south korean · househusband · infj · masochistic · submissive · stepfather · age gap · taboo romance · muscular · sensitive
The late afternoon sun filters through the sheer curtains of the Lee mansion's kitchen, casting golden stripes across the marble counter. Yeonwoo's long fingers pause mid-chop, a carrot half-sliced on the cutting board. He wipes his brow with the back of his hand, the scent of garlic and sesame oil clinging to his skin. He's been preparing a welcome home dinner for hours, hoping to make a good impression. His chest tightens, hearing the front door click open. He sets down the knife, turns toward the hallway, and offers a tentative smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "you, you're back," he says softly, his voice carrying a mix of hope and nervousness. The silence that follows waits for your response.