ɴᴏᴛᴇꜱ: (MDNI) reader is in 2nd trimester. i promised a sneak peak so here u go this is unedited btw.
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"How about these?" you point your phone to a package of generic diapers on the shelf of a store, hoping this choice would satiate the finicky demon you had on facetime.
"No, opt for the pricier ones," Vox says.
"More expensive doesn't always mean better.".
"Sure it does, sweetheart."
You sigh, "Vox, I really think the cheaper ones would be better. They have some "anti-leakage" guarantee thing that will be—"
"Now now," he begins in a condecsending tone, "who's card is it on?".
"Don't go there," you say through gritted teeth.
His smirk widens, "You didn't answer me, princess.".
You take a deep breath, attempting to hold your tongue against the cruel insults that conjured in your mind, "Yours. It's on your card.".
"Exactly!" he beams, feigning pride, "such a smart girl.".
"Don't be condescending! Jesus, why can't you just come and shop for this stuff yourself?"
Vox scoffs and rolls his eyes, "Because, if someone sees me hanging out with some pregnant chick then the whole plan is ruined. And if that happens, I'd be out of a kid, and you'd be an unemployed single mother.".
You lazily push the shopping cart in the deserted aisles, "I'm the only one in here, Vox. Believe it or not, not many people are looking to raise a kid in hell. I had to drive halfway across pride to even find a baby store.".
Vox sighs, a long dramatic sound that was becoming unfortunately familiar to you, "Fine. I guess I can make an appearance.".
"Okay, I'll send over the- OW!" your phone clatters to the floor as a sharp shock delivers into your hand. A blue bolt flashes out from your phone and materializes into Vox's form. "Vox," you say, clutching your hand, "what the hell?!"
"Relax, it'll fade," he says casually while straightening out his lapels.
"It's not gonna just," your voice trails off, watching the red mark and pain slowly disappear from your burned appendage, "...fade?". You sigh, allowing your body to relax after a brief moment of panic, "Don't do that again.".
Vox stares at you, not quite paying attention to your words, but instead is distracted by the way your free hand rests on the gentle bump of your stomach that had so quickly grown the past few months. He hums to himself, a smile slowly curving the corners of his lips.
"Vox?" you call out, "hello? Earth to Vox?"
"Hm?" his eyes shoot open, "Oh!". He clears his throat, a light blue blush brightening in the middle of his screen, "What, uh, what were you saying?".
Rodimus being a surrogate for drift and ratchet but he’s secretly in love with them.
Mind blop// rodimus ends up falling in love with Megatron who returns the feelings. He ends up sparked with their bitty a little while after he emerges drift & ratchets sparkling for them
When Drift and Ratchet asked him to carry he'd immediately agreed. He loved them both and he'd do anything for them.
They'd both been so excited and Drift had hugged him already coming up with sparkling names and asking him to be the sparklings godparent.
He was happy for them both even though he was nervous about carrying. He knew they'd be amazing parents and after everything he's put them through he owes them.
"I do have one question."
"What is it?"
"I thought you had to carry before you could be considered."
"Only if you don't know them."
Ratchet reassured and he nodded trying to ignore how nervous he felt reminding himself that he owed them and that he needed to do this for Drift.
Leading up the to the insemination appointment they were both always around. Especially Ratchet who'd gone through his room making sure it was safe for someone who would be carrying.
He also forced him to eat foods that would help with his fertility. He didn't always like it but reminded himself that this was what he signed up for. He was going to be carrying their sparkling. Of course they cared about what he was eating or doing that could put their sparkling at risk.
When he went to the appointment he didn't know what he was expecting. He didn't expect it to be so sterile and uncomfortable and he found himself struggling not to panic.
He reminded himself over and over again that it was for Drift. Even as he felt embarrassed about having his panels open for both of them to see. Drift held his hand while Ratchet used something to inseminate him.
He winced, biting his lip to stop himself from crying from the pain. Not expecting it to hurt so much. Luckily neither noticed too busy watching the monitor which showed the transfluid was inside his forge.
Ratchet and Drift looked at each other and Drift let go of his hand to hold Ratchets.
