# Side Story 10
Idam slowly opened his eyes. He saw blue eyes even bluer than the clear sky. For a moment, he thought it was Taemin, but the face was too round.
“Baba.”
Even the voice was cute and adorable. Like a baby fairy, one might say. Idam unconsciously grasped the fairy’s hand. He could clearly feel the small, soft touch. How could there be an actual fairy? Confused, Idam squeezed the hand.
“Bababa-woo!”
The cute sound became even more intense. Startled, Idam fully opened his eyes. At the same time, he realized that the being he thought was a baby fairy was actually Jimin.
“Jimin.”
Surprised, Idam raised his upper body. Jimin, who had been lying face down, also tilted his head following Idam’s gaze. Then he quickly stretched out both hands as if asking to be hugged. Idam also embraced his flesh and blood.
“Kyaa!”
Jimin, now in Idam’s arms, smiled brightly and snuggled in. The sweet scent sweeter than cotton candy and the warm touch seemed to calm both mind and body.
Only then did Idam realize he was wearing pajamas, and he looked around. Familiar walls and furniture. It was the bedroom of the mansion where he usually stayed with Taemin. With the curtains wide open, dazzling sunlight poured in through the windows. Taemin wasn’t there, and it was just him and Jimin alone on the bed.
At the same time, Idam felt his lower abdomen become heavily hot, and the inside of his buttocks tingled.
“Ah…”
He remembered going to the amusement park yesterday, meeting Han Seungwon, and regaining his memories in succession. Then came an intense heat cycle, and the moment he clung to Taemin at the café, moving his hips, flashed through his mind.
‘I like it. Ugh… I like mister’s dick.’
Heat rose from the crown of his head.
“I’m, I’m crazy… I’m crazy.”
He felt so embarrassed that he wanted to hide somewhere. Taemin wasn’t visible right now, but he could barge in at any moment. Idam urgently wanted to flee to another room with Jimin. Just as he was about to remove the blanket and get out of bed, the door opened and Taemin entered.
“Oh? You’re awake?”
“Ah… Yes…”
Idam nodded, feeling his ears burning hot. Soon, Taemin touched Idam’s forehead with a worried expression.
“How’s the fever?”
“I think I’m okay now.”
Idam slightly lowered his gaze. Taemin tilted his head in response.
“Is there anywhere else that’s uncomfortable?”
“No, nothing like that.”
“That’s a relief.”
Taemin brushed his chest and gently touched Idam’s cheek.
“As soon as we got home at dawn today, I called Im Hoyoung, and he came to check on your condition. As I expected, it was a heat cycle, and he said the worst had passed. I was worried just in case.”
“I’m really fine.”
Idam lowered his head. Then Taemin thrust his face towards Idam. His dignified features appeared strongly.
“Why are you avoiding my eyes like that?”
“No… I…”
“I wonder why?”
His expression as he asked the question seemed to suggest he found Idam cute rather than feeling hurt. But Idam, unable to read Taemin’s intention, just felt embarrassed. Soon, Taemin smirked and cupped both of Idam’s cheeks. Only then did Idam’s eyes meet Taemin’s. As if their lips were touching and tongues intertwining.
“Are you embarrassed now because of what happened last night?”
“Ah…”
It was true, but it was too embarrassing to mention that incident again, so the words wouldn’t come out. Taemin then made a gloomy expression.
“Or have you come to dislike me?”
“What? Absolutely not!”
Idam shook his head vigorously, startled.
“I like you a lot. No, I love you. I was just embarrassed about last night.”
“What’s there to be embarrassed about between us? How disappointing.”
Taemin whispered affectionately, then gently grabbed Idam’s chin and kissed him before pulling away. Idam’s cheeks flushed red at Taemin’s sudden kiss.
“Woa?”
Jimin, facing them, grabbed Idam’s shoulders with both hands. His small feet stepped on Idam’s hands as he raised his body. Then he rubbed his lips against Idam’s lips. He was perfectly mimicking Taemin’s actions. Idam couldn’t help but laugh. It felt like he was receiving love from both of them at once, making his heart warm and grateful.
“Idam.”
Taemin’s expression suddenly became serious as he firmly held Idam’s hand.
“Both Jimin and I care for you and think of you as precious.”
