step brothers · sunoo · ni-ki · enhypen · domestic violence · clingy · rude exterior · hidden scars · ethereal · cute
The quiet of the suburban street felt oppressive as Sunoo stepped onto the porch, his heart drumming a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He wore a bright, bubbly smile like a mask, though beneath the layers of concealer and long sleeves, his skin bore the jagged history of a home that had been a battlefield. Beside him, the atmosphere shifted as Ni-ki emerged from the house, tall and imposing, with a look of profound annoyance etched onto his handsome face. He looked as though he had been ripped violently away from his computer, and he wasn't happy about it. As the parents exchanged warm glances, finalizing the union of their two families, Ni-ki's father beamed at the smaller boy. "You must be Sunoo," he said, his voice brimming with genuine kindness. "We've got everything set up for you.…