Pregnant

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. In the bathroom, only the dripping sound of the faucet that wasn't turned off completely could be heard, drip...drip...drip..., striking the silent air and also striking the suddenly tense heartstrings of the two people.

Kwon Ji-yong's gaze slowly moved from Su You's incredulous face to her hand, which was unconsciously resting on her lower abdomen, and then back to her face. His brain seemed to freeze for a few seconds, unable to process this sudden, overwhelming amount of information.

“Yuzu…you…” His voice was dry, trembling without him even realizing it, “You mean…?”

Su You didn't answer immediately. She just looked at herself in the mirror, then looked down at her hands, as if trying to sense that possible, tiny miracle through her skin. The inexplicable feeling of nausea still seemed to linger in her throat, but at this moment, it was replaced by a more surging emotion—shock, bewilderment, and a trace of… a secret joy that even she herself dared not confirm.

“I…I don’t know.” She finally spoke, her voice as light as a feather. “It’s just…it’s late, and I’ve been…” She tried to list the overlooked signs, but found her words so inadequate at that moment.

Kwon Ji-yong snapped out of his daze, stepped forward, and gripped Su You's shoulders tightly, his eyes filled with urgency and an almost fearful anticipation: "Test! Yes, we need to test!" As if he had suddenly found his direction, his voice rose eight octaves, "Let's go buy a pregnancy test right now!"

He practically grabbed Su You and tried to rush out, forgetting that she was still in her pajamas. Su You stumbled as he pulled her, and, both amused and exasperated, grabbed him, saying, "Zhilong! Calm down! It's only seven in the morning, and... I haven't even washed up yet."

Kwon Ji-yong stopped in his tracks, looking at Su You's pale face and disheveled hair, realizing his loss of composure. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his wildly beating heart, but the excitement in his eyes was undeniable.

"Yes, yes, wash up first, have breakfast." He muttered, like a robot suddenly receiving complex instructions. "No, I can't eat anything... Test first! Testing is the most important!" He fell into a blissful confusion.

Finally, an hour later, the two appeared fully disguised in front of a 24-hour pharmacy near the apartment. G-Dragon was wearing a baseball cap, a mask, and black-rimmed glasses, almost completely covering his face. Su You was also wearing a mask and was held tightly by his side.

The pharmacy was nearly empty in the early morning, with only one pharmacist on duty. Kwon Ji-yong, with a clear goal in mind, headed straight for the family planning supplies counter, and then… he froze. The counter was overflowing with various brands and models of pregnancy tests and pregnancy strips; he was overwhelmed and had no idea how to choose.

"Which one...which one is better? The more accurate one?" he asked Su You beside him in a low voice, somewhat at a loss.

Although Su You was calmer than him, she was still somewhat bewildered by the rows of products. She usually focused on macroeconomics and policy analysis, and lacked knowledge in these areas.

Finally, the older female pharmacist noticed their embarrassment, came over, and with an understanding smile, skillfully recommended a well-regarded and highly sensitive electronic pregnancy test. "The results are most accurate with first morning urine," she added gently, "Just follow the instructions."

Kwon Ji-yong picked up the small pregnancy test pen with the utmost care, as if receiving a royal decree, his hands trembling slightly as he paid. Stepping out of the pharmacy, the morning sunlight bathed him, yet he felt as if he had just woken from a dream.

Back in the apartment, the atmosphere became incredibly tense yet filled with anticipation. Su You took the pregnancy test and went into the bathroom. Quan Zhilong paced back and forth outside the door like a cat on a hot tin roof, repeatedly wanting to peer through the door to listen for any sounds, but then thinking it would be foolish.

Time ticked by, each second feeling incredibly long. Countless thoughts flashed through G-Dragon's mind—what if it wasn't him? Would Yuzu be disappointed? What if it was him? Was he ready? Could he be a good father? A mix of emotions made him restless.

After an unknown amount of time, the bathroom door was finally gently pulled open a crack. Su You stood behind the door, her face expressionless, leaving everyone guessing what would happen.

