It could be worse

continuation from last chapter (Backyard friends)

When BamBam showed Mark the kittens, in hope that he would maybe say yes. To his disappointment one little look at the cute kitties and he said no. The sadness shot pain throughout BamBam's body in realization that he would have to leave these fellas behind.

He then remembered falling down in the forest, only to get up and feel his shoulder crack. The only thing stopping him from worrying about it was the cries of help from the kittens. "Eomma, my shoulder hurts can you look at it" he tell Mark because the sting is unbearable now. He's just too sad to know he's hurt.

They go inside and BamBam sits on the kitchen counter so Mark could reach him. When he lifts up his shirt to show his shoulder he winces at the contact. He sees his mom's face contort into fear. "Bam, how did this happen" he says worried, touching the big purple and black coloured bruise ever so lightly. BamBam could only look away in shame, he knew he would get in trouble for going in the forest so he decided not to tell Mark.

"I don't know"

Mark says they have to go to the hospital now, so they do. They took their one little car they owned, leaving the little kittens to play in BamBam's room all alone. Mark was driving hysterically, still freaking out because of his sons wound.

When they arrive Mark calls Jackson to give him the news while doctors take BamBam to emergency X-Rays. He gets emotional, telling his husband he wished he was their so he knew what happened and that if he watched him this wouldn't have happened. He has to hang up his call with Jackson when the doctors entered. Jackson said he'd be right over after he picked up the kids from school.

Luckily the doctors get done quick and they come out to tell Mark the details as to what happened. The problem was, BamBam wasn't with them when they came in the room.

"Your son has fractured his collarbone, but it's not severe", just hearing that it wasn't bad made Mark feel like a weight was lifted off his shoulder. He had other question though, like were was BamBam and how was he doing, how did this happen, were they gonna do anything about it.

He thought out loud and the doctors gave him all the necessary answers. They said he was in his own hospital room, getting treatment and that he was fine for now. BamBam made immense damaging contact with a solid object, causing his shoulder to pop and fracture his collarbone. They didn't know exactly what happened because he wouldn't tell anyone. One doctor also said that they were gonna have to keep him here for 2 to 4 weeks depending on his condition.

This was saddening to hear for Mark, although he wanted BamBam to get what he needed and stay healthy, he didn't want him staying away for long. One day is up to what Mark can take. He knew BamBam wouldn't like it here because he would want to converse with everyone all the time and in a place like a hospital, it isn't that easy. Mark was more worried about BamBam flirting with the nurses than anything.

"Can i go see him", Mark asked waiting in anticipation to see for himself if BamBam is truly doing his best. "No, unfortunately you can't, at least not right now", this broke Marks heart. A mother knows best weather their child is doing alright, no doctor could know. Mark kept telling himself that it's not that bad and surgery would be the worst thing that could happen. It gave him hope, but he just wanted to see BamBam sooner.

*a few hours later*

BamBam is laying in his hospital bed thinking about what the kittens are doing. Maybe Mark would let him keep them because they rushed to the hospital without a second though about them. He really wanted those kittens, not just one or two or three, all of them. He didn't think it would be very nice to separate them from each other at such a young age. The kitten probably needed BamBam too because he didn't see any momma cats around.

Thinking about momma cats he thought about his mom and what he had said when he came in here only a few hours ago. He said that daddy and the kids would be by soon, but they weren't so where were they. Mark had gotten one chance to come see BamBam before he had to get treatment, and he took it right away. They talked for a while before BamBam felt tired and wanted to rest.

He knows he has to stay in this weird place for a long time since Mark told him but he already feels so lonely. He turns on his side to get more comfortable and to think about why his siblings and his dad hasn't made it here yet. He disturbed by the ache in his shoulder increasing when he lays on it. It really does hurt, he just didn't want to tell anyone and make them worry.

He doesn't know who these people are but they keep asking him strange questions about how his shoulder ended up like this. He didn't want them telling Mark that he went in the woods so he didn't tell them either. He silently cries at the pain in his shoulder and now chest area as he moves more in discomfort.

*click*

It was the door and when BamBam looks up expecting to see more doctors to ask him weird questions and to check his temperature. He was wrong, it was his mom and all the other little babies he didn't know he would miss so much. Happy to see them, he smiles but it fades as everyone enters the room except Jackson.

Mark sees he's crying and he wipes his tears and looks at him fondly, finally getting another chance to see him. "I love you", he says with all his heart and BamBam knows he means it.

"Where's Appa", he asks and he could feel the tears coming again at the mention of the one person he wanted to see at this moment. He said he couldn't make it because his work is really strict. That if he came his boss would be a poopy head then they wouldn't pay for those kittens BamBam wanted to much.

"W-wait what", somewhere in there BamBam heard kittens and that was the only thing he heard. All the kids are standing around the room, messing with each other not really getting what's happening with their fellow sibling. Except for Yugyeom, he seems to be listening to the whole conversation and right on Que. He gives a box to BamBam who is now sitting up in the bed.

It was the same box with the kittens, then he smells that nasty smell of babies who need a bath. Finally, he opens the box to reveal that indeed he was correct. Four little kittens sit still, sleeping so cutely in the small box. He looks at Mark then at Yugyeom then to the door, just waiting for Jackson to come in already. Still looking ahead with teary eyes he says "thanks, mama".

They all relax and talk about there day and whats going on with BamBam. They just genuinely have fun, except for BamBam the topic of the day, he can't seem to forget about his dad. He wanted to talk with him today and ask him what would he do if he were in this situation. He knows his father isn't the toughest out of all dads, he isn't the smartest but he is the strongest. BamBam knows he would give him the best advice right about now, words that not even Mark could get out. Words that would put other appa's to shame.

A ringing sound can be heard from Mark's phone that he kept out of sight to talk to the kids about rotten tomatoes and why JB keeps farting. He picks up none the less, seeing the caller id. It was Jackson asking to talk to BamBam. Without any second thought BamBam took the phone right away saying 'hi' nervously to his dad. "Why couldn't you come", he asks, just getting enough courage to say it.

"Well i had an excuse", BamBam was about to say something about it but there was a knock at the door. Without getting what was on his mind out Jackson hung up and the door opened at the same time.

It was his dad and he was dressed nicely for the events at the hospital "Surprise" he said, throwing up some jazzy hands. BamBam was shocked, not able to say anything with how happy he was. He was so close to getting mad at his father but he couldn't imagine this. Somewhere in BamBam's mind he knew this was gonna happen (and you probably did too). Even Mark was surprised, when Jackson came in he slammed a hand over his mouth in disbelief.

"Well geese, i didn't know i was that good at surprised i didn't expect to actually get you guys"

His words were true, even the other kids were squealing in surprise, this family was just meant to all be together. "H-how", Mark managed to say after Jackson had hugged him and kissed his hand like a princess. "Well, my dear lady, i just simply told my boss to suck it". After bowing to everyone with his accomplishments, Jackson pulled everyone in for a group hug, almost hurting BamBam in the process.

They all sat and talked in the hospital room, feeling complete now that everyone was here. BamBam didn't get to ask his infamous question because he was to immersed in the conversation about bath bombs and spicy noodles. He looked down at his cats once more feeling lost for words that he could keep these creatures. He almost forgot about them.

Maybe this day wasn't so bad after all he thinks and pets the kitties one by one, watching them purr as he did so. This reminds him of Youngjae's dog and how he's so bad "Wait who left CoCo at home", said by someone. Well when they get back home they'll have a little surprise at home. What i mean by surprise is that CoCo is either gonna tear everything up or he's gonna leave a massive turd somewhere, or both who knows.

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