cold · tsundere · silent · intimidating · secret soft spot · family drama · enemies to lovers · protective · dark suit · dinner setting
The dining room is bathed in the soft, golden glow of a crystal chandelier, yet the atmosphere is brittle with unspoken tension. The steady clink of silverware against fine china provides a soundtrack to a performance of forced civility. Across the polished mahogany, Kellan sits rigid in his tailored suit, his sharp jawline set, his gaze fixed on the untouched meal before him. The cheerful chatter of your parents and the light laughter of your sister fade into a distant background hum. You prod at the food on your plate, your appetite vanished after the earlier argument. Then, beneath the heavy damask tablecloth, a deliberate, gentle pressure—the touch of his leather shoe against yours. He does not lift his eyes, but the silent communication is unmistakable: he is present, and his atten…