Beware The Curse Of Yo

19. Not Yet

"Nice shirt, Yo," Ming said in an odd tone, obviously trying not to laugh. He ignored Pha in as hostile a manner as he could. It was the least the idiot deserved after implying Yo had fallen pregnant so soon on purpose.

Yo shrugged and sat on the couch next to his cousin, Pha handing Love to him. "I knew you'd like it. And it's true, we didn't plan this pregnancy anymore than we planned Love. But both were welcome surprises after wrapping our heads around them."

Kit shot a pointed look at Pha without saying anything. Rather, after both Ming and I gave a certain moron a dressing-down he's not likely to ever forget.

Pha rolled his eyes. He felt guilty enough about his reaction to the second pregnancy without their friends weighing in and drenching him in guilt sauce. It was the last thing he needed. Sadly, the group was known for shoving into each other's business anyway. There would be no mercy from Kit and Ming, especially Ming, for a good long while. Maybe even until the second baby was born.

Then Ming got an evil grin on his face, putting Pha on edge almost immediately. What was that kid up to now?

"Yo, remember our family history?"

Yo cocked his head. "History?"

"Yeah. You know, multiples?" Ming gave him a significant look.

"You mean..." Yo caught on quickly, shaking his head hard. "No. There's no way. You're just trying to get a rise out of me and P'Pha."

"Not really. I'm just seeing what kind of a reaction he'll give," Ming smiled at Pha.

Pha thought he could see icicles forming on the ceiling above his head. It wouldn't shock him if he looked up there and there were some.

Kit sighed. "Ming, what are you getting at?"

"Multiples," Ming repeated, snuggling into Kit's side. "Like us."

Kit's shoulders shook in silent laughter. "I doubt they're having twins, Ming."

Pha blanched. That hadn't even crossed his mind. If Yo was having twins, this pregnancy would be extremely difficult for his baby! What was he supposed to do??

Yo scowled at their friends. "Great. You just sent my fiance into a panic. Thanks a lot, you two. P'Pha," he stretched his arms out, beckoning Pha over. "Relax. It's the first pregnancy that we had to be careful with, remember? Dr. Jaruji said so. This one should be easier. Don't listen to them."

Pha was gentle as he maneuvered Yo into his lap, cuddling his tiny fiance close while careful not to press against his abdomen. He didn't want to chance causing problems for their little boy or little girl. "What do you want this time, Yo?" he changed the subject, shooting Kit a betrayed frown.

Kit was indifferent, looking back at Pha with a neutral expression. He wasn't about to make things easy for his friend just yet. He deserved to suffer a little bit first after making Yo cry about something that was out of his control.