Baekhyun sat outside his favorite coffee shop with a hot cup to warm his hands and a cozy scarf to block the harsh wind. He blew on it before taking a small sip, his eyes glancing towards the coffee shop door when the little bell rang and his two longest friends stepped outside into the crisp Autumn breeze to join him.

Daehyun blew on his steaming coffee as he took a seat, and Luhan slipped into the other space beside Baekhyun. Car horns honked and leaves scraped across the cement as the silence stretched out around them. Baekhyun blew on his coffee before taking another sip, before peeking up at his friends before he said, "So, I have some news...."

"Me too," Daehyun said.

"And me," Luhan also said.

Baekhyun pursed his lips before placing his fist in the middle of the table as he said, "Whoever wins speaks first."

Daehyun laughed as Luhan slide his fist onto the table, and replied, "If I win, I'll be stealing all the thunder, just so you know," he informed them with a shrug.

Baekhyun playfully rolled his eyes before retorting, "I seriously doubt that, Lu."

Daehyun grinned. "I say winner has to buy ice cream for the sad losers."

"But it's cold out," Luhan said matter-of-factly.

"So what," Daehyun replied.

Luhan rolled his eyes. "Fine, and . . ."

"Rock. Paper. Scissors!"

Two papers were thrown, and one scissors.

"Hah! I win!" Luhan cheered.

"No, we have to play two more times!" Daehyun cried.

Baekhyun snickered as Luhan sighed and mumbled, "Alright, alright . . ."

"Rock. Paper. Scissors!"

"Ooh, I won again!"

"Shut up!"

"Rock. Paper. Scissors!"

"Oh, I won!" Baekhyun exclaimed.

Luhan pouted and crossed his arms as he grumbled, "You just got lucky."

Daehyun rolled his eyes before nudging Baekhyun as he said, "Okay, tell us your news, Mr. Champion."

Luhan scoffed; Daehyun grinned.

Baekhyun bit his bottom lip and fiddled with his cup as he muttered, "Ahh, now I feel like I'm on the spot . . . Mhm, okay, Chanyeol and I . . . have decided to have another baby!"

Luhan coughed and spit up some of his coffee, and Daehyun's eyes widened before he cried, "Seriously!"

Baekhyun nervously chewed on his lip before mumbling, "Um, yes . . . Is that—- Is it not a good idea? I mean, I know the twins are almost five and we gave away things from their baby stage, but I didn't think it was a bad idea...."

Daehyun quickly shook his head and rushed to say, "No, no, that's not what I meant! I'm happy for you, Baek!"

Baekhyun smiled. "Really? Thanks, Dae," Baekhyun said as he squeezed his hand; Daehyun smiled in reply.

Luhan coughed again before clearing his throat and hoarsely saying, "Hey, don't discount me, I'm happy for you too. I'm just surprised is all . . ."

Baekhyun sighed. "I know, I was too, and we never talked about having more kids but I'm actually really excited about it. I loved Ae-jeong and Eun-jae's baby days, but don't get me wrong, the poopy diapers and crying will suck but I know we can handle it. Ahh, I'm so glad I told you guys!" Baekhyun gushed.

Luhan smiled and Daehyun grinned, then Daehyun reached out to clasp each of their hands as he said, "I'm speaking next, so you know how Youngjae and I put in those adoption papers all those months ago?" They both nodded, and Daehyun grinned before continuing to say, "Well, we heard back from the adoption agency yesterday and we got approved!"

Baekhyun squealed in delight as Luhan grinned from ear to ear, and excitedly cried, "My turn! So Sehun and I are getting married!"

Baekhyun's jaw dropped and he sprung from his seat and threw his arms around Luhan as he gushed, "Oh my gosh, congratulations!"

Luhan laughed and hugged Baekhyun back before saying, "Your brother can't know that I told you, he wanted to say something to the whole family but I just couldn't keep it in any longer! So please, promise you won't say anything, not even to Chanyeol or Youngjae!"

"Don't worry, we promise," Daehyun said with a smile.

Baekhyun grinned and squeezed Luhan's shoulders again as he murmured, "I cross my heart and promise, I won't say a word."

Luhan smiled. "Thanks, guys, now I think Baekhyun owes us an ice cream . . ." Luhan said slyly. They all laughed before grabbing their coffees, and then they were walking down the street to find an ice cream shop.

When Baekhyun arrived home the house was unusually quiet, and frowning curiously he moved through the rooms until he found Chanyeol sitting on the living room floor in front of the coffee table, hunched over something he was looking at. Baekhyun walked up behind him and slipped onto the couch, crawling to the middle until he was directly behind Chanyeol.

He leaned forward to rest his chin on his shoulder as he softly asked, "What are you doing?"

