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Okay, just a little info—I barely have any memories with my little siblings when they were babies, so… I feel like this story is kind of plain and weird. Sorry about that! Ah, and one more thing—sorry for the delay and for only managing to give you a short and simple story. I’ve been a little busy with school, especially since I have an exam next week.
Have fun!
I thought having one little brother was enough…
I didn’t expect my mum to have another one…
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“Ma! You’re back!” I open my eyes, just waking up as my roommate, aka Blaze, screams.
“Your mum only? You don't care about your dad?” Amato dramatically sits, looking melancholy.
Blaze and Taufan giggle. “Of course, we care about you too, Dad!” Taufan and Blaze give him a hug, making Amato smile happily.
Ice slowly walks down the stairs, eyeing his mum’s big stomach, knowing there are babies in there.
“Ma…” Ice says with a tired voice, showing he just woke from a nap. He goes to his mum and gives her a hug, and she smiles.
“Yes, honey~” His mum pats Ice’s head softly.
“Will we get a baby boy or a baby girl…?” Ice looks up at his mum.
“Yeah, yeah! What’s the gender of the baby?” Blaze points at his mum’s stomach.
“Hmmm, what do you guys think?” Their mum winks at them.
“I hope it’s a baby girl. I’ve always dreamed of having at least one little sister. She must be cute~” Taufan says, already imagining playing with his little sister.
“So you think we’re not cute?” Blaze pouts. Taufan quickly shakes his head.
“No, that’s not what I mean! But… you sort of aren’t cute enough for my liking…” Taufan says, making a thinking pose.
“What do you mean by that?!” Blaze angrily hits Taufan while Taufan giggles.
“Is it a baby girl?” Ice asks. His mum just smiles.
“Just wait, you’ll know soon.” His mum slowly walks to her room.
“Ehh! But I wanted to know now!!” Blaze whines, kicking the air.
“Now, it’s time for your mum to rest. Maybe later?” Amato says. Taufan nods in agreement and pats Blaze’s shoulder.
“Dad’s right. We’ll know soon or later. Why bother knowing now? Surprises are amazing, you know?” Taufan says softly to Blaze, hoping to make him feel a little better.
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“What?!”
“You all heard it right. Me, Thorn, and your mum will stay at home until your mum gives birth.” Amato says, pulling his wife closer to him before smiling at her.
“B-but… why? Why don’t we all wait for it? Why must we go to Tok Aba’s house today?” Gempa asks, gripping the strap of his bag.
“I’m sorry, but your Atok is on the way here… Also, don’t you feel bad for not being there with him? He’s already missing you guys a lot.” Amato softly pats Gempa’s head. Gempa just nods. Well… what can he do, right? It’s bound to happen.
“Aww… I want to be there too… Why only Thorn?” Taufan whines, making the others look at him with intense side-eyes.
“Bro… he’s like… just 2 years old…” Halilintar grumbles. He doesn’t mind it. He’s been in the hospital, waiting for his mum to give birth. Not that fun, though.
“Still… I am like 2 years old too~ Right?” Taufan makes a cute face, and Halilintar is on the verge of hitting him, only to be held back by Gempa.
“Do that again, and I’ll hit you,” Halilintar glares.
“Kyaa, I’m being bullied by my brother~” Taufan’s tone really makes Halilintar want to hit him more.
“Guys… stop… don’t set a bad example for our little brother…” Gempa softly remarks, while
Blaze cheers them on from the back. Ice just shakes his head, wondering why he’s watching this.
Then they hear a car pull up, signaling that Tok Aba has arrived.
“Tok Aba!” Taufan and Blaze happily run to the door, while Ice lazily lingers in the back, and Gempa and Halilintar are forced to bring their luggage.
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“Hey, Taufan, what do you think our last sibling will be?” Blaze asks. They’re already at Tok Aba’s house. It’s night, and most of the other siblings are already asleep.
“Hmmm… if you ask me, I’m sure she’ll be the cutest sibling I ever had.” Taufan replies, a smile forming on his face.
“She… you’re sure it’s a girl?” Blaze rolls his eyes. Taufan really hopes for it, huh.
“Yup, I’m sure! One hundred percent!!” Taufan nearly wakes everyone up with his loud voice. Blaze quickly shushes him.
“Oops, sorry~” Taufan giggles.
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“Maa! Dad!” Blaze and Taufan rush to hug their mum and dad.
“Welcome home, Ma, Dad.” Gempa says softly, going to their parents along with the others.
Halilintar just goes to Thorn, not-so-secretly giving Thorn a soft pat.
Ice lazily walks out from the house, as if he just woke up from a long sleep.
“Thanks, Gempa. Where’s Tok Aba?” Amato asks, looking for his dad.
“He’s at the shop,” Halilintar replies. Amato nods.
