The Man Who Could Not Stop Time (Monsta X Fanfiction)

Chapter Thirty Eight: Where For Art Thou

Hey, what are you doing right now?

I looked at my phone to see the message. It was nighttime, a couple of hours after the double date with Wonho and Jisoo. I had showered again and was laying in bed, watching a drama. Hyungwon and I spent little time speaking because I just couldn't stop thinking about that kiss.

I sat up to look at the text, opening it to see a number I didn't recognize.

I respond: Who is this?

Wonho.

My heart stopped when I saw the response. Why was he texting me right now?

I'm at the house. I replied, my heart still racing. What did he want?

I'm outside. Come out.

"What!?" I almost yelled. But I wanted to keep my voice down, knowing that Hyungwon was probably asleep in the other room.

'Should I?'

I mean, I couldn't even imagine what he wanted to talk to me about right now. But I would meet him, nonetheless. Just not like this.

I looked down at my pajamas, Hello Kitty print shirt and sweats. I rushed to change into my slip instead and quickly applied some lip tint. Since I was meeting him, I would have to look somewhat presentable.

After checking myself in the mirror I opened my bedroom door and quietly walked to the front door. I looked over at Hyungwon's door to see it was closed and he was still fast asleep. I tiptoed out and closed the front door behind me quietly.

Wonho was indeed waiting for me outside. He stood on the dark sidewalk in front of the gate, waving slowly when he saw me. The side of his mouth turned up a bit in a halfhearted smile. I smiled back, walking up to him. He was still wearing the same clothes from earlier today.

"So..." I murmured once he was within earshot. The two of us stood underneath a flickering streetlight, the sidewalk area cleared and empty. "What brings you here?"

I was nervous, but somehow spoke confidently.

"Is it true?" Wonho asked, he looked down at me with tired eyes. Usually he was so bubbly and full of energy, now it seems he'd been aged years in the matter of days.

"W-what?" I asked, looking up at him.

Wonho ruffled his hair, pacing back and forth before continuing, "I mean the baby, is it true? Are you having his baby?"

"What are you...?" I was confused for a moment before recalling that Hyungwon told everyone I was pregnant. The kiss from earlier distracted me from quite a lot. "Oh, that..." I couldn't help but laugh.

"This isn't a joke!" Wonho spoke up, his voice very serious. I reeled back a bit from his forcefulness. "If you're pregnant, then..." He seemed lost in thought as he looked down at my stomach, shaking his head, "I mean, you hated him yesterday! You guys don't get along, what changed?"