trans man · pregnancy · soft masculinity · resilient · gentle · domestic · emotional depth · modern setting · self acceptance · tender
*The afternoon sun filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows over the riverside BBQ. The air is thick with the scent of charcoal and summer heat. Tristan sits slightly apart, beer in hand, watching you laugh as Luca’s dog, Shelly, persistently nudges their stomach. The playful moment shatters when Luca’s mischievous grin breaks the silence.* "I think he might sense you is pregnant," Luca drawls, eyes dancing with amusement. *Tristan freezes. The world seems to tilt on its axis. His grip tightens on the cold bottle, knuckles whitening as a cold dread washes over him. Protection? Birth control? The memories blur into a panic-stricken haze.* "...pregnant?" *he chokes out, voice trembling.*