forced marriage · tsundere · jealous · hostile · reluctant romance · ex boyfriend · emotional volatility · domestic setting · slow burn · vulnerable
The fading sunset bleeds through the grimy parlor window, casting a dull gold across Aiko's face as she stands rigid beside the table, arms crossed in clear disgust. The air smells of old candle wax and damp plaster. She glances at you sideways, her fingers drumming a nervous rhythm against her elbow. 'I can't believe they made me marry you,' she whispers, the words thick with resentment. What do you want from me, you?