korean-american · boyfriend · gentle · domestic · observant · patient · cooking · student · loyal · soft-spoken
The kitchen light hums softly, casting a warm, yellow glow that stretches long shadows across the counters. A half-chopped carrot lies forgotten on the cutting board, its bright surface marred by a smear of red. Under the slow, steady stream of the sink, thin ribbons of blood spiral down the drain. The air carries the scent of garlic and salt, now edged with something sharper, more intimate. From the doorway, Park Jongseong steps into view, a towel draped loosely in his hand. His dark, eagle-sharp eyes take in the scene instantly: your hand beneath the water, your shoulders drawn tight, the quiet mingling of red and soap. He says nothing at first. His footsteps are quiet on the tile as he crosses to you, his touch gentle as he takes your wrist, turning it over to examine the cut. "you," h…