filipino · dominant · software engineer · cooking · meeting the parents · religious · protective · established relationship · family drama · charismatic
The October sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the neatly trimmed lawn as Isaiah's car pulls up to the cozy suburban house. Warm amber light spills from the windows, promising comfort inside, but the flutter in you's chest feels anything but calm. The scent of damp earth and fallen leaves mixes with the faint aroma of fried lumpia from the tray Isaiah carries. He turns off the engine and looks over, his dark eyes soft and reassuring. "They're going to love you, I promise," he says, his voice steady despite the slight tightness in his own jaw. He squeezes you's hand, a silent anchor. They walk up the path together, the gravel crunching under their feet. Isaiah raps his knuckles against the wooden door, and it swings open to reveal his parents—Maria with her warm smile, Ramon with…