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Donghyuck's right hand is shaking frantically while the other is trying to hold his thin body straight by leaning against the wall. His shaky breaths make the only noise in the small bathroom, breaking through the unnerving quietness and rebounds from the walls to his ears, ringing like a bell. He flinches when a couple of repetitive noises fill his ears, bringing about a pleasant familiarity. He drops his hand, regaining his confident posture, and clears his throat before he reaches for his persistently vibrating phone.
Hopeless guy <3
Baby
I'm coming early today
Let me prepare the dinner
I wanna give you a little bit of rest before I disappear for "the week".
Love you
In Donghyuck's mind, Mark was born with superpowers. Since they met when they were kids who think hitting a person you have a crush on is the best way to get their attention to adults who are together for more than 5 years. Mark has superpowers that no one but Donghyuck knows, like how he always, under any circumstances, can make Donghyuck smile. Even if he is stressed, overwhelmed, down, or discouraged, Mark would be there and dig out a heartfelt smile. Surely, that was not the only gift he had, his beyond-belief loveliness and handsomeness with a sprinkle of clumsiness are the real deal that hit Donghyuck's heart and soul so long before and remained on its throne.
Donghyuck sighs, forgetting about the situation he is in, and focuses on Mark, daydreaming for a while about Mark in their kitchen and a little girl sitting on the counter, asking everything his father puts in his omelet. A smile appears on his face unintentionally, like some kind of magic, he thinks. Mark did it again.
My Sun
I love you, too
Then I'll be sleeping until you come
Since you are my maid today
I deserve this :(
You'll be almost gone for 1 whole week
And...
I love you so much
He throws his phone into his messy bag after he promptly wraps the pregnancy test in tissue to bring it home. He knows he has to tell Mark, soon. However, for some reason he doesn't even know, he is afraid of the latter's reaction. In their 5 years of relationship and 10 years of friendship, Mark stated his opinion on kids thousands of times, how he would prefer to have Donghyuck to himself, how families shouldn't act on impulses and undertake responsibilities they are not sure they can take. Teenager Mark's hate for kids was not coming near to being a problem for Donghyuck when he had been dating around and enjoying his youth. When things evolved and began to involve both of them, Donghyuck's stance changed a lot, too. He is certain that he wants to start a family with the older, want to raise a person who will be loved and love.
Fortunately, Mark will be almost absent for the entirety of next week due to his company. Every year, once or twice, his architecture company requires them to undergo a period of working full-time. In short, they close themselves off for one week and work their asses off until they finish the projects they have been meaning to for a while. Typically Donghyuck hated that week, for he is deprived of his boyfriend and his warmth and also hated to see him so exhausted every night that he can't even properly eat because he is too tired to do so. However, this time it stands as the perfect opportunity to have a clear mind to think about the 'little' inside his belly and at least form some ideas on how to tell Mark. Inevitably it will give him some time to conspire and trouble himself with groundless assumptions.
When he gets back home, he is welcomed by a suspiciously delicious smell coming straight out of their small kitchen. He quirks an eyebrow, unavoidably surprised by the reality of his boyfriend cooked something and didn't burn the kitchen.
"Hello, Hyuck!" Mark gleefully calls out, as he heard the sound of the keys he had left in the hallway. While Donghyuck can't hinder his lips from curling up, he quickly takes off his coat and moves towards the kitchen to be met with the mess Mark created. Albeit the food that is scattered on every empty spot in the kitchen, Mark looks delighted to see him as he wraps his arms around Donghyuck's waist and pulls him towards his body to plant a small kiss on his lips.
"Hi," Donghyuck says between the unstoppable giggles that are escaping from his lips. "What the hell did you do to my kitchen, huh?" He playfully asks, eyes wandering around the kitchen and already planning how to clean the room. "What? I'm the maid, aren't I? I have a right to use this kitchen to serve my king in the best way." Donghyuck feels his heart weight lighter as he listens to Mark's cute banter. He rolls his eyes and wraps his arms around Mark's neck as he leans for another kiss.
"I love you, thank you." He says sincerely, quite embarrassed by his own actions as he hides his face on the crook of his boyfriend's neck. "So do I, Hyuck. Are you okay tho? You seem emotional today." A curse passes through Donghyuck's mind as he grunts, trying to find an excuse.
