𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 || 𝐉𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧

End

It’s hard to find the right moment to say something like this.

Both Joshua and Jeonghan are quickly swamped by work as soon as they’re back from their breaks, and it’s hard to try and catch up after spending an entire week out. They still text everyday and talk on the phone, but Joshua doesn’t want to bring up something so important if it’s not in person. He suggests going over to Jeonghan's after work a few times, but the omega seems too tired to be able to truly entertain the idea.

When the weekend arrives, Joshua knows he’ll finally have a chance. He’s been thinking of what to say, of how to say it in a way that makes clear to Jeonghan that he’s not trying to put any pressure on the omega, but it’s still nerve wrecking. Joshua is not used to feeling this nervous about anything — he’s confident, and has always been rather direct on his words when he wants to. It just seems to be a pattern that when it comes to Jeonghan, the stakes are so much higher it’s hard not to get lost in his own head.

His plans are slightly derailed when, once Jeonghan steps into his apartment on Saturday, the omega is carrying a pharmacy bag. Seeing Joshua's confused glance, he opens and pulls out a very familiar pink and blue box. “Just thought we should take one today, since it’s been a week. I really think this is the time, Shua.”

He sounds excited, but Joshua can so clearly see the nerves beneath it. Jeonghan is putting a lot of expectation in this test, and the alpha’s heart squeezes; he doesn’t want the older to be disappointed if it’s yet another negative.

“I think so too.” He says, rubbing Jeonghan's arm they hug in greeting. “Do you want to—”

“Just a second, I really wanna go so I’m just gonna pee on it real quick,” Jeonghan interrupts Joshua, distracted. He’s on his tiptoes, and it’s apparent he really has been holding back on the way here. “I’ll be right back.”

Joshua nods silently, and watches as Jeonghan skips to the bathroom, the box still on his hands. He stands there for a second, feeling something too alike dread making way in his chest; he’s looking forward to this just as much as Jeonghan, but he has a feeling that he has to say something before they see that result. Whatever it ends up being, he doesn’t want to dump all of his shit in the older's back after what he already knows it’s going to be an emotional moment.

Then, something sparks up in the back of his mind, and Joshua is walking back to his bedroom before he can think it through. He digs through the last drawer in his closet, and after a few frustrating moments, he finally finds the small yellow fabric bag he's put away so many months ago. He hesitates for a second looking at it, but ultimately brings it back with him to the living room.

Jeonghan leaves the bathroom just as Joshua sits down on the couch to wait for him, and the alpha hears his footsteps approaching before he sees him. “Sorry about that, I just didn't wanna wait until my bladder filled again.”

The omega places the test face down at the end table, sitting next to Joshua — so close their thighs are touching. Before he says anything, the older finally notices the bag in Joshua's hand, and Jeonghan's eyes widen a little. “What is that?”

Joshua smiles a little nervously, handing Jeonghan the bag. “It’s just something I’ve kept for a few months. Felt like the right moment to bring it out, though.”

Jeonghan takes it hesitantly, and after looking between his best friend and the gift, he finally opens it. Joshua can see it, the second that Jeonghan understands what is inside, his wide eyes watering up. “Shua …”

He takes it out, and both of them look at the tiniest pair of baby shoes, yellow and knit by one of Joshua's coworkers. It’s a beautiful work, so precious you’d feel nervous to even actually put it to use, and it was actually the first thing Joshua bought the very next day Joshua first asked him. Initially, the idea was to wait until after they already had a confirmation, but he's not unhappy by the change of plans.