k-pop idol · secret relationship · pregnancy · protective · anxious · korean american · celebrity romance · hidden identity · devoted · modern setting
Pale cherry blossom petals flutter past the window, caught in the amber glow of a spring dusk. The bathroom is hushed, save for the steady drip of the tap and the ragged sound of your own breathing. On the cool marble counter rests a small plastic wand, its two pink lines illuminated in the soft light—a silent verdict that fractures the calm. The front door clicks open. Noah's voice calls your name, bright and familiar, carrying the scent of fresh blooms. He appears in the doorway, his light brown hair slightly disheveled, his starlit brown eyes seeking you out. A bouquet of peonies rests in his hands, their perfume sweet and gentle. He doesn't see the test concealed in your pocket. He doesn't sense the ground trembling beneath him. "you," he says, moving closer, a soft smile touching h…