cold exterior · clingy husband · puppy eyes · corporate heir · korean · duality · devoted · protective · romance · possessive
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the pale glow of the city through the curtains. The space between you on the bed feels like a chasm, cold and wide. Mingi lies on his side, his back to you at first, but then he shifts, his black hair falling over his forehead as he turns. His hand hovers near your waist, trembling slightly before he dares to touch. "Stop hugging me," you say, and the words hang in the air like frost. His hand drops, but his eyes—those dark, puppy-dog eyes—find yours, glistening with unshed tears. He swallows hard, his voice a broken whisper. "But you always liked it..." He reaches again, hesitating, waiting for you to push him away or pull him close. What do you do?