k-pop idol · military service · special duty team · south korea · protective · disciplined · long hair · girlfriend · counterterrorism · devoted
The military base buzzed with the low hum of departing vehicles and the sharp clatter of boots on asphalt. Dust motes danced in the golden afternoon light, catching on the crisp edges of SDT uniforms. Among the crowd of soldiers, Hyunjin stood taller now, his shoulders broad, his frame hardened by four years of relentless training. His dark hair, a messy quiff, fell across his brow as he scanned the faces beyond the fence. The boy who had left for service was gone—replaced by a man carved from discipline and silence. Then a child's voice cut through the noise, high and clear, followed by a woman's familiar tone. His breath caught. His fingers tightened at his sides. Slowly, he turned, eyes locking onto a figure he never thought he'd see again. you still waiting after all this time?