Three hours later, Kwon Taejung, after receiving Hyunjoon’s call, entered the office again with Yigyeom. Hyunjoon, unlike before, greeted the two with a slightly serious and solemn expression.
“The results of the blood test are out. To start with, your current health condition is not great. Various indicators are unstable, so it seems the best option would be to prepare for pregnancy after recovering your health a bit more.”
Rather than the suggestion to postpone pregnancy, Kwon Taejung was more alarmed by the news that his health condition wasn’t good. He stared at Hyunjoon as if he would devour him right away. Watching Kwon Taejung, Hyunjoon, with a slightly troubled expression, looked at the monitor displaying Yigyeom’s results.
“Before going into more details, there are a few things I’d like to ask. When I prescribed the suppressants before, I heard you had experienced side effects for a long time?”
“Oh… yes. About three years.”
“Can you explain in detail what symptoms you had at that time?”
“…After taking those suppressants, I suddenly stopped producing pheromones. Heat cycles didn’t occur, and even without adjusting pheromones separately, alphas couldn’t tell that I was an omega.”
Nodding, Hyunjoon tapped the keyboard and, with a focused face, looked back at Yigyeom and asked another question.
“Were you able to detect alpha pheromones?”
“No. I couldn’t sense alpha pheromones either. But… when I met Chief for the first time… that’s when I first smelled the pheromones.”
“Well, this friend, meaning Kwon Taejung, was probably identified as an alpha. Dominant alphas have a much stronger concentration of pheromones compared to regular alphas. It seems that encounter triggered the omega cycle to start again.”
Hyunjoon, who added a few more details, glanced briefly at Kwon Taejung with a fearsome look. It seemed like Kwon Taejung had genuinely fallen in love. Seeing how the person was burning up in love, it was hard to say what would happen.
“It’s not a situation where something is seriously wrong and requires immediate treatment. That’s fortunate. However, looking at the current indicators, your body hasn’t fully recovered yet. Although it’s not impossible to get pregnant in your current state, it will be tough for your body to handle. Since it hasn’t stabilized yet.”
Upon Hyunjoon’s words, Yigyeom silently nodded. Although there were no major issues, it was a bit disheartening to hear that pregnancy would be challenging.
“This time, I’ll prescribe emergency contraceptive pills. It’s best for you to take them and focus on recovering your health. Since the ovulation cycle is likely to return periodically, it would be advisable to stabilize your indicators before preparing for pregnancy. What do you think?”
“Yes…”
Yigyeom, who replied softly, glanced at Kwon Taejung. With a comforting gesture as if to say it’s okay, Yigyeom felt his heart pounding again.
“…”
Why has it been fluttering like this since earlier? Would he reveal it if I asked? Glancing at Hyunjoon, who was gauging the situation, Yigyeom swallowed back the words that almost came out. He couldn’t figure out what to ask, and there was a considerable amount of embarrassment.
“Also, in the case of someone like Yeon Yigyeom, who is a unique case, the effects of taking the same medication as others might differ. You should keep that in mind. I’d like to say that there’s a 100% certainty of efficacy, but in reality, there’s no such thing.”
“Oh… Yes, I understand.”
Sitting up straight with a tense posture, Yigyeom looked back at Kwon Taejung after briefly meeting eyes with Hyunjoon. Feeling sorry again as he saw the seriousness on Kwon Taejung’s face.
“So, this time, I just need to take the emergency contraceptive pill? Is there anything else I need to do separately to stabilize the indicators?”
“Well, the pheromone release and suppression processes will occur in sync with the natural rhythm, and the indicators will gradually stabilize. After not going through that process for three years, it won’t be easy for everything to normalize within just a month or two. It’s advisable to observe for about a year with some leeway. Oh, and try to avoid stress as much as possible. It might sound obvious, but still.”
As Hyunjoon spoke, he glanced at Kwon Taejung and then handed a prescription for the emergency contraceptive pill to Yigyeom. Yigyeom, cautiously taking it with both hands, stared at the unfamiliar names of the pills written on the paper.
“It’s a good pill with almost no side effects. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain or discomfort, please contact us just in case.”
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“…Yes.”
“Feeling upset?”
“…A little. If I had been normal, everything would have been fine… I’m sorry.”
“Don’t say that. What’s there to be sorry about? The important thing is that you’re recovering.”
Comforting Yigyeom, Kwon Taejung carefully helped him into the car first and closed the door before getting into the driver’s seat. Seeing a somewhat downcast expression, he felt uneasy.
