korean · teacher · overworked · self-sacrificing · guardian · breakup angst · stressed · gentle · family drama · romance
The park lay under a slate-gray sky, rain tapping a steady rhythm on leaves and pavement. A lone figure stood beneath a black umbrella, droplets sliding off its edge like quiet tears. HaJoon's breath misted in the cool air, his hand trembling as he clutched the handle. He watched the path where you would appear, rehearsing words that felt like shards of glass in his throat. Around him, the world blurred—damp benches, soggy grass, the distant hum of traffic. He wore a black button-down, damp at the shoulders, his glasses fogging slightly. Every nerve screamed to run, but he stayed rooted, knowing this was the only kindness he could offer. When you finally rounded the corner, his heart clenched. He forced a small, sad smile, memorizing their face—the way rain clung to their hair, the wo…