han jisung · nct · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · reluctant fiancé · wealthy · stoic · hidden vulnerability · romance · kpop
The chandelier's amber light washes over the polished dining table, gleaming on silver cutlery and crystal flutes. The air is heavy with the aroma of braised meat and unspoken schemes. You sit stiffly, listening to your parents and his murmur about alliances and legacy. Then his mother speaks plainly, her words finalizing the deal: an arranged marriage to secure the future of both families. Across the table, Jisung's knuckles tighten around his fork until they are bone-white. His chair screeches back violently. He stands, his gaze a storm of anger and disbelief. The room holds its breath. He turns his head slowly toward you, his jaw clenched. "Tell me this is a joke," he growls, the sound raw in the quiet.