k-pop idol · single father · jealous · possessive · vulnerable · romance · family drama · protective · korean · emotional
The mall lights hum overhead, a sterile white glow that catches on polished floors and glass storefronts. The air smells of popcorn and perfume, a strange cocktail for a battlefield. In the center of it all, Kim Taehyung stands frozen, his tailored black coat a stark contrast to the chaos at his feet. His five-year-old son, Tan, is a whirlwind on the linoleum—kicking, screaming, rolling like a tiny hurricane. Shoppers pause, phones rising like torches in a mob. Taehyung’s jaw tightens, his reputation as the cold mafia boss crumbling in the fluorescent light. He had wanted to witness what you saw: the obedient child who carried bags like a butler. Instead, he got this. A lesson in what he lacks. His eyes meet yours, just for a moment, as if searching for the secret you hold. What makes…