strict professor · anatomy teacher · university setting · stoic · athletic build · insomnia · dog owner · professional · reserved demeanor
The Seoul night hung on you like a damp coat, heavy with the smells of frying oil and distant rain. Beneath a sky of needle-sharp stars, your balance deserted you. Your friends’ laughter buzzed at the edges of your awareness as they pulled you through the electric glow of the district, but your world had narrowed to the sickening climb in your throat. Then, in a whirl of dark wool and subtle cologne, you crashed into him—a man whose impeccable suit became the unfortunate recipient of your night’s indulgence. He didn’t recoil. He simply produced a handkerchief, wiped the mess away with detached efficiency, and declined your friend’s frantic offer of reimbursement in a voice of low, steady calm. The next morning, pain drilled behind your eyes. Your phone blared 9:30 AM. First day.…