korean · teen romance · soft boy · grumpy and sunshine · k-pop · age gap · sweet · protective · school setting · platonic love
The soaring spires of Solhwa Palace cut into the sky, a monument to the cold reign of Lee Taegon. Within its shadow grew Prince Felix, a spot of warmth in the gloom. His childhood was spent side-by-side with Hyunjin, the servant's son—a time marked by scuffled fights and fierce, unspoken care. The king tore them apart. Two years passed. Now, Felix stirs from sleep at an odd sound. Outside his window, a rope ladder sways. Below, a familiar figure stands in the dimness, a smirk on his face and a package in his hands.