A school of Sharks (3/?)
Summary: Breaking the news to Brendon’s family
Authors notes: umm so sorry this took a little while I was really struggling with what part to write. If anyone has burning they want to see pleaseeee let me know bc I don’t know what to do next but want to keep writing for them! Warnings: pregnancy trope and lots of fluff
Brendon Park x reader (med school!au/college!au)
word count: 1.2k
part 1 part 2
Are you ready?” Brendon takes your hand, helping you out the car. You weren’t really showing yet, maybe the tiniest bump only visible to you and Brendon, so you didn’t put effort into covering it up yet-especially not in this heat.
You were visiting Brendon’s family since it was summer break, and more importantly since you had to break the news of the pregnancy
“As ready as I’ll ever be” you snort and shake your head
“I promise they’ll be happy”
“Mhm…” you hum and follow him up to the front door. He doesn’t bother with knocking, striding straight in and calling out
“Mom? Dad?” He glances around briefly until he hears them
“Brendon, baby, c’mere! We’re in the kitchen!” His mom’s voice echoes back and Brendon grins, dragging you with him through to the spacious kitchen “oh, hello, you two. Oh! You are absolutely glowing” she says to you “summer is really your season, I can’t believe we’ve never seen you in summer” you instantly smile shyly, cheeks burning slightly
“Oh, thankyou Mrs. Park…”
“Nonsense, nonsense” she ushers you away from Brendon and beside her as she sets up a fruit platter “Jane to you, darling. I’ll leave the Mrs park title to you” she winks and you flounder slightly
“Oh-um-thank you Jane…” she laughs beside you, picking up the fruit platter and you follow her automatically as she carries it to the outdoor table
“I hope brendon has been pulling his weight” she raises an eyebrow
“Oh, of course” you nod instantly “he’s quite particular anyways so…well the both of us are honestly” you laugh weakly and she grins
“Well, you tell me if he starts acting up. He may be my son but he’s an adult now…tell me dear, you’re a law student, how much time would I do for that?”
You look at her in confusion for a moment “for what?”
“For…well, you know” she raises her eyebrows
You can’t help the loud laugh that escape you “depends who presses charges with what evidence.”
“Hm…so no evidence, then, seems simple enough” she muses and you laugh again
“Well thank you for the thought Jane, but I’d really rather you didn’t attack Brendon. He’s absolutely perfect”
“Good. I did try” you both laugh. You return to he table, helping her carry some plates of food through and setting it all out on the table whilst Brendon’s dad makes everyone’s drinks. Brendon is busy outside with his siblings, herding them over. Eventually you all settle down at the large table. You’re sat beside Brendon across from his three siblings, with his mum and dad at opposite ends of the table. Brendon is the eldest of 4 with an 18-year-old brother (James), 16-year-old sister (Ella), and 13 year-old brother (Oliver). Brendon made sure your plate was piled up before serving his own, even as you insisted you couldn’t eat all of it, but he simply grinned as he added more. You heard Oliver call your name and you look up
“Brendon told me you’re a lawyer” he grins
“A law student right now, but one day I’ll be a lawyer”
“Can you be my lawyer?”
“Well I hope you’ll never need one, but sure. Keep me on quick dial” you laugh softly, as do the others, although Oliver just stares at you blankly.
Everyone digs in, with a little bit of quiet chatter, but mostly eating and praising Jane for her cooking. You catch Brendon’s gaze in the corner of your eye and he mouths
“After lunch?” You simply nod, feeling the nerves bubble up again, trying to wash them down with your water. Brendon’s dad had given you a bit of a suspicious look when you turned down his offers of various beverages you usually enjoyed in favour of water, which you’d simply excused from feeling a little car sick.
Finally, the plates are cleared and table wiped down, everyone settling into pleasant conversation with Brendon’s little siblings talking about school….well, that is until Brendon interrupted
“Would you mind if we had a moment?” You’ve never seen him so nervous “we have some news”
Everyone looks up curiously, his parents clearly apprehensive
“Of course sweet heart, what’s wrong? We’re here for you” Jane says sweetly and Brendon’s dad nods. You take a deep, shaky breath, looking over at Brendon who smiles reassuringly and squeezes your hand under the table
“I’m pregnant” you blurt out. If the table wasn’t silent before it certainly was now as everyone’s gapes, Oliver coughing on his coke
“Pregnant?” Jake repeats
“Are you for real?” Ella’s eyes are lighting up as both you and Brendon nod
“10 weeks now” Brendon smiles-he really can’t help it, he hasn’t been able to wipe the shit eating grin off his face since he saw those scans
“Oh my god…” Jane whispers, tears in her eyes and you chew on your lip nervously waiting for her reaction “I’m going to have a grand baby?!” She squeaks and you can’t help the watery laugh that escapes you “oh! Adam we’re going to have a grand baby!” She grins. Your attention turns to Adam who looks…rather pale
“Mr. Park are you okay?” You ask quietly
“Adam” he chokes out “I’d really rather you call me Adam right now” you quickly nod
“Sorry, of course Adam. Um…are you okay though?”
You can practically hear his gulp
“Yep…Yep great. I’m going to be a grandad. God I feel old” you and Brendon both sigh in relief
“So…you guys aren’t mad?” Brendon murmurs
“How could we be mad? You’re both adults, and as long as you’re happy I’m happy, and you clearly love each other, and oh! This is going to be the most adorable baby, no wonder you’re glowing!” she gushes and rushes round the table to you, wrapping you up in a bear hug before pinching your cheeks.
“Oh-thank you Jane” you smile shyly “I really appreciate your support. We both do” Brendon nods, still holding your hand although not so tightly
Brendon’s siblings are all chattering excitedly and clamoring to get their question answered
“Can you name it after me?” Oliver grins and you laugh a little
“We’ll have to see about that one Ollie, especially if it’s a girl” he narrows his eyes at you, making Brendon snort.
After a few more minutes of excited chatter and remnants of shock you all retire to the living room, stretching out on the couch beside Brendon. Ella’s head is between your legs as you braid her hair and Oliver is curled up with his head in your lap, half asleep, Jake sat on the other side of Brendon as they talk about the football. Adam and Jane watch fondly at the future image of your family, reassured that you’ll both be fantastic parents, with no doubt that the child will be raised perfectly.
“I was expecting the whole young pregnancy a few years ago” Adam chuckles quietly and Jane huffs, elbowing him in the ribs
“Adam! You know I couldn’t have survived that”
“I know. But look at us now. And they’re both so beautiful”
“Tell me about it” she leans her head on his shoulder as Brendon looks up at them with a (still slightly nervous) smile. They both smile back reassuringly and he turns back to you, your head on his shoulder with the braid done and Ella’s head against your knee, pressing a kiss to your forehead.
“They’re just like us” Jane whispers
“I hope so” he nods. They link their left hands, wedding rings pressing together. Brendon laces his fingers with yours, thumb caressing over the soft skin of your ring finger.
I hope everybody enjoys this! Again, pretty please if there’s any aspects/times in their relationship you want to see let me know!