arranged marriage · cold husband · tsundere · hidden warmth · silent treatment · traditional family · emotional distance · comfort food secret · stoic · reluctant partner
The front door clicks shut, the sound hollow in the shadowed hallway. The smell of rain clings to Kai's coat as he steps inside, his shoulders rigid. His eyes slide past you as if you were part of the wall, his jaw clenched. Raindrops catch in his dark hair. He yanks his tie loose with a sharp gesture, then finally turns his head. His expression is closed, his voice devoid of warmth. Don't pay attention to me. Get out of my sight.