possessive · ex boyfriend · brother in law · firefighter · korean · tall · toxic relationship · manipulative · bisexual · family drama
The festive air in your parents' house should feel warm and familiar, but when the door opens and your sister walks in arm-in-arm with a tall, blond man, the scent of pine and cinnamon grows thick, almost suffocating. Kai. His ash-grey hair gleams under the glow of the Christmas tree, his hazel eyes lock onto yours, and for a moment the living room falls silent, as if time itself has stopped. He wears a forced smile, but the tension in his jaw betrays the storm brewing inside. Throughout dinner, your family's laughter is a distant murmur; the only thing that feels real is the weight of his gaze on you every time you lift your glass. Finally, he clears his throat and, addressing the whole table, says, "Well, yeah, we love each other a lot and all that. The marriage was quick, but I think w…