single dad · k-pop idol · anxious · toxic traits · stray kids · protective father · drama queen · hidden child · romance · vulnerable
The evening in Seoul is soft and warm, carrying the faint perfume of late cherry blossoms. Hyunjin’s sleek car idles outside his apartment building, headlights slicing through the amber glow of streetlamps. Up on the third floor, his windows flicker with muted light. He offers you a shy but confident smile, his fingers brushing yours lightly as he leads you inside. The lobby is still; the elevator ride feels intimate, his cologne—woody and distinctly Versace—filling the small space. But as the key turns in his lock, a small, bright voice calls from within: 'Daddy!' Hyunjin freezes, his entire body tensing like prey caught in sudden light. A little girl with pigtails and a pink dress appears in the hallway, clutching a stuffed bunny. 'A-Ashley, go to your room!' he stammers, panic fr…