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Osamu stood on the edge of their window, his gaze fixed on the skyscape, where the first glimmers of dawn began to melt away the night. The air was invigorating, laden with the scent of fresh grass and the faint hint of soil after a cold rain.
For half an hour, he remained still, reveling in the peacefulness, observing how the light softly roused the world as the colors spread across the sky. The sun rose with a gentle majesty, casting long, soft rays that painted the world in hues of fuchsia and amber. As the sun ascended, dispelling the lingering darkness, Osamu felt a profound sense of peace settle over him and sighed contentedly.
He turned away from the horizon and stepped back inside. The brunet’s eyes fell upon his beloved, Atsushi, still nestled in their bed, the omega’s face serene in the purity of deep sleep. His chest gently rose and fell with each breath, a quiet contrast to the day's awakening outside. With silent steps, he made his way, mindful not to disrupt the tranquil aura of the morning, and tenderly swept a stray lock of hair away from Atsushi’s forehead.
The alpha stopped there for a moment, watching him, his heart swelling with love as constant and serene as the sunrise he had just witnessed.
A minute later, Atsushi slowly wakes up from a deep sleep, his sunset eyes fluttering open, only to find his alpha sitting by their bedside, holding Dazai’s hand gently. In the quiet morning, they share a moment of connection, their eyes speaking volumes of love and affection.
“How long are you going to watch me sleep and wake up, Osamu?” Atsushi teases Osamu with his droopy eyes, earning a soft snort from his husband.
“What’s wrong with that, kitten? Am I not allowed to admire my omega’s beauty?” Dazai leans down to press his lips into Atsushi’s gently.
“Gosh, you’re deluding me again this morning,” Nakajima giggled between chaste kisses. Their sweet moment was cut short as they looked down at the baby bump, where their little ones cozied for a while. The bump was larger, almost the size of a watermelon, since the omega was carrying two cubs, and it made the younger’s body chubbier. Even with his changing appearance, Atsushi was still gorgeous and desirable in Dazai’s eyes.
“Waiting for 2 months feels like years. I can’t wait to see them, Atsushi-kun.” When Dazai redirects his attention to his growing belly, he softly caresses it as he gazes upon it with adoration. His mind starts to wander to their intimate moments together 7 months ago, which was Valentine’s Day when they conceived their little boys.
“Do you think they will look like you?” The brunet asked.
“Osamu loves, no obsessed with the idea of having mini-me so much,” Atsushi snickered.
Of course, the brown-haired alpha would die happy if some of his children had some traits from Atsushi, whether it was his soft, light gray hair or his heterochromatic eyes, which he adores so much. He was the brunet’s pride and joy, as well as the little ones they conceived. Osamu couldn’t stress enough how much Atsushi means to him. Every little detail about the omega is something the alpha cherishes.
"Hey, Atsushi-kun, what do you want for breakfast?”
Atsushi thought for a moment and then asked, “How about cabbage covered in chocolate?”
Cabbage and chocolate? Hearing that combination made the alpha force a smile while hiding his disbelief. “Anything else, my honeybunch?” Atsushi just shook his head.
Dazai pouted, “Now now. How about something savory first?” The brunet did his best to smile dumbfoundedly, hiding his grimace so as not to hurt his omega’s feelings. As a response, the younger one only sulks without saying a word.
With that response, Dazai uttered hastily, "I’m sorry, Atsushi-kun, please. I’m just concerned because I don’t want to hurt your blood sugar with sweets on an empty stomach!”
2 months later:
"Atsushi-kun, it’s been a while. How are you?” Naomi warmly greeted and gave Atsushi a gentle hug.
“I’m good, even though the little ones are being rascals to kick me,” Atsushi answered jokingly, causing the Tanizaki siblings to giggle.
“I also thought of dropping by because being at home makes me restless sometimes!” Atsushi added.
“It seems they’re excited to come out, I guess.” Junichiro grinned. “But hey, since you've been on leave for months now, there are some things we want to share with you.” As the omega walked into the office, he was welcomed by warm smiles and greetings before the three gathered in the cafe and began to share stories.
A few hours later, Atsushi’s whimper echoes throughout the agency office. Junichiro calls Kunikida to go downstairs, and then the blond alpha and his coworkers dash around only to see that the younger has gone into labor and his water has broken. While waiting for the vehicle, Yosano brings Atsushi to a comfortable place while Naomi calms the panicked omega, and then two women guide him towards the car Kunikida drove.
Inside the car, Yosano spoke to Dazai through the phone, knowing the brunet was still in the middle of his shift, "Dazai, this is urgent! Get your ass here to the hospital. Atsushi’s in labor.”
Brown eyes widened at the news and panicked after hearing his lover whimper, “You guys accompany Atsushi until I get there.” Osamu hangs up quickly and informs the police officers to excuse himself for a while.
“I can’t wait to hold you, my little cubs,” Atsushi, on the medical stretcher, murmured while holding Yosano’s hand. As soon as he was taken to the delivery room, the female alpha assured Atsushi that Osamu would come. Later, Dazai enters the delivery room and then clings to the delivery bed so his ability won’t interfere with his mate’s regenerative ability. His heart was pounding like crazy in excitement as he witnessed Atsushi pushing out their babies until the younger one exhausts all of his strength.
A few minutes later, after a long scream from Atsushi, a loud sob from an infant echoes through the delivery room. The alpha sighed in relief. His little boys were delivered safely, and he felt a surge of eagerness in him, so he ran towards the room where his mate and their newborn sons at.
Dazai was not accustomed to showing emotions, but the moment he gazed at the boy who was sweating and flushing in exhaustion after giving birth while embracing their twin sons, his calm demeanor crumbled, letting his surge of emotions take over him. Tears were involuntarily cascading with joy when he finally held his sons, looking closer; they had the same hair color as his beloved. Gazing at the little ones, he whispered, “They’re so perfect, Atsushi.”
As the newborns slowly moved their eyelids, Dazai’s smile on his face didn’t falter as he saw two pairs of eyes with different hues. One has a pair of purple eyes, and the other has a pair of golden eyes. He never felt an indescribable surge of happiness coursing through his heart until their babies came into their lives on their first day.
“Hey Atsushi, they already look like you. So beautiful like you.” Dazai grinned at his partner.
The last time he saw Osamu’s sentimental side was on their wedding day, and it was indeed contagious for him to cry along. Atsushi might as well let his tears flow with a smile for the second time.
“Nakajima Akeru and Nakajima Asahi. A perfect name for strong lads.” Osamu cooed in his little family’s embrace. The younger on the other hand, try his best to open his eyes for a while to relish the moment before taking the rest he needed.
Osamu and Atsushi shared a heartfelt kiss before they basked again in joy, watching their children snuggle in their closeness and give them butterfly kisses, feeling a profound sense of happiness. While gently pressing their foreheads together, a conclusion pops in Dazai’s mind,
“So this is what true joy feels like?” Osamu thought.
6 years later:
“Osamu.” Atsushi gazes at his husband while cuddling in their cozy spot in bed after they made love.
“I'm so glad we found each other. It feels like fate brought us to heal together. I can't imagine life without you.”
“Now you're stuck with me for good. I won't let you go,” Osamu asserts, caressing Atsushi’s hair while the other is on his stomach. He was sure he heard the boy purr in satisfaction.
At that moment, Osamu realizes his life is complete. With Akeru, Asahi, and Atsushi, along with their daughter, in his womb by his side, he feels whole. This is the beginning of an exhilarating chapter of his life, he vows to protect his family and watch over his children towards their journey of life. He is thankful for whatever force would lead him and Atsushi to meet by chance.