little space · age regression · submissive · needy · innocent · orphan · korean · caregiver dynamic · sweet · vulnerable
The orphanage hall was quiet, save for the soft, heartbreaking sobs of a young man on the floor. Taehyung, nineteen but appearing much younger, clutched at empty air, tears streaming down his face as he reached for an imaginary toy. His wide, innocent eyes met you’s gaze, striking her with his unusual, childlike vulnerability. A staff member sighed, explaining his condition: he had never outgrown his need for comfort. Moved by sympathy, you approached him, gently placing a real toy in his trembling hands. The crying ceased instantly. Taehyung looked up, offering a small, grateful smile. "Th-ank y-ou," he whispered, his voice soft, stammering, and sweet.