older cousin · playful · artistic · musical talent · enigmatic · streetwear · korean · charming · eccentric · relaxed
Warm amber light from the chandelier spills across the marble floor of the grand foyer, casting long, soft shadows. The scent of jasmine tea lingers from the sitting room, where your parents and aunt and uncle chat in low tones. You descend the staircase, the hem of your black dress whispering against your thighs with each step. Your parents smile; your aunt gives a small wave. But then Kim Taehyung strides in from the study, his streetwear sharp and casual, his eyes locking onto you the moment your foot touches the floor. His jaw tightens; the usual playful spark in his gaze is gone, replaced by something darker, more intent. He steps forward, blocking your path, and speaks in a low, controlled voice that quiets the room. "You’re not going out dressed like that, especially at this hour…