ONE's AFFAIR ; DAERIN

Chapter 22. Big News

DANIELLE's POV

It's been a week since I stayed at Haerin's. I really have to admit it, the time we spent together, it felt so special. Haerin is so caring.. even when we're in the bedroom, she would make sure that I'm fine and refuse to do anything that I'm not comfortable with. It made me fell for her even harder.

I really do love her.

By the way, why is Hyein and Chaewon taking so long? We're supposed to meet up and hang today but they're not here yet! I'm going to get old before they even arrive.

After a while of waiting (it was a decade) I finally hear knocks coming from the other side of the door. "Did you stop at therapy on the way here? Geez, took you forever!" I said before closing the door as they get into my dorm. "Hey! We were ordering kimbap and tteokbokki, be grateful! Hyein respond while Chaewon laughs at our conversation.

The moment Hyein took off the lid of the tteokbokki container, I felt sick. It feels like my stomach just did a full 360 turn and I feel nauseous. I quickly rushed to the bathroom to vomit. My head is now also starting to spin and my whole body feels weak and horrible. Did I catch the flu?

I could feel someone's hand putting my hair into a fist as I continue to vomit into the toilet. "Are you okay!?" I heard both Hyein and Chaewon's voices.

After I feel like I threw up everything I've consumed and my stomach is now empty, I flushed the toilet then rinse my mouth with water. I went into my room where the smell isn't lingering in the air. "Did you catch something?" Chaewon asked while rubbing my shoulder. "I don't know, I suddenly felt sick."

Suddenly, Hyein let out a loud gasp.
"What if you're pregnant!?"
"What? No I can't be." I protested.
"You did mention that Haerin is intersex." Chaewon said, followed by a gasp.

Why is everyone gasping!?

"Did you guys do it?"
I nodded.
"Did you use protection?"
"No."
"Are you on birth control?"
"..no."

"What should I do!? I can't be pregnant, what if Haerin abandon me?"

"Woah calm down, it'll be alright. We don't know for sure yet. I'll go buy a test you two stay here."

Hyein dashed out of the room and I heard the loud noise of the front door shutting close after she left. I don't know why but I feel emotional. There isn't even a reason why but I suddenly want to cry. I could feel Chaewon patting my shoulder to comfort me.

After a few minutes which I feel like this is Hyein's record of not being late. She came back and handed me a pregnancy test. I gulped before taking it with me to the bathroom.

After I did what I was supposed to, I washed my hands then took a seat on a chair in my bedroom. "Now we wait." I followed with a sigh. My heart feels tight and is beating unsteadily as I wait for the results.

The result has finally shown. Just as we were expected, I'm pregnant. An uncomfortable silence filled the room. We weren't sure what to say exactly as of this moment. Well, at least not until Hyein decided to lighten up the mood.

"What are you gonna name it?" I could hear Chaewon elbowing her without even looking up at them. "What do I do now?" I mumbled. My friends both hugged me tightly; it brings me comfort that I certainly really need. "Why don't you just tell her?" Chaewon suggested. "I agree," Hyein chimed in. "I think that's the best option right now."

Hyein and Chaewon stayed with me for a while before I said that I needed some time alone. I stayed in bed to cuddle with the stuffed turtle that Haerin gifted me. I felt a sudden vibration coming from the cellphone laying beside me.