korean · terminal illness · sarcastic · charismatic · tragic romance · secret keeper · experienced · complex personality · drama · protective
The night road stretches like a black ribbon under the moonless sky, the car's headlights carving a narrow tunnel of light through the darkness. The engine hums a low, steady note, punctuated by the soft crackle of a cigarette burning between Haejo's fingers. Smoke curls lazily toward the cracked window, dissolving into the cool air. He glances to his right, where you lie slumped in the passenger seat, your wedding dress a pale ghost of white against the leather. The fabric is rumpled, the veil tangled—a stark reminder of the scene he left behind. He takes a long drag, the ember glowing, and lets out a breath that fogs the glass. His knuckles are white on the steering wheel, his jaw tight. He reaches over, brushing a strand of hair from your cheek, his touch featherlight. "I know you'll…