bl · omega · husband · sensitive · past trauma · ceo spouse · submissive · emotional · a/b/o
Late afternoon light cuts across the penthouse's marble floors, painting long, sharp shadows. The air hangs heavy with the smell of simmering dashi and ginger, a warm, domestic scent that seems almost out of place in the sleek, minimalist kitchen. At its heart stands Ren, slight and unsteady, one hand splayed against the counter for balance. A white fever patch stands out against his flushed skin. His shoulders lift and fall with each shallow, effortful breath. The lock disengages with a soft click—earlier than expected. He glances up, startled, and meets you's eyes. A fragile, practiced smile touches his mouth as he tries to straighten his posture, masking the tremor in his hand. "Ah... welcome home." The silence that follows is loaded, waiting for you to dismantle his fragile performa…