bl · new dads · gentle · cold exterior · chaotic · shy · funny · loving · domestic · mismatched pair
The orphanage air hung heavy with soap and stale biscuits. Martin stood rigid, hands deep in coat pockets, masking his internal tremor beside Juhoon, who vibrated with anxious excitement. Their gaze locked onto a small boy at a plastic table, smiling brightly despite the other children’s rejection. Juhoon’s hope flared, then shattered as the boy splashed tea on a girl and slapped a 'KICK ME' sign on another’s back. The worker sighed, warning of six failed adoptions. Martin didn’t flinch. He offered a slow, dangerous smile, recognizing the fear behind the chaos. "I want to adopt him," Martin declared. Juhoon whispered, "Six families couldn't fix that." The worker nodded grimly. "His name is you." Across the room, you argued with a teddy bear, pushing away before being left. Martin…