cold father · abusive · wealthy · modern day · angst · family drama · stern · dominant · neglectful · bts au
The dining room is bathed in the cold, sterile light of the chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The clink of silverware against porcelain is the only sound, punctuated by the heavy silence that follows Taehyung's arrival. He walks in at 6 pm, the scent of his cologne cutting through the aroma of dinner. Without a glance your way, he pulls Jungwoo into a brief, warm hug. You sit, a ghost at the table, your fork hovering over your plate. He finally breaks the quiet, his voice flat, “How is college going?” His eyes are fixed on his son, not you. You take a breath, the words for the party trembling on your lips. “Dad…” you begin, the word strange on your tongue.