“Yigyeom.”
“…Yes.”
“Your health is more important than anything else. If you’re healthy, I’ll be at ease, and we can do a lot together in the future. Besides, we need to have a child who really takes after you. Don’t apologize. It’s not necessary, okay?”
“Yes… I’ll keep that in mind.”
With a nod, Yigyeom managed to muster a small smile. Despite lingering feelings of sadness, now was the time to prioritize his own well-being, just as Kwon Taejung had said. And as the doctor mentioned, since the pregnancy cycle would eventually return periodically, there was no need to worry excessively.
As long as their mutual affection remained unchanged, they could continue facing these cycles together in the future.
“…”
Recalling the natural cycles he had spent together with Kwon Taejung, Yigyeom gently closed the gap between his slightly spread thighs.
The sensations of breathlessness, the swelling and unrelenting feeling in his genitals, and the overflowing semen that had poured out as if to fill his entire body—all of it rushed through his mind, causing his body to heat up.
Feeling fortunate that they could share these moments periodically, Yigyeom couldn’t help but feel embarrassed, lowering his head slightly.
“Are you going to work at the cafe today?”
“Yes…”
“Then, let’s go home, take the medicine, rest for a bit, and have a delicious dinner before you go. You must be tired after running around since morning.”
“When I’m with the manager… It’s not tiring at all, and I don’t feel exhausted. He takes me to new places, lets me try delicious things… It’s all new to me, so I enjoy everything.”
“Well, that’s fortunate. Let’s visit even better places in the future.”
Extending his hand toward the passenger seat, Kwon Taejung gently caressed Yigyeom’s cheek. Although this touch had become so familiar, Yigyeom’s heart started pounding rapidly again. Yigyeom stole a glance at the driver’s seat, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Handsome and charming as he already was, today Kwon Taejung looked even more appealing, and just that observation made Yigyeom’s heart beat wildly. Why is it acting up like this today? Feeling like he might reveal these strange emotions, Yigyeom purposefully lowered his head. Hopefully, he could calm down before reaching home.
* * *
Days that were slightly different from usual continued for several days. Even the slightest actions from Kwon Taejung made Yigyeom’s heart pound loudly, unsure of what to do.
He knew it was because he liked Kwon Taejung so much, but something was clearly different from before. It seemed like his body and mind were refusing to be separated from Kwon Taejung. Even a slight distance made him uneasy, and he felt restless.
What was fascinating was that Kwon Taejung showed a similar reaction. For several days now, whenever Kwon Taejung was with him, he never let go. He held hands, leaned on shoulders, or embraced for most of the time.
Even now, Kwon Taejung was sitting on the bed with Yigyeom between his legs, leaning against his chest, while they watched TV. Yigyeom was pressing down on his heart, which was pounding loudly.
Of course, Kwon Taejung’s physical affection was not unfamiliar, but in the past few days, it had become much more intense. While Yigyeom didn’t mind and quietly followed his touch, there was one problem.
Sometimes, the thought that Kwon Taejung liked him so much that it became hard to breathe crossed Yigyeom’s mind. Yigyeom looked at Kwon Taejung’s graceful fingers resting on his stomach.
Just looking at the fingers made him think that they were touching him and stirring up sensations inside his body, making his lower abdomen ticklish. It seemed like Yigyeom had truly become strange.
“Are you sleepy? Should we go to bed?”
“Ah… yes.”
Yigyeom nodded quietly, afraid that he might reveal his erotic thoughts. As he moved to lie down on the next bed, Kwon Taejung grabbed Yigyeom’s arm as if something terrible had happened. Startled, Yigyeom raised his head and met eyes with Kwon Taejung, who was looking down at him.
“Sorry, didn’t mean to startle you.”
“It’s okay.”
“Lately, something feels strange. It’s hard to explain. When I’m away from you, I feel uneasy for no reason, like something bad might happen.”
Watching Kwon Taejung express the changes he felt, Yigyeom silently extended his arms. Sensing the meaning, Kwon Taejung quickly embraced Yigyeom’s waist, holding him close to his chest. Due to a significant difference in their body sizes, he couldn’t fully embrace Yigyeom, but still, Yigyeom liked the feeling of being held by Kwon Taejung.
“…Are you okay now?”
“Yeah, I’m good.”
“…”
“Okay, Yigyeom.”
