Our Love | Jeongcheol

twelve

Seungkwan watched Jeonghan with admiration while they relaxed together in the dorm, taking advantage of a rare moment of calmness. The atmosphere was peaceful, enhanced by the warm sunlight streaming through the windows, which added a pleasant glow to the room.

"How far along are you?" Seungkwan suddenly asked, his tone soft but curious. The question caught Jeonghan off guard for a moment, but the surprise quickly gave way to the warm smile spreading across his face.

"Almost four and a half months. The baby is the size of a pomegranate now," Jeonghan replied, his voice tinged with pride and adoration. Despite the emotions and challenges, his expression was happy. He was already in love with his baby, a tiny life that promised so much happiness.

Seungkwan nodded, his gaze flickering down to the curve of Jeonghan's belly, visible under his shirt. He couldn't help but notice something else. "Are those Coups hyung's pants?" he asked, stifling a laugh.

Jeonghan rolled his eyes but couldn't suppress his smile. "First of all, everything he owns is mine. Second, yes, my clothes don't fit anymore."

They stayed like that for a while, lounging and chatting about nothing in particular. Seungkwan teased him about baby names, suggesting ridiculous ones just to see Jeonghan roll his eyes again. Slowly, other members trickled into the room, filling the space with their usual chatter.

Joshua eventually broke the comfortable atmosphere with a question that had been hanging over them. "Did you two finally decide to confront the company?"

The mood shifted instantly. Jeonghan tensed, his fingers unconsciously curling into the fabric of the blanket draped over his lap. He took a deep breath before nodding.

"Yeah," he said quietly. "Cheol and I talked it through. We decided to meet with the CEO. We're going to tell them everything about us and the baby."

A heavy silence settled over the room as the weight of his words sank in. The members exchanged glances, their concerns evident, but none of them voiced their doubts. They knew better than to question their leader and vice-leader's decision.

"We're hoping to find a middle ground," Jeonghan continued, his voice steadier now. "A way to stay with you all while being true to ourselves and raising our family. It's a dream and a bit far-fetched, I know, but...we have to try."

The members nodded, their support unspoken but deeply felt.

Seungcheol's expression was calm when he entered the room as he scrolled through his phone with a glass of water in hand.

Jeonghan's heart jumped at the sight of him, the need to feel his boyfriend's reassuring presence tugging at him.

But then, Seungcheol's demeanor changed in an instant. His eyes widened, his grip on the glass loosened, and the sound of shattering glass echoed through the room.

"What the actual fuck is this?!" he yelled, his voice shaking with anger.

The members froze, startled by the uncharacteristic outburst. Mingyu instinctively moved to help, but Jeonghan was quicker.

He slipped on his slippers and hurried to Seungcheol's side, stopping the younger from stepping on the broken shards.

"What's wrong?" Jeonghan asked, his concern evident as he placed a hand on Seungcheol's arm.

Seungcheol's hands trembled as he turned his phone toward Jeonghan. "Look," he said, his voice tight with barely restrained fury.

Jeonghan's stomach dropped as he read the screen. The company had released a statement without their knowledge: