Chapter 28

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The days at the beach had passed in a blur of sunshine, laughter, and blissful serenity. You and Rin had enjoyed every moment—swimming in the ocean, taking walks along the shore, and basking in the quiet comfort of each other's company. The world seemed a little less heavy here. There were no expectations, no pressuring thoughts about what came next. It was just the two of you, soaking in each moment.

But now, as you boarded the plane back to the city, something inside you felt different. A slight shift in your body, a gentle flutter that hadn't been there before. At first, you had brushed it off. Maybe it was the travel, or the emotional high of your time together. But over the next few days, the feeling lingered. Something was changing, something you couldn't ignore.

You had been feeling it for a while now—the nausea that came and went, the fatigue that seemed to hit harder than usual, and the constant ache in your lower back. You'd tried to brush it off, chalking it up to stress or the constant demands of training. But now, you were starting to realize what it might mean.

Your period had been late, and now that you thought about it, the signs seemed undeniable. You were pregnant.

The realization sent a wave of excitement—and a little anxiety—through you. You had always imagined this moment would come one day, but you never expected it to feel so surreal. Rin... He was going to be a father.

The next morning, after a restless night of turning over the news in your mind, you decided to take the test. There was no more waiting or guessing. You needed to know for sure.

You had taken a deep breath, stepped into the bathroom, and waited as the minutes ticked by. Your heart raced in your chest as you finally looked at the result.

It was positive.

You stared at the test in your hands, your thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. This was happening. The life you and Rin had started to build was about to change in the most beautiful, terrifying way. You weren't sure whether to laugh or cry. Maybe both.

That evening, after you had taken some time to collect your thoughts, you found Rin in the kitchen, making dinner as usual. He had a natural way of taking care of you—preparing meals, making sure you were comfortable—but tonight, there was a different energy in the air.

You stood in the doorway, watching him for a moment, and the warmth of the room seemed to make everything feel more real. This was the man you loved. The man who had been by your side through so much. And now, he was about to become a father.

"Rin," you called softly, your voice shaking slightly.

He turned to look at you, a small smile on his lips as he wiped his hands on a towel. "Hey, what's up?" He seemed oblivious to the storm swirling inside of you, his focus entirely on the meal he was preparing.

You walked over to him slowly, feeling the weight of the test in your pocket. "I need to tell you something," you said, your voice unsteady. "Something important."

Rin's brow furrowed, sensing the seriousness in your tone. "What's going on? Are you okay?"

You took a deep breath, pulling the test from your pocket and holding it out to him. Rin blinked, confusion crossing his face as he stared at the little stick in your hand.

"What's this?" he asked, his voice low, still unsure.

You could barely bring yourself to speak as you let out a shaky breath. "I'm pregnant, Rin."

For a moment, everything seemed to stop. The kitchen was quiet, the only sound the soft hum of the stove. Rin's eyes widened, his gaze locked on the test in your hand. The silence stretched between you both, and you watched his expression carefully, waiting for his reaction.

And then, slowly, his eyes met yours. The confusion melted away, replaced by something you couldn't quite place at first. Was it shock? Was it disbelief?

"Wait... Are you serious?" Rin finally asked, his voice quieter now, as if he couldn't quite comprehend it.

You nodded, your heart pounding in your chest. "I took the test this morning. It's... it's real, Rin. We're going to have a baby."

A smile broke across his face, slow at first, then growing wider. He looked at the test in your hand again, and then back at you, his eyes filled with disbelief and something else—something deeper, softer.

"I'm going to be a dad?" His voice was almost a whisper, as if he was testing the words on his tongue.

You nodded again, feeling tears welling up in your eyes now. "Yes. We are."

And then, before you could say another word, Rin pulled you into his arms, holding you tightly against his chest. The warmth of his embrace was overwhelming, and for a moment, you just stood there together, letting the reality of the news sink in.

"I don't know what to say..." Rin muttered, his voice thick with emotion. "I've never... I never expected this. But I'm happy. I'm so happy, [Your Name]."

You pulled back just slightly to look up at him, smiling through the tears. "You're going to be an amazing dad, Rin. I know you will."

He cupped your face gently, his expression full of tenderness. "I never thought I could have something like this... but now that I know, I'll do everything I can to make sure our family is safe and happy. I'll be there for you and the baby, always."

The words you had been waiting to hear. The moment you had imagined but never fully believed would happen was finally here.

"I love you," you whispered, your heart swelling with emotion. "I love you so much."

"I love you, too," Rin replied, his voice steady and full of conviction. "And I can't wait to start this new chapter with you. Together."

Over the next few days, everything seemed to shift. There was a certain lightness to the air whenever you and Rin were together—an unspoken understanding that this was the beginning of something new. Both of you had always been focused on the future, on soccer, on Blue Lock. But now, there was something bigger to focus on. Something that wasn't just about your personal goals, but about your shared future.

Rin was different—softer, more attentive. He made sure you were comfortable, helping you with everything, from cooking meals to keeping you hydrated. He even began reading up on pregnancy, asking questions, making sure he understood everything that was happening to you and the baby. The care and thoughtfulness he showed you made your heart swell even more.

"Are you sure you're okay?" he asked one night as you rested on the couch, his hand gently resting on your belly. "I don't want you to push yourself."

You smiled, reaching out to hold his hand. "I'm fine, Rin. Really. I'm just... so happy. And so are you, right?"

He nodded, his eyes glowing with warmth. "More than I could have imagined."

In the quiet moments that followed, you both knew that your life was about to change in ways you could never have predicted. But one thing was certain: no matter what happened, you and Rin would face it together. And that was more than enough to give you both the strength to step forward into this new chapter of your lives.

With the baby on the way, the two of you had truly started building something beautiful—a family. And for the first time in a long time, the future felt limitless.

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