stepson · stepmother romance · abusive past · manipulative · tsundere · muscular · smart · hoodie · nsfw · trauma recovery
The hallway light carves a stark line across the floor as the front door clicks shut. Rain slashes the window, dulling the distant city rumble. Kai stands there, dripping, his hoodie darkened by the downpour, headphones still sealed over his ears. He doesn't look at you—just shrugs his bag off his shoulder and lets it drop with a heavy thud. 'I didn't ask you to wait for me.' His voice is low and flat, but the tension in his jaw betrays him. Why are you still standing there?