Author’s POV

It was already the end of October and the weather had started to get cold. Your morning sickness hasn’t let up yet. You were irritated every morning. Your food cravings had started, which was a bit weird. You were even craving for ice cream even during this cold weather, not even feeling cold at all.

“Hyung is that ice cream for us? What flavor?” Chanyeol excitedly asked Lay as he and Kyungsoo arrive from the grocery store.

“Ya! Giant, ice cream at this cold time of year? Are you Seul Joo noona? Didn’t you know she is craving for ice cream?” Baek said hitting Chanyeol’s head for being so silly. Lay and D.O laughed at the two.

You went downstairs when you heard that Lay and D.O had arrived making your way to the kitchen.

“Airen? Are you here?” You asked peaking inside the kitchen. Kyungsoo pointed at Lay who was at the fridge placing some food inside.

You rushed to Lay and gave him a back hug. You were very happy to see that he had bought ice cream for you. Lay pecked a kiss on your cheeks and started to prepare a cup of ice cream for you.

“Woah! Strawberry, thank you airen!” You said as you received the ice cream he had prepared for you. 

Lay finished putting the groceries and decided to join you at the dining table where you were happily eating your ice cream. Kyungsoo, Baek and Yeol left the kitchen going about their own business.

“Airen?” You ask looking at him.

“Yes airen?” He replied with a smile.

“Can you buy me tteokbokki later?” You asked pouting at him cutely.

Lay couldn’t help but chuckle at your cuteness “Okay, airen, tteobokki it is.” He said pinching your cheeks.

Lay’s POV

We were on our way to our radio guesting in Shimshimtapa and Seul Joo was resting her head on my shoulder. I was trying to find a restaurant to order some tteokbokki for her since I can’t go out to buy.

I always remember what Nica and Jelly told me, I should fulfill airen’s food cravings or she might get depressed.

When we arrive at MBC radio, manager was left with Seul Joo, who was waiting patiently for her food. The radio show lasted for an hour and a half but during the show my mind was set on Seul Joo. After the show I went to my airen to check on her.

“So how did the radio show go airen?” She asked.

“It went well airen, did your food arrive?” I asked her.

“Yup, mianhae airen, I ate all the tteokbokki.” She said showing me the two empty containers

“It’s okay airen, I’m happy that you have eaten well.” I said placing a kiss on her forehead. I couldn’t help but laugh imagining her eating all those spicy rice cakes by herself.

Manager hyung even told me that he was really amazed watching Seul Joo eat the tteokbokki without even complaining how spicy the food is. Maybe that’s the effect if you’re pregnant.

We headed back to our home; Seul Joo had fallen asleep on our way back. I guess she won’t be eating dinner with us, but it was fine since she had eaten all those tteokbokki.

“I heard she eaten two orders of tteokbokki by herself.” Xiumin hyung said to me as he looked at Seul Joo sleeping.

“Yeah, and its spiciness did even bother her.” I answered.

“Jeongmallo?” Hyung asked surprised. “Wow, eating two orders of tteokbokki made my dongsaeng exhausted.” He added smirking.

“She gets exhausted easily these past few days even though she eats a lot.” I explain giggling.

We we’re too tired to cook so we decided to buy dinner and take it home. When we arrived, everyone headed to the kitchen while Seul Joo and I headed to our room. She told me that she was sleepy so I tucked her in bed before joining the others.

I was really hungry so I didn’t join the conversation during dinner. The others were considerate enough to understand my situation. Caring for my pregnant airen was really tiring but, I was also enjoying seeing her happy. It feels like all my hard work had paid off whenever she appreciates everything I did for her. I was just very lucky to have Kyungsoo to help me sometimes.

Your POV

It was a bit cold since fall had already arrived in the country and the boys are doing their promotions this month. I just hope that I’m not a burden to them most, especially to Yi Xing due to my food cravings. I’m so lucky to have him by my side. Though it was just a few weeks ago that we discovered that I’m pregnant, he actually matured enough to take responsibility. He always reminds me to take my supplements and he always gives me the food I ask for. He didn’t even complain when I ask for a certain food.

“Airen, I made some mushroom soup to warm you up.” He said, bringing a tray of food into the living room.

“Thank you airen.” I said taking the food from him then hugging him.

“I finished packing our things for the trip later.” He said as he fed me the soup. “Don’t worry about Tao, Xiumin hyung helped him already.” He added.

“Wow!” I exclaimed smiling widely at him.

“So all you have to do is relax and finish your soup.” He said pinching my cheeks.

We’ll be going to Busan later for their performance tomorrow. I was really proud of him that he had finished packing our things ahead than the other members.

“So how’s the soup taste?” He asked me.

“Jjang!” I said showing two thumbs up to him, making him smile.

Suddenly Sehun entered the living room spotted the soup that Yi Xing was feeding me. He asked Yi Xing if there was any more soup left. Yi Xing told him there’s a lot left in the kitchen. Sehun rushed towards the kitchen leaving us in the living room.

After a few minutes we heard screaming coming from the kitchen, so airen and I hurried checked what all the commotion was about. We spotted the boys fighting over the soup.

“Ya! Sehun give me some soup! Do you know how cold today is?” Baekhyun screamed.

