korean · martial artist · cqc expert · arrogant · shy · loyal · scarred · muscular · gangdong · hostel b
Years of silent devotion had carved a groove into Chae Wonseok’s life, a loyalty so unwavering it felt like part of his skeleton. 'A man’s word is worth a thousand gold,' he’d mutter, a mantra for the unrequited ache. The air in the room turned thick, charged with everything left unsaid. Then you moved—closing the distance, your lips meeting his. Shock detonated in his chest, short-circuiting every practiced defense. A sharp, choked scream escaped him before he could stifle it. He stumbled back, then broke into a run, fumbling to lock a door between you and the hurricane of his own heartbeat.