Jaemin walked through the door with a sigh, smiling as he took off his shoes and hung his jacket on the coat hanger. He furrowed his brow. Lately, when he came home Jeno was in the kitchen cooking something for them. He had become a very good cook over the last couple of weeks and it impressed Jaemin. Jeno had told him he enjoyed it though so he always kept ingredients in the apartment for him.

"Jen?" He called carefully, walking through the kitchen. Figuring he was in their room, he went there.

He opened the door carefully and stepped inside. Jeno was there, laying on the bed. He looked anxious, one hand gently rubbing his stomach while the other day atop his phone which was on the bed beside him. Bongsik was worriedly curled up by Jeno's shoulder and the older didn't even acknowledge Jaemin, too lost in thought to notice him.

"Hey, Jeno.." The older startled from his thoughts, his hand flying off his stomach as he saw Jaemin.

"H-hi. How was work?" He asked, sitting up. Jaemin sat on the bed beside him and rubbed his leg.

"It was fine. Are you okay? You look a bit scared.. Did something happen?" Jeno faked a smile.

"I'm okay. I'm just not feeling too well... I vomited this morning so I figured I should lay down for a bit." So far most of that was true. He did vomit, he wasn't feeling well, but he wasn't okay.

"Oh Jen why didn't you text me? I could've picked up some medicine on the way home.." Jaemin said.

Medicine can't stop this Nana...

"That's alright. I'm sure it's nothing b-big. It'll pass." Jeno scooted to the edge of the bed and stood up. "We should make dinner. I'm starving." Jaemin smiled as he watched Jeno walk out to the kitchen. He stood up and followed him out.

"What should we have?" Jaemin asked. Jeno smiled, not taking his eyes off his hands as he washed them.

"What would you like? You're the one who's working, so you should choose our meals." Jaemin began to wash his hands as well.

Always wash your hands people.

"But, you're the sick one, so you should decide. What sounds good?" Jeno giggled before stopping to think.

"How about we just have ramen. That's a quick meal. I want some good cuddles tonight." Jeno suggested with a smile. Jaemin nodded and began to grab the ramen packets while Jeno got out the proper pans.

"So, what's been goin' on at work?" Jeno asked after putting the noodles in the pot and putting on the timer.

"Nothin' much really. Ten's boyfriend has visited a bit more since I met him." Jeno nodded.

"Is he just as kind as I remember?" Jaemin chuckled.

"Of course he is. He doesn't seem to have changed too much. He's a lot more of a jokester when he's not working but that's kind of expected." Jeno nodded, stirring the noodles.

"Well, I think Bongsik likes you more than you think Jaem. He's been missing you a lot lately." Jeno said. As if on queue the mentioned cat was at Jaemin's feet, rubbing against his leg before going over to its food. Jaemin scoffed a bit despite his smile.

"Me and that cat are still enemies. We are constantly in a battle for the Jeno." Jeno chuckled as Jaemin walked over to the cat and crouched down. The cat stopped eating and looked up at him, smacking him in the face with its paw before licking its chops. Jaemin gasped and tipped the cat over, who willingly flopped to the ground.

"Satan! You will never get to have my Jeno!" Jeno giggled from where he stood by the stove watching Jaemin. He placed a hand on his stomach and smiled.

None of this was a mistake. It wasn't a curse or a problem. Jaemin was here for him no matter what. Jaemin was here for him through whatever happened. If there was something more to this stomachache of his, if google was right about this, then this was a blessing.

And Jaemin was going to be a great dad.

"Ah! You see I have won!" Jaemin exclaimed as the cat sauntered away, tired of Jaemin's antics. Jeno laughed.

"Okay tough guy. Foods almost ready."

Dinner went like normal, calm banter between the two filling the space around them, and afterward, Jeno helped Jaemin with the dishes since they both made dinner. (technically Jeno made dinner while Jaemin played with the cat but he was still present so it's fine)

As soon as the last dish was done, Jaemin looked at Jeno with mischief in his gaze. Jeno furrowed his brows with a smile.

"What's that look for?" Jaemin's smile widened as he walked over and picked Jeno up bridal style. Jeno squeaked as he clung to Jaemin.

"W-what are you- NA JAEMIN!!" Jaemin smiled as he carried Jeno to their room, Jeno looking adorable with a cute pout on his face while they made their way there.

"Am I not allowed to assist my beautiful boyfriend in getting to our bed?" Jeno huffed as Jaemin carefully set him in the bed. He stood up straight with a smile still on his face. "I'm gonna go take a shower-"

"Not after that! I need my cuddles!" Jeno exclaimed, playfully pulling Jaemin down onto the bed. The older laughed as Jaemin struggled to get free from his grip. Before they knew it, a mixture of giggles and playful shouts were echoing around the room as Jaemin had lightly tackled Jeno down on the bed and was attacking him with tickles.

"J-Jaemin!" He managed between laughs. "Stop I-" He let out another loud laugh before Jaemin finally stopped. The both of them sat there for a second, catching their breath. Jaemin was hovering above Jeno, smiling down at the beautiful boy below him.

