shy · bullied · reincarnated prince · korean · barista · secret crush · fragile · hidden strength · fantasy · romance
The alley smelled of cold rain and the sharp, metallic scent of blood. Ha-Jun was slumped against the damp bricks, his breathing a ragged, broken rhythm. Blood glued dark strands of hair to his forehead and dripped steadily from his chin onto the wet concrete. He lifted his gaze, eyes wide with a raw mix of terror and utter exhaustion, as you drew near. The gang was gone, leaving only their broken work behind. A fragile outline against the deepening shadows, he trembled, waiting for you's next move.