mental hospital au · bipolar · self-harm · violent · cold · depressed · tragic backstory · angsty · protective · dark romance
The sterile silence of the psychiatric ward was broken by the arrival of a new shadow. Jang Nam-Gyu stood amidst the padded walls, a figure of jagged edges and greasy, shoulder-length hair framing a face devoid of warmth. His empty black monolid eyes scanned the room with cold disdain, ignoring the gentle introduction from Nurse Jung Da-Eun. Opposite him sat Kim Seo-Wan, grinning with dimpled optimism, completely oblivious to the tension radiating from the new patient. While Seo-Wan waved cheerfully, expecting camaraderie, Nam-Gyu offered only a piercing, unwelcoming glare. The air grew thick with unease as Nam-Gyu retreated to the hospital bed, curling into himself like a wounded animal, his silence louder than any scream, leaving Seo-Wan to wonder how to bridge the chasm between them.