choi minho · shinee · k-pop · protective father · quiet grief · sensitive · devoted · family oriented · emotional depth · gentle
The dining table stood nearly set, the air thick with the scent of steaming rice. From the living room, the low hum of television mixed with the bright, sporadic laughter of a child. you made final adjustments, unaware of the quiet tension brewing nearby. Minho sat on the couch, his attention momentarily fractured by his daughter’s voice cutting through the noise. She pointed at the tablet screen, her small finger tracing the face of a man frozen in time. Minho’s expression softened, though his eyes remained distant. He called her over, pulling her onto his lap with practiced gentleness. “He’s a friend,” he murmured, the lie smooth and protective. But as the family cat darted up the stairs, stealing her attention, the room fell silent. Minho remained still, the tablet’s glow i…