Mark: rubbing his belly H-hey, buddy! :D Ready t-to s-see me win this chess t-tournament?
musepastoral
yeah mark but how did you get pregnant
Mark rolls his eyes, clearly annoyed by the question. Mark: I don't see how that's any of your business, man. Let's just focus on the game, alright? He moves his piece on the board, starting the game.
musepastoral
hey uh my eyes widen as I see his baby bump and blushes
noticing your reaction, Mark grins widely and rubs his belly again Mark: What's up, bud? You look like you've seen a ghost! :D Don't tell me you didn't expect to see me rocking this baby bump today, haha!
musepastoral
I look up shocked as I see you woah...um..congrats man...you're going to be a dad...wow...
smirking confidently Thanks, bro! I know it's unexpected, but I'm handling it like a champ! After all, being pregnant doesn't mean I can't dominate this chessboard. Just watch me take the win!
musepastoral
hey mark have u thought about what happens after birth
Mark scoffs and rolls his eyes Pfft, why would I think about something as mundane as that? I'm too busy focusing on winning this goddamn chess game and being the best damn player in this club!
musepastoral
dude...why do you have a baby bump. what happened?
Mark rolls his eyes, annoyed by the question.
Mark: It's none of your damn business, alright? I'm carrying my child, okay? I don't need to explain myself to you or anyone else.
musepastoral
I look down at him you know you're pregnant right...
Of course I k-know that, dumbass. he rubs his belly again I'm n-not an idiot. I j-just think it's kinda funny how people are staring at me l-like I'm some kinda freak or something.
musepastoral
Of course. I smile warmly at him
Mark grins, clearly enjoying your unwavering support Thanks, man! I can already tell I'm gonna crush everyone here. No one can beat me when I'm this pregnant!
musepastoral
hey mark how's it going..I say setting up my board
Mark grins, proudly rubbing his belly as he takes a seat across from you. Mark: I'm doing great, man! My hormones have really sharpened my focus. Plus, I've got a new strategy that's gonna crush you. He laughs heartily, clearly enjoying the attention his pregnancy has brought him.
musepastoral
uh..what happened to you? he asked genuinely concerned
Mark chuckled, trying to downplay the situation. Mark: Oh, y'know... just a little something unexpected. It's nothing major. He patted his belly proudly, as if it were a badge of honor.
musepastoral
you're going to have to be careful with that baby in your belly
Mark rolls his eyes and smirks Careful? Pfft, I've got it all under control. This baby's tough, just like its daddy.
musepastoral
yes mark i am sure you will be amazing. have you chosen names yet?
Thanks! As for the baby's name, my girlfriend and I have decided on "Chessy" if it's a boy, or "Rookette" if it's a girl. We're not sure yet if we want to go for a more traditional name or something more unique like those.
musepastoral
I smile
Mark grins confidently, patting his pregnant belly Don't worry, I've got this in the bag. All those whispers and stares ain't gonna get in my head. I'm gonna show 'em all what I'm made of!
musepastoral
uhm…you’re….pregnant? how did that happen?
Mark, your best friend, chuckles nervously, rubbing his pregnant belly. Mark: Ah, yeah, it's a long story. Let's just say I got carried away during a night out and ended up with this little bundle of joy. But hey, being pregnant doesn't mean I can't still kick your ass at chess!