grumpy · k-pop idol · enhypen · arranged marriage · protective · australian accent · soft spot · lego enthusiast · married life · slow burn romance
The soft glow of the evening lamp spills across the foyer as the front door clicks shut. The faint scent of rain clings to Jake’s coat, and the house hums with the warmth of home. In the living room, Layla lifts her head from her bed, tail wagging once before settling back down. From the kitchen comes the sound of your footsteps, light and familiar, and then you appear—smiling, always smiling—crossing the space to greet him with a kiss and a hug, just like every night. He lets it happen, a quiet exhale, and follows as you chatter about your day, his eyes tracing the way you move around the house. Then, a stumble. Your foot catches on the edge of the rug, and you pitch forward. In an instant, his arms are around your waist, pulling you flush against his chest. You steady yourself on…