My present

Part 17

warning: long chapter, not proofread

Hoseok was about to turn 5 months in a few days and decided to buy some new clothing. His belly was already peeking through his clothes and he wanted to get some new pants and baggy sweaters. What he didn't know was that some villagers started to notice some particular parts about him. 

Hoseok's POV:

This little one keeps growing bigger and bigger every single day that it has come to the point where my pants are too tight. Today I was a little nervous to go out to the big store in the further part of the small village, what if someone notices my belly? What if someone judges me? what if the village drives me out? 

 No No stop those thoughts Hoseok. Let's just go quickly to the store and come back and rest. 

Hoseok made it to the store and started to buy the clothes he needed.  There were moments in where he got distracted by some baby clothes he saw here and there along with some baby stuff. At one point he absentmindedly made it to the diapers aisle staring at one new bore pair. "Is it time to start buying diapers? Should I buy them now?  What should I do?" Hoseok couldn't help but look down at his bump almost as if asking for an opinion. 

Hoseok was about to give a small rub at his belly until a small, "Oh dear isn't that the young boy who works at ### store?", "O dear it is him." scared him out of his thoughts. 

Turning around Hoseok meet with two older ladies walking to him. "Oh my it is you, we thought that back looked familiar, what brings you here dear?" Hoseok couldn't help but stutter, "I..I...I just, I came, umm I came to get some umm, stuff I needed now on the day."

One of the old lady's looked past him a couldn't help but stare at the diapers, "at the diapers aisle?", " oh dear oh dear, could it be, are you going  to be a father?"

Hoseok got scared by the question and unconsciously protectively touched his stomach. Looking at Hoseok's actions the older lady's noticed his small bump peeking out. "Oh my, could it be? you are going to be a mother instead of a father?"

Hearing the old lady continue Hoseok face paled like a white piece of paper and his body shook like a small leaf on a very windy day. Without letting the old lady's continue Hoseok just gave a small bow in response and sprinted out towards the exit.

The first thing Hoseok did when getting home was (close the door... jk😂) to wrap himself in his blankets while tearing up, " They know, they know, would they through me out? What if they start to harass me? It must be unnormal and disgusting seeing a pregnant man for the first time. But I can't leave, I have nowhere else to go." 

The next morning it was workday so Hoseok had to leave his safe and warm bed. Heading out he once again covered his bump with the new pants and big sweaters he bought. Not giving any mind towards his red and puffy eyes Hoseok just left to work.

At work, Hoseok needed to carry some boxes to the warehouse along with arranging some objects at the store. Without noticing it the two old ladies from last night came in with a small box in their hand. " oh dear what are you doing carrying those heavy boxes? A pregnant person should be resting not lifting such heavy things. Here dear I made you some soup and brought some warm dumplings."

Making him drop the boxes the two old lady's push him towards the small counter to have some food and rest. Hoseok was nothing more but bewilder with the actions of the two old lady's. Having a small taste of the dumplings Hoseok couldn't stop the small tears from falling. One of the old lady's just chuckle and spouted," now what is such a big boy like you crying about? Just because of a dumpling? Now Now dear eat and don't cry." While the other old lady tried to look for some paper towels to dry his small tears. The second old lady couldn't help but agree with the first old lady. "That's right, you should stop crying unless you want that baby to come out feeling only sadness, smile more and your baby would feel very happy." 

Hoseok pov

Hoseok clenched the small bag of dumplings and only shook his head while looking down. "It's not about the dumplings, I... I just... I just thought that maybe..." 

before he could finish his train of thoughts one of the old ladies laughed and spoke over him "What? Did you think we wear going to kick you out of this village? Please that only happens in movies, and don't worry if anyone here bullies you come to us." The old lady felt smug while mentioning "come to us." The two old ladies just moved their heads and started to touch their arm muscles as a sign of showing their strength. "No one would dare to touch you, and if they ever say something to you don't listen to those old bags, they are just jealous of such a young boy like you."

Hoseok just continued eating and moving his head. Feeling that a huge weight was lifted from his shoulders. The night he slept very easily. The next day he had some free time since it was his day off. So he just planned to spend the days relaxing and playing with a small airplane he built. He started to fly the plane around the backyard until he saw a small black car pulling up to the house. Feeling a little surprised he just peeked out and just saw the back of a tall man. Hoseok couldn't help but gasp and asked "You? Why are you here?" 

Ignoring Hoseoks's gasp Taehyung just made his way and hugged him. "I know, I know, I said I would be here tomorrow but I just couldn't help it so I came as fast as I could." Hoseok just tsk at him and took a step back. Seeing Hoseoks's small stomach Taehyung couldn't help but chuckle, "I see the little one is doing great.". Hoseok just rubbed his stomach and nodded. Making their way inside, neither of them notice that another car had been watching and following them. 

(Wow, who you think is in the car? OMG, I love those old lady's I wish I can be one of them, I would feed my baby anything he wanted, I would even carry him up the stairs if he wanted. Anyways I hope you guys are excited for the next chapter as much as I am. Hope everyone has a great day and stays safe. I also wish everyone a happy pride month)