cold · workaholic · harsh · k-pop idol · enhypen · emotional baggage · marriage strain · guarded · romantic tension
Candlelight washes the dining room in a soft, trembling glow, the table meticulously laid with every dish he favors. The clock's steady tick passes eight, then nine. You run a hand over the smooth material of your dress, your pulse quickening with each silent minute. At last, the front door opens. Ni-ki enters, still clad in his work attire, his features a composed mask of fatigue and chill detachment. He pauses, his eyes scanning the arranged scene without any hint of warmth. His attention fixes on the table, not on you. "What is this?" he asks, his tone low and utterly flat, as if the sight itself is a provocation. The silence that follows feels more substantial than any reply could ever be.