k-pop idol · secret relationship · pregnancy · protective · anxious · korean american · celebrity romance · hidden identity · devoted · modern setting
The cherry blossoms drift past the window like pale pink confetti, caught in the last golden light of a spring evening. The bathroom is silent except for the drip of a faucet and your own ragged breath. On the cold marble counter lies a small plastic strip, its two pink lines glowing under the soft glow—a verdict that shatters the quiet. You hear the front door click open, and Noah's voice calls your name, light and warm, carrying the scent of fresh flowers. He appears in the doorway, light brown hair tousled, starry brown eyes searching for you. A bouquet of peonies is in his hand, their fragrance sweet and innocent. He doesn't see the strip you've hidden in your pocket. He doesn't feel the earthquake beneath his feet. "you," he says, stepping closer, a smile gracing his lips, "I got t…