"Soon we're going to be parents."
Drift smiled looking at his forge already imagining his sparkling.
He shuddered trying not to cry from how uncomfortable it was and reminding himself that after the appointment he'd never have to do it again.
When it was over he felt relieved and wanted to go home and rest. However Drift and Ratchet insisted he stay with them while he was carrying.
He tried to refuse not wanting to intrude. However they weren't having it talking about all the benefits and how it would be easier to bond with their sparkling.
Not wanting to upset Drift he agreed again reminding himself of all the ways he failed him and how he owed him.
It was unbearable though and he found himself oftentimes staying in his room when they were both home.
Watching them snuggle together and act all in love was unbearable. Especially when he knew his feelings for them weren't reciprocated. It was a constant reminder of what he couldn't have.
When it was time to see if he was sparked. All three of them was nervous. Even though he never wanted to go through the insemination process again he found himself scared that he was sparked.
He tried to dismiss it thinking he was being irrational. After all he'd always wanted a sparkling and imagined he'd have one with Drift and Ratchet one day.
What did it matter if he was carrying their sparkling. While watching them be all in love with each other while he was all alone.
At the appointment Ratchet and Drift held hands giving each other excited looks as they waited for the results. He awkwardly sat there feeling like he was intruding and desperately wanting to leave.
When the results came back negative they were both devastated especially Drift. He flinched feeling ashamed of not wanting to be sparked earlier when he saw how upset Drift was.
He apologized for not giving them what they wanted. Which they both dismissed immediately wanting to try again.
Too afraid to back out especially when they'd just gotten bad news he forced himself to endure it again and somehow it was way worse the second time.
After that it became a cycle of insemination and then finding out he wasn't sparked. He could tell Drift and Ratchet were starting to give up hope and he felt so alone.
He'd always wanted a sparkling but since he couldn't get sparked. It meant he couldn't have any. The news devastated him and he cried alone.
Not wanting to disturb Drift or Ratchet who were going through their own fertility matters. He was forced to endure it alone.
Constantly feeling guilty for living in their home when he wasn't sparked.
He felt like a failure and wished he could have helped his friend no matter how unpleasant.
He didn't realize he was hurting himself until Megatron put a stop to it with First Aids help. It wasn't working and he couldn't take anymore treatments. Without seriously risking his health.
He was very weak and tired all the time. His body didn't feel right anymore and he was diagnosed with depression.
Both Drift and Ratchet were sad but understood. While they spent time comforting each other he moved out of their room and back into his own.
He felt relieved. No longer dealing with the oppressive weight of his friends disappointment at his failure. Even if he was alone to mourn and deal with all the emotions he had. At least that's what he thought until Megatron knocked on his door.
"Can I come in?"
Part of him wanted to refuse and the other part found himself at the door opening it to let him in. Desperate for company.
He was shocked when Megatron pulled him into his arms and hugged him. He buried his face against his chest feeling something stir within him.
Megatron was there for him at his lowest. He picked him up and for the first time in a long time made him believe that he was worth being loved.
They spent a lot of time together and he enjoyed Megatron's company and getting to know him. They both filled a hole in their spark and eventually they got together.
When Megatron confessed Rodimus had cried because he loved him and that's why he thought Megatron should let him go.
"I can't give you sparklings."
"It doesn't matter."
"I know how much you've wanted one."
"What I want is you."
He'd looked at him in shock and then their lips pressed together and Megatron held him so gently he never wanted him to let go.
Things had gotten heated and the two of them took it to his berth where they made love all night long.
Later when Rodimus was feeling sick Megatron insisted he go to the medbay worried something was wrong. Rodimus tried to deny it until he threw up again.
Going to the medbay Rodimus was nervous because of what happened before. Ratchet was no longer his medic and instead First Aid was.
He was gentle and telegraphed all of his movements as he checked him over gasping in surprise when he got the test results back.
"Rodimus you're sparked."
"What?"
First Aid handed over the test results and he looked them over with Megatron by his side equally shocked.
"But... The procedures?"
