Growing Together

Chapter 14

At 7 in the morning, P'Sun had shown up at Mork's apartment. They had been dating for almost 2 years, and the one thing they had learned about their relationship was that neither could really be away from the other for far too long. They were both independent in most things, but when it came to their love Mork depended on Sun in the same way Sun depended on Mork. They had quickly become comfortable with one another, and built trust within their relationship—something that Kitty and Rain swore was one of a kind.

Sure, Mork had his own place but he wasn't really using it for anything other than a storage spot—the same place that Kao now stayed in—or for those nights Rain didn't need any of their distractions. Sometimes, it acted as an escape for Rain when the two brothers had fights and were being too stubborn to admit that either of them was wrong.

Sun had gotten into bed with him after locking up and putting away the few treats he had brought over for Kao. He had let his arm wrap around Mork's waist as he pulled him closer to him so they could enjoy the morning with small cuddles. There was no need to fill in the silence when gentle touches carried the words of 'I love you's and 'I missed you's.

"Kao's worried," Mork said gently caressing the hand resting against his belly. He had stayed up with the guy after he had finished his call with Pete. He wasn't sure what they had spoken about once he had walked out of Kao's room—other than the appointment—but it seemed it hadn't really brought him the peace Mork had hoped for. "He told Pete to come but he spent the better half of the night worrying about today."

"Maybe you should go with them to help ease Kao...baby steps," Sun said offering his boyfriend a solution. He knew how much Mork had shared Kao's worries and how involved he had become with the baby. He had proven to be a good uncle and brother to Kao and baby Mini.

Mork was silent for a moment trying to consider it but in the end, he shook his head. "If I do that Pete and Kao won't be able to talk in peace. Pete really wants this chance..." Mork said turning around to face Sun. It wasn't like he wanted to do Pete any favors especially after all the hurt he's caused Kao, but he knew how much Kao had hoped for Pete to accept them and want them. Kao had never stopped loving Pete despite the distance he had put between them.

They had spoken about Pete once or twice when they were alone and every time Kao would get this look in his eyes that almost made it seem like they were sparkling. It wasn't just the light reflecting on them, it was so much more. All the pain he had felt, the love, the longing, and sadness, it was all there whenever he thought about Pete. If he had to guess, then, probably despite everything he was going through, Kao's heart didn't know how to stop loving and longing for Pete and that was something Mork could understand.

There had been a time that P'Sun had this prejudice against him, because of how they had met. Even he had to admit it hadn't been the best first impression he could have made, and because of it, Sun had been reluctant to give him a second chance on that first impression. It was the most painful part of their history, but they had worked through it. At times, he wondered if it was why Sun was the way he was now—so open with him. He just hoped that Pete was serious about trying, for Kao and their son's sake. He really hoped the man was capable of changing for the better and give them the chance to be a normal family. Baby Mini deserved that much.

Sun's hand had come up to gently caress his thumb along Mork's cheek, "Maybe we should get up and make breakfast. I'm afraid if we stay in bed longer you might find new things to stress over," he said gently placing a kiss to his forehead making the younger laugh a little at the comment.

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It was the sounds of soft whispers and pans that had him waking up, and not the sweet melody of his alarm that now was beginning to ring on the nightstand beside the bed. Kao had stretched an arm out to silence it as the worries from the night before found a way back into his head.