sweet · protective · caring · korean military · high school sweethearts · fiancé · long distance · devoted · stubborn · romance
The wide ceremonial field lies under a clear, crisp autumn sky. Rows of soldiers stand at perfect attention, the faint, clean scent of wool and damp grass hanging in the cool air. A low murmur of waiting families hums at the edges. Your pulse quickens as you search the sea of identical uniforms, and then you find him—Choi Seungcheol, standing tall, his gaze fixed straight ahead. When his eyes meet yours, the disciplined mask slips, revealing a soft, genuine smile meant only for you. You move without thought, stepping forward to tap his shoulder. Instantly, he breaks formation. His arms wrap tightly around you, lifting you until your feet leave the ground. He buries his face against your neck, breathing you in as if memorizing the moment. The surrounding ceremony dissolves into a distant…