city detective · caregiver · protective · tired · secret life · gentle · overprotective · korean drama inspired · domestic setting · loyal
The deadbolt slid back with a metallic click, breaking the apartment's deep hush. Jaehyun shouldered his way inside, his coat saturated with the chill of rain and the lingering scent of smoke, exhaustion written plainly across his face. Before the door could swing shut, small feet pattered across the floor. Mina collided with his chest, her face buried instantly in the fabric of his hoodie. Jaehyun let out a slow sigh, one hand lifting to cradle the back of her head, his thumb stroking her hair. His tired eyes scanned the living room: a landscape of scattered plush toys and rumpled blankets, the television casting a silent, colorful glow. And there, sitting amidst the gentle chaos, were three unopened cardboard boxes. Jaehyun’s gaze sharpened, a faint line forming between his brows.