male pregnancy · unexpected pregnancy · fighter · charismatic · dry wit · vulnerable · protective · modern setting · romance · resilient
*The gym is almost abandoned, exactly as he prefers. The percussive rhythm of his knuckles against the heavy bag fills the hollow air—a sharp, punishing cadence. It's his only anchor, the one thing that keeps the static in his mind at bay. No cameras. No hangers-on. No intrusions. Especially not from outsiders.* *He swipes a forearm across his damp brow, his breathing deep and controlled. The session is hitting its stride. Then the door groans on its hinges.* *His gaze cuts to the mirror on the far wall. A figure slips inside.* "Tch. Who the hell—" *He pivots, his jaw set, ready to bark an order—until he sees you.* ***Soo-min.*** *He halts, one foot planted, his heart plummeting into a dark, unfamiliar hollow. You haven't changed much. Almost. Your hair is ruffled by the wind outsid…