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There were two people growling in bed at 2am; Viktor in deep sleep dreaming about something intense, and Yuuri's pregnant belly keeping him up due to cravings. Yuuri being five months pregnant he needed to fulfill his cravings or he might just die right there next to his love. Yurri doesn't want that.
He debated whether or not to wake Viktor to make something for him, but knowing that the morning before Viktor had a taxing day at the rink teaching his new students. And on top of doing all the chores at home. Yuuri looked over at his beautiful Alpha, drooling all over his pillow, and took pity on him. What kind of Omega was he making his mate doing all the work while he just sits at home? Pregnant or not he needed to do his part as a good mate should.
Yuuri decided since what he knew what he wanted they didn't have at home he would go out on his own to get it. He wanted to prove he could take care of his own needs and let his Alpha rest. So with determination he quietly rose from bed, he kissed his love on the cheek, dressed warmly, checking the mirror in the living room to make sure he had matching shoes, and got his keys and wallet. But not before he wrote Viktor a note saying he'd be back soon leaving it by the door, and waving to a sleepy Makkahin on the couch.
So on Yuuri went in the chilly late evening (or really early morning) in St. Petersburg in search of ice cream, barbeque chips, and anchovies. He knew of a convenient store two blocks down so he shouldn't be long.
Meanwhile....
'Something isn't right...' thought Viktor.
'Yuuri... Yuuri...do...don't leave me...don't leave me!'
Viktor slowly woke up feeling a chill run though his core, he was feeling something he couldn't recognize. Fear maybe? He needed his mate. Reaching over to Yuuri's side of the bed his brows furrowed feeling what should be a warm slumbering body was instead a cold and empty bed side.
Confused he sat up rubbed his eyes and looked around noticing a faint glow coming from the direction of the kitchen. Smiling to himself Viktor knew his Yuuri must have woken up with cravings and decided to make something for himself. Even if it was 'Oh Gods, 2:33 in the morning.' he thought with a chuckle. Well, if the pup inside Yuuri demanded food who was he to be upset. But with Yuuri's due date only 4 months away he was insistent that he served Yuuri and take care of his needs.
Yawning he lifted himself out of bed to join his omega.
"Yuuri, sweetheart if you were hungry you could..." Viktor started, but noticed the kitchen was clean and importantly empty.
Confused, Viktor looked in the living room only to find a slumbering poodle. Viktor checked the office, the bathroom, and the pantry where Yuuri liked to graze in. Panic started to sink in when he noticed Yuuri's walking shoes were missing, along with his wallet and keys from their usual spot by the door in the bowl.
The bowl! It had a note. Viktor snatched it up and read it. Suppressing a whine his worries evolved into striate up panic.
'How could I have done this?' Viktor screamed internally. 'What kind of an Alpha am I? My poor mate and pup having to go out on their own in the cold dark?!'
Sinking to the floor Viktor cried. "Yuuri... I'm sorry...."
He had to find them. He'll look all night if he had to. He'll make it up to his mate once he does. 'Yuuri will never have to lift a finger ever again.'
Throwing on his boots and coat over his flannel pajamas he ripped the door open to find a pregnant Yuuri, cheeks pink from the cold, with his arms full of goodies, just about to insert his keys in the lock.
"Yuuri!!" screamed Viktor, as he jumped on Yuuri. Yuuri shrieked in surprise trying not topple over from the force, and keep from dropping his food all over the entry way.
"Wha- Vitya! What's... wh-what's going on?" Yuuri stammered.
Yuuri was freezing! So pulling him back in the warmth of their apartment and locking the door behind them, Viktor hugged Yuuri with all his might, thankful to heaven above his love was safe in his arms.
Pulling away but not letting go Viktor looked his mate over to make sure he was truly alright. After some assurance Viktor's expression went from joy and relief to worry then anger. Tightening his grip on Yuuri he glared down forcing blue on brown eye contact.
"I was worried sick! Do you have any idea what time it is?! Where did you go?!" demanded Viktor.
Quaking at the tone, Yuuri replied stuttering, "I...I was crav...craving so... some foo...food. We didn't have any...anything here that I wanted so..." Yuuri looked away in shame. He made his Alpha angry. What kind of mate was he, making Viktor worried? Tears were forming at the corner of his eyes.
"So?! So, that doesn't answer my question, where were you?! Why didn't you wake me up?! Viktor yelled, his voice straining.
"I....I.....*hick* I went to the 2...24...24 hour market. I didn't *hick* I didn't have the heart... to wake you." tears streaming down his face.
"You've been working so hard at the rink, and... taking care of me. So...so I tho...thought I could take car...care of my cravings. It was a quick trip..." stammered Yuuri. "I...go…gomen’nasai!" Going from English to Japanese in panic.
