” “Why are you telling us this now?” Sai asked. “I mean, you’ve been Saki’s teacher for like a year now, Miss Minatozaki. Why now?” “I- it took all of us- me, your Ka-san, your mama- some time to apologize and be comfortable with each other.” Sana felt Nayeon squeeze her hand as she continued. “I know I’m six years too late. And I’m really truly sorry I’ve been away. I love you girls, I always have. And it took all of the adults some time to not be stupid, but I’m just hoping I can begin to make ammeds for how this has effected the four of you if you will let me.” Sana answered. “I know this is a lot. I will let you girls process for a bit, and we can talk again some other time.” “No Miss Minatozaki stay.” Saki whined.
“Saki, what’s the magic word?” Mina reminded.
“Please stay.” Saki begged. “I want to talk more now.” Sana looked to the other three girls, who looked at her with the same expression as Saki.
“Is that something you three would want?” “I mean anyone who thinks chips are yummy is cool.” Saya shrugged. “And I want to ask some more questions.” Sai added.
“Sae, are you okay with it?” Sae nodded quickly, clutching tightly to her switch. “Okay then, I suppose I could stay for a bit.”
Sana did not mean to stay all the way past the girl's bed time. The girls just had a lot of questions and wanted to tell Sana so many things. But she was happy she heard them, and she tried her best to put all of it in her long term memory. Some of it was really sweet things like how they had always thought she was cool and how they had wanted their birth mom to be like her. And others were random things like how Saya didn’t like vegetables or how Sae got really sick when she ate nuts or that Saki’s favorite stuffed animal was her dinosaur. Towards the end of the night, the girls had give her a full tour of the penthouse, and Sana pretended like she hadn’t lived here for a couple months before the girls were born. It did look quite different though in their defense. Sana liked how it looked now, it looked so much more lived in. Even if it was messier and more chaotic, you could tell people lived here. A family lived here.
And Sana was just happy for the chance she was given to be a small part of that family.