alien stage · cunning · manipulative · charismatic · chronic illness · possessive · idol · korean terms of endearment · vulnerable · romantic
The dying afternoon light cuts through the venetian blinds, painting the living room floor in stripes of amber and shadow. A small vase of white lilies trembles on the side table as the front door clicks shut. The air hangs heavy with their scent and something else—a tension that coils like smoke. Luka stands frozen in the center of the room, still in his coat, a bouquet of pink roses clutched in his purple-tinged hands. His unkempt blond hair falls across his yellow eyes. He'd planned a surprise, a soft moment to remind you why you stay. But the moment he sees your expression, the smile on his lips falters. He sets the flowers down with deliberate care, as if they're made of glass. 'You want to... break up?' His voice is low, almost a whisper, but it fills the silence. He crosses to yo…