“…”
“So I wish you’d be honest. Why were you hiding the fact that Han Seungwon was blackmailing you?”
“That… I didn’t want you to worry, honey… But how did you know about this?”
Idam’s eyes widened.
“I started investigating right after you collapsed two weeks ago. According to Secretary Kang, you’ve been blackmailed for two months, is that right?”
“Yes. Not long after the café opened, Mr. Han Seungwon came to visit. He said it had been a while and suggested we have a meal separately, and I accepted because he was a teacher I used to look up to. But… he brought up that Jeramy business you did. I tried to resolve it on my own as much as possible, but then I was attacked.”
“I see…”
Taemin nodded as if everything was as he had guessed.
“But I don’t know how Mr. Han Seungwon knew about Jeramy.”
“Han Seungwon is Han Jiwoo’s younger brother.”
“What? Really?”
“Yes. That’s how he knew information about me and had the Jeramy poison to attack you. Those brothers are really trash.”
Taemin frowned deeply. Idam agreed that Han Seungwon was trash. The sense of betrayal was great, especially since he had been a teacher he looked up to as a child and was even more glad to see after such a long time.
“Then, what happened to Mr. Han Seungwon?”
Suddenly, as they talked, he became concerned about his status.
“I handled it according to the law.”
More precisely, it would be according to Taemin’s own ‘method’. Idam wanted to ask more, but he refrained, thinking it might not be appropriate for Jimin to hear, even if he didn’t understand yet.
“Actually, I’ve known for a while that strange customers were approaching you. But I didn’t dare say anything, worried that if I interfered too much, you might feel burdened.”
“…”
Idam’s eyes wavered like a boat that had lost its sail.
“But after seeing how your life was almost in danger this time, I decided not to turn a blind eye anymore. From now on, no matter who it is, I won’t stand by if anyone approaches you.”
“What? No, you don’t have to go that far…”
“Why not? I’m your husband and lifelong partner. Now, lean on me.”
It might seem overbearing in a way, but it felt like a confirmation of how much he loved Idam. And Idam felt sorry seeing Taemin like this.
“I’m Jimin’s father now and an adult. And since you’re busy, I didn’t want to be a burden.”
“I always revolve around you.”
“…”
“You’re much more precious to me than that company. Above all else.”
Taemin firmly held Idam’s hand.
“You’re an adult, but you’re also my wife who will spend a lifetime with me. You can rely on me even for small things when you’re upset or having a hard time. I’ll rely on you too.”
Idam’s eyes wavered at Taemin’s affectionate words. His chest felt warm and his eyes became moist.
“I realized from this incident that I tried to bear too much on my own. I’m sorry.”
“I didn’t say that to receive an apology. I just wanted us to become a little closer.”
“Yes. I’ll be honest from now on.”
“Good. I like that.”
Taemin kissed Idam’s lips once more.
“Babawaa!”
At the same time, Jimin also struggled to give a kiss, imitating them. His large eyes were full of desire for Idam. Finding Jimin’s behavior in his arms cute, Idam quickly hugged him. Then Jimin’s small lips moved and made a sound.
“Hidam-hi appa!”
Taemin and Idam’s eyes widened at Jimin’s voice.
“Oh? Did he just call my name?”
“See, I told you I wasn’t lying.”
“Appa! Idam-i appa!”
Jimin continued to make adorable sounds.
“Wow… That’s amazing. Our Jimin can speak now.”
Idam smiled unconsciously. Jimin also giggled in response. It was the cheerful laugh that was often seen when Idam had lost his memory and was with him. At the same time, Idam shrugged his shoulders as if embarrassed.
“I must have acted too frivolously when I lost my memory, right? I don’t know why I behaved like that.”
“No, you were just cute. Jimin liked it so much too. I like that honest side of you.”
Taemin praised him, but Idam felt too embarrassed thinking about his behavior when he was fourteen again.
“Idam. I love you so much.”
Taemin embraced Idam. Idam also wrapped one arm around Taemin’s back. It felt much more stable than when they were apart.
Then, as if offering reconciliation, Taemin kissed Idam’s mouth first. Unlike before, it was a passionate kiss with tongues intertwining. Jimin, who was between them, covered his eyes with both hands as if slightly embarrassed.
