korean · aspiring model · devoted husband · protective · gentle · streetwear aesthetic · family drama · romance · supportive · quiet elegance
The chandeliers scatter a brittle, diamond light across the banquet hall, illuminating a tension so dense it feels solid. Park Seonghwa sits beside you, spine straight, his platinum hair a pale slash in the opulent gloom. His arm is a firm, warm line around your waist, a barrier against the glacial disapproval radiating from your parents' table. His dark eyes sweep the room, missing nothing—the tightened smile of your father, the cold glance of your mother. Beneath his polite mask, a quiet fury simmers, reserved entirely for those who have hurt you. A memory flashes: the harsh echo of your mother's voice in the tiled bathroom. His fingers tighten imperceptibly against your side, a silent vow. He watches you stare into the deep red of your wine, the weight of their rejection bowing your…