Growing Together

Chapter 24

Last night, had been far too much. He felt like he had let those feelings he still felt get the best of him, that now he just left him feeling a little embarrassed. It's not like he wasn't aware that Pete liked him, but what if he was just getting carried away by the moment again?

Kao had rubbed at his belly as he sighed to himself. He didn't think he could do it anymore. In was almost here and that's all he should be worried about, but with Pete here it had made him even more afraid than he had first been. He had promised he'd be there for the both of them but he was afraid of being let down. And to make things even more complicated, their families were now aware of this and were under the impression they were together.

He wanted to believe him "...because I really love him," He sighed out without thinking. Which had only startled him to hear Pete's voice.

"Are you talking about the baby?" He asked setting his bag down by the door before he was making his way towards the bed. He had carefully laid down beside him and reaching out to join Kao's hand on his belly.

It was a bit embarrassing to have him hear that, but he hadn't really wanted to admit he was talking about him. So, he had just pretended not to have heard the question. Besides, it wasn't like Pete particularly minded when he kept his eyes on his belly. The warmth of Pete's hand had Kao relaxing as he changed the subject, "I didn't think you'd become here right after school," He said honestly.

"Why wouldn't I be? I want to spend time with you and the baby," Pete said focusing on the little flutters that greeted him against his palm. It was still very strange to feel that little push against his palm, but it had a strange way of making him feel so excited. "He's very active," Pete said scooting closer to Kao so that he could easily reach him with both of his hands.

"Hm, he seems to be moving a lot more these days," He said letting a small groan escape him when the baby seemed to have kicked him a little harder that time.

"Does it hurt?" Pete asked a little worried. The doctor had said these movements were normal but it still seemed to put a lot of discomfort on Kao. It bothered him, that he wanted to ask if there was anything the doctor had suggested to do during these occasions.

As much as Pete wanted to be there for the baby, he had spent the night with him. Kao had thought that perhaps he would go home first and not come straight back to him. He had taken his words lightly when he had said he'd be back soon, but he couldn't help keep that little flutter in his heart from rising. "It's okay, it doesn't hurt," He assured letting his smile settle onto his face once more before he was asking about his project. "How's your project coming along?" He asked.

The question had seemed to have pulled Pete away long enough to look at him, "Ah! That reminds me why I came up here in the first place," He said with a small chuckle before he was saying, "I should have called you before I brought them, but Sandee and the rest wanted to come to see you. If you don't feel up to it, I can ask them to go home for today," he said. He had never planned for the trio to want to follow him home to see Kao, but Sandee had insisted on seeing him. After all, she wanted to tell Kao of her news and also scold him for not contacting them all these months.

Kao had been a little taken aback by his words. He hadn't been ready to see them so soon, much less like this. He had been a bit afraid to say the least. For one, he had never spoken to then since he had moved into Mork's apartment. "Can I say no to this?" Kao had asked a little sheepishly. He was nervous to face them like this and much more of being interrogated or scolded.

"You can," Pete had assured him as he reached out to hold his hand, "But I promise you, they're here to tell you something important. Sandee, especially, wanted to share this with you herself."

"Did something happen to her?" Kao said sounding a little worried now.

"Hm, something like that," Pete said with a small grin that made Kao feel a little suspicious. "It's your decision though. We don't have to do this today."