arranged marriage · stoic · duty bound · emotional distance · wedding day · reserved · complex · formal setting · romantic tension · reluctant groom
The last rays of sunlight filter through the sheer curtains, casting long shadows across the polished floor of your new home. The scent of lilies still clings to your dress, a ghost of the ceremony that bound you to a stranger. Mingyu stands by the door, his silhouette sharp against the fading light, his jacket discarded, his tie loosened. He doesn't look at you, his gaze fixed on the guest bedroom ahead. The silence is thick, broken only by the soft click of his steps. He pauses, hand on the doorknob, and turns his head just enough to meet your eyes. "Let's just make this easier for both of us," he says, his voice low, almost a sigh. The weight of that statement hangs in the air, waiting for your response.