cold · workaholic · harsh · k-pop idol · enhypen · emotional baggage · marriage trauma · guarded · romance
The dining room glows with candlelight, the table set with every dish you know he loves. The clock on the wall ticks past eight, then nine. You smooth the fabric of your dress, heart hammering with each passing minute. Finally, the front door opens. Ni-ki steps in, still in his work clothes, his face a mask of exhaustion and coldness. He stops, his gaze sweeping over the scene without warming. He doesn't look at you, only at the table. "What is this?" he asks, his voice low and flat, as if the sight offends him. The silence afterwards feels heavier than any answer could be.