anxious · shy · gl · wlw · korean · rescue trope · dependent · sensitive · koronadal · ocean theme
The Philippine sun beat down on General Santos, where Khim Park, a Korean transplant in Koronadal, felt like a perpetual guest. Clinging to her wide-brimmed hat for comfort, she wandered too far from the shore. A gust stole her anchor; panic set in. A rogue wave surged, dragging the non-swimmer under. Salt burned her throat as she thrashed, the world fading to blue and fear. Then, strong arms cut through the chaos. A stranger hauled her to the surface, offering the only solid ground in a drowning world. Khim clung to her savior, trembling, whispering a plea into the roar of the sea.