Throughout the journey home, Yigyeom listened to the sound of his heartbeat sent through ultrasound images and text messages on his phone. Even after reaching home, he continued to repeat the small, rhythmic sounds while being embraced by Kwon Taejung. Then, he enjoyed the cream shrimp that Baek Secretary had bought as lunch.
The last time he went to a Chinese restaurant with Kang Jihun and Yoo Jaemin, he barely tasted anything due to an upset stomach. However, he suddenly craved the sweet and savory sauce along with shrimp. So, Kwon Taejung called the famous Chinese restaurant, ordered dishes that Yigyeom would like, such as cream shrimp and crab fried rice, and asked Baek Secretary to pick them up.
Fortunately, Yigyeom thoroughly enjoyed the cream shrimp, crab fried rice, and even the lychee dessert pickled in sugar that Baek Secretary had bought. Finally, while eating cookies and cream-flavored ice cream, Yigyeom couldn’t take his eyes off Kwon Taejung, who had been looking at him intently the whole time.
“Chief….”
“Yes, Yigyeom.”
“The doctor said it’s okay for me to go out, as long as I don’t overdo it…. Can I go to the Chief’s house now?”
“Oh…. I want to go, but it’s not good to stress yourself out, you know.”
“I won’t be stressed. I really… want to pay my respects. Now that there’s a baby…. It might be uncomfortable if I mention it later….”
After considering Yigyeom’s words for a moment, Kwon Taejung nodded silently. Although his family would naturally treat Yigyeom with respect, just the thought of meeting several family members alone could be burdensome and stressful for Yigyeom. This had led to them not making plans for over two weeks.
However, when Kwon Taejung realized that continually postponing plans for the sake of Yigyeom’s feelings could also make him uneasy, a clear decision formed in his mind.
“I’ll talk to my family and make plans. They’ll probably want to meet you right away. It’s been a while since we last promised. Is that okay?”
“Yes…. I’m fine with that.”
“If our Yigyeom is okay with it, then I am too. I’ll let you know right away.”
Kwon Taejung dialed his mother’s number in front of Yigyeom and quickly made plans. As expected, the promised date was three days later, on Saturday evening.
“We’ve made plans for this Saturday. It seems like my mom has been subtly waiting. She worried because we broke up without any news. We won’t break up. Right?”
Approaching Yigyeom, Kwon Taejung lightly kissed his lips and looked at Yigyeom, who was nodding vigorously. Lately, every action Yigyeom took seemed so adorable that it became difficult to breathe every time he looked at him.
“It’s not just because they’re my parents. They are really good people. Overflowing with love, and they never treat people lightly. So, don’t worry about anything.”
“Yes…. I’ve met Chief’s family before, so I think it’ll be okay this time. I really… can do well.”
“Sweetheart, you just need to go home and sit quietly. That alone will make my mom and dad melt and immediately set a wedding date for us. They’ve only seen the youngest one, who’s thirty-two, and when they see a real baby at twenty, they’ll be so charmed that they’ll faint.”
Seeing Yigyeom, who was smiling pleasantly, probably thinking that Kwon Taejung was just saying these things to ease the tension, Kwon Taejung laughed out loud. Yigyeom’s every action these days was so cute that it became overwhelming every time he looked at him.
“I’m not just saying this. Really, don’t worry too much. Got it?”
“Yes, I’ll do that. Actually, more than meeting and greeting…. I’m more worried about telling them about the baby. The baby came before even saying hello….”
“There’s nothing to worry about that either. I’ll gauge the atmosphere that day and let them know. They might be surprised at first, but they’ll like it.”
Trusting Kwon Taejung’s words, Yigyeom spooned a melted ice cream, making it easy to eat, and fed it to Kwon Taejung. Kwon Taejung quietly accepted what Yigyeom gave and playfully flicked Yigyeom’s lips with the lingering sweetness on the tip of his tongue.
“Mm…. It tickles….”
“Seeing you smile makes my stomach tickle too. What do I do, Yigyeom?”
Looking down at Kwon Taejung, who placed his hand on his lower abdomen, Yigyeom shyly bit his lips and raised his gaze as if embarrassed.
“When we went to the center… I should have asked about that.”
“Huh? What?”
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“I also… had times when my stomach felt ticklish…. When, um, the Chief touched me or, well, kissed me…. At times like that….”
“What have you and I done again….”
Taking the ice cream cup that Yigyeom had finished from his hand and placing it on the table, Kwon Taejung lightly stroked the cold fingertips, then slipped his fingertips into Yigyeom’s T-shirt. As the cool fingertips touched the warm waist, Yigyeom inhaled sharply and hunched his shoulders.
