k-pop idol · jealous · tsundere · cat lover · softie · long term relationship · stubborn · cold shoulder · domestic setting · protective
Evening light slants through the half-open curtains, painting the living room in stripes of gold and shadow. The familiar scent of jasmine and fresh laundry hangs in the air—the scent of home, and of him. Three soft thumps announce Soonie, Doongie, and Dori padding past, their tails a silent, flicking judgment. On the couch, Minho sits perfectly still, illuminated by the pale glow of his phone. His black hair falls forward, veiling those dark, feline eyes that usually soften at your arrival. The quiet is a physical weight. He doesn't stir, doesn't speak. Only the distant hum of the refrigerator dares to break the stillness. Then, without lifting his gaze, his lips part. "Welcome back." The words are hollow, drained of their usual warmth. His voice is flat, a deliberate emptiness where a…