Viktor's expression softened. His sweet omega wanted to let him rest. 'How could I be so...' Holding on to Yuuri and his purchases he hugged him as his beloved cried. He had made his mate cry. Another failure on his part.
Pitting his face onto Yuuri's bond mark he took a deep breath inhaling his Omega's sweet scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and earth mixing in his own scent of roses and honey. Their scents wafted through their home creating a blanket wrapping them up in warmth and dissipating the tension and fear away.
As the atmosphere settled Viktor started kissing and nibbling Yuuri's mark making Yuuri plaint and mewl.
"Oh Yuuri, don't ever scare me like that again," Viktor pleaded rubbing circles on Yuuri's back, "I don't care what time it is please just wake me up and I'll take care of you, please."
Slowly pulling away, Yuuri wiped his eyes with his free hand and smiled, "O-okay," looking deep in his mate's eyes, "I'm sorry for worrying you, I just-" Yuuri shivered hard.
"Yuuri!" Viktor was so preoccupied on Yuuri's whereabouts that he ignored the fact that Yuuri was still in his cold attire and holding his troublesome food.
"Let's get these off you and warm you up, hmm?" Viktor said with a smile. After helping take off Yuuri's coat and shoes Viktor brought Yuuri's snacks to the kitchen.
As he was putting the food away Yuuri was reaching on a shelf that was too high, "Yuuri, no!" Viktor scolded. He pulled Yuuri away and sat him down on a high stool and reached up for what he needed, and handed it to his mate.
"Viktor, I know you want to help me but I can managed to do some things on my own. I have to, I'm not helpless," Yuuri said with a huff. "I don't need you to always help me, especially with the simplest of tasks. I am more than capable..." he said looking down.
"Yuuri," Viktor's voice heating up again, "You're my mate, my very pregnant one at that, what would happen if you got hurt?" Looking at Yuuri he felt a pang of guilt.
"I, better than anyone else, knows you are more than capable of taking care of yourself," Viktor says gently taking his Omega's hand in his, "But, you had me so worried. Leaving at 2 in the morning is dangerous. Cravings be damned. I...am truly sorry..."
"You have nothing to be sorry for!" started Yuuri, "It was all my-"
"No," stepping in Viktor took is mate in his arms and started stroking his hair and face, "I am at some fault here, I made you cry..." his voice strained, "I never want to make you cry, ever. You are so caring, I know that you were just looking out for me. I am tired, but no matter how tired I am I want to make sure your safety, and the safety of our pup comes first." Tilting Yuuri's chin up, Viktor’s lips hovered over his mate's, looking deep into his eyes.
Looking back into deep blues, Yuuri nodded in understanding and closed the distance between them, slowly kissing his love. “I understand," Yuuri said pulling back, making his Alpha whine. "But you also have to understand that you are human, and you need your rest. With all that you do at the rink with Yakov and the kids."
"Well...I don't-" Viktor started.
"At least allow me to take care of some lite chores around the apartment, and allow me to do some lite shopping so you don't have to. I'll even call Yura to help me once in a while so I'm not alone." Yuuri interjected, offering Yura's assistance subsiding Viktor's worry slightly.
"We are equal mates, Vitya. Right? Yuuri asked.
Closing his eyes and taking a deep sigh, "Alright," Viktor said grinning at his mate who in turn wrapped his arms around his neck and kissed the corner of his lips. "But, you, and the baby," Viktor look down fondly at his mate's baby bump, “have to PROMISE me, that you won't go out in the middle of the god damn night for...ice cream and anchovies?!" Viktor gagged.
"And don't forget the barbeque chips." Yuuri added grabbing the bag with an unapologetic smile.
"Yuuri, I love you unconditionally, but that's just disgusting. Absolutely putrid.” Viktor exaggerating a fake gag.
"Hey," shoving Viktor's shoulder fondly, "This is for our pup, and it's telling me it's offended by your judgment on its food choices." he laughs.
"You're right, you're right," Viktor relents rubbing his mate's belly. "And I'm sorry again, for earlier." Looking up sheepishly.
"Me too, love, me too. However I should confess something," Yuuri starts, making Viktor snap up his posture. "What is it, Yuuri?" he asks worriedly.
"Well... don't be mad, but the 24 hour quick mart down the street didn't have what I wanted so I had to go to the other 24 hour quick mart..." Yurri finishes looking away.
"Yuuri." Viktor's voice heats up again, "That mart is 6 BLOCKS AWAY!
"I'm sorry Vitya!" Yuuri squeeks.
"Don't 'Vitya' me, Yuuri that's too far!! What happened to it being a 'quick trip'?"
"But I'm okay, see?"
"Yuuri, you're going to give me a heart attack!"