"Hyuaak" A vomiting noise came from a bathroom stall in a cafe. Xiaoyu and Lili were waiting outside of the stall as they've waited for it to stop.
Lili pursed her lips as she looked at her watch, "Asuka, are you alright?"
Asuka who was the one vomiting sat up from hovering over the toilet and caught her breath.
"Yeah, I'm fin-hyuakkk." The vomit came back up and she rushed right back over the toilet.
Lili looked over at Xiaoyu who had a worried look on her face.
"This is the fifth time today." Lili whispered to her.
"Do you think she's dying?" Xiaoyu asked as her eyes sadden.
Lili giggled as her friend was over-exaggerating, "No, she's not dying. "
She then looked over to the closed stall Asuka was in before looking at Xiaoyu.
Lili's face has turned into a concerned one, "Xiaoyu, I think I know what's wrong with her."
"What?" Xiaoyu responded.
"So you know Asuka's been craving banana muffins right?"
"Yeah because they're good." Xiaoyu smiled.
Lili shrugged slightly, "They're good but the thing is, Asuka hates it, especially bananas."
"Could it be that's why she's sick?"
Lili shook her head, "It can't be that bad if she's puking five times already."
Xiaoyu tapped her chin, "That is true, and she was feeling groggy before we've come here."
Lili had an idea, "There's one more way to figure out her solution."
Lili knocked on the door, "Asuka, do you have a tampon? I've used my extra one already."
She stood patiently as Xiaoyu observed as she was still clueless.
Asuka stopped vomiting for a bit as she caught her breath again, "No, my period is hella late for some reason."
"Oh wow, when was it supposed to come on?"
"It was supposed to come on two weeks ago."
Lili smiled as her case was closed.
Asuka could be pregnant.
"I think I know what's wrong." Lili said as Asuka came out of the stall after flushing the toilet.
Asuka made her way to the sink to freshen up, "It was probably that damn muffin." She said as Xiaoyu agreed.
"That's exactly what I thought."
Lili stood by Asuka as she continued freshening up.
"I don't understand what made me crave the muffin anyways. It's been a crazy two weeks." Asuka said.
"How so?" Lili asked.
"So basically, I've been craving food that I dislike. My body gets bloated here and there, I thought my period was coming but it still hasn't. I'm tired every five minutes like now. And my mood swings are more difficult than usual." Asuka explains as she finished.
Xiaoyu then realized what was going on.
She then grabbed both of Asuka's hands, giving them a soft squeeze.
"Suka, we know what's wrong with you."
Asuka raised an eyebrow, "Well don't just stand there, tell me."
Lili stood with Xiaoyu as they both looked at her.
"You're pregnant." They both said in unison.
Asuka stood silently as her face went blank. Her two friends stood there watching her see how'd she react.
Xiaoyu and Lili looked at each other before looking back at their friend who's still standing silently.
Soon Asuka speaks, "It all makes sense now.."
A worried look slowly spread across her face.
She paced back and forth, "Are you both sure that it could be it." She asked.
"We're sure." Lili responded.
Xiaoyu rummage through her tote, "But you need to take this just in case."
She pulled out a pregnancy test and hands it to Asuka.
"You carry pregnancy tests in your bag?" Lili questioned.
Xiaoyu laughs, "Gotta stay prepared."
"Oh gosh." Lili shook her head in dismay.
Asuka looks at the test before sighing, "Alright, imma take this."
She made her way to the stall and locks it behind her.
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It's been two minutes after Asuka has taken the test, and the girls stared at the pregnancy test waiting on the results.
Xiaoyu held Asuka's hand for support as she was watching her friend getting nervous each second.
Lili had received a call and she had to leave. She wished Asuka the best of luck and reassurance before leaving.
Asuka heaved a sigh, "I can't look."
She turned her back as Xiaoyu watched her.
"How are you feeling?"
"I'm having mixed feelings. Yes, even if the child came into Hwo and I's life unintentionally, I would keep it. At the same time what if I can't be a good mother or what if we're not ready."
Xiaoyu comforts her, "Parenthood isn't always a walk in the park. You learn each step along the way, like Jin and I." She looks down at her 1-month baby bump.
"We fear the unknown but at the same time we have to prepare for it." She continued.
Asuka looks at her reflection in the mirror of the bathroom, "I wonder how Hwoarang's gonna react."
Xiaoyu spoke, "Honestly, he's going to jump for joy. Like even though it was hard to believe but Hwoarang enjoys kids, especially those he teaches at his dojo with Baek."
This made Asuka lighten up a bit, "Yeah, he does have a spot for them."
Her friend smiled, "See, it's gonna be okay."
Asuka then thinks, "But then again I'm still studying to become a doctor. It might interfere.."
"It won't, I promise." Xiaoyu said.
Xiaoyu looked over to the test and speaks, "I really wish you the best of luck because your parenthood starts now."
Asuka's eyes bulged as she spun, "What?!"
"You're a mommy, Asuka." Xiaoyu beamed before hugging her.
Asuka's mouth dropped before a smile grew.
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After Asuka found out that she was going to be a mother, she decided to go home and tell Hwoarang.
Currently, he was teaching at the dojo with his dad, Baek. Asuka decided to make him dinner to lighten the mood up.
She had the pregnancy test sitting in a box wrapped in a ribbon.
She cooked his favorite dishes and when she does, Hwoarang knows that she was in a super good mood.
