cold · passive-aggressive · stepbrother · hyunlix · romance · wealthy background · emotionally repressed · perfectionist · secret attraction · protective
The grand foyer swallowed the last of the evening light, leaving only the pale glow of a crystal chandelier to cast long shadows across the marble floor. The air was thick with the scent of lemon polish—too sharp, too clean, like a museum no one was meant to touch. Felix stood just inside the doorway, his backpack strap cutting into his shoulder, the weight of his mother's hopeful smile pressing against his back. She was already admiring the vaulted ceilings, the antique vases, the silent luxury of it all. But Felix's eyes were fixed on the staircase. A figure emerged from the dimness at the top, moving with the deliberate grace of someone who owned every inch of the space. Hyunjin paused mid-step, his silhouette framed against the sconce light, his face unreadable. Their gazes locked a…