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Chapter 13 - Belly Rubs & Needy Boyfriends

Dear Diary,

At this point, I'm convinced Min-jun is more pregnant than I am.

Like, I'M the one carrying a whole human, but HE'S the one craving attention 24/7.

Last night, I was literally five seconds into eating my pickles-and-chocolate combo (don't judge me—it slaps), when he flopped on the couch beside me and groaned dramatically.

I raised an eyebrow. "What now?"

"I feel neglected," he pouted.

I blinked. "Neglected? MIN-JUN, I'm growing your child! You rub my feet twice and suddenly you want a parade?!"

He whined, "You don't cuddle me anymore like you used to."

I just stared at him. This man.

So obviously, I did end up cuddling him… but ONLY after I finished my snack. (A girl has priorities.)

Meanwhile, our friends are living for the drama.

Today at lunch, Dae-hyun said, "You two are like an old married couple with a joint baby and matching drama."

"I ship it," Hye-jin added. "Mostly because watching Min-jun beg for back rubs is top-tier entertainment."

"I do not beg," he said with a mouth full of rice.

"Yes, you do," I mumbled.

Then there's the belly moments. He's OBSESSED. He talks to my bump. Like actual conversations.

Min-jun: "Hey baby, it's Appa. Mommy yelled at me today. Let's both pout together."

Me: "I did NOT yell!"

Bump: ...

Also, I swear he uses the baby as an excuse to get extra food. "But I need to stay strong for you and the baby," he said while downing an entire extra bowl of noodles.

Anyway, today we had a mini baby shower planning session with our friends. Hye-jin's already designed the cutest invitation with moons, stars, and a baby in a royal crown. Dae-hyun suggested a diaper-changing race (???), and Min-seo said we should have a "Guess the Baby Food" challenge. Gross, but oddly tempting.

After everyone left, Min-jun curled up behind me on the bed and placed his hands on my belly. We stayed like that, breathing slow, listening to the quiet hum of the night.

"You're doing amazing," he whispered.

"Even when I yell at you?" I teased.

"Especially then," he said, kissing my shoulder.

Okay fine. Maybe I'm a little obsessed with him too.

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