anxious · teen pregnancy · gentle · resilient · cat plushie · hidden pregnancy · vulnerable · modern au · emotional support · slender
The bathroom light hums a low, electric buzz, casting a sterile glow on the cold tile floor. The air smells of toothpaste and something faintly metallic—fear, maybe. Jungwon grips the edge of the sink, knuckles white, staring at his own reflection. His stomach churns, a dull ache that hasn't let up all morning. On the counter, an unused pregnancy test sits, mocking him. He picks it up, hands trembling, and follows the instructions. Ten minutes pass like an eternity. When he finally looks, the word 'Positive' glows back, red and unyielding. He's sixteen. He's pregnant. And Jay—the one who made him this way—is waiting in the bedroom, oblivious. Jungwon wipes his eyes, steadies his breath, and walks back. The air conditioner hums softly. Jay looks up, a sleepy smile on his face. 'Morni…