Even the anxiety that sought reassurance when their bodies separated was something Kwon Taejung cherished. It was the most certain scene that showed he couldn’t be anyone other than Yigyeom now.
“I have some things to buy tomorrow; want to go to the department store together?”
“Yes, it sounds good.”
“While we’re at it, let’s buy some clothes for you at your place and anything else you need…”
Yigyeom, who smiled at the pleasant voice resonating in his arms, nodded as Kwon Taejung continued to speak. He gently kissed Kwon Taejung’s hair while running his fingers through it. The comforting touch, stroking his back slowly, was so warm that his eyes involuntarily closed.
The rhythmic sound of their even breathing echoed in the bedroom as they embraced each other, not allowing even a slight distance between them.
When Yigyeom, who woke up with sleepy eyes, cautiously moved away from Kwon Taejung’s embrace and sat up, he felt a dry sensation in his throat. Carefully pulling up the blanket that had slipped down, covering Kwon Taejung’s shoulders, Yigyeom put on the slippers placed under the bed and quietly left the bedroom.
As soon as he entered the living room, the sound of rain pouring down became audible. Yigyeom went to the kitchen first, drank half a cup of water, and approached the window.
Opening the curtains, Yigyeom saw heavy rain pouring outside. When he opened the window slightly, the sound of the pouring rain stuck to his ears. Naturally, Yigyeom recalled the day he first kissed Kwon Taejung. It was also a day when rain fell so heavily that visibility was almost nonexistent.
“…”
Just thinking about the moment when their eyes met inside the container on that day made Yigyeom’s body tingle all over. The sensation of their lips meeting in the humid air was still vivid.
“Yigyeom.”
Startled by the familiar voice penetrating through the intense rain, Yigyeom quickly turned to see Kwon Taejung approaching. Seeing the worried and somewhat anxious expression on his face tightened Yigyeom’s heart.
“Chief….”
Without hesitation, Kwon Taejung approached, enveloping Yigyeom’s body. The feeling of their bodies fitting perfectly brought comfort to Yigyeom’s heart.
“Why are you out here?”
“Ah… I came out to get some water, but I heard the rain.”
“I should keep water next to you from now on. I was surprised because it wasn’t there.”
Reaching out to embrace Yigyeom to fill the emptiness, Kwon Taejung, who had extended his arms, was shocked when he woke up to the realization that the warm spot next to him was empty. He thought it was a dream until he saw the vacant space for real, and his heart trembled with a thud.
“I’m sorry…”
“No, there’s nothing to be sorry about.”
While holding Yigyeom, Kwon Taejung leaned down and lightly kissed his neck a few times. Then, he slid his hand into the T-shirt, gently caressing Yigyeom’s soft waist.
“It’s raining a lot.”
Lifting his head and looking out through the rain pouring over Yigyeom’s shoulder, Kwon Taejung closed the window against the noisy rain.
“I remember the day we first kissed.”
“…”
“That day, it was raining heavily like this too.”
The thrill that we both thought about the same thing made my fingertips tingle. The fact that Kwon Taejung, the person I shared the same memory with, was enough to make Yigyeom happy.
With a slight sensation of his body lowering, their eyes met. As Kwon Taejung tilted his head and lightly touched his lips, Yigyeom burst into laughter.
For a while, Kwon Taejung, who was making ticklish sounds as he kissed, continued to hold Yigyeom’s body. Startled by both feet leaving the ground, Yigyeom quickly wrapped his arms around Kwon Taejung’s neck.
“Let’s go to bed now.”
Having kissed Yigyeom’s cheek once again, Kwon Taejung, leaving the heavy rain behind, took a step forward, embracing the warmth found in the living room.
T/N
about 50 chapters left so brace yourself :))
Oh my, this was so beautiful. All that fluffiness got my heart tingling as well. The whole separation anxiety thing, does that mean Taejung’s alpha recognises Yigyeom as his mate? That’s just my thought though.
I’d really love for them to have a baby. I was anticipating the whole time after they both went for a doctor’s appointment. So sad it’s not it.But you know, you are really amazing 😘. The way you kept flooding us with chapters lol. I loved it. Thank you so much for your hardwork 💜 💖 💗.
yes! taejung and yigyeom are mates! i’m glad you are enjoying the chapters.
Wow that’s beautiful…. thank you for confirming my thoughts 😊.
While it was sad there is no baby I liked how the story showed the use of contraception which is much more complex and mature.