* * *
A month later.
After finishing work at the café, Idam arrived at the mansion. He was supposed to have left work earlier, but there were many customers at the shop today. Recently, he had been feeling heavy and tired more often, so he was even more exhausted.
As he entered the living room, he smelled something delicious.
“You’re home?”
Taemin, wearing an apron, walked out of the kitchen. Perhaps because of his handsome face, he looked like a capable chef.
“Oh? Why are you wearing an apron?”
“Work ended a bit early today. So I played with Jimin, put him to bed, and then made potato sujebi for dinner.”
“What? You must be tired too, you should have just rested.”
“I’ve always wanted to cook for my dear wife. I thought today was the chance. Come on, get ready for dinner.”
* * *
“How is it?”
Taemin watched Idam’s expression with a somewhat tense face. A smile spread across Idam’s face after taking a bite of the potato sujebi.
“It’s delicious.”
From an objective point of view, this sujebi was extremely sweet, but Idam didn’t show it further because it suited his taste. Taemin liked spicy food, but he always made it sweet when cooking for him. It was exciting to think that he had considered his preference so much.
“Then, I’ll…”
Just as Taemin was about to lift his spoon with a relieved face.
“Ugh!”
He suddenly dry heaved.
“Oh? What’s wrong?”
Alarmed, Idam got up and approached Taemin.
“Did you overdo it today?”
“That can’t be.”
Taemin covered his mouth with his hand and looked at Idam meaningfully.
“Let’s go to the hospital after dinner.”
“What? Are you feeling very unwell? Then we should go to the hospital right now instead of eating.”
“It’s not me… I think you need to get checked.”
“Me?”
“I’ll contact Im Hoyoung in advance.”
Taemin immediately picked up his phone. Idam was confused as to why he needed to get checked when Taemin was the one dry heaving.
* * *
So Idam entered the omega specialist department with Taemin. Fortunately, it was a night clinic day, so they could easily meet Im Hoyoung. After a few tests, Idam sat in the consultation room with Taemin. Im Hoyoung, with his 5:5 parted hair, looked at Idam’s test results and his pupils dilated.
“You’re pregnant. You’re now 3 weeks along.”
“What? I’m pregnant?”
Idam was so surprised that he almost fell backwards, but Taemin extended his arm to prevent him from falling.
“As I thought. I knew it. You’ve been having morning sickness for a few days, and I suspected it might be this.”
Taemin smiled, recalling the moment Idam had conceived Jimin.
“No… When did I get pregnant… Ah!”
It must have been from that knotting during the heat cycle that came when his memories returned last time.
“I’m glad the commemorative gift for regaining your memories was definitely delivered.”
“What…”
Idam’s face reddened once again as he remembered the moment he had sex with Taemin on the café sofa that night. Because of the memory of that day, that sofa was no longer used for customers and was kept only for decoration.
“Well… I guess we’ll start prenatal care from today.”
Taemin smugly touched Idam’s belly.
“But… I’ll continue working at the café.”
“I know. Do whatever you want to do, Idam.”
Taemin was about to kiss Idam right away. Im Hoyoung turned his chair to look out the window with a sour expression. Idam also stood up, sensing the atmosphere.
“Let’s… let’s not do this here. Let’s go out.”
* * *
“To think we’re welcoming our second child like this… Hahaha!”
Taemin grinned as they left the hospital. Idam also touched his belly. Looking up at the sky, he saw the full moon shining brightly, just like that night.
“I’ll treat you even better from now on.”
Taemin held Idam’s hand tightly. Idam also held Taemin’s hand in response.
“You’re already treating me well enough. It’s okay.”
“I want to make you even happier.”
Taemin dramatically picked Idam up. And he kissed him on the lips. Since the hospital was still open for consultations, there were quite a few people around. They each looked over Taemin and Idam as they passed by. Embarrassed, Idam hurriedly tried to push Taemin away.
“Gasp, don’t do this.”
“Why not? We’re having our second baby fairy, so this much is okay.”
Taemin kissed him once more. Thinking it would be useless to try to stop him anymore, and also because his lips were so sweet, Idam eventually kissed Taemin’s lips back.
It was truly a happy night.
End.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
