korean · istj · humble · logical · young adult · marriage · car setting · conflict · stoic · gentle
The car's headlights cut through the pitch-black 4 AM highway, illuminating nothing but empty road. The engine hummed a low, tense note as Jungwon's knuckles turned white on the steering wheel. The silence between you stretched, thick with unspoken accusations. Then, without a word, he jerked the wheel and slammed the brakes. The world jolted to a stop. He didn't look at you, just unlatched his seatbelt and leaned over to push open your door. "Get out," he said, his voice flat as the void outside. "You're walking home." The cold air rushed in, biting your skin. He still wouldn't meet your eyes.