[OH MY BABY] || TaeGyu

Chp 22

The omega sat on the alpha's lap, he stared up in surprise at the teasing alpha who wore a playful smirk. With a burst of frustration, Beomgyu grabbed the alpha's cheek and tugged at his hair. The alpha couldn’t help but to let out a soft, amused laugh.

"DON'T JUST PULL SOMEONE LIKE THAT OUT OF NOWHERE!" Beomgyu shouted, shaking the alpha’s head in exaggerated annoyance.

"My glorious hair! Hehehe!" Taehyun giggled, gently holding the omega’s small hands still tangled in his hair.

"HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THIS... TOUCHY?!" Beomgyu blurted, his voice rising as his blush deepened.

"You don't like it?" The alpha asked with a sly grin, shifting Beomgyu more securely onto his lap. He leaned down, nuzzling the omega’s small shoulder, breathing in his sweet floral scent. A soft smile tugged at Taehyun’s lips as the omega fidgeted.

"T-That’s not the point!" Beomgyu stammered, pouting while balling his fists, clearly flustered as the alpha eyed him with a mischievous glint.

"Don’t worry, you're the only one I’m like this with."

Beomgyu’s face flushed even redder, his glare softening just a bit. "... Always saying stuff like that. It’s like you know exactly how to make an omega swoon or something..." he muttered, glaring.

The alpha leaned in even closer, his face just inches from Beomgyu’s, their breaths mingling.

"Don’t say it like that, Gyu." The alpha whispered, his gaze locking onto the omega’s pink cheeks. "I’m serious about you, and only you." he closed his eyes and leaned his head against the omega's cheek.

Beomgyu’s heart raced, his chest so tight as he bit down on his lip to keep from smiling. He shut his eyes off, utterly flustered by the alpha's boldness.

"Hmm... I-I doubt it..." he mumbled under his breath.

Taehyun sighed softly, lifting his head to meet the omega's pouty expression. "I told you before, I’ve always been around omegas—my father, Yunjin’s wife, and even Nana? Being used to omegas was pretty much a survival tactic for me." he explained.

Beomgyu blinked, processing the words as the alpha watched his face for any sign of a smile.

"You're pretty close with them, huh? With Nana... and to Yunjin." Beomgyu murmured, his eyes catching the small smile forming on the alpha's handsome face.

"Yeah." Taehyun chuckled softly. "She’s a bit nosy and loud. Overly energetic, too. There are times she drives me crazy, but I don’t dislike it. I think that’s what makes us family, you know?"

The omega uneasily gulped, sensing the warmth behind the alpha’s words. He could feel the happiness Taehyun was recalling—the kind of comforting, precious memories spent with loved ones. It was something he yearned for, too.

"...That sounds... wonderful." Beomgyu whispered, his gaze drifting down to the alpha's veiny arm resting securely around his waist. His own feet brushed together in a shy, nervous habit.

Taehyun noticed the shift in the omega's expression. Gently, he smiled and stroked the omega’s soft hair. "You’ll be part of our family too, you know." he said softly, his voice full of warmth. He glanced over at their sleeping son in the crib nearby. "Well... I mean, you are part of our family now. You’re the father to our son. That’s an automatic in."

Beomgyu’s heart clenched, and he whispered sadly, "Am I truly..." his hands clasped tightly together in his lap, his mind filling with doubt. He felt the alpha's sincere gaze on him.

"Am I really allowed to be part of your family, Taehyun?"

The painful memories of mistreatment from his own second family bubbled up, making him question if he was deserving of this new one.