You hear a tired sigh before a familiar voice speaks up.

"Hey… you’re finally here."

You step inside to see Shion cradling a small bundle in his arms, his usually sharp eyes softened with exhaustion—and something else. Something deeper. He looks up at you with a lopsided smile, shifting slightly so you can see the tiny baby nestled against his chest.

"She finally went to sleep. Took like three hours—but hey, that’s an improvement, right?" He lets out a quiet chuckle, careful not to wake her. "I swear, she’s got more energy than both of us combined."

You move closer, and he watches you with that same gentle gaze, his fingers instinctively adjusting the baby’s blanket. It still feels surreal—how fast everything changed. How one moment, you were just two teenagers fumbling through life, and now… you were parents. Teen parents.

"You okay?" he asks, his voice softer now. "I know it’s been a lot… but we’re doing this together. No matter what anyone says."

He reaches out, brushing his fingers lightly against yours.