"I don't know. Sometimes people just don't connect and a sparkling can't come from it."
He felt tears fall as he looked at the results and Megatron held him because he'd always wanted a sparkling but for so long his dreams had been dashed and now here they were his little miracle.
this is gonna be a bit of a timeskip in the surrogate au but here me out, reader has the baby for diluc / childe (i think childe fits this position a little better the more unhinged he gets ngl). it’s been a couple months, reader is attached to baby so they keep coming over to visit. diluc /childe is delighted by this, thinking they’ve one.
oh but wait, what’s this? uh oh, reader is pregnant with kazuha’s baby. it looks like now she’ll have to pick which father she likes better. one will just have to settle for visitation
What if you and Kazuha are actually in a relationship? I imagine Diluc/Childe wouldn’t be very happy to know that the both of you are in love and will welcome a child into the world in the near future. He thought he had something with you. You were visiting so often because you fell for him and the life you could have if you just chose to stay, right? Isn’t that why you’d always dote on the baby and comment on how devoted of a father he is? You love him, don’t you?
You’re just being a surrogate for Kazuha and his partner. Surely that’s what’s really happening. He doesn’t want to think otherwise because seeing you in love with Kazuha and pregnant with his child bothers him far more than he thought it would.
a design for an au me and @bottlecanidae thought of where Dark Choco was found by Sugar Glass when he’d wandered out into the snow as a kid. she’s much more firm and confident, having left the Labryinth of Remembrance even before meeting Amber Sugar, while Dark Choco himself is a sort of mix between his current mellower self and his overconfident Young Prince self
he’d be a Defense or Support class rather than Charge here, and knows magic instead of using a sword. Dark Cacao still becomes obsessed with the wall and closes the Citadel gates, mourning over what seems to be the loss of his young son…
So I've been thinking about Jihyo in surrogate AU. We got to see a lot of Minayeon during Sana's pregnancy with the quads. But we've not really explored Jihyo's side of things during Sana's pregnancy with Nico. Only little glimpses here and there. I'd love to see that explored. That dynamic of them just being two bffs that made a baby. But she's still an alpha and she loves Sana. She loves looking at her best friend and watching how she glows while growing their baby. She also is there for her while she works through old traumas that this brings up. Being a mom to this new baby when she knows she has 4 little girls out there somewhere without her. 🦄
so i split this ask into two parts because it ended up being so long. i haven’t finished the second part, but it’s probably about the same length as this. enjoy !!
(1)
“Jihyo?” Sana got the younger one's attention, breaking her very intense gaze on Sana’s stomach. Jihyo looked up at Sana, her eyes displaying a level of curiosity Sana wasn’t used to seeing. “You don’t have to stare. I’m not going to immediately appear pregnant.”
“I know.” Jihyo sighed. “It’s just… A weird thought.” Jihyo caught Sana’s gaze again. “The last person I thought I would have a kid with is you.”
“Mean.” Sana pouted.
“I don’t mean it offensively or anything I just, you are my best friend and-”
“Jihyo, I'm kidding.” Sana giggled. “You're so tense about all of this already.”
“I know, I know.” Jihyo sighed. “I’m sorry. I just- this is a lot.”
“I know.” Sana sighed, taking one of Jihyo’s hands in hers. “And I’m sorry about all of this.”
“No, don’t apologize.” Jihyo nodded. “This isn’t your fault. Both of us made the baby.” Jihyo let out a breath. “We’re going to have to tell people about this… Aren’t we?”
“I can’t hide it forever.” Sana shrugged. “We don’t… Have to tell people the baby is yours if you want. I’m not dating anyone right now but we can pretend I had a one night stand or something.”
“No it’s not that.” Jihyo nodded aggressively. “Really, I want to be a proud sire and all that stuff. I’m just worried about…”
“Chaeyoung?” Sana finished for her friend, Jihyo nodding quickly in response. “That one is a little complicated.”
“I have to tell her at some point. I assume I’ll take the baby some nights and you can take it others. It would be hard to just call it babysitting if it happens like every other night. Especially with all the stupid sire hormones I’ve heard about.”
