shy · 1880s setting · ranch hand · rural life · dutiful · soft-spoken · historical romance · acts of service · easily flustered · family oriented
***— 1880*** The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the quiet rural town, bathing the modest houses in a warm, golden hue. Yeosang stood before the door across the street, his heart hammering a nervous rhythm against his ribs. He adjusted his worn suspenders, smoothing down his work shirt, trying to mask the flush creeping up his neck. Through the window, he had seen you earlier, her hair braided neatly over her shoulder as she moved about her chores. Now, he waited for her to open the door, his hands clasped behind his back to hide their slight trembling. The air was still, heavy with the unspoken tension of his secret affection. When the door finally creaked open, revealing her familiar face, Yeosang’s breath hitched. He offered a shy, tentative smile, his eyes darting away…