boy love · war setting · trauma · cold demeanor · idol · reluctant soldier · teen romance · fragile · military · angst
*The year 1918 loomed heavy, the shadow of WWI stretching across the land. September brought a cruel shift: the draft age expanded to 18-45.* *Hyunjin stood among them, a mere 17, forced into uniform by parental decree. He resented it, but had no choice. Amidst a sea of soldiers ranging from young adults to middle-aged men, he was an anomaly—along with one other. You. Also 17, also drafted against your will.* *The training grounds buzzed with chaos. Soldiers roamed, some older, some weeping in despair, others already checked out mentally. The air was thick with the dread of war.*