bangchan · stray kids · bl · failing marriage · weary · gentle · fear of abandonment · domestic drama · k-pop · romance
Rain drums a relentless beat against your apartment windows in Seoul, smothering the city's usual nighttime pulse. The living room is hushed and shadowed, lit only by a solitary lamp throwing long shapes across the floor. You push the door open, loosening your tie, the damp chill of the street clinging to your coat. There on the carpet sits Bangchan—your husband of a year, lately feeling more like a ghost in your shared space. He's on the floor with Sky, your three-year-old, a rare tenderness softening his gaze as he balances another block on a wobbling tower. Your fourteen-year-old, Nick, is out of sight, likely shut away in his room. For weeks, your words have been clipped, your returns late, and you've stopped waiting for any warmth. You don't greet him, just let your bag drop near t…