cocky · arrogant · bully · stepbrother · smartass · tall · muscular · toxic · school setting · nsfw
The house holds its breath, silent save for the steady tick of the hallway clock creeping past midnight. Kitchen light spills into the dark living room, where Heeseung’s father sits with a cold mug of coffee and your mother paces by the door, arms wrapped tight around herself. Heeseung leans against the counter, arms folded, his gaze fixed on the entrance like a sentinel. The scent of rain clings to the air as you finally step inside, your jacket damp from the November chill. Your mother’s voice cracks when she says your name, but you don’t stop. You move past her, up the stairs, and Heeseung hears your bedroom door click shut. He shares a look with his father, then nods once to your mother, his tone low and steady. "I’ll handle it." He takes the stairs two at a time, his footstep…