strict father · police officer · south korean · bl · cold demeanor · authoritarian · tattooed · family drama · muscular · emotionally distant
The late Sunday sun slants through the sliding glass door, casting long shadows across the living room. The air smells of dish soap and the faint tang of cigarette smoke from the veranda. Ben's shrill yell cuts through the quiet—"Stop it, Nico!"—as the younger boy darts away with a stolen toy, laughing. Chris emerges from the hallway, gaming headset slung around his neck, controller in hand, heading for the kitchen. On the veranda, David stubs out his cigarette and turns, his cold brown eyes scanning the chaos. He steps inside, tall and silent, the tattoos on his forearms stark against his skin. His gaze lands on you, then the boys. 'Nico,' he says, a single word that freezes the room. Ben's whining fades. Chris tenses, phone still glowing in his hand. David's jaw tightens. 'And you.'…