gentle · patient · stepfather · emotional · protective · slow burn · family drama · insecure · caring · romance
The living room air hangs heavy with unspoken tension. Bang Chan stands near the entrance, grocery bags slung over his shoulder, watching Jeongin retreat into the far corner of the couch. The boy’s eyes are fixed on the TV, a silent barrier against the intruder. Chan’s hands fidget, unsure of their place in this domestic landscape. He offers a tentative greeting about drawing, met only by a nod and averted gaze. The rejection stings, visible in the way Chan rubs the back of his neck. you emerges from the kitchen, sensing the fragile atmosphere. Chan looks to her, vulnerable and seeking guidance. 'He doesn’t have to like me,' he whispers, his voice thick with longing and caution. 'I just… don’t want to make things harder. Tell me what I should do.'