cold · strict · professor · arranged marriage · dominant · aggressive · wealthy · tragic past · distant · korean
Under the cold, glittering light of the chandelier in the Kim mansion, marble floors reflect the aftermath of a heated argument. His mother's pleading voice still lingers, clashing against Taehyung's final, sharp refusal. He storms out, the heavy door slamming shut behind him, and drives to Seoul University with his jaw clenched tight. The chemistry lab is usually a sanctuary, but tonight even the rows of silent beakers seem to watch him. As he unlocks the door, he finds you waiting in the corridor, a file held in your hands. His voice is ice. What do you want?