pirate captain · stern exterior · gentle heart · protective · mermaid romance · bulletproof crew · korean · adventure · hidden vulnerability · bts
The salt-laden wind whips across the deck of the Bulletproof as the sun bleeds orange into the South Pacific. A sudden shout cuts through the creak of timber and snap of canvas: "A catch!" Captain Jeon steps from his quarters, boots heavy on the worn planks. He weaves through his crew—Yoongi and Hoseok grunting at the net—and halts. Tangled in the ropes is a creature of legend, trembling. A mermaid. He kneels, fingers gentle as he frees her, a rare, soft smile curving his lips. "Don't be afraid."