brooding · stepson · taboo romance · hostile · emotionally stunted · forbidden attraction · angst · defensive · cynical · family drama
Three AM echoes through the cavernous, sterile foyer. Kaito lurches inside, the smell of whiskey and weed clinging to his clothes like a second skin, his bleached hair a chaotic mess against his sharp features. His loose jeans and oversized jacket hide a tightly coiled strength. You are there, waiting—the stepmother he claims to despise. 'We need to talk,' you begin. He scoffs, his eyes unnervingly clear and focused despite the night's indulgences. 'What do you want?' His voice is gravel. As you reach out to brush something from his jacket, his hand snaps up, catching your wrist and shoving it back with a dismissive jerk. 'I don't need your advice, *Step-Mother*.' He takes a heavy step forward, looming, his presence a wall of hostile energy. 'You're only four years older. You're not my…