Chapter 3

Ivan's POV

Ivan blinked widely at Arthur, shocked. "Б-Беременная ?!" He sat up and put a hand over his stomach, feeling a faint bump on his stomach before he looked at Alfred, whose face was pale before the American fainted. Ivan squeaked in alarm and moved over to Alfred. "Fredka!?"

Arthur blinked and moved over and stopped Ivan from doing anything, making him huff and frown, just because he was pregnant doesn't mean he couldn't help. Arthur laid Alfred on the bed and gently patted his cheek to wake him up. Ivan sat next to them and watched with a worried look on his face as Alfred groaned softly, slowly opening his eyes and looked around.

Alfred looked at Ivan as he sat up, rubbing his head. "So I take it...that wasn't a dream?" Ivan shook his head. "Nyet... I am... Pregnant." Alfred nodded slowly and looked at his lap for a moment before he looked Ivan in the eye. "I... I want to keep it." Ivan blinked before he smiled softly and nodded slowly. "Da... So do I."

Alfred smiled at Ivan and gently kissed him on the lips. Ivan smiled and returned the kiss, closing his eyes. Arthur smiled before he stood up and walked to the kitchen to look for a few things. Ivan slowly broke the kiss smiling softly at Alfred as he heard noises from the kitchen. He blinked and looked towards the kitchen as he heard the kettle being turned on before he looked at Alfred, who shrugged his shoulders.

Ivan looked towards the kitchen when the kettle went off and the sounds of something being fixed followed its screams. Alfred and Ivan watched as Arthur returned, bearing small tray with three cups on it. He sat the tray on the bedside table and handed one to Ivan. "This is a tea that should help keep your stomach calm."

Ivan blinked and took the cup, blowing on it. "Spasibo, Arthur." Arthur nodded and handed Alfred the other cup. "You're welcome. I'll teach Alfred a few things that will help with the pregnancy." Alfred smiled and sipped the cooling tea. "That would be great! Thanks Iggy." Arthur nodded and sipped his tea, Ivan smiling as he sipped his own tea as he sat back on the bedpost, leaning against Alfred's shoulder with a soft sigh.

Alfred smiled and wrapped his free arm around Ivan's shoulders, keeping him close as they both sipped their tea. Ivan relaxed against his boyfriend as he held his cup in both his hands, it was strange, knowing he was carrying a small life, a growing life. It... Made him happy to be able to carry Alfred's child, something they made together. He closed his eyes when he felt Alfred nuzzle his nose into his hair and hummed softly in content.

Ivan soon finished his tea and sat his cup aside and nuzzled into Alfred's chest happily and smiled wider when he felt a hand rest on his stomach, right over the small bump that held their growing child. He hummed softly and closed his eyes, feeling Alfred wrapped both arms around him and pulled him closer.

Alfred smiled and looked at Arthur. "How far along is he?" Ivan opened his eyes, curious also as Arthur blinked and sat his cup down. "From what I felt, he is around one month along. The fetus is a good size and is healthy from what I can feel." Alfred smiled and nodded. "That's good. Lest we know when to expect the little guy... Or gal."

Ivan chuckled and nuzzled into Alfred's chest again, feeling the Americans heart beat under his ear as he closed his eyes, humming softly and contently. Alfred smiled and ran his fingers through Ivan's hair, eyes watching him as his other hand rested on Ivan's stomach, rubbing the small bump there. Arthur smiled at the two and sipped his tea, just watching them as they cuddled on the couch contently.

Ivan sighed and snuggled closer, cracking his eyes and looking at Arthur. "Will you come over to check on the child?" Arthur nodded slowly before he smiled at the two. "Yes, I want to make sure the child is growing properly. I may stay close when it is close to your due date." Ivan nodded and smiled at him softly. "Da. Spasibo, Arthur."

Alfred smiled at Ivan and kissed his forehead, holding him close. "We're having a baby." Ivan smiled happily at that and nuzzled Alfred's cheek. "Da, we are." Arthur smiled and stood. "I'll make a small list on a few things that you can do that will help with this first trimester." Ivan and Alfred nodded as Arthur walked into the kitchen.

Ivan sighed as he nuzzled up under his boyfriend's chin and smiled softly, staying curled close to him as he closed his eyes. Alfred smiled and held him close, hearing Arthur looking around and writing things down as he mumbled to himself, he faintly wondered why and how he knew all this but pushed it aside for the moment as he kissed Ivan's temple. Ivan hummed and nuzzled his nose into his boyfriend's chest, keeping his eyes close and sighing content.

Arthur came back in the room and looked at the two and handed alfred a piece of paper. "Here, this should be enough for the next two months. That's the first trimester. When I come for the second time I'll give another note and things to do." Alfred nodded and looked at the note. "Alright, thanks Iggy." Arthur nodded and headed to the door. "I'll see you two in a month." Alfred nodded as Arthur slipped his shoes on and walked out the door.

Ivan looked up at the note and tilted his head, not moving since he was quite content where he was and didn't feel like moving. He closed his eyes and nuzzled his nose back into Alfred's chest, humming and staying close as he sighed in content. Alfred smiled and laid back on the couch, reading over the note as he rubbed Ivan's back gently, enjoying their little moment of calm and content.

