Side Story 1
“Ugh, it’s heavy.”
Eunsol groaned as he supported his lower abdomen while getting up. Realizing the baby in his belly might hear him, he quickly shut his mouth.
“I’m sorry, Lucky. I wasn’t saying you’re heavy. You know how Daddy feels, right?”
Since becoming pregnant, Eunsol had developed a habit of talking to himself. From his perspective, he was conversing with Lucky, but to others, it probably looked like he was just muttering to himself.
Hyun-oh opened the door upon hearing voices from the bedroom. Eunsol was getting off the bed while wearing maternity clothes.
Though it was a simple movement, watching Eunsol do it seemed precarious. As Eunsol’s due date approached, Hyun-oh had been showing the image of an exemplary husband.
In truth, it was just that doing something for the first time was difficult, but affectionate behavior had become familiar with practice. Though this side of him came out only for Eunsol.
“Shall I carry you?”
Hyun-oh hurried to Eunsol, wrapped his arms around his waist, and buried his lips on his flushed cheek.
Taking a deep breath, Hyun-oh felt Eunsol’s unique scent penetrate deep into his lungs. He could feel the throbbing in his temples from working until just moments ago begin to ease comfortably.
“…I’m heavy.”
As the due date approached, Eunsol’s belly had become prominently rounded. Male omegas didn’t tend to show large pregnancies.
Nevertheless, his body had changed enough that he needed to support the lower part of his belly with both hands.
Hearing Eunsol’s words, a smile spread across Hyun-oh’s face. He remembered when Eunsol had previously told Kang Ye-ryeong that he was heavy.
It was also cute how Eunsol still felt shy despite being carried every day since becoming pregnant.
“If you’re heavy, then my weight must be crushing the earth.”
Hyun-oh effortlessly lifted Eunsol. As he securely supported his back and under his thighs, Eunsol cautiously extended his arms to wrap around Hyun-oh’s neck.
“How are you feeling?”
In the early morning hours, Hyun-oh would wake at the slightest sound of Eunsol groaning.
There had been several instances when they’d had to go to the hospital because his condition wasn’t good, so Hyun-oh was always in a state of light sleep.
“…I’m fine because you gave me a foot bath.”
The softly whispered voice sounded shy. Hyun-oh kissed Eunsol’s increasingly flushed cheek as he carried him to the bathroom.
“I can wash myself.”
“I know. I just want to do it for you.”
Eunsol still found it awkward when Hyun-oh took care of him almost like a caretaker.
But it wasn’t an unpleasant feeling, so he quietly accepted as Hyun-oh turned on the warm water and washed his face.
It was also quite difficult to bend forward or stretch his hands due to his heavy belly.
After finishing brushing his teeth, Eunsol was once again carried by Hyun-oh toward the kitchen.
“Breakfast is corn soup. Is that okay?”
“Yes. It was really delicious yesterday.”
The corn soup was a dish that Hyun-oh had prepared himself. On days when he had time, Hyun-oh would often prepare meals for Eunsol, taking nutritional value into consideration.
Unlike Eunsol, Hyun-oh could easily whip up edible dishes just by watching videos posted on social media.
Objectively speaking, Hyun-oh’s cooking hadn’t reached the level of the person who came to cook for them once a day.
But Eunsol was happy just knowing that Hyun-oh cooked for him, so on days when Hyun-oh prepared meals, he cleaned his bowl more thoroughly than on other days.
Thanks to not being stressed and eating and resting well, Eunsol’s cheeks had filled out pleasingly.
Though not enough to be called chubby, his cheeks with their rosy complexion attracted attention like ripe peaches.
“Just wait a moment.”
Hyun-oh stroked Eunsol’s plump cheeks once before walking toward the induction stove.
Watching Hyun-oh’s broad shoulders, Eunsol’s legs dangled back and forth under the table.
His upper body also swayed gently following the movement of his legs.
“Be careful, it’s hot.”
“Okay.”
A steaming bowl of soup was placed in front of Eunsol. A soft white bread roll was placed on the side, adding a delicious touch to the meal.
“Did you eat yet?”
Hyun-oh nodded lightly.
In fact, he hadn’t eaten. Hyun-oh typically just had a cup of freshly brewed coffee for breakfast.
Moreover, even though the morning sickness had subsided, its harsh experience seemed to have diminished his interest in food compared to before.
“…That seems like a lie.”
Eunsol’s round eyes narrowed momentarily. Meeting the gaze that looked up at him so clearly, Hyun-oh had no choice but to sit beside Eunsol.
“I can’t fool you anymore.”
