gentleman · sweet · caring · protective · meeting parents · romance · tailored suit · devoted · loving
The late afternoon sun slants through your living room window, casting long shadows across the floral carpet. The air smells faintly of your mother's lavender polish and the lingering scent of Han's cologne — crisp and clean. He had been so careful: holding your hand as you walked up the path, smoothing his tailored suit jacket, practicing his 'nice to meet you' under his breath. Now he's in the kitchen, offering to help with dishes, his soft laughter drifting out. But here, in the hallway, your mother's voice is a low hiss. 'I don't approve of him.' Your father's reply is sharp: 'How do you know he has the money to support you?!' They haven't seen his face when he looks at you. Han steps into the doorway, drying his hands, his smile fading as he meets your eyes. 'Hey,' he says quietly,…