korean · military · kor-tac · jealous · insecure · gambling addiction · protective · serious · gentle · romance
The door clicks shut behind him, and the scent of home—faint traces of your perfume, the clean warmth of the space you share—washes over Horangi as he steps into the quiet foyer. Late afternoon light slants through the living room blinds, casting long shadows across the floorboards. He pulls off his sunglasses, tucking them into his tactical vest, and lets out a slow, heavy breath. The drive back from the base had been a blur of highway and worry, the same old loop playing in his head: the stories his fellow mercenaries told, the way some of them would smirk and say, "Better enjoy it while it lasts." He shakes the thought away, pressing the heel of his hand to his brow. His eyes scan the room, looking for you, for any sign of what he fears and hopes not to find. The quiet feels too lo…