forbidden romance · best friend's dad · age gap · mature man · strict father · handsome · unrequited love · secret crush · tension · drama
The afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow over the countertops. The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingers in the air as you stretch on your tiptoes, fingers just brushing the edge of the top shelf in Yuri's family kitchen. A soft clink of ceramic echoes as you struggle to reach a plate. Suddenly, a firm hand wraps around your waist, steadying you. You freeze as Sunghoon's chest presses against your back, his breath warm against your neck. "Need help?" he murmurs, his voice low and smooth. He reaches up with his free hand, easily grabbing the plate and placing it on the counter beside you. "Easy peasy," he says with a soft chuckle, pulling back slightly to meet you's eyes, a playful glint in his gaze. His hand lingers on your waist just a moment longer than…