“Where’s our youngest?” Taufan cheerfully tries to peek at his mum’s hand. His mum slowly brings it down.
“It’s a boy! I won!” Blaze happily cheers.
“What the—how do you know it’s a boy? Who knows, it might be a girl!” Taufan doesn’t accept his loss.
“He’s a boy, Taufan,” Amato softly says, giving Taufan a light pat to cheer him up.
“Aww… but it’s okay then. He’s still my youngest!” Taufan cheers up, and his parents smile happily.
“Can I hold him, Ma?” Ice, who’s been quiet this whole time, asks. His mum looks at the newborn baby before slowly shaking her head.
“I’m sorry… I’m afraid, since his body is still fragile, and you know… newborns are highly vulnerable due to their developing immune system, lack of regulation of body temperature, heart rate, and breathing.” Ice nods in understanding. His mum slowly goes into their room and places the baby in the crib. The others follow.
“Hey… aren’t any of you wondering about the babies’ names?” Amato huffs. He’s been waiting for them to ask, but they’re too busy looking at the cuteness of the babies.
“Ah, that’s right! What’s his name?” Gempa asks, looking at his dad, who smiles proudly.
“Heh, try to guess it~” Amato says. The others give him a deadpan stare.
“No thanks, we’ll just ask Ma later,” they all reply in unison.
“Wait—whyyy… okay, fine. His name is Solar,” Amato sighs, a little disappointed.
“Oh, that’s a unique name, Dad,” Gempa says, and Halilintar and Taufan nod in agreement.
“Heh, I know, right~” Amato smiles proudly, while their mum sighs at his antics.
“He’s really describing his name…” Halilintar mutters softly. Taufan, who hears this, gives a smirk.
“Oho~ Why is that, Hali?” Taufan giggles. Halilintar just rolls his eyes.
“Come on, let your mum rest,” Amato says, gently ushering the others out of the room.
“Aww… but I want to play with the babies…” Blaze whines.
“Blaze, he’s still too small to play with you,” Amato replies. Blaze sighs.
“True, you’d probably end up sending him to the hospital if you did, Blaze,” Ice adds. Blaze glares at him, ready to argue, but stops when Gempa touches his shoulder, giving off an angry aura.
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They spend a week at Tok Aba’s house before returning home.
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“Ice, you can come back home now. I have basketball practice today.” Blaze says as he sees Ice walking out of class.
“Oh… ‘kay.” Ice nods, making his way home.
The school and their house are not far, so he doesn’t mind the short walk. Usually, their dad picks them up, but now he wants to focus more on his newborn and his wife.
“I’m home,” Ice says as he puts his shoes in the shoe rack.
“Welcome home, Ice,” his mum replies, coming from their room.
“Where are the others?” she asks.
“School club,” Ice answers briefly.
“Oh, you?” his mum raises an eyebrow.
“I… skipped it…” Ice mutters softly, scratching his cheek.
“Ah… no wonder then. Oh, you’re free, right? Can you look after Solar? I want to go to the toilet, his mum asks him. Ice nods in agreement.
Ice goes to his room, puts his bags away, and then heads to his parents’ room.
He peeks at the crib. Solar is sleeping peacefully.
“Wow… he’s so cute…” Ice mutters softly, reaching his hand to pinch Solar’s cheek.
“Aww… so soft…” Ice closes his eyes, already imagining Solar as a steamed bun.
“Ngu…” Solar suddenly makes a noise, and Ice looks down. Solar is staring at him, eyes teary.
“Oh no…” Ice tries to cheer Solar up, but it’s no use—Solar cries loudly.
His mother quickly rushes to the crib, soothing Solar gently while picking him up.
Solar stops crying as he recognizes his mum’s face, cooing and snuggling into her.
“What’s wrong, Solar~” his mum says softly. Solar giggles as he hears her voice. Ice just watches, unaware that he’s smiling the whole time.
“Ice, do you want to hold him?” his mum asks, snapping Ice out of his daydream. He’s been imagining eating Solar’s cheeks like a steamed bun.
“Can I?” Ice’s eyes light up as he stretches out his hands. His mum giggles and helps him take Solar from her.
“Support his neck, or his neck might break,” his mum jokes. Ice nods, focusing on his hands.
Solar looks up at Ice, smiles happily, and coos. Ice feels like time has frozen. The sight in front of him is too precious.
He slowly lies down on the bed, with Solar on his chest. It’s like he’s melting from the cuteness. Solar lets out a soft laugh, and Ice’s heart can’t take it. He lies there, completely in awe of his youngest brother.
“Ice!? Are you okay?!” his mum asks, worried as she sees Ice lying on the bed with Solar on his chest.
Ahh… he’s really lucky to have Solar in his life…
I take my words back… I’m really glad to have him in my life.
Solar, my little sunshine.
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