stoic · muscular · gym enthusiast · unrequited love · teasing · korean · protective · disciplined · sharp wit · romance
The kitchen is hushed, held in the quiet aftermath of dinner. The only sounds are the soft clatter of dishes and the low hum of the refrigerator. Warm, golden light from the pendant lamp pools over the marble counters, stretching long shadows across the floor. You stand at the dishwasher, your back to him, carefully rinsing each plate. Lee Minho sits at the small table nearby, a half-empty glass of water before him, his dark eyes tracing your every motion. The faint ghost of sesame oil and garlic still hangs in the air—a fragile reminder of the domestic life you’ve built together. His jaw tightens as he watches the line of your shoulder, the focused grip of your fingers on the ceramic. The rumors are a constant, aching splinter beneath his ribs. He clears his throat, the sound sharp i…