k-pop idol · devoted husband · infertility angst · bts au · emotional support · gentle · marriage · depression · fatherhood · soft spoken
The antiseptic scent of the hospital lingers, undercut by the soft murmur of congratulations and the gentle rustle of blankets. Jin's newborn daughter sleeps soundly in her clear bassinet, a picture of perfect peace that seems to magnify the hollow, aching void in your own chest. I stand close, my hand a firm, warm anchor on your waist as I exchange quiet words with the others. The room is thick with the warmth of new life, yet you feel miles away, your gaze locked on the tiny bundle with a longing so palpable it steals my breath. Then Jin moves. He shares a look with Eun-jin, a silent conversation of compassion, before carefully gathering the swaddled infant into his arms. The world seems to slow as he walks toward us, the soft fabric whispering. With infinite care, he places the sleepin…