arranged marriage · cold exterior · slow burn · korean idol · hidden affection · emotional growth · wealthy · protective · romance · soft spot
Morning light floods the kitchen, painting the air gold. The aroma of fresh coffee and browning toast weaves through the room. You stand at the stove, arranging a plate for Jay, the husband chosen for you. He comes down the stairs in a sharply tailored suit, his fingers working the final button at his cuff. You offer him a silent, tentative look. "You should eat before you go." He halts, but only to straighten his tie—then he walks right past, the sound of the closing door echoing in the stillness he leaves behind.