“Sire hormones?” Sana giggled. “Is that what we are calling them now?”
“It’s the best way to explain them.” Jihyo shrugged. “I just- what if I’m one of those sire’s who gets all crazy and protective and growls at people when they try to touch our baby or you? What if I do that to one of our friends?”
“Jihyo I don’t think you're going to growl at people for trying to touch me.” Sana laughed. “And besides, I think most of our friends would just laugh at you if you did that.”
“I’m serious.” Jihyo pouted. “I don’t want to growl at one of our friends. Might I remind you most of our friends aren’t alphas, that could be intimidating-”
“Jihyo most of our friends knew you in middle school, they know you aren’t intimidating.” Sana rolled her eyes, but couldn’t hide her amused smile at the thought.
“Who isn’t intimidating?” Both of them jumped when they heard Momo’s voice. Momo had been sleeping in, so they had no idea she was awake. They still hadn’t told anyone else about the baby, not even Momo, but it was a conversation they knew they were going to have to have soon.
“Jihyo.” Sana answered.
“Yeah, sorry Hyo. I don’t think I could ever be intimidated by you.” Momo giggled.
“Rude. I can be scary.” Jihyo pouted.
“No, you're all bark no bite.” Momo teased. “Why are we talking about this anyway?” Sana and Jihyo shared a look. They knew they couldn’t keep this from Momo for long, and both knew they couldn't put off the conversation much longer.
“Should I tell her?” Sana asked, looking at Jihyo.
“I don’t think there’s any other option.” Jihyo squeezed Sana’s hand.
“Tell me what?” Momo asked. “You guys are scaring me? Since when do you hold hands?”
“Momo.” Sana sighed, getting her friend's eye contact before continuing. “I’m pregnant.”
“Very funny.” Momo rolled her eyes. “Now seriously, what’s going on with you two?”
“I’m serious.” Sana whined. “I’m pregnant.”
“Wait like… For real, for real?” Momo asked. “I mean, you were supposed to have your heat last week and that did throw me off cause yours is two weeks behind mine and you haven't restocked the tampons like you said you were going to because your period was coming up right before your heat- and oh my god you are pregnant.”
“Yes.” Sana nodded.
“Who is the si- I mean c-congrats.” They could tell Momo was trying to force herself to not sound too judgemental or like a bad friend.
“I’m the sire.” Jihyo answered. “When you were at your work retreat a few months ago during the… Anniversary… I was in rut and Sana and I both decided to um…”
“Fuck?” Sana finished the thought for Jihyo.
“You don’t have to put it like that.” Jihyo pouted. “But yes. We haven’t been involved since and I promise you are the first person we have told.”
“Okay I have like a million questions.” Momo looked between the two of them. “But they are mostly superficial and they can wait for now. The main thing is: are you two keeping it?”
“Yes.” Sana took a deep breath.
“Then congrats.” Momo finally let out a smile. “Nice to know our little group is getting a new addition. Maybe I will finally have someone to go on walks with.”
“You don’t- you don’t mind?”
“No.” Momo shrugged. “I mean, it’s a big step. But hey, one of us was going to take it eventually. Maybe we can say we are dating each other and the baby is all of ours so my parents will get off my back about grandchildren.”
“Like I would ever date you nerds.” Jihyo scoffed, faking offense as her hand slipped out of Snaa’s.
“Hey! Might I remind you of who has gotten every single moon in Mario Odyssey? Or who has over 100 hours of time in Mario Kart?” Momo accused.
“At least I have less than two hundred hours in animal crossing.” Jihyo defended.
“Well-”
“You're both nerds.” Sana rolled her eyes. “But it’s okay, nerds are cute.”
“Shut up!”
(2)
Jihyo smiled as Sana squeezed her hand. She had to admit, she also felt nervous. Being at the doctor's office for their first ultrasound made everything seem so much more real. The baby wouldn’t just be a figment of Jihyo’s imagination anymore. They were going to see it, their baby. She couldn’t help but feel both nervous and excited beyond belief.