Soon she finished cooking the food and decided to set the table.
She looked at the clock to see that Hwoarang was soon to be home.
Asuka sat at the table eagerly waiting on him to come home.
She couldn't wait to see his reaction after she tells him the good news.
After waiting for a good five minutes she heard the front door open then clothes.
"Babe!" She heard Hwoarang's voice.
"Kitchen." She replied back.
She heard his footsteps come to the kitchen.
He was in some spare clothes since he showered at the dojo after changing from his dirty dojo uniform.
They both greeted each other before exchanging a kiss.
Hwoarang sat down as he saw the dishes of his homeland food on the table and made a tiny smile.
"Good mood hm?" He said.
Asuka nod eagerly, "Mhm."
He began fixing his food before digging in.
Asuka watched him as her smile remained.
Hwoarang groans in delight as the food was great as always.
"You never fail to disappoint me." He said.
"Of course." She said.
"How was your day?" She asked.
Hwoarang rolled his eyes, "It was going good until one the little shits almost destroyed the dojo."
Asuka's eyes bulge, "How???"
Hwoarang sighed, "I'll talk about it later. You know I change my mind about having kids."
Asuka laughs, "You're joking right."
Hwoarang deadpanned, "No."
Asuka's smile faded as her excitement to tell him died out. She lowered her head.
Now she's overthinking in her mind.
What is she gonna tell him?
Should she say it's a prank?
What will he say??
Then a smile grew back on his face, "I have something to tell you."
Asuka slowly raised her head, "Hm?"
"What do you think about getting married in Thailand?" He asked.
"Thailand??" Asuka raised her eyebrow.
"Yeah, and we can go to Korea for our honeymoon." He suggested.
"That seems fine but how are we going to afford this alongside our wedding savings?" Asuka asked.
"Your cousin told me not to tell you yet but he's willing to pay for it all," Hwoarang said.
Asuka groaned, "Of course he would."
Hwoarang held her hand, "Hey, I understand you're willing to be independent but opportunities like this don't come often."
"Yeah but-"
"Asuka.." he said.
Asuka groaned, "Fine."
He gave a smile, "So what's gotten you in a good mood?"
Asuka froze, she didn't know what to say.
"Um, well.." she started off nervously.
Hwoarang slightly tilt his head, "You okay babe?"
Asuka exhaled, "Yeah."
Asuka then stood up as she grabbed the box which caught his eyes.
"What's that babe?" He asked.
She lied through her teeth, maybe it wasn't time to tell him.
"Oh, this a gift Xiaoyu gave me. I forgot to put it away." She said which made Hwoarang believe it.
"Okay, well put it away and I will tell you the story about today." He said as took a bite of his food.
Asuka stood up before grabbing the box, hiding her disappointment with a fake smile.
She went to their room and shut their door as it was just her alone and let out a frustrated sigh.
"Damn it!" She yelled but not as loud for Hwoarang downstairs to hear.
She threw the box on the bed while releasing another sigh.
Now, what is she's going to do about her pregnancy reveal?
Either way, Asuka is going to keep the baby since she's against abortion, and adoption after the baby is born is not up for negotiation.
"What to do? What to do?" Asuka paced the room pondering.
She took out the pregnancy test in the box and stares at it for a long time.
She was caught in her thoughts to not hear Hwoarang coming into the room. He was going to grab something but he caught Asuka standing with her back facing him.
He wondered what she was doing. He did notice that something was bothering her a while ago.
"Babe?" He questioned making Asuka squeal in shock as she spun around hiding the test behind her back.
Her fiancé stared in confusion as she began acting even more strange.
"You alright?" He asked.
Asuka nods instantly, "Mhm, yeah I'm fine."
Hwoarang tried to look over her side to see what she was hiding, he didn't miss that.
"What's behind your back?"
Asuka froze, she didn't know what to say.
She exhaled as she closed her eyes.
Hwoarang watched her sit on their bed as her head hung low.
He sat beside her as he puts an arm around her for comfort.
"Okay, you're obviously not fine." He stated as his eyes didn't leave his focus on Asuka.
She couldn't help but tell the truth.
Her eyes shift to meet his.
"Hwoarang, I'm pregnant." she said.
Before Hwoarang could say something she continued, "Before you ask, I found out today. At first, I was eager to tell you but when you told me about how you didn't want kids, it stopped me."
Hwoarang hugged her tightly which caught her off guard.
"Are you kidding me?! I was joking about that. Of course, I'm going to be a father when it comes to you and our kids. I'm sorry that I scared you."
This made Asuka smile in relief as she hugged him back as a tear fell.
Hwoarang broke the hug as he was smiling brightly, "We are having a baby!"
He kissed Asuka's face repeatedly making her laugh, "Alright calm down, idiot."
Hwoarang stood up as he went on about the baby and what life is going to be like when it gets here.
Asuka shook her head as she was eagerly listening and agreeing.
Maybe telling him about the baby was a good thing, and that made Asuka happy.
End of Epilogue
Author's Note: Alright that's the end of this story. Now listen up, I'm currently revamping "Our Future" and "Tekken High". I'm not sure when it will be released but it's coming soon. Also if you remember, "Our Future" is a sequel to this story followed by some "Tekken High" references as well. I chose to rewrite the sequel because it needs a lot of work, and I mean A LOT!
Stay Tuned!
