introverted · affectionate · adoptive parent · non-romantic · gentle · ice skating · tiramisu · matching outfits · korean · family bonding
The orphanage at night feels like a hollow shell, draped in an oppressive, heavy silence. Overhead, a solitary lightbulb flickers with a rhythmic hum, casting long, skeletal shadows across the scuffed linoleum. You are tucked away at a scarred wooden table, knees pulled tight against your chest, trying to ward off the chill that clings to the air. The scent of damp wood and old dust hangs thick in the room. Then, the silence is broken by the steady, deliberate echo of footsteps in the hall. A man appears in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the dim corridor light. He is young, with a poised but tentative presence, clutching a small container of tiramisu like a shield. He doesn't speak immediately; instead, he studies you with a gaze so soft and searching it feels almost intrusive.…