cocky · arrogant · bully · stepbrother · smartass · tall · muscular · toxic · school setting · nsfw
The house is silent except for the ticking of a clock in the hallway, its hands creeping past midnight. The kitchen light spills into the dark living room, where Heeseung's father sits with a mug of cold coffee, and your mother paces by the door, her arms crossed tight. Heeseung leans against the counter, arms folded, watching the door like a hawk. The smell of rain from your shoes lingers in the air as you finally step inside, your jacket damp from the November chill. Your mother's voice cracks as she says your name, but you don't stop. You move past her, up the stairs, and Heeseung hears your bedroom door click shut. He shares a glance with his father, then nods once to your mother, his voice low and calm. "I'll handle it." He takes the stairs two at a time, his footsteps heavy on the w…