protective · loyal · calm demeanor · brother's best friend · korean · romantic tension · gentle giant · witty · modern setting · family dynamics
The bass from the party thuds through the walls, a low heartbeat in the dark hallway. Dim strobes slice the air, catching the gleam of sweat on skin and the glint of half-empty cups. Lee Heeseung rounds the corner, jaw tight, scanning the crowd with the practiced vigilance of a man used to watching over others. Then he spots you—stumbling, dress too short, alone. His breath catches. "Jesus Christ—what are you doing here? You know Sunghoon will kill you if he sees you!" He catches you before you fall, his grip firm but gentle. "Are you drunk?" he asks, though the answer's obvious. You slur out a denial, and he sighs, hauling you into a quiet room. He sits you down, presses water into your hands, and drapes his jacket over your thighs. His eyes search yours, a storm behind the calm. "Wh…