The warm steam gradually dissipated, and the surface of the water was covered in small waves from their breathing. Minjun lay on Hyuk's chest, listening to the even rhythm of his heart and feeling how the member inside him slowly stopped pulsating but still remained there, creating a feeling of fullness.
The water had already started to cool, but neither of them wanted to move. It seemed that if they broke their embrace, all the magic that held them in this little world would disappear.
"Minjun..." Hyuk called softly, lowering his head and kissing his wet hair. "I'm serious. I love you. And... I will be happy if you let me be by your side through everything that awaits us."
Minjun froze, his breath catching for a moment. The doctor's words sounded in his head again: "You are seven weeks pregnant." His fingers tightened on Hyuk's shoulder, as if he were looking for support.
"Hyuk... I..." he bit his lip, his eyes clouding over. "I'm scared. Inside me... is a new life. Ours."
Hyuk's eyes widened, his hands hugged Minjun tighter, and then he held him so close, as if he was afraid to let go.
"Our... baby?" his voice was shaking with happiness and disbelief.
Minjun nodded, his cheeks flushed. "Yes. Seven weeks... I found out this morning."
A whirlwind of emotions was reflected on Hyuk's face: surprise, happiness, tenderness. He ran his fingers along Minjun's cheek, making him look up.
"You have no idea... how happy I am." His voice was breaking, his breathing became uneven. "Minjun, this... this is a gift. You are my miracle."
He kissed him for a long, deep time, with gratitude. The water splashed, their bodies merged in movement again, but now every touch was not only passionate but also full of tenderness.
Hyuk's hand slid over Minjun's penis again, which quickly responded, filling with warmth. The omega moaned, burying his face in his neck.
"Even after everything..." he whispered, "do you still want more?"
"Even more now." Hyuk smiled, pressing him closer. "I want to take care of you, of our baby... and make you happy."
He moved slowly inside, and his anus clenched, releasing a new wave of lube. Minjun trembled, his member pulsing between their stomachs.
"Ah... Hyuk..." his voice was full of confusion and pleasure.
The alpha continued to move, not rushing, as if he wanted to memorize every second. His whispers were full of love: "Mine," "Thank you," "You are the most precious thing."
Minjun trembled, and when his semen burst out, hot and sticky, he cried out, wrapping his legs around Hyuk, not letting him pull away.
They remained like that, pressed together, breathing heavily. The water around them was slightly cloudy, but they didn't care. Hyuk stroked his hair, kissed his temple, and whispered:
"I won't let you be afraid. We will get through everything together. And you will never be alone again."
Minjun smiled through his tears. "Thank you."
Steam still billowed over the bath, and even if the world outside of it demanded decisions and strength, here, in this confined space, there were only the two of them - two lovers who for the first time felt not only passion but also the power of a shared destiny.
***
The room smelled of dampness after the bath and the faint aroma of herbal tea left in the mugs on the nightstand. Minjun was the first to open his eyes - Hyuk's warm breath touched his skin, and a wave of calmness washed over his back.
He cautiously turned his head. Hyuk was sleeping, hugging him around the waist so tightly that he didn't want to let go even in his sleep. Minjun's gaze lingered on his face for a moment - relaxed, calm, almost childlike. Warmth flared in his chest: this was the person he had entrusted not only with his heart but also with his future.
Minjun quietly slipped out of the embrace, trying not to wake him. He tiptoed to the kitchen, took out some groceries, and started to make breakfast. His movements were unhurried, but they carried a special kind of care. He chopped vegetables, laid out rice on a bamboo mat, and carefully rolled gimbap. Every strip of cucumber, every slice of omelet seemed to remind him that he was now ready to share every detail of his life with Hyuk.
When Hyuk woke up, he was greeted by the smell of fresh gimbap and Minjun's soft smile.
"Good morning," the omega said, slightly embarrassed. "I thought I should take care of you today."
Hyuk smiled so that small wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes. He walked over and hugged Minjun from behind, kissing his temple.
"You're already taking care of me more than anyone," he whispered.
They ate breakfast together. Minjun secretly watched as Hyuk took a piece of gimbap, how his fingers moved - confidently but gently. Every such moment felt special and new to Minjun, as if they were just starting to get to know each other all over again.
After breakfast, they settled in the living room. Hyuk offered to read aloud from a book Minjun had put aside for a long time. The alpha's voice was low and calm, the words were a soft background, and Minjun, curled up on his lap, was listening not so much to the text but to Hyuk's very breathing.
Sometimes their gazes would meet. Then Hyuk would fall silent, lean closer, and kiss him briefly, as if to confirm: "I'm here."
The day passed in small things: light cleaning, cooking lunch together, quiet conversations about the future without specifics. Minjun found himself thinking that for the first time in a long time, he wasn't afraid to think about "tomorrow."
In the evening, they made ramen together. Minjun chopped green onions, and Hyuk watched the boiling water. Their hands would occasionally touch, and each time, Minjun smiled, unable to hide the warmth that filled him.
After dinner, they sat on the sofa for a long time under a blanket, watching an old show. Minjun had almost fallen asleep when he felt Hyuk's fingers cautiously intertwine with his.
"Minjun," he said quietly, "I still can't believe this is real. You, me... and what we're expecting."
Minjun looked down, but then squeezed his hand tightly.
"This is my reality too," he replied. "And I want it to never end."
Hyuk leaned in and kissed his lips - softly, for a long time. Their breaths mingled, and again, that feeling arose that the whole world had narrowed down to just the two of them.
They fell asleep wrapped in each other's arms, in complete silence, where even thoughts of worries seemed to have receded.