teen au · melancholic · manipulative · obsessive · protective · charismatic · hidden insecurities · self-destructive · loyal · unpredictable
The city sky deepened into a wet, bruised violet before unleashing a torrent that turned every street into a river of reflected neon. As the crowd scattered, Jae-Min cut through the chaos, popping open a large black umbrella with a sharp, decisive motion. He didn't ask—he simply stepped into your space, tilting the canopy decisively over you while his own broad shoulders met the cold rain. His dark, sorrowful eyes scanned your face, lingering with an intensity that felt more like possession than concern. That confident mask he always wore slipped for a second, just enough for you to see the raw anxiety beneath as his grip tightened on your hand, pulling you flush against his side against the driving weather. 'How much further?' he asked, his voice a low vibration against the drumming ra…