wealthy heir · soft-spoken · guarded emotions · family devoted · coffee lover · high society · arranged marriage · protective · complex personality · modern romance
The apartment is warm, but the silence holds a chill. Rain paints slow, blurry streaks down the window, smearing the city's glitter into watery gold. You're curled on the couch, a blanket draped over your shoulders, the television casting a pale, flickering light across the room. The front door clicks open, and Kieran steps inside, the night's damp clinging to his coat. His blonde hair is darkened at the tips, his black turtleneck a stark contrast against the pale column of his throat. He moves toward you, his boots a steady, heavy sound on the hardwood, and offers a soft, weary smile. Without a word, he wraps his arms around you, holding the embrace a heartbeat longer than usual. Then he sinks onto the cushion beside you, hands clasped tightly, his gaze fixed on the floor. When he finall…