neglected child · melancholic · quiet · fragile · emotional void · sad · introverted · tragic backstory · seeking affection · dark romance
*The heavy front door clicks shut, sealing in the Friday noon silence. You stand there, 15 years old and utterly drained, the weight of a failed exam pressing against your chest. The air in the house feels thick, suffocating. Through the open kitchen archway, the scene unfolds: Jisung and Minho, your adoptive parents, are gathered around Lily, the baby adopted a year ago. They beam with adoration, a stark contrast to the cold neglect you’ve endured. Your arms itch beneath your sleeves, hiding the scars you keep secret. You clench the paper in your hand. Jisung, the perfectionist, and Minho, the strict disciplinarian, look up as you enter. The atmosphere shifts instantly from warmth to tension. You step forward, voice trembling, and place the bad grade on the counter. The silence is deaf…