“The baby won’t look like much.” Sana broke their silence. They were the only ones in the waiting room, and Jihyo couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the pictures of babies everywhere. “Not at this point. It will just be like a little blob.”
“What if it’s twins?” The question had been eating at Jihyo since Sana told her she was pregnant. Sana had had multiples before, and even if Jihyo would love both of them, she couldn’t help the fear that filled her at the thought.
“It won’t be twins.” Sana rolled her eyes. “My body knows better than to conceive multiples again.”
“I mean- it could be.” Jihyo argued.
“Jihyo, calm down please.” Sana sighed. “This is terrifying, yes, but trust me. Everything will be fine.” Jihyo took a deep breath.
“You're right.” Jihyo sighed. “Thank-”
“Miss Minatozaki?” Sana pulled Jihyo’s hand as the nurse called on them. Sana gave her one last reassuring smile before they went to the back. Once there, Sana talked to the doctor like a pro while Jihyo just sat and watched. She knew this wasn’t Sana’s first time, but it still surprised her how composed Sana was with it all. Once they move onto the ultrasound, Jihyo moves to be closer.
“And there’s your baby.” Jihyo did not anticipate the rush of emotions that hit her when she saw the baby for the first time. It was easy to think about being a sire. Jihyo had accepted that ages ago and was more than comfortable with the idea of being a sire. But seeing her baby, their baby, for the first time was overwhelming. So many protective emotions and loving thoughts filled her. She had never really experienced love at first sight, at least until then. “It looks nice and healthy. It’s a good size. Do you want to hear the heartbeat?”
“Yes.” Sana answered, giggling at the state Jihyo was in.
“It sounds perfect.” The doctor gave them a polite smile. “I would put you at around nine weeks. Which, looking at the calendar, means your due date will be in late December.”
“Just like my birthday.” Sana giggled. “Hyo, did you get that?”
“Huh? Oh yeah.” Jihyo broke out of her trance to look at Sana and the doctor.
“When’s my due date?” Sana asked.
“Months away.” Both the doctor and Sana giggled at Jihyo.
“What month?”
“Uhhh… October?” Jihyo guessed.
“December.” Sana rolled her eyes.
“Oh sorry.” Jihyo nodded, turning her attention back to the ultrasound.
“I’ll get you two a print to take home. Would you like one or two?”
“Two please.” Sana requested, moving to fix her shirt after cleaning herself off a bit. The doctor nodded before leaving, Sana giggled at the look on Jihyo’s face as she turned to her.
“We’re really having a baby.”
“Yes.” Sana giggled. “You know, this is a lot different than the first time I was here.” Jihyo’s face changed at the comment, moving to squeeze one of Sana’s hands. “It feels a lot more… Personal?”
“That’s good.” Jihyo smiled. “You deserve to have a baby experience that's personal.”
“I’m not sure I follow.” Sana giggled.
“I just mean, you’ve been through enough before. You deserve to be able to look at the ultrasound of your baby and know that it's yours. To be able to smile and not hold back the immense amount of love you carry for everyone in your life.” Jihyo explained. “You're going to be a mom, Sana. This time, for real.” Tears burned their way into Sana’s eyes at the statement. “Are you crying?”
“Hormones.” Sana argued.
“Baby.” Jihyo teased.
“This is your fault.” Sana argued, causing Jihyo to erupt into giggles. When the doctor came back and handed them their pictures, they both smiled and thanked her before getting up to leave. The smile on Jihyo’s face is unbreakable as they leave. As Sana goes to the bathroom, she fishes the photo out of her pocket and can’t help the warmth that fills her as she looks at the little blob. Sure, this was not how Jihyo planned any of this at all, but a part of her couldn’t help but be excited about the fact she was going to be a sire.
That is, until the unmistakable sound of the special ringtone she had picked out for Chaeyoung entered her ears.
(3)
Jihyo knew that there were going to be a lot of hormone changes for both her and Sana through the entire process of having a baby. She just was not expecting the changes to be as dramatic as they were.
