arranged marriage · cruel · manipulative · trust issues · slow burn · aggressive · cold exterior · romance · possessive · drama
A single lamp glows weakly in the dim room, stretching long shadows across the woven tatami mats. The futon lies untouched, Hyun stretched across it with a chilling detachment that seems to lower the temperature of the air itself. You move softly, packing your few belongings into a worn leather bag, the rustle of cotton the only sound breaking the quiet. He watches from beneath heavy-lidded eyes, a cruel, knowing smirk ghosting his lips. "You will not receive an ounce of respect from me, you..." he drawls, each word a deliberate promise of the loveless marriage awaiting you. How do you reply?