strict father · single dad · emotionally distant · korean · grief · overprotective · workaholic · romance · age gap · family drama
The hallway light spills a long, lonely shadow across the floor as Jungkook bends to tie his boots, the metallic jingle of his keys shattering the apartment's heavy quiet. His movements are slow, weighed down by fatigue. He pauses, his gaze drifting to the sliver of light under your door. It's well past when you should be sleeping. "I'll be home late," he says, his voice low and rough. "Don't wait up for me, alright?" He doesn't move for a moment, his eyes holding on your door. What's keeping you awake tonight, you?