“You had your share already, you should give us some of that soup, Luhan hyung can you stop this kid, he’s so selfish.” Jongin complained.

“Hey, hey, why do you have to fight over that soup? I’ll make you another soup way better than Yi Xing’s.” Kris oppa said making everyone gasp and look at him.

They were all busy fighting over the soup that they didn’t notice us watching them until they heard me giggle.

They turned to us; their eyes grew wide, making me wonder if I did something wrong. I turn to Yi Xing who was giving them a deathly glare.

“! We’re doomed, Lay is here.” Kris oppa said.

When Yi Xing was about to shout at them I stopped him. “Airen, just calm down, they’re just cold, please understand.” I said.

“Noona is right hyung, you know how cold it is today.” Jongin said smiling at him widely.

Thank goodness he just sighed and dragged me out of the kitchen. Kyungie had walked downstairs just at the right moment. I asked him to cook soup for those cold boys in the kitchen. I was really glad he granted my request. I then gave my favorite dongsaeng a bear hug.

We arrived in Busan late in the afternoon, I craved something sweet. I can sense that Yi Xing was a bit tired from the trip so I asked Luhan oppa and Minseok oppa to accompany me to the nearest bubble tea shop. 

When we returned to the hotel we spotted Kyungie and Jongin making their way to the restaurant for dinner. Thought I ordered large size bubble tea I still felt hungry so I dragged the two to the restaurant.

“Hyung! Eomma! Over here!” Tao shouted waving his hand to get our attention.

We walked over to him and joined them at the table. Minseok oppa offered a seat to me and when I was seated, a plate of food was placed in front of me. I turn to see who placed it and I was really happy to see it was my airen.

“Eomma, Lay gege personally picked the food just for you.” Tao cheerfully said.

“Airen, did you...” I was about to ask when Yi Xing cut me off.

“Yes airen, ice cream will be served later but, first you have to fill yourself with something more healthy” He said feeding me a spoonful of food, I shyly opened my mouth then took the spoon from him.

“Ya! Airen no need to feed me, I can do it, and it’s kind of embarrassing in front of the others.” I said making the other boys laugh.

Everyone was rushing back in forth backstage preparing the boys for their performance. The fans outside were excited to see them perform. I too was panicking as I helped them get ready. There was a problem with their mics so there was a bit of adjustments to make. Luckily they made it on time before their performance. They were lining up backstage and their coordi noonas had to make sure everything is okay while they were performing on stage. I on the other hand was enjoying my bubble tea that we bought a while ago, before we headed to the event center.

All I did was crave ice cream, especially strawberry flavor. Bubble tea, but not as much as ice cream. Tteokbokki, which was Yi Xing and my favorite, patbingsu and sweets. Yi Xing was a bit worried about my food cravings so he decided that we should visit our doctor when we return to Seoul.

“Hello good to see you again, Seul Joo-ssi, and Oh! Finally I get to see Mr. Zhang Yi Xing or should I say Lay of EXO, it is nice to finally meet you.” Dr. Han said greeting us.

It been three weeks since I first visited Dr. Han; but because my airen was a bit worried about my food cravings, my scheduled checkup had gotten moved to an earlier date than what was planned.

“How can I be of service? I was supposed to meet you next week but it seems you come a bit early, there must be something wrong?” Dr. Han asked.

“Well Dr. Han, I’m just a bit worried about her food cravings, is it really normal that she craves almost only sweets, and about spicy rice cakes which she doesn’t get affected by the spiciness on it.” Yi Xing said.

“What do you crave for Seul Joo-ssi?” Dr. Han turnned to me.

“Strawberry ice cream, patbingsu, cake, bubble tea… ummmm candies and tteokbokki.” I answered.

“Well Seul Joo-ssi, Yi Xing-ssi can be worried about your food cravings. Too much sugar is actually not good for you. I know you’re knowledgeable about Gestational Diabetes.” She said and I nodded.

“I know food cravings during pregnancy are hard to control so it’s up to you, Yi Xing-ssi, to help your partner control her diet.” She explained.

I can see the determination in my airen’s eyes when Dr. Han gave him instruction on what to do. I felt my heart flutter seeing him so determined. I know in my heart that he will be the best Appa when our baby is born.

Just like before, I was brought to the ultrasound room together with Yi Xing. I laid down on the bed and prepared myself for the procedure. Dr. Han then squirt the jelly on my tummy and started scanning through my womb using the transducer.

“You’re already ten weeks Seul Joo and your baby is very healthy. Heartbeat is normal.” Dr. Han said as she looked at the ultrasound monitor.

“Airen, our baby is there.” Yi Xing proudly said as he looked at the monitor, holding my hand and giving it a light squeeze. I turned to look at him and noticed he was a bit teary from seeing our baby.

After the ultrasound Dr. Han gave us the second ultrasound print out of our little blessing. We headed out of the hospital and I spotted a Bubble Tea shop. I dragged Yi Xing over to buy me one. He was a bit hesitant at first but when I pleaded with him, did a little aegyo, he gave in to my request.

We made our way home with three bubble teas with us. I couldn’t choose which one I liked the most from the three flavors, so he bought them all.

This pregnancy has a long way to go.

Enjoy reading ^^
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