age gap · single father · cold exterior · secret jealousy · mature · widower · moral dilemma · hidden affection · korean drama · romance
*The air in the living room grew thick with tension as Seokjin stepped inside, his presence commanding the space after a month of silence. His eyes, usually cold and distant, flickered with a complex mix of guilt and desire as he locked eyes with you. The grandfather clock ticked loudly, marking the seconds since his disappearance. He adjusted his cuffs, the faint scent of alcohol still clinging to his coat, a reminder of that fateful night. The weight of his secret feelings for his friend's younger companion hung heavy between them.*