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“Are you sure that’s what you want?” Chang Yu asked with concern in his tone. Sheng Shaoyou understood their manager’s concern. There was already speculation online that they were already dating each other. The only thing they got wrong was the pairings. Sheng Shaoyou adored Hua Yong, but the fox of an omega wasn’t his type. No, his type was a tall, grumpy black cat coded boyfriend that was currently sprawled out on their bed.
“Yes.I want to talk to him first before we make any official announcement.” Sheng Shaoyou answered, peering through the balcony door. His fingers itching to get his hands on the silvery white blond strands that smelled like their shampoo and blended scents, underneath there was a milky vanilla note that revealed their blessing. Logically he knew the chances of Shen Wenlang getting pregnant were slim, almost non-exsistent. So he hadn’t ever given it thought but now that his beta was? A warmth settled not just in his veins but in his entire being. He loved Shen Wenlang and their pup so much.
“Let me know what you both want. I’ll keep everything suppressed till you’re ready.” Chang Yu promised before they said their goodbyes. Sheng Shaoyou didn’t linger, slipping back inside. He crossed the room so he could set his phone on the charging pad. Shen Wenlang didn’t stir when Sheng Shaoyou slid into bed. He wrapped an arm around the beta’s waist, gently bringing Shen Wenlang’s back flush to his chest. Soft snoring was his reward as he nuzzled into his boyfriend’s nape. Sure enough there was all the wonderful scents mixed together. His orange blossom became more fragrant. He moved his hand beneath Shen Wenlang’s shirt to rest on his boyfriend’s stomach. His thumb gently rubbed in a soothing circle while the memory of Shen Wenlang’s confession replayed in his mind.
“You’re flawless.” Sheng Shaoyou murmured in his boy’s ear as he used his fingertips to tilt his beta’s head just right to make sure he was on time for the next section of the choreography. He saw the shiver he earned from the remark only for his boy to start smelling distressed.
“Stop saying that.” Shen Wenlang groaned, ears and neck splotching flushing from shyness. It didn’t matter how long they’d been dating or been friends.
“Baby, you’re the most beautiful man I’ve seen in my whole damn life. I’m just lucky someone hadn’t snatched you up before I could get my head out of my ass.” Sheng Shaoyou told him in a matter of fact tone before he wrapped his arms around his man’s waist bringing him flush against his chest. He didn’t care about the sweat or the self doubt the beta had. He adored, trusted, and desired him, always. He knows it’s Chang Yu and the labels request they not go public right now. Considering the messiness of what came out nationally from Country T with the Chen’s.
“Stop it.” Shen Wenlang tried to keep himself from crying. He could feel the sting of the tears. “I am not w-“
“Don’t you dare ever try to say that again.” Sheng Shaoyou growled, his thrall coming out as his golden orange pheromones curled around them protectively. The industrial deodorizing vents kicked on from sensing his s-class alpha pheromones in the air. He wished they didn’t work so effectively in this moment. Nuzzling his face into the damp curve of his mate’s neck. He had a second wish, that he was pressing his face into the scar of his mating bite in that flushed column of flesh. The moment he got his beta’s approval he’d do it. He loved him so much. Sheng Shaoyou wa—
He blinked, smelling something new to his man’s scent. Almost…he ran his tongue over the swelling gland from his attentions. Shen Wenlang smelled faintly of the inhibitor from Kerosene called R’Oud Elements - notes of iris and bitter orange. It blended wonderfully with his own. However there was more and with his tongue he could taste the milky notes of…
“You’re going to be so upset with me.” Shen Wenlang curled in himself as he shivered from the heat of his boyfriend’s tongue on his scent gland. He was so nervous and scared. What if his alpha wanted him to get rid of it? The pup that was theirs? He had already been told the accident from his high school days would keep him from having pups anyway. So their pup was a miracle.
“Baby, look at me.” Sheng Shaoyou peered at Shen Wenlang through the floor to ceiling mirror wall. His boy was looking down even as those lithe hands went to his stomach. He knew he was right about what he was smelling. A warmth bloomed in his chest. His boy was pregnant with their pup. “Look at me.” He reached up to curl his finger under the beta’s chin so that he could lift his head.
Glossy dark eyes met his own in the reflection. “Upset? Baby, you want to know a secret?” He gently turned him around so that Shen Wenlang couldn’t run from him. “You’re giving me everything I’ve ever wanted.” He pulled him flush so that he could nuzzle into the curve of his face, “A life that’s connected to you forever. Our pup is a blessing, Baby.”
“You don’t…” Shen Wenlang started then let out a shuddering whimper. His head dropped to Sheng Shaoyou’s shoulder. He wanted to trust this more than anything. He understood that Sheng Shaoyou cared for him, but this was too much. It had to be too good to be true. How could he be happy that they were pregnant? They weren’t even out publicly. This couldn’t be hidden forever nor would he want too. It was the same feeling his birthing sire had but had forced himself to do so to make his mate happy. As much as he loved Sheng Shaoyou he wouldn’t allow their pup to be a course of shame. He swallowed hard, bringing his hands up to his alpha’s chest to push back but the alpha wouldn’t move. “...Shaoyou, I won’t hide our pup. I won’t let them feel the way I have my whole life.”
“Nor would I want to, Wenlang.” Sheng Shaoyou brightened to see his man finding the courage to speak what he wanted. “Say the word and we can go public with it all: us being actual mates, our pup, and the house we’ve been wanting to buy together.”
Shen Wenlang nodded then realized what came out of his alpha mouth. He leaned his head back to meet the alpha’s eyes, his heart beating wildly. “You want to give me your mark?”
“Shen Wenlang, I’ve wanted nothing else since the first time you kissed me on that stage floor.” Sheng Shaoyou confessed, he brushed the loose strand of hair behind his very soon to be mate’s ear. “But I’m greedy, Baby. I want your bite, your love, your dreams, our pup, and a life that's a mess but all ours together.”
“I want that too.” Shen Wenlang sniffled, feeling the tears fall like tendrils down his cheeks. He had thought this would end in tears of pain but it really was from happiness. He saw through the soft blur of his tears that Sheng Shaoyou was worried and to keep him from worrying, he leaned in, capturing his lips in a tender kiss. He wanted the same thing from Sheng Shaoyou. They’d figure out how to have everything they wanted.