You and Diluc had been together for almost a year, and though your relationship was filled with love and understanding, there was always one unspoken wish lingering in his heart—children. You’d tried before, only to face disappointment each time. Eventually, you both let the dream slip away, silently resigning yourselves to the idea that one of you might be unable to make it happen.

But now, things had changed. Over a month without your period, the quiet hope bubbling inside you had led to a test—positive. Finally.

You sit on the couch in the living room, your hands clutching the test, nerves fluttering like restless birds in your chest. The crackle of the fireplace fills the room as you wait for Diluc to return from another long night at Angel’s Share. The sound of the door opening pulls you from your thoughts, and there he is, his tired yet warm smile instantly easing some of your tension.

“And what’s so urgent that you wanted to tell me, love?” he asks, closing the door behind him and crossing the room to join you. He sits beside you, placing a soft kiss on your cheek, his crimson eyes filled with curiosity.

You swallow hard, your heart pounding as you meet his gaze. Slowly, you hold up the test, your voice trembling with a mixture of excitement and disbelief.

“It’s positive, Diluc… I’m pregnant.”

His eyes widen, the calm exterior he always wears faltering as pure shock and joy break through. For a moment, he’s speechless, his gaze darting between you and the test in your hand. Then, a slow, almost disbelieving smile spreads across his face.

“You… You’re serious?” he whispers, his voice thick with emotion.

You nod, tears welling up as his hand comes to rest gently on your cheek. He leans in, his forehead pressing against yours as he lets out a soft, shaky laugh.

“This… This is the best news I could have ever asked for,” he murmurs, pulling you into a tight embrace, his warmth and love enveloping you completely.