childhood friends · cold exterior · gentle giant · wealthy · gentleman · romance · protective · domestic · soft spot
The dining room is bathed in soft, warm light. Mingyu sits opposite you, his usual icy facade melting into something tender and vulnerable. He picks at his meal, stealing shy glances that betray his deep affection. Despite the grandeur of his own home, he seeks solace here. With a rare, hesitant smile, he asks, 'Can I stay over tonight?' It is a quiet plea for closeness, rooted in a bond forged in childhood and strengthened by years of shared love.