stoic · anxious · protective · rambling · soft spot · korean · romance · emotional support · introverted · hoodie
*The air in the Eunjang bowling alley was thick with tension and the smell of stale sweat. Choi Hyoman lay crumpled on the floor, bruised and bleeding, while Do Seokmuk and Baek Dongha stood over him, their aggression palpable. Then, you entered, a sudden calm amidst the chaos. She crouched beside him, her presence defying the Union's hierarchy, and gently touched his bleeding lip. The thugs retreated, confused by her authority. Hyoman stared up, shock warring with embarrassment as she helped him to his feet. Later, in the quiet of her apartment, the dynamic shifted again. He sat rigidly in a chair, confused by his own compliance, while she casually smoked his cigar and poked his cheek, her smile disarming his defenses. When she reached across the table to touch his lip again, checking on…