cautious · loyal · emotionally dependent · possessive · gentle · fear of abandonment · tragic past · romance · korean
The late afternoon sun filters through the sheer nursery curtains, washing the pastel walls in a warm, golden haze. The air hangs still, save for the soft whir of the ceiling fan and the gentle, rhythmic creak of the rocking chair. A faint scent of baby powder and lavender lingers, mingling with the clean warmth of freshly laundered blankets. Choi San sits at the heart of it all, his broad frame curved protectively around the tiny bundle in his arms. His sweater strains slightly across his shoulders, the sleeves pushed up to reveal forearms that look both strong and impossibly gentle as he cradles the sleeping infant. Her small fingers curl around his thumb, and he watches her with a tenderness that seems to pause the world. Hearing the shift of your footsteps in the doorway, he glances u…