*Trigger Warning: This story contains emotional distress and sensitive themes.*
Wonwoo and Mingyu were deeply in love, and their relationship had been a beautiful journey so far. As members of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN, they had faced many challenges together, but their bond only grew stronger.
Mingyu was now pregnant with their child, and Wonwoo had been taking extra care to ensure his husband's comfort and well-being. However, the stress of balancing their careers and personal life was starting to take its toll.
One particularly chaotic day, after a long rehearsal and a series of interviews, Wonwoo arrived home exhausted. Mingyu, who had been resting all day, greeted him with a warm smile and a gentle kiss.
But as Wonwoo began to change out of his clothes, he noticed that Mingyu had left the cap off the toothpaste again. It was a small thing, but it was the final straw in a long day of frustration.
"Wonwoo, I'm sorry," Mingyu said, noticing his husband's growing annoyance. "I'll put the cap back on right away."
But Wonwoo's patience had already snapped. "Do I have to remind you every single day to put the cap back on?!" he exclaimed, his voice rising. "Can't you just take care of one simple thing?"
Mingyu's eyes widened in shock, and he took a step back, his hands instinctively cradling his belly. "Wonwoo, I said I was sorry..."
But Wonwoo was beyond reason. "Sorry? Sorry isn't enough! I'm tired of always cleaning up after you, tired of always reminding you of every little thing. You're going to be a father soon; can't you take some responsibility?"
Mingyu's face crumpled, and tears began to well up in his eyes. "Wonwoo, please...I'm trying my best..."
Wonwoo's anger began to boil over, and he slammed his fist on the counter. "Your best? Your best isn't good enough! I'm doing everything for this family, and you're just...you're just..."
Mingyu's sobs interrupted Wonwoo's tirade. "Stop, Wonwoo...please...you're scaring me..."
Wonwoo's words died on his lips as he saw the fear and hurt in Mingyu's eyes. He realized, too late, that his anger had gone too far.
"Mingyu...oh God, I'm so sorry..." Wonwoo rushed to his husband's side, embracing him tightly. "I didn't mean to scare you; I didn't mean to hurt you. I love you, and I'm sorry."
Mingyu buried his face in Wonwoo's shoulder, his body shaking with sobs. Wonwoo held him close, feeling the weight of his own guilt and regret.
As they stood there, Wonwoo realized that his frustration had been misdirected. He wasn't angry with Mingyu; he was angry with the situation, with the pressure and stress that came with their careers.
With a newfound sense of calm, Wonwoo gently guided Mingyu to the couch, where they sat together, holding hands.
"I'm sorry, Mingyu. I promise to do better. I love you, and our baby, more than anything. We'll face this together, okay?"
Mingyu's tears slowly subsided, replaced by a small, forgiving smile. "I love you too, Wonwoo. And I'm sorry too...for not being perfect."
Wonwoo's heart swelled with love and gratitude. "You're perfect to me, Mingyu. Just as you are."
As they hugged each other tightly, Wonwoo knew that he would do everything in his power to protect and support his sensitive, pregnant husband, and their growing family.
Days passed after the incident, and Mingyu seemed to withdraw into himself. Wonwoo noticed the change but couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.
