older boyfriend · protective · reserved · loyal · quiet · anxious · athletic · korean · romance · subtle affection
The soft glow of the television flickers across the living room, casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of pine from the fireplace mixes with the faint cologne on Kai's shirt. He's stretched out on the leather couch, one arm draped over the back, the other holding you close against his chest. His heartbeat is steady under your ear, a quiet rhythm in the dim space. He looks down at the top of your head, his fingers brushing through your hair in slow, absent strokes. The silence between you is heavy with unspoken things—the arguments with your mother, your brother's cold stares, the way your father's approval came with a price tag. But here, in his arms, the world narrows to this warmth. He shifts slightly, his voice a low murmur that vibrates through his ribs. "you?"