“Surely my baby isn’t talking about something explicit.”
“……”
Watching Yigyeom, who couldn’t say anything and only pursed his lips, feeling embarrassed, Kwon Taejung couldn’t hide his amused smile. Without hiding his shy feelings, Yigyeom buried his face in Kwon Taejung’s chest, seeking refuge from embarrassment. Kwon Taejung hugged Yigyeom, fully embracing his adorable charm, and laughed while savoring the delicate scent of peaches.
“I was actually thinking about asking, but it’s a bit awkward. Asking if it’s okay to have sex is a bit too crazy, and if I say something like that, our Yigyeom will be embarrassed.”
“…If we have a baby, we’re not supposed to do that?”
“Well, as long as we don’t overdo it, it should be okay, right? Oh, and the stomach shouldn’t be pressed too much. I’ll ask quietly when I’m alone next time.”
With his face buried in his shoulders again, Yigyeom nodded his head while feeling embarrassed. Kwon Taejung, placing his lips close to Yigyeom’s ear, whispered light and provocative words, meant for Yigyeom’s ears only.
“Should I ask what it’s like? Should I ask if our Yigyeom can play in the water?”
“Play in the water?”
“Yeah, even if I just touch it, water comes out, my dear.”
Startled, Yigyeom raised his face from Kwon Taejung’s shoulder and stared blankly at Kwon Taejung’s explicit words.
“Or if you ask if there’s something you want to eat in bed…?”
Hastily covering Kwon Taejung’s mouth with both hands, Yigyeom raised his blushing face and shook his head. Even with his mouth covered, Kwon Taejung, who continued to utter even more explicit words, opened his lips and playfully licked Yigyeom’s palm with the tip of his tongue.
“……”
Feeling embarrassed by the strange sensation of his tongue tickling his palm, Yigyeom, who withdrew his hand, sensed Kwon Taejung’s gaze reaching him. Sitting on his lap was embarrassing, hearing explicit words was embarrassing, but above all, what embarrassed him the most was Kwon Taejung’s gaze. Whenever Yigyeom felt Kwon Taejung looking only at him, his heart raced excessively, causing his body to twist and turn.
“Should I ask like this?”
“…Just normally….”
“Normally? Okay. I’ll ask normally. Whether sex is okay, when it’s okay, and what we need to be careful about. Is that ordinary enough?”
Barely lifting his head with the touch of Yigyeom’s hand on his chin, Yigyeom met his gaze. The moment their eyes locked precisely, his heart began to race wildly again. What should I do…. I like it too much. Too, too much….
“I can see it all on your face.”
“…Really?”
“Yeah. Do you like it that much?”
Seeing the surprised expression on Yigyeom’s face as he accurately guessed, Kwon Taejung took advantage of the opportunity and tilted his head, diving his lips into Yigyeom’s.
Yigyeom closed his eyes as Kwon Taejung’s soft, tangling tongue gently teased him. And Kwon Taejung, fully embracing Yigyeom’s precious charm, laughed while savoring the delicate scent of peaches.
“Hmm….
“I want to touch you more, but I won’t be able to stop with just touching.”
Speaking as if making a resolution, Kwon Taejung, who had kissed Yigyeom, nuzzled the tip of his nose against Yigyeom’s warm cheek. It seemed ticklish, and Yigyeom’s small laughter echoed around him.
“Ah…. Right. Nickname…. Chief, let’s come up with a nickname.”
“A nickname? Ah, what should we call the baby?”
“Yes…. I’ll quickly go to the room and come back.”
Watching Yigyeom leave for the room without any delay, Kwon Taejung, who had been silently observing, took out his phone and, once again, naturally sat back on Yigyeom’s lap. He laughed aloud as he watched Yigyeom, who was excessively adorable, not knowing how to express his feelings.
“What are you looking for?”
“I’m curious about how other people came up with nicknames.”
Unable to resist, Kwon Taejung couldn’t help but give gentle pecks on Yigyeom’s eye area and cheeks as he watched Yigyeom diligently searching for nicknames on the portal site. It tickled, and Yigyeom, while laughing, didn’t avoid Kwon Taejung.
“Other people… um… Bokdeongi, Tuntuni, Sarangi, Gippeumi… I see a lot of names like these. There’s also Ddakpul.”
“Ddakpul?”
“It means to stick tightly to the stomach….”