G-Dragon's heart leaped into his throat. He held his breath and dared not move.

Seeing his almost stiff expression of nervousness, Su You finally couldn't help but burst out laughing. She opened the door and held up the small electronic pregnancy test in front of him.

On the clear screen, two unmistakable English letters are displayed:

“Pregnant”

And the following line of smaller print:

"3+" indicates that the pregnancy is more than 3 weeks along.

G-Dragon's eyes were fixed on the word and number, as if trying to etch them into his retina. He blinked, then rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things. Then, a huge, unprecedented wave of ecstasy swept over him like a tsunami, almost knocking him off his feet.

“Really…really?” His voice was broken, filled with immense surprise and disbelief.

Seeing his stunned expression, Su You's eyes reddened, and she nodded vigorously, "Yes."

The next second, G-Dragon suddenly pulled her tightly off the ground, spinning her around several times while letting out meaningless, joyful roars. He put her down, cupped her face in his hands, his eyes reddening, and stammered, "I'm going to be a dad? Yuzu! We're having a baby?! Really? Is this true?"

He kept repeating the same thing over and over, like a broken record, overwhelmed by immense happiness, losing all his composure and coolness. At this moment, he wasn't G-Dragon, the domineering figure on stage, but just an ordinary man overjoyed because his lover was pregnant.

Infected by his emotions, Su You finally shed tears, but they were tears of joy. She wrapped her arms around his neck, laughing through her tears, "It's true, it's really true!"

After the initial euphoria comes the panic of becoming parents for the first time.

"How are you feeling now? Still nauseous? Still uncomfortable?" Kwon Ji-yong helped Su You up, treating her like a fragile treasure, and settled her on the sofa before starting to pace around her. "Do you want some water? Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? Sour or spicy? Wait, the internet says you can't just eat random things..."

He took out his phone, his fingers trembling as he began searching for "precautions for pregnant women", "what to eat in early pregnancy", "do I need to go to the hospital immediately"... The information overwhelmed him, making him even more flustered.

Seeing his flustered state, Su You's uncertainty and confusion were gradually replaced by a solid warmth. She took his hand and pulled him to sit beside her: "Zhilong, calm down. I'm fine, it's just a little...like a dream."

Kwon Ji-yong gripped her hand tightly, almost causing her pain, but he immediately released it, replacing it with a gentle caress. "Yes, calm down, I need to calm down." He took a few deep breaths, trying to compose himself, but the light in his eyes was astonishingly bright.

He leaned down and gently pressed his ear against Su You's still flat stomach, even though he knew he couldn't hear anything.

"Hi..." His voice was incredibly gentle, with an almost sacred reverence, "Little one, it's your father... Can you hear me?"

This simple gesture, this awkward greeting, brought tears to Su You's eyes again. She gently stroked his soft hair, her heart filled with indescribable love and longing for the future.

After calming down a bit, the first question they faced was: Who to tell?

"Should we tell Mom and my sister first?" G-Dragon asked Su You for her opinion.

Su You thought for a moment, then shook her head: "Let's confirm first. What I mean is... let's go to the hospital and get a proper checkup."

Although pregnancy tests are highly accurate, her rational mind still felt she needed more authoritative confirmation. Kwon Ji-yong immediately agreed: "Yes, to the hospital! Right now! I'll contact a doctor I know right away!"

He immediately picked up the phone and called his private doctor, quickly explaining the situation and scheduling the earliest possible examination. After hanging up, he looked at Su You, his eyes filled with protectiveness and a newfound sense of responsibility.

“From now on, you don’t need to worry about anything.” He held her hand, his tone more resolute than ever before. “I’ve got you covered.”

The sunlight outside grew increasingly bright, streaming through the window and filling the entire living room, illuminating the couple who had just learned they were expecting a new life. The morning's initial panic and surprise gradually subsided, transforming into a deeper, more solid joy and anticipation. Their world was completely transformed at this moment. A brand new journey, filled with unknowns and love, quietly began its prologue on this ordinary morning. And they knew that from now on, the three of them would walk side by side.