"Oh, um, Eun-jae stepped on one of Ae-jeong's Barbies and snapped off the arm, I'm just trying to glue it back on . . ." Chanyeol mumbled distractedly.

Baekhyun smiled and nuzzled his nose into Chanyeol's neck as he whispered, "Where are the twins?"

"Your parents came by to pick them up, it was last minute," Chanyeol muttered.

"Are they staying the night?" Baekhyun asked as he slowly trailed a finger along Chanyeol's shoulder.

"Ah, yeah, they'll be back Sunday," Chanyeol replied.

Baekhyun grinned and slipped his hand down to trace above Chanyeol's left peck, as his lips brushed over his ear when he whispered, "Ask me about my day?"

"How was your day?"

Baekhyun continued to trace his finger over Chanyeol's skin, patiently waiting for the moment Chanyeol noticed his intentions. "I had a good day. I had coffee with Luhan and Daehyun, and we talked about our lives, and I happened to mention something . . ." Baekhyun trailed off as his hand slipped beneath Chanyeol's shirt to trace along his skin.

Chanyeol was still too distracted by the one-armed Barbie to notice as he muttered, "What'd you talk about?"

"Getting pregnant," Baekhyun whispered into his ear.

At that, Chanyeol finally snapped back to the present, and he felt Baekhyun's hot touch against his skin and felt his warm breath fanning along the nape of his neck. A shiver rolled down his spine as he placed the Barbie to the side and turned around in Baekhyun's arms, his own hands going up to rest gently on Baekhyun's crossed thighs as he quietly muttered, "So you want another baby, then?"

Baekhyun nodded with a wide smile as he replied, "Yes, I thought about it and I really want to start trying to have another baby. I want another little us, Chanyeol."

Chanyeol pursed his lips together to keep his face from splitting in half he was smiling so much, and he nodded vigorously before getting to his feet and moving onto the couch to straddle Baekhyun's lap. Baekhyun laughed and wrapped his arms around Chanyeol's neck as he joyously cried, "What are you doing, silly?"

"We're going to make a baby," Chanyeol replied simply before crushing his lips to Baekhyun's.

Baekhyun's next sentence was cut off with a hum by the pressure of Chanyeol's kiss, and when his hands sensually began to roam his body he completely forget about what he was going to say, and all he could think about and focus on was how alive and aroused Chanyeol's behavior made him feel. Baekhyun hummed and kissed Chanyeol back, and when their lips broke apart Chanyeol dipped his head to kiss along his neck, gently sucking and nibbling on his soft skin.

Baekhyun whimpered, and when the sound reached Chanyeol's ears, he suddenly grabbed his waist to roll him until he was positioned on Chanyeol's lap instead. Baekhyun didn't object as he arched his back, loving the softness of Chanyeol's lips against his throat and on his collar bones. Baekhyun's arms tightened around Chanyeol's neck, and whimpering again, he leaned his chest forward as he slowly rolled his hips. Chanyeol made a sound deep in his throat at the movement, and then he was grasping Baekhyun's waist and holding him closer when he did it again, and slightly thrusting up to meet him.

Chanyeol's hands tightened at his waist, and Baekhyun felt Chanyeol's hands teasing at the hem of his shirt. Baekhyun hummed and leaned forward, kissing the corner of Chanyeol's mouth as he sultrily whispered, "Take it off...."

Chanyeol obeyed without hesitance and lifted Baekhyun's shirt over his head, before dipping forward to kiss along his chest and softly nibbling on his skin. Baekhyun twisted and whimpered at the madness Chanyeol's kisses were creating inside him, and his hands threaded up into his hair as he leaned their foreheads together to whisper, "Take me to the bedroom."

"Okay," Chanyeol whispered before getting a secure hold of Baekhyun's waist before standing up. Baekhyun giggled as he wrapped his arms and legs around Chanyeol's body, delight with joy as he carried him upstairs to their bedroom to begin the fun process of creating another little them.

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After a long nine months of things Baekhyun both missed and hated about pregnancy, he had given birth to a health baby boy, who they had named Chan-hyeok.

It had taken Baekhyun eight plus years to finally get the life of his dreams; to have Chanyeol to kiss and wake up next to every morning; to have three beautiful children he absolutely cherished. And every mistake and obstacle that had stood in his way, was worth it if every time when he passed the finish line this perfect life would be waiting for him. He would bare the pain and loss a thousand times over if it meant having the love of his family. He would do anything for them, and he was so grateful for that very first day Chanyeol walked back into his life, and made everything he loved possible.

And he couldn't wait for everything that came next.

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A/N: Meaning of Chan-hyeok: "vivid, illuminating; bright" and "radiant, glowing"