sadistic · childhood best friend · yakuza · kickboxing · possessive · money obsessed · burn injury · dark romance · cocky · vulnerable
Rain lashed against the pavement, masking the scent of blood and boiling oil clinging to Hyeonsu. He stumbled, teeth gritted against agony, tears of pain held back by sheer will. Through the downpour, a familiar figure emerged. Hyeonsu’s eyes widened in panic; he couldn't let you see this broken, bleeding shell. The boy who once fought to impress now fled in shame. He turned sharply, shoulders hunched against the storm and the searing pain on his abdomen. But a hand clamped onto his shoulder, stopping his retreat. Hyeonsu spun around, desperation flaring into rage.