"I'm just gonna miss you a lot." Mark believes him because first, it's true, and second, he never doubts Donghyuck's words which initially makes Donghyuck's insides curl.
"So what did you prepare for your master?" Mark laughs loudly before pointing out the saucepan and the cooker. "Some pasta with a special sauce. Also, I made the muffins you love the most." Donghyuck can't help but smiles widely, hating the way he is even hesitating to tell that they are going to have a baby together. It's going to be fine, Donghyuck is afraid of something so unreal and Mark will be over the moon as he hears the news.
By the time Mark sets the table and finishes the meal, Donghyuck takes a quick shower and changes his clothes to sit comfortably. He comes back to the kitchen with soft, wet hair and a flushed face. Mark's heart melts as soon as his eyes locate Donghyuck and his red cheeks. He smiles at the Winnie-the-pooh pajamas that he got for the latter's birthday.
"You know the schedule but as always I want to tell you about it a little." Mark talks as they start to eat. "It's going to be a long week. I indeed need to do a lot of thinking and undoubtedly use my imagination. This week has to have a marvelous end." Donghyuck nods enthusiastically, aware of how much his boyfriend value what he does. But he adores this particular quality of Mark, his boyfriend always loved to please people, to see content smiles on their faces.
"I hope everything goes well! I'll cheer for you. I know it's very important for you, love. Still, I'll kill Jaehyun for loading this much work on you though." Mark chuckles, reaching for the glass of wine, silently wishes Donghyuck doesn't contact Jaehyun. He only joked about how he feels murderous when he sees Jaehyun, never intended to talk to him alone, so he assumes it's going to be the same route again.
He didn't speak with Jaehyun yet, didn't tell what he has been doing, and more especially, what will keep him busy for the next week. His brother will go nuts and his overexcitement scares Mark. Moreover, there is an obvious chance that he will get rejected by the love of his life.
Donghyuck has always been an outgoing person, never liked to stay alone when he had an opportunity to socialize. And to be frank, being besties with his boyfriend's brother was on his to-do list since he was a kid. Unfortunately, he had to put this dream of him aside when he was met with the great coincidence that forced him to stay confidential, funny enough. Johnny, his overprotective older brother is, in fact, Mark's big brother's best friend, as in they do not keep anything from each other under any circumstances.
Hence, he isn't very accustomed to talk and even joke with Jaehyun, let alone take advice from him. But, with the immense guilt, Donghyuck feels about not telling Mark about their baby, Donghyuck feels the need to call Jaehyun and joke about how much he despises him because of keeping Mark away from him. He teeth rubbing his lips quite unkindly, he reaches for his phone after Mark gives him his classic morning kisses. He dials Jaehyun's number hesitantly, still not very sure about his decision albeit the distress that is beating him.
"Oh, hi! Donghyuck!" Jaehyun's kind voice reaches him as soon as he types the numbers, always soft and caring.
"Hi, Hyung!" He gives a great effort to keep his voice cheery. "I meant to call you because you are taking my boyfriend away whereas I'm left alone again!" He jokingly says, hoping to get an equally playful reply.
"What?" Jaehyun's voice gets high with surprise, oblivious of Donghyuck's quickly risen heartbeats. "Uh, you know your once-in-a-couple-of-month-working-week." He tries so hard to not stumble over his words. He knows Johnny would immediately call him if Jaehyun senses a problem.
"Ah! Yeah, that one." Jaehyun answers, making Donghyuck breathe normally again. "I knew how much you hated it! So this time, when Mark requested to take off from work, I gladly accept. He accentuated the need to spend a careless week with you."
Donghyuck stills, processing whatever he heard, his fingers clenched around the phone while the phone's light noise fills the silence. "Oh." He manages to utter. His brain contemplating and building up thousands of scenarios for why Mark would have lied to him.
"Is there a problem?" Jaehyun's voice full of worry fills his ears and Donghyuck doesn't want to say no, he wants to talk and understand. His hands cover his belly, caresses it without thinking and he decides to open up to him.
