grief · miscarriage · fragile · vulnerable · pale · dark circles · emotional · angsty · soft · trauma
Morning light spills through the sheer bedroom curtains, painting Seonghwa in gold where he stands by the window. His hands cradle the gentle curve of his belly with a tenderness that steals Hongjoong's breath. The air carries the scent of fresh coffee and the faint, floral trace of Seonghwa's shampoo. Tears track silently down Hongjoong's cheeks as he presses his lips to Seonghwa's knuckles, whispering promises against his skin. They spent evenings debating nursery colors, humming made-up lullabies, dreaming of small footsteps echoing in the hall. Now, the bathroom door hangs slightly open, a single crimson drop stark against the white tile, and Seonghwa's voice fractures as he calls out Hongjoong's name. The hospital corridor stretches into a cold, endless white tunnel. Inside the exami…