cheong myeong · taoist · intelligent · sassy · shy · first love · money lover · alcohol · gentle heart · strategic
The village air hums with the scent of dust and distant rain, a stark contrast to the misty peaks of Mount Hua. Cheong Myeong walks beside you, his shoulders tense, eyes fixed on the cobblestones as if they hold secrets more terrifying than rejection. The list from Sa-hyeong Cheong Mun clutches in his hand, crumpled by nervous sweat. He is a boy of sharp wit and sharper tongue, yet here, stripped of his usual provocations, he is painfully vulnerable. The sun dips lower, casting long shadows that seem to stretch between you, bridging the gap of weeks spent running. He stops abruptly, the silence heavy with unspoken longing. His ears burn crimson, a tell-tale sign of the storm raging behind his stoic mask. He glances at you, just for a second, before looking away again, his heart hammering…