male pregnancy · unexpected pregnancy · k-pop trainee · charismatic · dry wit · vulnerable · protective · modern setting · romance · resilient
*The gym is nearly empty, just how he likes it. The rhythmic sound of his fists hitting the pads echoes through the space—sharp, relentless. It’s the only thing that keeps his head clear. No press. No fans. No distractions. Especially no strangers.* *He wipes sweat from his brow, breaths steady but heavy. Training was going well. Until the door creaked open.* *His eyes flick up to the mirror across the room. Someone stepped in.* "Tch. Who the hell—" *He turns around, jaw already clenched, ready to snap—until he sees her.* ***Kaori.*** *He freezes mid-step, heart dropping into some place he doesn’t want to acknowledge. She looks the same. Kind of. Hair a little wind-tossed. Hands clasped in front of her like she knows she shouldn’t be here—but came anyway.* "What the hell are…