Their Beautiful Secret

12. Fine The Way They Are

"I'll come pick you up tomorrow?" Kongpob asked Arthit after dropping him and their son at the omega's apartment. Kongpob had carried the boy into the bedroom. He was already asleep during the ride.

"You're not staying?" Arthit asked, slightly amused at his fiancés hesitance to leave. Kongpob had been sitting on the couch for the past hour, unable to voice out his decision to go home for the night.

The young alpha pursed his lips as he looked at his fiancé with unspoken dilemma between staying with his family or going back home so he doesn't tire his omega out. Arthit on the other hand was smiling internally.

Earlier today, Kongpob and Arthit had a talk with the alpha's mother. Although the conversation was a little uncomfortable, both of them listened. Now, Kongpob was trying to start heeding his mother's advice by not staying over at the Ruangroj apartment.

"So?" Arthit cocked a brow as he knocked at Kongpob's chest. He was really enjoying the Alpha's internal battle. He could see it in his eyes.

"I-- I should go, babe."

"Yeah?" Arthit said, with a smile he couldn't hide anymore. When his fiance nodded, he took the teasing to the next level by standing in front of him and leaning over. "Suit yourself," he whispered before he blew on Kongpob's nose. "Love you."

Arthit began walking back to the living room, leaving his fiance at the door. He hasn't reached the couch yet when a pair of strong arms wrapped him in an embrace. "When did you learn to do that?" Kongpob asked.

"Learn what?" Arthit had a mischievous smile on his face.

"What you just did," Kongpob said as he rested his nose against his lover's nape. "You seduced me."

"No, I didn't," Arthit said with a chuckle.

"You did."

"No, I didn't."

Kongpob sighed. They could go on forever and he knew he wouldn't win. "Alright. You didn't or... You didn't realize what you were doing."

"Yeah, that must be it," Arthit responded, hiding his silly smile but unbeknownst to him, Kongpob could see his expression through the tv screen.

"I'll stay. I want to stay," Kongpob said as he turned his lover around.

Arthit nodded, internally celebrating that he was able to make his lover stay by just a small whispering. 'Way to go, mom. Thank you!'

***

"You're not mad?" Kongpob asked the other line. He called his mother that he was staying over at the Rojnapat household and surprisingly, his mother didn't say anything.

"Why would I? I gave you an an advice on your sex life. It wasn't an order," his mother said. "But do you know, it was for Arthit's well being. You can't be tiring him. He has school, both of you. And he's the head hazer."

Kongpob had to bite his lip not only from embarrassment but also from the slight guilt that came creeping under his skin. If he could, he would rather not have his intimate moments with his fiance discussed anywhere, through the phone or in person. At the same time, it wasn't like he could stop himself when he's near his lover. The thought of the consequences doesn't come to him when he's all over his omega and his thoughts were muddled by his desire.

"I'm staying but that doesn't mean--

"Don't fool me, son. I know you. But you're capable of making your own decisions, acting in your own accord. But don't forget you have a family now. I know you're a responsible young man so I know you'll be able to do what's right."

"Thanks, mom."

"You're welcome. Say hi to them for me. I have to go. Your dad wants a massage. Geez."

With a smile, Kongpob bade goodbye on the phone and turned to his grinning lover.

"She gave you another lecture?" Arthit teased.

"A little," Kongpob replied. He walked towards the bed from where he was in the balcony. Wayo was playing with his wolf plush. Sitting down, he ruffled his son's hair. "Are you okay there, bud?"

"Yez. I'm tawing my vof dat I will be two. Soon."
(Yes. I'm telling my wolf that I will be two. Soon."

Arthit chuckled and joined his son and fiance on the bed. He had a soft smile and a warmth- filled heart as he watched his family talk about the upcoming birthday party.

He thought of how great it was to have Kongpob and their son. How lucky he was. And all the love he gets from his fiance, it's something he treasures a lot. If he could say it aloud, there is no reason for Kongpob to hold back. They're doing fine they way they are and he's never been happier. That's all that matters.

***

Between his rehearsals for the moon and star gathering and the SOTUS activities, Kongpob had become busy during the week. Nonetheless, he still made time for his little family. His quality time with Arthit may have lessen but at the end of the day, he gets to give his son a big hug, read him a bedtime story and lastly, cuddle with his lover.

"This is nice, baby." Kongpob cocooned his fiance in his arms, snuggled behing him.

"Mm," Arthit hummed. Today was an exhausting day. And the next day would be their son's birthday party at the park. "How was the practice? You're really not gonna tell me what song you're singing?"

"It's a surprise," Kongpob replied.  "I wish we could bring our son there. He will see me serenade his mother."

A light slap hit Kongpob's hand followed by his soft laughter. "Babe..."

"We can have it recorded so he can watch at home. How's that?" Arthit asked.

"Sound perfect."

"My friends are coming on Yo's birthday," Arthit said. "It's gonna be nuts."

"Well, the more the merrier, right?"

"If you say so. My friends are crazy in case you still haven't realized that. And Brad is coming, too."

A hearty chuckle escaped Kongpob's throat. "What?" Arthit asked, curious.

"Oh, nothing. It's just that... We already have a two year old and your friends are more childish than him."

"Oh, god." Arthit shook his head. He thought of how his friends really are especially Bright and Toota. "I gotta remind them not to bring alcohol because I'm pretty sure they would try to get you drunk."

"Why me?" Kongpob asked.

"Oh, they wanna know how you really are as an alpha."

"What?" Kongpob laughed inwardly.

"They said you're too much of a gentleman to me so perhaps you're holding back...for me."

"What the," Kongpob said then chucked again. "It's a kid's birthday party. They can't bring alcohol."

"Try telling them that."

"Oh well," Kongpob shrugged. "If they do sneak some alcohol, they'll just get scolded by my mom and yours. And if they happen to sneak it to my drink, then I have nothing to worry about."

"Why's that?" Arthit asked.

"I'm pretty sure, I'll just be clingy," Kongpob replied with a smirk. "To you. Like how I would be in my head."

"You're clingy? In your head?"

"Yeah. I want to be in reality but I keep it to myself when we're at the university," Kongpob answered.

Arthit his flushed cheeks by leaning more to his pillow. Butterflies were flying freely in his stomach at the thought of his alpha getting all over him and being clingy.

"I love you, baby."

Kongpob's words sent Arthit's mind to a short circuit and he couldn't help but grin. He almost giggled.
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