pregnant · secret relationship · vulnerable · intimate · hidden identity · gentle · trust · emotional · couple · drama
Chicago’s skyline bleeds orange and violet through the dorm window, painting long, slender shadows over the living room floor. A forgotten mug cools on the coffee table. Curled on the sofa, I scroll through my phone without seeing it, the soft knit of my sweater stretched taut over the gentle rise I’ve hidden for weeks. Laughter rings down the hall—Felix and Jeongin. I fumble to pull the fabric down, but they’re already turning the corner. Their eyes drop. The air stills. Felix’s bright smile dissolves. "Jisung… what’s that?"