the Omega's choice

27

Nunew lay on the couch, flipping through the channels absentmindedly. His mind wasn't really on the television—it was on the strange cravings that had been hitting him out of nowhere since he found out he was pregnant. One minute, he was perfectly content, and the next, his body was demanding something specific. Right now, that something was a Nutella sandwich… and orange juice.

He furrowed his brow at the odd combination, but the more he thought about it, the more his mouth watered. He glanced over at Zee, who was sitting at the dining table working on his laptop.

"Hia…" Nunew called softly.

Zee looked up immediately, his eyes full of affection as they landed on his mate. "What is it, Nuh? You need something?"

Nunew bit his lip, feeling a little shy about his request. "Could you… make me a Nutella sandwich? And, um… some orange juice too?"

Zee blinked, his lips twitching into a small smile. "A Nutella sandwich and orange juice, huh?"

Nunew nodded, feeling a little embarrassed by how specific his craving was. "I know it sounds weird, but… I really want it."

Zee chuckled as he stood up, walking over to where Nunew was lying. He leaned down and brushed a soft kiss across Nunew’s forehead. "It’s not weird at all. You’re pregnant, Nuh. You can have whatever you want."

Nunew smiled, grateful for Zee’s understanding. "Thank you, Hia."

Zee gave him another affectionate look before heading to the kitchen. He quickly gathered the ingredients and started making the sandwich, spreading the Nutella generously across the bread. When he was finished, he poured a tall glass of orange juice, balancing both in his hands as he returned to the living room.

"Here you go," Zee said, setting the plate and glass on the coffee table in front of Nunew. "One Nutella sandwich and a glass of orange juice, just like you asked."

Nunew’s face lit up with happiness as he sat up, eagerly reaching for the sandwich. "Thank you, Hia! You’re the best."

Zee couldn’t help but smile as he sat beside Nunew, watching him take a bite of the sandwich. "Is it good?" he asked, amusement dancing in his eyes.

Nunew nodded enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "It’s perfect."

Zee leaned back on the couch, enjoying the sight of Nunew’s happiness. Moments like this—simple and filled with love—were what made everything worth it. He reached out, running his fingers gently through Nunew’s hair.

After finishing half of his sandwich, Nunew suddenly turned to Zee with a playful glint in his eyes. "Hia," he said softly, "there’s one more thing I want."

Zee raised an eyebrow, already sensing where this was going. "Oh? And what’s that?"

Nunew smiled, leaning in closer. "A kiss from my mate."

Zee chuckled, his heart swelling with affection. "That, I can definitely do."

Without hesitation, Zee cupped Nunew’s face gently and leaned in, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to his lips. It wasn’t rushed or intense—just a sweet, tender kiss that conveyed all the love and care Zee felt for his mate.

When they pulled back, Nunew’s cheeks were flushed, but his eyes were full of warmth and contentment. "Perfect," he whispered, resting his head on Zee’s shoulder.

Zee wrapped his arm around Nunew, holding him close. "Anything for you, Nuh."

As they sat together in the quiet comfort of their home, everything felt right. It didn’t matter that Nunew’s cravings were a little strange or that their lives had changed so much in such a short time. What mattered was that they had each other, and they were ready to face whatever came next—together.