HERMAPHRODITE

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Once he'd seen his guests off, Taehyung wearily went back up the stairs to their bedroom to check on Kook. He found his lover sitting up in the bed looking thoroughly bored. He stuck his head around the door jamb.

"Can I come in?"

Jungkook looked up and smiled. "Of course you can, hyung. It's your room as well."

Taehyung entered and went straight to the bed, enveloping his lover in a warm embrace. "How are you feeling now?" he asked as he pulled back a little.

"Still got one hell of a headache, but otherwise not too bad."

"Good." Tae brushed his fingers lightly through Jungkook's bangs, careful to avoid the gauze covering the stitches. "Does it hurt?"

"Not at the moment. The anesthetic Jiminie hyung used is still working."

"Hungry?"

"Yeah."

"I'll go and grab some take out. Anything in particular you'd like?" Taehyung asked.

"I'm not fussy, anything you choose will be fine, hyung. But I would like some ice cream for dessert."

"Ice cream?" Taehyung raised an eyebrow. Jungkook didn't usually eat ice cream.

"Yeah, Banana flavor please, with chocolate caramel topping."

"I don't think we have any, Bunny," Tae replied. Noting the look and pout on his partner's face, Taehyung's heart melted. "I'll take a trip to the store and get some."

"Would you, Bear?" Kookie gave a brilliant smile.

"Yes, I'll go now."

"Thanks, Tae." Jungkook wrapped his arms around Taehyung and kissed him soundly. "Don't be too long."

"I'll be as quick as I can. You stay right there and rest." Taehyung stood up and exited the room.

Jungkook watched him go. Once he heard the front door snick shut he climbed out of the bed and went to the closet. He rummaged around in the corner, underneath his shirts until he located what he wanted.

Having located his prize he climbed back into the bed and rested against the pillow and unwrapped the golden bar. Biting into the S'more, his eyes closed in bliss. He just hoped that Taehyung didn't find his secret stash.

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They ate dinner in silence, Taehyung pleased to see the food rapidly disappearing from Jungkook's plate.

"I got the ice cream and topping you wanted," he said as he placed his chopsticks down, "Would you like some now or a little later?"

"I don't think I could fit it in right now, so maybe a bit later on," replied Kook as he finished off the last of his meal. "That was delicious, hyung. Thank you."

"My pleasure, Kookie," Tae said as he collected the trash and placed them on the dresser, returning to the bed to snuggle for a few moments with his lover. "Are you sure you've had enough to eat?"

Jungkook ran his hand over his swollen abdomen. "More than enough, Taehyungie."

Taehyung placed his own hand on top of Jungkook's and stroked the bump lovingly. "Thought of what you want to call this child yet?"

"Not really. I mean, I have given it a little thought but I don't know. I want it to be something special, a name that will be not only nice but hold a special meaning, 'cause this child is special."