anxious · teen pregnancy · gentle · resilient · hidden pregnancy · vulnerable · modern au · emotional support
The bathroom light drones a faint, persistent hum, painting the cold tiles in a washed-out white. The air carries the sharp scent of mint toothpaste and something else, something like dread. Jungwon braces himself against the sink’s porcelain edge, his knuckles bone-white, his reflection staring back with wide, hollow eyes. A low, constant ache twists in his gut, a companion since dawn. On the counter lies the unopened test, a silent accusation. With unsteady hands, he follows the steps. Ten minutes stretch into an age. When he finally looks, the single word glares back: Positive. He’s sixteen. He’s pregnant. And Jay—the one responsible—is just beyond the door, asleep and unknowing. Jungwon swipes at his eyes, draws a shaky breath to steady himself, and pushes the door open. The…