Seeing Yigyeom, who found it amusing, Kwon Taejung also laughed and tilted his head, gently biting and sucking on Yigyeom’s soft cheek to avoid causing pain.
“What do you like, our Yigyeom?”
“Well… I think something cute would be good….”
“Cute? Then the nickname should be Yigyeom too. There’s nothing cuter than our dear Yigyeom in the world.”
Imagining the scenario where he calls out, Yigyeom, and both Yigyeom and the baby look at him, Kwon Taejung made a groaning sound.
“Or…. Hmm, let’s see.”
Taking Yigyeom’s phone and scrolling through various options, Kwon Taejung, hiding the sudden mischievousness, opened his mouth seriously.
“How about Daldeongi? Bright and big like the moon.”
“…Daldeongi? Um… The meaning is good, but….”
“Or Pugeuni? Soft and warm. How about Daebak? Daebak would be great. Or Banseoki, like sitting on a money cushion.”
“…All the meanings seem good, but… calling them is a bit… And the nickname ‘Banseoki’ doesn’t seem like anyone would use it.”
Yigyeom couldn’t focus, feeling flustered. Daldeongi, Pugeuni, Daebak, Banseoki… All had good meanings, but they didn’t feel particularly cute. Of course, if Kwon Taejung wanted, they could choose one…
Seeing Yigyeom looking confused, Kwon Taejung burst into laughter, trying to hide his embarrassment at the joke.
“It’s a joke. Don’t worry about it.”
Seeing the face full of worry, as if concerned about actually calling it that, Kwon Taejung laughed again, gently wiped away the tears, and touched Yigyeom’s face to make him smile again.
“Talking about cute things reminds me of when our Yigyeom wore chick-themed clothes. It was really cute back then. It’s like something from a fairy tale, you know? A chick chirping and following its mom. It was exactly like that.”
“Now just thinking about that outfit reminds me of when you asked me to make chick sounds.”
“Please do it one more time. I want to hear it again.”
Blushing at the ears and neck, Yigyeom pursed his lips and softly chirped, his neck emitting a small sound. Although embarrassing, it was something he could do anytime if Kwon Taejung wanted.
“Chirp (Piyak)….”
Damn it, this is driving me crazy. Should I call Johyunjun now and ask? Can’t I just gently do it without going too far? Kwon Taejung, who barely restrained his boiling emotions, deeply kissed Yigyeom’s lips and then gently stroked his head.
“Our little Piyak is so beautiful. Yigyeom, what if you do it once a day?”
“Piyak? Piyak sounds cute.”
Whether the term ‘Piyak’ pleased him or not, Kwon Taejung nodded silently after seeing Yigyeom finally smiling. If Yigyeom liked it, he liked anything. And having the chance to hear Yigyeom chirping every day was too good to pass up.
“If you like it, should we go with ‘Piyak’? It suits both the baby and our dear Yigyeom.”
“Do you like it too, Chief?”
“Yeah. I like it. Cute, lovely, and beautiful.”
“Then let’s go with that.”
Yigyeom, who smiled softly after making a decision, hugged Kwon Taejung’s neck tightly. Kwon Taejung, holding Yigyeom’s waist first, buried his face in the nape, taking a deep breath. In the night, with the peach scent slightly intensifying, the accumulated love in his heart rippled softly.
“Ah, it wouldn’t be good if it’s too tight, right?”
Kwon Taejung, who was initially holding tightly but got worried and loosened his grip, looked at Yigyeom.
“It didn’t hurt at all.”
“Really? That’s a relief. We should be careful from now on.”
“…The baby must have liked it too. Because I liked it.”
“We should call it by the nickname. We just decided.”
“Ah… Piyak too…”
Ah, damn it. It’s too cute. Every time I call a nickname, and it’s this cute, I wondered what I should do.
“You should try calling it too, Chief.”
“I’m really good at it.”
Kwon Taejung, with a soft gaze, covered Yigyeom’s belly with his palm, smiling.
“Piyak, let’s leave the rest behind and meet again when you’re healthy. Oh, and don’t make it too hard for you Dad.”
Yigyeom, quietly observing Kwon Taejung who spoke naturally, gently held his face with both hands and gave him a tender kiss on the lips. Meeting Kwon Taejung again and falling in love, he felt really fortunate. If he had lived without experiencing this affection, how sad would it have been? Yigyeom embraced the warmth of the affection that he didn’t want to escape from and closed his eyes.
He was happy, very much so. It was so good that no other thoughts could come to mind.
Aaaahhh! Beautiful.