"Hyung," he starts, "can you come to our house? Please. I need to talk to you." He is sure his whispers sound like begging and he is ashamed of his vulnerability. "Of course! Of course, I can." Jaehyun instantly answers.
"I'll be there in 20."
The doorbell rings after 15 minutes, giving Donghyuck enough time to wash his face and change into more proper clothes. He prepares a little sandwich to offer Jaehyun, after smiling proudly at the work of art he makes he quickly moves towards the door. His body gets engulfed in a small body as soon as he opens the door, squishing his face onto the soft fabric.
"I've been texting you, you stupid asshole! I was dead worried and then I suddenly get a text from Jaehyun Hyung about your wellbeing?! Ridiculous." Donghyuck recognizes the owner of the body quickly, tightens his arms around him, searching for comfort. Renjun presses a small kiss to his temple before Donghyuck retreats to look at Jaehyun and finally sees his other best friend, Jeno, standing beside Jaehyun, holding a bag he believes full of food.
"I called the two devil as soon as I close the phone, your voice was far distressed and I knew if you go as far as calling me as comfort, it is a serious issue," Jaehyun says all with a smile on his face, still Donghyuck grimaces and reminds himself to contact with him more. He kindly reciprocates the smile and hugs the older. "Thank you." He whispers. They get in and find comfy seats in the living room.
"So, will you tell us what's going on with Mark and his lies?" Donghyuck can't help but laugh, Jeno has always disliked Mark from the moment Donghyuck brought him to meet them to the reintroducing him as his boyfriend. Renjun claims it's because Jeno himself likes Donghyuck and doesn't want to share but Donghyuck greatly disagrees. Argues that it is just the result of incompatible personalities crashing as he recalls how many times Mark rants about his relationship with Jeno.
"He told me that this week is the traditional busy week in the company but after I called Jae Hyung, I learned that he actually specifically asked to get the week off." His eyes get watery when he checks his friend's faces. He can't believe how he didn't realize his condition much before since he was very, oddly emotional in the last weeks. Even Mark couldn't believe his eyes when Donghyuck cried over an animation movie and immediately grabbed his phone to record the "unprecedented moment".
"Even though I don't approve of his action, I'm sure he has a valid reason to why he lied." Renjun jumps from his seat to snuggle Donghyuck, knowing how much comfort it brings to the latter. "He would never do anything to upset you. He loves you far too much." Renjun insists which makes Jeno narrow his eyes at him.
"Do you know something, you traitor?" At Renjun's silence, Donghyuck whips out his head with curious eyes. "No, what? Of course, not! I simply know Mark Lee, the guy who worships you. He is ready to devote his life to you."
"Sus." Jeno mumbles as he slides towards Donghyuck to hug him, too. "No, you are right. I'm just projecting over nothing." His hand unconsciously moves over his belly again, softly fondles the tiny bump.
"Does your stomach hurt?" Jaehyun asks worryingly, making Donghyuck snip out of the world of dreams. "No, why?" Jaehyun points out his hand on his belly with his eyes, making it the focus of the four.
"Sus." Jeno repeats with a glint in his eyes, Renjun gasps, and Jaehyun's jaw drops.
"YOU ARE PREGNANT?!" Donghyuck grimaces at the loud voice that reverberates through the walls yet a small smile appeared on his face, joining Jeno's delighted expression.
"Probably everyone knows now, thank you." Donghyuck murmurs as Jeno pulls him towards himself and squashes his cheek into his chest. "Yes, I'm pregnant. It hasn't been so long since I've learned. I was actually planning to tell Jaehyun Hyung. That's partially why I called him, but since you guys also came with him.."
"Yah, Lee Donghyuck! Don't you love us?" Renjun jokingly asks, watching Donghyuck's expressions carefully, concerned about the latter's vulnerability. Donghyuck sighs and extends his arm to hug Renjun, too. "Of course, I love you dumbass. It's just... Jaehyun Hyung knows Mark's opinion on children."
Jaehyun coughs when suddenly all eyes turn onto him, carrying a nervous smile he clears his throat.
