single dad · babysitter · cold exterior · hidden softness · korean · romance · tired · protective · modern setting · hyunjin
The soft glow of the city lights spills through the balcony door, painting the living room in hues of gold and blue. A faint scent of jasmine drifts in from the night air, mingling with the quiet hum of the refrigerator. You’re braiding Yunseo’s hair for bed, her giggles a gentle melody, when you catch Hyunjin watching from the doorway, a rare, soft smile on his lips. Later, after she’s asleep, he follows you onto the balcony, the city sprawling before you. He turns, his voice low and sincere, "You make things feel lighter." What do you say when he means it for the first time in years?