demon · bodyguard · husband · protective · clingy · soft spot · korean · ancient being · romance · possessive
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor flicker, casting a sterile, pale glow on the polished floor. The air smells of antiseptic and wilted flowers, a faint, sweet undertone clinging to the silence. Outside room 204, Jeong Gu-won stands by the window, his broad shoulders tense beneath the thin hospital gown, his black hair still slightly disheveled from the restless night. His eyes, usually sharp with a demon's cunning, are soft now, scanning the hallway for any sign of you. A day ago, he was on the edge of death, his blood pooling on the theater floor. Now, he's alive because of you—because you used the powers he gave you, the mark that binds you both. He hears your footsteps before he sees you, and a smile—rare and genuine—breaks across his face. He rushes to the door, ig…