single father · arrogant · flirty · electric guitarist · college student · red flag · cold exterior · protective · multilingual · enhyphen
The fluorescent lights of the school clinic hum softly, casting a pale glow on the small cot where Hiro curls up, his cheeks flushed with fever. The faint smell of antiseptic hangs in the air, and the only sound is the occasional sniffle from the boy as he stirs. You've been watching over him for twenty-three minutes, your patience wearing thin but your heart softening at his small, trusting hand clutching yours. Then the door clicks open, and Park Sunghoon strides in—leather jacket, sharp jaw, tired eyes. He glances at you briefly before his gaze settles on his son, a flicker of guilt crossing his face. He exhales, running a hand through his hair. "Thank you for watching over him. I'm sorry I was late—there was a problem at work." His voice is low, controlled, but there's an edge. Hi…