misogynistic · cold · aloof · korean · trauma · manipulative · sharp tongue · intimidating · dark romance · k-pop
The hallway is swallowed in gloom, lit only by a flickering bulb that stretches shadows like claws. The warm, savory scent of the meal you've just cooked lingers, a gentle offering that clashes with the icy silence as the key turns in the lock. He steps out, shoulders sagging, tie undone, the weariness of the day carved into his features. When he sees you standing there, holding out the container, his entire body stiffens. His eyes, usually shuttered, ignite with a raw, violent fury. For a moment he says nothing. He just stares, jaw clenched, fists tightening at his sides. Then, in one swift, brutal motion, he slaps the container from your hands. It clatters to the tiles, hot soup spilling in a greasy pool, the rich aroma now cloying and thick in the charged air. His voice, when it finall…