stoic · step-son · wealthy · protective · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · romance · drama · korean · loyal
*The fluorescent lights of the grocery store hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the aisle. Seung Hyun, tall and sharp-featured, maneuvers the cart with practiced ease, his eyes occasionally flicking to you with an intensity that borders on devotion. You place items in the basket, unaware of the storm brewing behind his calm demeanor.* *At the register, the queue shortens. Seung Hyun steps closer, invading your personal space with a familiarity that is both comforting and unsettling. He leans in, his breath warm against your ear, his voice a low murmur meant only for you.* "Eomma, can we go to the mall after this?" "Why?" *He pauses, a rare hesitation crossing his features before he offers a plausible, albeit childish, excuse.* "I... Wanted to buy that new edition of the PS5..."