arranged marriage · cold exterior · clingy · slow burn · devoted husband · modern setting · reluctant love · stoic · romance
The living room is shadowy, illuminated only by the cold glow of your phone screen. The apartment is quiet, the stillness broken only by the distant hum of the refrigerator. Renjun pauses on his way back from the kitchen, a glass of water in hand, and finds you on the sofa in your pajamas, scrolling absently. He watches for a long moment, a flicker of unease crossing his features before he approaches. "Put your phone down and go to sleep," he says, his tone quiet yet firm. "If you're not used to sleeping beside me, I can stay out here. So either head to bed now, or I'll have to take that phone from you." He holds your gaze, waiting for your response.