"I understand where Donghyuck's worries come from. Mark hated the idea of kids since he was a teenager. I can recall tens of times he clearly said he hates kids and certainly doesn't want to be around them." Donghyuck bits his lips harshly while Jaehyun tells what he already knows.
To be honest, Donghyuck knows Mark would never reject their child, he is too kindhearted for that. However, Donghyuck doesn't want to bring a child into the world just because his father can't break his other father's heart. He doesn't want his baby to be an unwanted child. And on top of everything, suddenly the fact that Mark lying to him shows up.
"When are you gonna tell him?"
"I have no idea. I also don't know why I'm stalling this. This is our baby, I'll tell him anyway."
Mark arrives home at about 11 PM, supporting a tired face and stooped shoulders. An inevitable smile blooms in his face as he sees Donghyuck fell asleep on the couch with one of their old photo albums. The older browses the open page quickly, remembering every moment that is photographed. The first photo is from their graduation day, both of them smiling wildly, Mark's arms are wrapped around Donghyuck's tiny body tightly. He presses a kiss onto Donghyuck's hairs before taking the heavy album away.
He effortlessly lifts Donghyuck's body from the couch and moves them to their bedroom. He almost falls on the road due to being mesmerized by his boyfriend's beauty. He always reminds Donghyuck how enthralling he looks when he is sleeping peacefully.
As soon as Donghyuck's back meets with the comfortable bed, he blinks his eyes, opening them slowly to be welcomed by Mark's sweet smile. "Hello, baby." Mark tells with a small voice, not wanting to disturb Donghyuck's sleepy state.
"Hi." Donghyuck's voice cracks very obviously, making both of them smile. "You look tired."
"Yes, there was a lot to deal with today. I had to arrange a couple of things. You know how perfectionist I am." Forgetting about the reality for a second Donghyuck purrs and kisses Mark's cheek.
"Rest now." Mark nods and wraps his arms around Donghyuck's waist as they get into the sleeping position. "Goodnight, I love you."
"I love you, too." Whispers Donghyuck, feeling the heavy responsibility on his shoulders and the questions he is dying to ask.
Bestie
He is still lying
I don't know what to do Jen
He is coming home so tired everyday
I know he is not cheating on me
But he is hiding something
NOjen
You must talk to him
Don't prolong it
come on
Donghyuck sighs and throws his phone to the bed, always careful to not break it. He hates cracked screens. His phone lights up with another notification that is Donghyuck assumes from Jeno.
Hopeless guy <3
Dinner @7pm?
My treat :)
Getting a text from Mark is quite unexpected lately, especially one to plan a date. Donghyuck can't help the butterflies that go wild in his stomach. He quickly types an answer.
My Sun
Sure
Where
Hopeless guy <3
Secret
Renjun will bring you there
Love you
Donghyuck makes a surprised noise at the text. Jeno's suspicion about Renjun's involvement might be true after all. For a reason Donghyuk can't explain, his heart eases with this information, given that Mark wouldn't be able to anything rather bad under the supervision of Renjun.
At 6:00PM, Renjun arrives with a huge grin on his face, hugging Donghyuck immediately. Donghyuck laughs cheerfully, Renjun's good mood is contagious.
"I see you look exceptionally pretty today, sir." Renjun says jokingly, bows respectfully in front of him.
"Ha ha! Mark didn't mention where we are going but I assumed it is a fancy place so I dressed up." Renjun rolls his eyes playfully.
"Oh come on, be honest and tell that you want him to fuck you tonight." Donghyuck gasps and hits Renjun's arms with a blush on his cheeks.
"Do you think I don't know your getting laid outfit?"
"Fuck you." Renjun laughs loudly as they got out of the apartment to Renjun's car. While Donghyuck settles into a comfortable position, Renjun passes an envelope to him with a smug smile.
Hi baby!
Uhm, I'm your cute boyfriend Mark!
I have a confession to make :( I had been lying to you for the past week. I wasn't at the work nor doing any work-related thing. But I believe you'll forgive me! He he.
I didn't have the guts to tell you that to your face so as you can see I have prepared a pre-message to you.
I gave candies to Renjun. Candies always work!
Love you, baby. Love you so much.
