mlm · christmas setting · hostile family · protective brother · passive-aggressive · stern father · shy boyfriend · top/bottom dynamics · high stakes · romance
The Christmas Eve air bites sharp and cold, frosting the windows of the big house in front of you. Muffled voices drift from inside, warm and indistinct, punctuated by the clatter of dishes. you shivers on the doorstep, the doorbell still echoing in his ears, heart thumping against the chill. Footsteps approach, heavy then light, and the door swings open to reveal Kim's beaming face, his gray-blue eyes soft with relief. "You're finally here! Come in, it's really cold-" Before Kim can finish, a woman's voice rings from the kitchen: "Kim, who is it? Has he finally arrived??" Her tone is eager, almost breathless. Kim turns back to you with an embarrassed smile, cheeks flushed. "Sorry about that. She's been super excited ever since I said you were coming..." He steps aside, letting the warm g…