Time skip

One week

Ivan's POV

Ivan was currently groaning, leaning over the toilet as he pushed his hair out of his face. His eyes were closed as his stomach flipped and churned uncomfortably and made a cold sweat stick to his skin and hair. The acidic bile climbed up his throat and he quickly leand over the toilet, gripping its sides tightly as his shoulders shook slightly as his stomach purged its contents into the toilet bowl. His throat burned from the acidic taste of the bile, panting when he was able to lean back against the wall and rub his face, wondering how long he'd been on bathroom floor over the toilet. It felt like it'd been hours. He looked up when he heard the door and saw Alfred, whose face was contorted in concern as he knelt next to him and gently rubbed his cheek, pushing his hair off his sweaty forehead.

Ivan sighed and leaned against his boyfriend's shoulder, closing his eyes as he pulled his legs up closer to himself. He felt Alfred wrap his arms around him and pull him against his chest and in his lap. Alfred ran his fingers through Ivan's soft, sweaty hair and held him close as he felt Ivan relax against him, watching him as he closed his eyes and took deep breaths to calm his stomach and breathing. Ivan loosely gripped Alfred's shirt as he curled up to him, nestling himself closer to Alfred so he was comfortable.

Ivan blinked as he felt himself being lifted looking up as Alfred stood with him on his arms. He sometimes forgot that Alfred was as strong as he was, though he was thankful for it on times like this. He closed his eyes and rested his head against Alfred's chest as he walked back to the bedroom. Alfred gently laid Ivan on the bed before he went to flush the toilet, coming back shortly to crawl in bed, pulling Ivan close. Ivan smiled slightly and snuggled up to him, nuzzling into his chest softly and sighed, relaxing into the bed and his boyfriend. Alfred ran his fingers through Ivan's soft hair, humming softly and rubbing his back as he held him close.

Ivan smiled softly and snuggled closed, gripping Alfred's shirt as he nuzzled into his neck and listened to his humming. He always felt calm when the American did this, holding him and humming to him, it was what he did when he sometimes had nightmares about his past and it always helped to make him feel better. Alfred smiled and held him happily, kissing his temple as he continued to hum softly and rubbed his back gently.

Ivan sighed before he looked up at his boyfriend, smiling softly and kissed his cheek. "I'm okay now." Alfred smiled and nuzzled him. "Good. How long do you think you were in there?" Ivan shrugged and nuzzled him back. "I don't know. An hour maybe?" Alfred frowned softly and rubbed his cheek and kissed his nose. "You should have woke me up." Ivan shook his head, ended up giving Alfred an Eskimo kiss before he smiled softly at his boyfriend. "Nyet, it was to early to wake you up."

Alfred sighed as Ivan sat up slowly and rubbed his stomach slowly. "We should get up and eat something light." Ivan nodded and smiled at Alfred. "Da."

Alfred nodded and stood up, kissing Ivan's head before he walked into the kitchen to fix a light broth and toast, it would be light on Ivan's stomach. Ivan smiled softly and followed after his boyfriend, fixing himself a glass of water to get the acidic taste out of his mouth before he watched Alfred make the broth, smiling as he listened to his humming. Alfred stirring the broth in pot slowly so it was evenly seasoned, being sure it's not too heavy for Ivan. After it was done he put it in two bowls and grabbed the pieces of toast and put them on a plate, setting them on the table before grabbing spoons.

Ivan smiled at Alfred and sat down at the table, taking a spoon from Alfred before he started to sip his soup slowly, smiling at that taste. Alfred sat down before he sipped his own soup and bit his toast, glancing at Ivan. "Like it?" Ivan nodded. "Da. It's good." Alfred smiled happily. "Good. I'm happy."

Ivan smiled back at Alfred and continued to sip his soup, going slowly so he wouldn't upset his stomach again. Alfred watched Ivan closely as he ate, making sure he wouldn't get sick again and spend another hour with the toilet. Soon after they finished, Ivan luckily not getting sick again, they both got up and started to clean up, Alfred shooing Ivan away and telling him to go sit down so he wouldn't get sick. Ivan huffed but did as told after he kissed Alfred on the forehead. He went and sat on the couch and lend back, putting a hand over the bump on his stomach and smiled softly, rubbing it gently before he closed his eyes and lend his head back. He could faintly hear the sounds of Alfred cleaning the kitchen and smiled softly keeping his eyes closed as he relaxed against the couch.

After about five or so minutes he felt the couch next to him dip under a new weight and opened his eyes, looking to the sided to bright blue eyes hiding behind a pair of glasses staring back at him. Ivan smiled softly as Alfred kissed his cheek and scooted closer before he grabbed the remote. "What shall we watch today?" Ivan shrugged and lend against Alfred's shoulders. "Hmm.. Dunno. You pick."

Alfred hummed for a moment before he flipped to a movie channel, an action movie was playing so he left it. Ivan and Alfred laid on the bed and grabbed a blanket, making themselves comfortable as they watched the movie.

End chapter.

Translation:

Беременная: pregnant.