Donghyuck's eyes get teary at the end of the small letter and sniffs as he taps Renjun's shoulder to point out the candy box that is placed on the back seats. "I'm taking that, you accomplice."
"His plan serves a useful purpose you little shit. Shut up and wait." Donghyuck pouts at him but still unwraps the candy's package carefully.
They arrive at the restaurant 30 minutes later, welcomed by a couple of valets that suggest taking Renjun's car to the park. "Since you have a plan tonight at your bed, this makes cue to leave. Have fun, Hyuck. Today is a happy day!" Renjun steals a kiss from Donghyuck before he rejects the valet's offer.
Donghyuck takes a deep breath and gets into the expectedly fancy-looking restaurant. His eyes wander around the tables when he gives his name to the waitress. The waitress politely smiles and points to the table at the left corner, just beside the Han River view. He makes eye contact with Mark and instantly smiles shyly. Reciprocating older's greetings with a wave.
Mark pulls his chair for him. Donghyuck leans to kiss the older and their lips meet almost immediately, fighting against each other with yearning. "What's the reason behind your unusual romanticness, huh?"
They talk about everything and anything until their meals arrive and only then Mark starts his explanation.
"First of all, I'm sorry. I didn't want to lie but I knew I wanted to surprise you so bad that I just happened to be lying to you. Renjun told me that you figured it out but I couldn't just end what I planned and... anyway." Mark grins and pulls out a key hanging from a puppy keychain.
"We always talked about our dream home, a big but warm place to entertain our guests, friends and loved ones. A place that we can be a family, you, me, and maybe our baby?" Donghyuck's eyes get big and his hand quickly caresses his small bump.
"So, I bought a new house for us, baby. A house as the start of being a family." Mark grabs Donghyuck's free hand and squeezes it with an expectant face.
"Um-" Donghyuck stutters, at a loss of words he only manages to squeeze Mark's hand back.
"Hyuck? Maybe I shouldn't have done that without asking you. I'm sorry I just wanted to make you hap-"
"Oh shut up." Donghyuck says before reaching to Mark's collar and pulls him for a passionate kiss. "I love you, dummy." Donghyuck says between the kiss. "Thank you."
"Also-" Mark tries to get away from Donghyuck to fall onto his knees but the younger doesn't let him go. He pushes his tongue between Mark's lips and grabs the little hairs on his nape.
"I love you." Donghyuck repeats, reluctantly letting Mark go. Mark kneels on his knee as soon as they are apart, pulls out the ring box he has been taking care of like a baby.
"Donghyuck, the love of my life," His words get cut with a sudden whimper, Mark raises his head panicked only to see his boyfriend crying with a smile on his face, also kneeled.
"We have been together for so long. Since the first year, tens of people told me that our relationship won't last, you are only a phase for me. Yet, after 10 years, we are still here, in each other's arms. Every single day, I fall in love with you again and again. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, together. Will you marry me, Donghyuck?" Mark's eyes shine with tears along with Donghyuck's. Donghyuck reaches forward to take the ring but stops suddenly.
"I'm pregnant!" His voice is as loud as a scream. Mark's abruptly stands up, hands shaking and eyes wide. "Really?" There is a hidden excitement in his voice, Donghyuck notices.
"Oh my god! YOU ALL, I'M GOING TO BE A FATHER! I, MARK LEE!" Mark starts to scream as the younger pulls his arm to make him shut up. All the attention is on them thanks to Mark. The older looks unfazed, smiling brightly, he kisses Donghyuck on the mouth again.
"Wait, you are... happy?" Mark realizes the teaser that is ready to drop. "Of course I'm happy! Why would I not be?" Donghyuck's mouth opens with a surprise.
"Baby, I said I want a family with you. Do you I would not want a kid. Besides, we haven't used condoms in months, do you think I would do that if I didn't want a family with you?" Donghyuck jumps into Mark, hugging him so tightly and pressing his lips on his neck.
"Yes." He mutters.
"What?"
"Yes, I'll marry you."
"GUYS HE SAID YES!" Mark screams and Jaehyun pops out of the corner along with Renjun, Jeno and their families. Donghyuck is a fool for thinking a bad possibility when his boyfriend is Mark Lee, the sweetest person ever.