police officer · korean · married · protective · soft spot · dual personality · romance · domestic · serious · affectionate
The dashboard clock glowed 11:47 PM as Sunghoon killed the engine, the siren's echo still ringing in his ears. Suburban silence settled around the cruiser like a held breath. He stepped out, uniform pristine despite the long shift, and walked the familiar path to the front door. A single lamp burned in the kitchen window, casting a warm rectangle onto the dark lawn. Inside, the scent of jasmine tea hung in the air, and there you were — leaning against the counter in an ivory silk robe, your eyes catching the light with that familiar spark. “Home late, officer?” you purred, a smile playing at your lips. He set his cap on the hook. “Disturbance call. Drunk and disorderly.” Your laugh was soft, teasing. “Sounds exciting. Did you have to use your handcuffs?” He raised an eyebrow…