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A bus ride and a short walk later, Sunggyu found himself in a furniture shop. Woohyun led him straight to the section for nurseries. His heart sank when he realized that. „Woohyun...“

“We’re just looking, okay?“ The alpha threw in quickly.

Sunggyu freed his hand and stopped walking. „What use is it? I don’t have any space in my apartment. And even if I had, I don’t have the money for this, Woohyun. I can’t buy all these things and I definitely can’t raise three kids. You don’t understand-“

“No, I understand, hyung.“ Woohyun took both of his hands. „I saw you at the doctor’s office, the way you were looking at the screen. At the babies. You want them. You want to keep the girls. Your eyes were shining so brightly when you looked at them. The thought of adoption is killing you.“

He opened his mouth to speak but Woohyun was painfully right. There was nothing Sunggyu wanted more than that. „That’s true but... I can’t give them a good life. I want them to be happy, to have the things they need and want. I’m in no positions to give them any of that. I barely have enough to care for myself. Being a parent means looking at things with responsibility and to do what is best for your kids.“

“I’m not saying you have to decide right now but look at your options, hyung. If you want to keep them, you won’t be alone. We’ll find a way. I know you don’t want my money but my offer still stands. We could look for an apartment together. One big enough for the two of us and a nursery. We can share the rent and, if you need financial support, I can lend you money. If you insist, you can pay me back later but I would gladly spend the money if it helps you. You want your kids to be happy and I- I want you to be happy. And I think nothing would make the pups happier than to be with you.“

Sunggyu fought back the tears. He could see it in his mind. Woohyun and he, living together and caring for the babies. It could work but they would be a financial burden for Woohyun. He knew Woohyun wouldn’t mind. He was just kind-hearted like that. And if Sunggyu never paid him back, he wouldn’t say a word. But it was hard to accept the offer. His pride didn’t let him and he was worried Woohyun was going to sacrifice his own happiness.

“Take your time to think about it. I just want you to give this thought a chance. To let yourself imagine another future.“ Woohyun pulled him along again. They walked past a few items until they reached the section where they showed examples of fully furnished rooms.

The alpha seemed to have been here before because he led Sunggyu straight to one of them. Woohyun stopped and just let him look. The omega looked around the room in awe. It was beautiful. The walls were blue and the ceiling had little stars on it. The floor wasn’t made out of carpet but there was a fluffy-looking light blue carpet under the crib in the center of the room. Sunggyu walked closer to inspect it and touched it with his fingers. It was a small crib, clearly meant for one baby. A crib mobile was dangling above it with clouds, stars, moons and suns attached to it. It looked beautiful, like the perfect place to dream.

He glanced at Woohyun who kept his distance and just watched him. „You’ve been here before?“

Woohyun smiled sheepishly. „I had some time to spare and found myself wandering here. I liked this one in particular and wanted to show it to you. Do you like it?“

“It’s wonderful.“ Sunggyu averted his gaze again and went back to inspecting all the details in the room from the cupboards to the changing table. The room reminded him of one of the nurseries he had seen in a catalog. Woohyun couldn’t know about it but somehow he still guessed which room Sunggyu would like the most. It was eery how well the alpha knew him.

After he had looked around enough, they headed out of the shop again. Sunggyu glanced at his friend. „Thanks, Woohyun.“

“Glad you don’t hate me for forcing you out here.“ The alpha chuckled.

He smiled. „I hated you for one moment but maybe you’re right. I shouldn’t let the negativity consume me.“

“So you’re going to think about my offer?“ Woohyun pried.

“I promise I’ll consider it.“ He didn’t want to rely on Woohyun too much but maybe the alpha was right. If Sunggyu really wanted this, he should think about his options instead of immediately discarding everything. Why not accept the helping hand that was offered?

On their way home, the omega spotted cute baby onesies. They looked very warm and soft and had little hoods with animal ears on them. There were three different sets of them and Sunggyu couldn’t tear his eyes away for a moment. But he did his best not to linger and let Woohyun notice. Though, the next day, Sunggyu came back to buy them. He wasn’t sure why but at home he put them in the laundry, folded them and then safely stored them away. It didn’t mean anything. At least that was what he told himself.





The next three weeks were mainly filled with Sunggyu’s belly growing further and weird cravings that appeared out of nowhere. Sometimes he just went and got the food he wanted but other times the pregnant omega didn’t feel like moving when he was lying on his couch. He would text Woohyun and the alpha would appear at his doorstep without complaining even once. Sunggyu always gave him money for the food afterwards, though the alpha insisted he didn’t need to pay. One time he even sent a text at 3 am without thinking and for some reason Woohyun was awake to see it. He came over and cooked his Mac & Cheese special for Sunggyu. The omega had felt like crying when he ate it. For one, because it tasted so good and because he felt bad for calling Woohyun over at that time. The alpha just smiled and told him it wasn’t a problem. Then he slept on Sunggyu’s couch again.

On a Saturday, Sunggyu was at home and doing some cleaning when his doorbell rang unexpectedly. The omega wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. Even cleaning was exhausting these days. He put his things aside and walked to the door. Sunggyu glanced through the peephole and saw a man he didn’t recognize. Though his face did seem kind of familiar. He unlocked his door but kept the chain attached. You never know these days. Sunggyu looked through the gap.

“Can I help you?“

The alpha jumped slightly. Apparently he was so deep in thought, he didn’t notice Sunggyu opening the door. He quickly gathered himself and smiled politely. „Hey. Uh, this- I don’t know how to start, sorry. You’re Kim Sunggyu, right? I’m Ji Changwook. You probably don’t remember me but we-“

He leaned forward suddenly and lowered his voice. „-met at the heat den.“

Sunggyu’s eyes widened and he felt heat rise to his cheeks. In panic, he unlocked the chain and opened the door. „Get inside.“

He really didn’t want any of his neighbors to accidentally overhear this. The tall alpha entered the apartment but didn’t move further. It was a polite thing to do, though staring at Sunggyu’s belly wasn’t. The omega’s thoughts raced. „Did we sleep with each other?“

Changwook finally looked him in the eyes again. He rubbed the back of his neck. „Yes. And I think it’s my fault- Well-“

The alpha gestured at Sunggyu’s bump. The shirt he was wearing didn’t really hide it. Sunggyu saw no need to hide it at home and he actually like to feel the stretch of the fabric over his skin. He loved to put his hands on the round swell and just it. One of his hands came up protectively to rest on the swell.

“I think I need to sit for this.“ Sunggyu muttered.

He walked to his kitchen and prepared two glasses of w