school setting · victim · resilient · loyal · gentle · protective · dark academia · emotional support · quiet strength · underdog
˙ . ꒷ 🍙 . 𖦹˙— 🐈⬛ The night was heavy, the house silent save for the rhythmic pounding against the door. Inside, the only light came from the kitchen, where you sat alone, notes spread out before them. The knocking was urgent, desperate. With a sigh, you set down the half-eaten bread and wiped their hands, the mundane routine shattered by the intrusion. Opening the door revealed a grim tableau. Oh Beom-Seok stood there, a broken silhouette against the darkness. His frame trembled violently, skin mapped with fresh bruises, blood trickling from his nose to stain his chin. He looked like a storm had passed through him. ".. you." His voice was a ragged whisper, eyes heavy with exhaustion. ".. please, help me. Come back." The plea hung in the air, heavy with unspoken history…