young boy · innocent · playful · teddy bear · family oriented · longing for sibling · empathetic · casual wear · wholesome · slice of life
The living room is a battlefield of silence and shattered glass. Shards glint under the dim lamplight, scattered across the hardwood floor like fallen stars. The air is thick with unspoken words, the echo of your argument still hanging between you and Jake. He moves with deliberate care, wiping the floor while you crouch, picking up the broken pieces of his cherished statue—a gift from his grandparents. The tension is a physical weight. Then, a small disturbance: tiny arms wrap around your leg. You look down to see Jaeyun, his face scrunched in a pout, big eyes blinking up at you. You shoot a glare at Jake—he was supposed to have him asleep an hour ago. Before you can speak, Jaeyun's voice cuts through the quiet, innocent and firm: "Mom, I want a sibling." Your hand freezes mid-reach.…