Baekhyun paced in the living room of their home once more, nervous after the news was dropped. Chanyeol watched him from the couch, confused.

“How did this even happen?”

“You do remember our people’s anatomy right? We’re not like earthlings.” Chanyeol said jokingly. Realizing that Baekhyun was serious, he changed his tone. “Baek, what’s wrong?”

Baekhyun stopped in his tracks and looked at his lover sitting on the couch. He saw how worried he was and sighed. “It’s just….with everything happening right now, I’m nervous.”

“Oh baby,” Chanyeol reached for Baekhyun’s hands and made him sit on his lap. “Everything will be fine. And our little girl will be the greatest child ever.”

Baekhyun looked at him skeptically. “And what makes you think it’ll be female?”

“Because I know my family. We barely have boys. I was one of the rare ones.”

“Oh? Well then I hope its a boy then.” Baekhyun said laughing away whatever thoughts he had about his future child. If anything were to happen, he would deal with it then and there.

~~~

Months have gone by and Baekhyun's belly was huge. Chanyeol was so excited running around the capitol finding everything they would need for their child’s arrival. He walked into the house to find Baekhyun relaxing on the couch, going through paperwork.

“I’m home! I come bearing gifts!” He announced dropping bags into the armchair beside him. Chanyeol looked at his lover who was engrossed in his work. “You should be resting!”

“Channie, I’m pregnant. Not broken.”

“Yeah, well….you’re due any day now. I’ve barely seen you rest since you found out.”

Baekhyun dropped his pen and sighed. “I’m just making sure everything goes smoothly with this Academy. I can’t rest.”

“But you should with the due date so close.”

“Everything’s alright though. Even the doctors have said the pregnancy is still normal.” Baekhyun lifted himself off the couch slowly with a groan.Chanyeol went to help him but he was just swatted away.”Don’t worry about it. I’m not due until next month. It’ll be fine.”

Chanyeol watched as Baekhyun waddled to the kitchen and got himself a glass of water. He wasn’t sure but he felt as if something big was going to happen that night.

Later that night while they were lying in bed, Baekhyun couldn’t keep still. The baby was moving around so much that it woke him up. Chanyeol groaned as he the bedside lamp.

“What’s wrong?” He said sleepily rubbing his eyes.

“I think something’s going on with the baby.” Baekhyun said in a tired voice. Chanyeol sat up immediately and checked everything the way Yixing taught him in case of emergency.

“Oh….oh dear, it’s time.” Chanyeol said hopping out of the bed and throwing on clothes. Baekhyun’s breathing became difficult as he felt a wave of pain throughout his body. Chanyeol hurriedly got them ready and drove them to the hospital. Without a word, Baekhyun was taken to the emergency room on a gurney.

Chanyeol ran beside him, holding his hand the entire way. They began numbing his body to prepare for the birth. They lifted Baekhyun onto the operating table while Chanyeol helped him with his breathing.

“Everything is going to be okay Baek.” He kissed his lover’s forehead gently while Baekhyun let out sharp breaths.

The Yixing walked into the room nonchalant and looked at Baekhyun’s very swollen body. “Well...this is going to be a big one. Are you ready?”

Baekhyun nodded before closing his eyes to brace the pain. Yixing waved his hands over his body to make him relax so that the birth would be easier and he did. “Let’s get this baby out of here.”

~~~

Nearly half a day later, Baekhyun was holding his baby boy in his arms with a proud Chanyeol leaning over them with a camera.

“Smile!” He told his tired mate and got a lazy smile in return. “Oh come on. That’s not the bright smile of a happy parent.”

“Chanyeol, I’m exhausted. The birth takes a lot out of the males on this planet remember? What if you were the bottom instead in this relationship and had this baby?” He asked the baby’s hair.

He hadn’t opened his eyes yet but that was normal. He wouldn’t open his eyes for at least a week. Or so they were told. This child was turning out to be one surprise after the other. Normally a baby Exotyte would show slight bursts of magic at birth but his seemed dormant. Otherwise he was a very healthy child.

Chanyeol didn’t respond as he snapped away with his camera. Yixing walked in with another chart and smiled at the couple.

“How are you feeling?” He asked coming to stand beside the bed.

“Better. Tired but much better.” Baekhyun said not taking his eyes off the small bundle in his arms.

“Have you figured out a name for him?”

Baekhyun looked at his son and back at Chanyeol before smiling. “Taehyung sounds nice don’t you think?”

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