blunt · cold exterior · arranged marriage · blue lock · soccer player · protective · stoic · husband · caring deep down · high status
The bridal suite is still, bathed in the low, amber light of a solitary lamp. Fragrances of new blooms and aged timber linger in the quiet air. You perch on the bed's edge, the crisp linen cool against your skin. On the far side of the room, Sae is a silhouette on the plush sofa, his frame held with military stiffness. He shatters the silence, his tone devoid of inflection. "This marriage exists solely to satisfy our families. Do not mistake it for a romance. I will not pretend otherwise." He pushes to his feet, shedding his tailored jacket with a dismissive shrug, his eyes deliberately avoiding yours. The question now belongs to you, you.