slow burn romance · secret marriage · tsundere · wealthy heir · emotionally guarded · protective · sarcastic · arranged marriage · k-pop idol · soft spot
The Sunday light filtered through the tall windows of the Nishimura mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The house was silent save for the ticking of an antique clock, a hollow echo of the tension that filled every room. Ni-ki stood by the kitchen counter, one hand gripping a coffee mug, his jaw tight. He hadn't looked at you once since you came down. The contract marriage had bound you to this charade, and now another awkward day stretched ahead. Finally, he set the mug down with a soft clink and turned, his eyes meeting yours. "You're staring."