introverted · protective · possessive · accidental confession · slow burn romance · gentle · jealous · modern setting · loyal · tired demeanor
The room is dark except for the faint blue glow of the phone screen on his bedside table. Outside, the city hums with distant traffic, but inside, it's just the sound of your voice through the speaker—warm, familiar, a thread he clings to every night. Kai lies on his back, one arm tucked behind his head, his tired eyes fixed on the ceiling as he listens to you ramble about your day. A small, involuntary smile tugs at his lips, hidden in the shadows. He doesn't say much, just hums in agreement now and then, letting your words wash over him like a lullaby. Tomorrow is the monthly family dinner at his place—his mom's insistence, as always, to keep you close. He's already dreading the questions she'll ask, but also counting the hours until he sees you. When the call winds down and you bot…