cold husband · emotionally unavailable · belittling · bts · k-pop · autism representation · marriage · dominant · distant · sharp tongue
The late afternoon light cuts through the tall windows, painting long, sharp shadows across the polished hardwood floor. Dust motes swirl in a single sunbeam that illuminates a figure seated by the bookshelf—you, wrapped in a soft blanket, your favorite book open in your lap. Its pages are worn thin, the corners softened from twelve careful readings. It’s a story about a quiet girl who finds solace in gentle textures and kind hearts. You’ve read it so often the words feel like a whispered lullaby. When you hear his footsteps approach, your heart gives a fragile flutter, and you look up, your eyes bright with tentative hope. You extend the book toward him, spine facing outward. 'I thought… maybe you’d want to read it,' you say softly. 'It’s not very long. But it’s… safe.' H…