A gentle hand settled on Eunsol’s head, making him look up at Hyun-oh with a smile.
“Here, try some.”
Eunsol scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it to cool it down, and held it up. Hyun-oh opened his mouth without refusing.
The soup, which was quite edible despite having made it himself, went down smoothly.
“You should eat too. Lucky must be hungry.”
“Oh, right.”
Only after mentioning the baby did Eunsol hurriedly start eating. Worried he might choke from eating too quickly, Hyun-oh had him drink water intermittently.
“I’m full now.”
“Your appetite has decreased.”
Hyun-oh looked worriedly at the soup bowl that still showed the bottom, unlike yesterday.
It wasn’t because he was upset that Eunsol ate less of the food he made, but because he felt that Eunsol’s appetite seemed to be shortening as days went by.
“I want to eat more… but my stomach feels uncomfortable.”
Eunsol murmured in a dejected voice while caressing his belly.
Perhaps because the growing uterus was pressing on other organs, he felt bloated after eating even slightly more than usual.
“Then let’s have some tea instead.”
“Good idea.”
Knowing that pushing him to eat more at times like this would inevitably lead to indigestion, Hyun-oh regretfully cleared the table.
Since there weren’t many dishes, Hyun-oh quickly finished washing up and approached Eunsol.
Eunsol naturally extended his arms. While earlier in bed he had refused saying he was heavy, now he seemed more comfortable being carried, showing no hesitation in his actions.
“Shall we go to the study?”
“Yes.”
Hyun-oh carried Eunsol to the study. Eunsol typically spent his mornings in the study with Hyun-oh after breakfast.
Most of the time, he spent watching Hyun-oh work, and when drowsiness came, he would lie on the bed prepared in one corner and sleep, then wake up to write in his pregnancy journal.
“Shall we sit together like this?”
“Is that uncomfortable?”
“…No.”
Hyun-oh sat in the chair with Eunsol on his lap, as if it were the most natural thing.
Usually, Hyun-oh would start working as soon as they entered the study, but today he seemed to have more time than usual.
Being held by Hyun-oh, who was firmer than a chair but much warmer and more secure, elevated Eunsol’s mood even further.
Eunsol’s feet swayed gently, showing his good mood. Seeing this, Hyun-oh smiled and brought over the pregnancy journal.
“What will you write today?”
The journal was already nearly filled with Eunsol’s daily entries.
“Hmm. About the corn soup you made and…”
Eunsol held the pen in his hand, contemplating. He wanted to write something special today, as he had been writing similar things every day.
“Or…”
Turning his head back to look at Hyun-oh staring down at him, Hyun-oh placed his hand over Eunsol’s hand holding the pen.
“Shall I write it?”
“Yes.”
Anticipation filled the black eyes. Eunsol waited patiently for what would be written on the paper, quietly entrusting his hand to Hyun-oh.
After hesitating briefly, the pen tip glided smoothly across the paper.
[Hyun-oh Daddy loves Eunsol Daddy the most in the world. I’m sorry, but Lucky is priority #1. Of course, Eunsol Daddy is naturally priority #0. Son needs to understand this.]
Eunsol blinked slowly as he read the completed sentence.
Every time Hyun-oh expressed that he loved him the most, his heart beat almost unbearably fast. Just when he thought he was getting used to Hyun-oh’s changed behavior, moments like this that exceeded his capacity to adapt would appear. Just like now.
The sharp yet neat handwriting that resembled Hyun-oh contained heartwarming sentiments that made him want to read them every day.
“…I put you as priority #0 too.”
After contemplating briefly, Eunsol turned his head back and whispered softly into Hyun-oh’s ear.
He spoke so carefully, as if someone might overhear in the empty room.
“That’s an honor.”
Hyun-oh wore a pleased smile as he lowered his head. Embracing the plump lips as if to envelop them, he felt a sweet breath enter his mouth.
Eunsol’s pheromones also wafted gently, enveloping Hyun-oh. An omega’s scent when carrying a child was more seductive than ever.
While kissing, Hyun-oh adjusted Eunsol’s position to face him. He did this considering that it might be uncomfortable for Eunsol to keep his head turned to the side.
“Mmm…”
When Hyun-oh inserted his tongue deeply, almost touching the back of Eunsol’s throat as he gently licked the inside, Eunsol released a sensual moan.
Eunsol clung to Hyun-oh with his thighs spread wide. With large hands securely supporting his neck and back, he could focus entirely on the kiss.
Their saliva mixed together, freely traversing between each other’s mouths. Hyun-oh gathered the saliva pooled under Eunsol’s tongue and held it in his mouth.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