"What?" Jeno asked softly as Jaemin looked into his eyes.

"You're just so beautiful... I can't believe you chose me." Jeno smiled and reached up, caressing Jaemin's cheek softly.

"Jaemin, you are worth so much more than what I deserve. If anything I should be thanking you for all that you've done.." Jeno paused, his smile fading for a moment, eyes flashing with something resembling worry.

"Jaemin... No matter what, do you promise you won't leave me?" Jeno asked suddenly. "Do you promise you'll stay and take care of us?" Jaemin nodded.

"Of course... Wait, us?" Jeno tensed up for a second.

"Oh- Uh, yeah. Like, both of us! Take care of yourself too!" Jaemin smiled a bit.

"I promise Jeno. I promise I'll take care of us. Both of us." Jeno smiled as Jaemin rolled over to lay beside him. Jeno closed his eyes for a moment.

What about, all of us?

"I love you Jeno. I love you so much." Jaemin said, placing a kiss on Jeno's cheek. Jeno smiled and rolled onto his side, hugging the younger tightly.

"I love you too."

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"You two did what?!"

It had been another week and Chenle had called to ask Jeno if he wanted to go out to get coffee or something while Jaemin was at work. Jaemin still knew though just in case something happened, but they were currently in the cafe where Jaemin worked at a table furthest from the counter so that Jaemin wouldn't hear what they were talking about.

You know, friend to friend talks.

They're necessary.

"Shh! It's not that big of a deal.." Jeno said, blushing as the memories came back. Chenle smiled a bit as he sipped his coffee, Jeno taking a bite out of his strawberry-filled doughnut, which only reminded him more of that night and made him miss his boyfriend who was standing behind the counter a couple of feet away.

"Not that big of a deal? You lost your virginity Jeno. Not even I could do that easily." Jeno shrugged, pleased that Chenle had brought his voice down a little. For someone sensitive to sounds, Chenle could be really loud.

"You just gotta find the right someone.." Jeno muttered, taking another bite of his doughnut.

"Easier said than done. You got lucky with him." Chenle deadpanned. Jeno smiled and looked at Jaemin.

"I did get lucky.." Jeno sighed happily. Chenle scrunched his nose.

"You make me feel more single than I am." He said. Jeno pouted.

"I'm sorry Lele. You'll find someone! Like... That kid!" Jeno exclaimed, pointing at a tall, lean boy with soft purple hair who had walked in, timidly approaching the counter. Chenle squinted.

"That kid looks familiar.." Chenle muttered before shaking his head.

"Well, Chenle there was actually a good reason why I was telling you about.. That...." Chenle looked at him and raised a brow.

"You mean the sex? Yeah what about it?"

"I uh... I was wondering if you could take me..... To the doctor..?" Chenle's eyes widened.

"Jaemin has an STD?" Chenle whispered. Jeno shook his head and covered his face. He abruptly stood up, face red, and looked at Chenle. He took the younger's hand and looked at Jaemin who was watching with surprise.

"Uh, me and Chenle are going to the mall! I'll see you after work! Don't take too long." He said with a smile before dragging Chenle out of the cafe. The younger followed without protest, knowing that obviously something was up and it wasn't an STD.

"So then, what is it?" He asked calmly as they walked to Chenle's car.

"Chenle, I.. The other morning I got really dizzy and I ended up getting sick. It's been happening a little bit more ever since but I did a little research cuz I got scared and I... I think I might be...." Chenle looked at the passenger seat where Jeno sat and grabbed the older's hand to calm him down.

"Okay, Jeno. I get it now.. Sorry. I'll take you to the hospital... Does Jaemin-"

"I haven't told him. I didn't want to give him any sort of answers until I had proper results.." He explained. Chenle nodded.

"Okay. I won't tell him anything. I'll leave that up to you." Jeno nodded, beginning to calm down again.

The entire drive he was stressing himself out. What if it wasn't true? Then all of this freaking out would be for nothing. But, at the same time, if it was true, what was Jaemin gonna think? Wouldn't he be angry that Jeno hadn't said something? It hadn't been that long so there was nothing noticeably different about his appearance.

He wasn't sure why he was stressing himself out. Jaemin loved him, and he knew that. He knew that Jaemin would stay with him and help him through it. He was just scared. What if he wasn't ready to be a parent yet? He believed that Jaemin could do it, but what if his headspace got in the way of him being a good parent? What if he-

"Jeno! Hey, Jeno calm down.. It's gonna be okay..." Jeno turned to his side to look at Chenle who was watching him with sincere reassurance. They had arrived at the hospital while he was lost in thought. Jeno nodded and wiped the tears away that he hadn't realized were falling.

"Now I just.. I just wish I had told him before... I wish he could be here to find out with me...." Jeno explained, the tears showing no sign of stopping. Chenle nodded, still holding his hand like the comforting friend he was.

"Jeno, if you need we could call him." He suggested. Jeno shook his head.

"I wanna tell him in person.. It's okay I'm just a bit scared that's all...." Chenle nodded.

"It's okay. There's nothing to be scared about, alright?" Jeno nodded. "Let's go?"

"Yeah.."

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