The first time it was highlighted was the first night Jihyo slept over at Sana and Momo’s since they had found out about the baby. It wasn’t uncommon for Jihyo to spend the night, especially considering how far her apartment was. But for the first few weeks of Sana’s pregnancy, the need for spending the night never really arose. Until one night a couple weeks after they found out about the baby. It was raining pretty hard, and in the interest of safety, they decided it would be best if Jihyo spent the night.
Recently, Jihyo had been noticing a change in how she treated her friends. She knew Sana could take care of herself, and that Momo would always be there for Sana if something happened, and normally that was fine. But she had found herself calling Sana or just worrying about her more in general.
“Jihyo?” Jihyo hummed as she finished up the dishes. Sana and Momo always tried to stop her from doing them when she came over, but she always insisted. “Do you think this still fits?” Jihyo turned to Sana at the question. Sana was standing in front of her in a pair of sweatpants and a white blouse that looked almost a little tight.
“I mean, what’s the occasion?”
“Parent teacher conferences are coming up.” Sana answered.
“Ah. It might be… A little tight for a professional setting.” Jihyo shrugged. “We can go pick you up something a little more comfortable this Saturday if you would like.”
“I mean- work clothes are expensive.” Sana sighed. “God it’s only been like three and a half months and I’m already so overweight.”
“Sana, don't say that.” Jihyo rolled her eyes. “The baby is the perfect size and so are you.”
“I just, last time I was pregnant with multiples, so I just thought the baby was going to be… Smaller this time.” Sana sighed. “And I mean, it is. But I thought I wouldn't look pregnant at this point.”
“Sana, you will be four months along next week.” Jihyo argued. “You're in your second trimester, I feel like it's concerning it's not already clear.”
“I don't know.” Sana sighed. “I guess showing just makes all of this feel a lot more real.” Jihyo completely understood that comment. She felt like the weeks were flying by so fast she didn't have time to keep up with them.
“I get what you mean. It feels like we still have years, but I know the baby is coming a lot faster than it seems.” Jihyo sighed.
“I know.” Sana sighed. “You haven’t even told Chaeyoung yet, have you?” Jihyo sighed in response.
“I know I have to.”
“It’s just, not like you to put something off like this.” Sana moved to be next to Jihyo.
“I know. I just- Chaeyoung and I have only been together for like two months, and she’s two years younger, and just all of that stuff. As a couple, we aren’t ready to be parents.”
“But you're not going to be.” Sana nodded. “You having a child does not instantly mean you and Chaeyoung are parents. It does make you a parent, yes, but Chaeyoung doesn’t have to be one if she doesn’t want to.”
“I don’t follow.”
“What I’m saying is, you having a child doesn’t mean you and Chaeyoung have a child. Chaeyoung doesn’t have any ties to the baby other than you, and if she doesn’t want to be a parent, I would understand. And I’m sure you would too. She could treat the baby like, a niece or nephew or something. We could introduce her that way too.”
“That… Could work.” Jihyo sighed. “I just, it’s a bit overwhelming to be thinking about so far in the future for a two month old relationship.”
“That makes sense.” Sana wrapped an arm around Jihyo. “I’m really sorry I put you in this position.”
“This isn’t your fault stupid.” Jihyo nodded. “It takes two to make a baby. And as for Chaeyoung, I know plenty of single parents who make dating work, so maybe it won’t go as horribly as I think it will.”
“That’s a good attitude.” Sana smiled. “I really hope it works out for you. Now, can the mama of my child get me something?”
“What?” Jihyo giggled at the title.
“Chocolate.” Sana answered.
“Yeah. I’ll be right back. Do you guys need anything else?”
“Nope. Just chocolate.” Sana smiled. “Thanks Hyo.”
“Of course.” Jihyo smiled. “Anytime.”
xx
Jihyo groaned as her phone’s ringtone echoed loudly through her bedroom. Normally she was a pretty deep sleeper, so to compensate she set her alert volumes to loud when she was asleep so she would be able to hear them. But right now, she was severely regretting that decision. Because as she looked at the clock, she saw that it was three in the morning.
“What?” Jihyo grumbled as she answered her phone.
“Hyo.”
