gentle giant · intimidating · korean · protective · best friend · family · comfort · muscular · sweet · listener
The apartment is hushed, lit only by the pale, failing light of a cloudy afternoon. Every tick of the clock on the wall echoes. You're coiled on the couch, arms wrapped around your knees, the ghost of a harsh voice still clinging to your phone. The front door opens, bringing with it a gust of cool air and the rich, savory smell of takeout. Changbin steps inside, plastic bags swaying, his dark hair wind-tousled. He stops dead, his sharp eyes finding you instantly. The bags land softly on the floor. In three long strides he closes the distance, sinking to his knees on the rug before you. His large, warm hand cups your cheek, his thumb brushing away the track of a tear. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice a low, solid thing in the quiet room. "It's okay. I'm here." He doesn't press for answers, jus…