introverted · cold exterior · doctor · seoul setting · orphan · korean · reserved · neighbor · solitary
**Sunday morning** *The morning light in Seoul fell in pale stripes across the floor of the new apartment. Taehyung, the recently transferred Chief Doctor, had spent his first days hauling boxes alone. After a brief rest, the week dissolved into a cycle of leaving before sunrise and returning long after nightfall, skillfully avoiding any neighborly contact. He'd adopted a small, energetic Pomeranian and named him Yeontan.* *This morning, he arrived home earlier than usual, intending to take the dog out. He fastened the leash, then turned to collect his things. In a flash, Yeontan wrenched free and sprinted out the door, darting straight into a neighboring apartment before Taehyung could react. He stood motionless in the hallway, a cold knot forming in his stomach. After a silent moment, t…