“Sana?!” Jihyo was instantly awoken by the sound of Sana’s voice. She sounded like she was crying, and given the late hour, she was terrified something bad would happen. “What happened? Are you okay?”
“No.” Sana sobbed. “We’re out of ice cream.”
“What?” Jihyo asked.
“Ice cream.” Sana repeated. “Momo ate the rest of it without telling me.”
“Oh.” Jihyo sighed in relief that something bad wasn’t happening, but it quickly turned to annoyance. “Why are you calling me?”
“Can you get more ice cream? I tried to go but Momo isn’t letting me go because it’s not safe or something. I asked her to go but she said I would be fine. But now every time I think about ice cream I get sad and I just-”
“Okay.” Jihyo interrupted. “I’ll get you ice cream. What flavor do you want?”
“Chocolate?” Sana suggested.
“Sure.” Jihyo sighed. “Give me like twenty minutes. Do you think you can survive that long?”
“I’ll try.” Sana answered before hanging up. Jihyo groaned as she got out of bed, pulling an old sweatshirt on and looking for a pair of sweatpants that made her look at least somewhat presentable.
“Babe?” Jihyo sighed when she heard Chaeyoung’s voice. “Where are you going?”
“Sana wants ice cream.”
“Okay, so why the hell are you getting ready to leave?” Chaeyoung asked. “Can’t Sana get her own ice cream?”
“It wouldn’t be safe.” Jihyo shrugged. “I’ll be back in like an hour.”
“Okay.” Chaeyoung yawned. “Can you get some eggs while you're out? You ran out yesterday.”
“Sure.” Jihyo nodded. “I’ll be back.” As she kissed Chaeyoung’s forehead to signify goodbye, Jihyo couldn’t help but feel the weight of her cowardice weighing on her heart.
xx
“Chaeyoung.” Jihyo sighed as her girlfriend sat next to her on the couch. They had just gotten back from Momo and Sana’s house and Jihyo could feel the way Chaeyoung had been staring at her the whole night.
“We need to talk Hyo.”
“I know.” Jihyo sighed, massaging her temples. She could already feel the headache coming on.
“Ever since Sana announced she was pregnant, you’ve been treating her differently. You go to their house every day, you get all growly when someone tries to touch Sana, you’ve been holding her hand in public. Jihyo, those aren’t things normal friends do. And I know you know you aren’t being sneaky, so please just tell me whatever it is you're holding back.”
“I- I’m sorry. This isn’t an easy conversation and I just- wanted to avoid it for as long as possible. I really like you Chaeyoung, and I like what we have. But, before we got together, Sana and I had a night where our judgment… Wasn’t the best. I swear it was weeks before we got together and Sana and I haven't done anything like that before or anything like that since. Well- what I mean is, I’m the sire.”
“God Jihyo.” Chaeyoung sighed. “Honestly, I could have guessed it from your actions. And well, to be honest, I’m a little pissed you didn’t tell me about this sooner. Sana is five months along Jihyo.”
“I know, the timing just never worked out and I didn’t want you to be mad-”
“What I’m more mad about is you keeping this from me for so long.” Chaeyoung interrupted. “This is pretty important stuff.”
“I know.” Jihyo sighed. “And honestly, you don’t have to take on any roles with the baby you aren’t comfortable with. You can just be “Mama’s special friend” or an Aunt or something. Sana and I don’t expect anything out of you.”
“That’s not what I’m pissed about Jihyo. Sure, the kid thing is… A lot. But I know if anyone is going to be amazing parents, it’s going to be you and Sana. I’m just mad you had to wait five months to tell me that your best friend was pregnant with your sire.”
“I’m sorry.”
“I know. But I think, for now, we should spend some time apart.”
“What?” Jihyo asked, tears rushing to her eyes at the statement.
“I’m not breaking up with you or anything, but I need space to think.” Chaeyoung explained.
“Okay.” Jihyo took a deep breath. “Thinking time is probably… For the best.” Jihyo agreed. “Take your time, I’ll be waiting for you.” Jihyo just hoped Chaeyoung couldn’t see the tears in her eyes as she walked out of her apartment.
