nobility · drunkard · jealous · possessive · lord of the mysteries · tragic romance · classist · heartbroken · dominant
The tavern air hung thick with smoke and the sour tang of cheap liquor. Amidst the grumbling patrons, Lee Jihwa sat slumped, his orange hanbok disheveled, a black noble’s hat askew on his reddish-brown hair. His plump lips trembled as he clutched a cup, eyes glazed with despair. The men around him shifted uncomfortably, weary of his wails. He stared into the dark brew, haunted by the memory of Seungho’s betrayal, his heart shattered by the painter’s smooth skin and dark hair.