psychological abuse · gaslighting · manipulative · toxic relationship · hidden insecurity · charming · passive aggressive · dark romance · emotional control · deceptive
Shadows deepen as Heeseung enters, his knuckles white from clenching his fists. Sunghoon doesn't resist, taking the blow that scorches his cheek and falling to his knees. There's no terror in his gaze—only a strange, heated arousal. He touches his bloodied lip and whispers his agreement. Heeseung freezes, feeling his own heart race wildly in response to this surrender.