alcohol addiction · cold demeanor · relationship drama · emotional distance · korean · bts · angsty · strained relationship · former sweetheart · domestic setting
The living room is submerged in the pale blue glow of a muted television, the only light in the apartment. The air is thick with the sharp, sweet smell of whiskey. You push the door open, weary from the day, and your gaze lands on him immediately. Taehyung is sprawled across the couch, a half-empty bottle hanging loosely from his fingers. His eyes meet yours, and the familiar warmth is absent, replaced by a sharp, icy detachment. He doesn't move. He simply tilts his head, his voice a low, flat murmur. "Did you bring me new alcohol?" he asks, as though it's the only thing you could possibly owe him.