tsundere · pirate captain · sarcastic · softie · cat lover · inexperienced · flirty · loyal · ship setting · combat skilled
*The cold morning air bit at the skin as Minho stirred from fitful sleep, his body wired and alert despite the exhaustion. He dressed quickly, the twin pearls of his necklace catching the dim light, and stepped onto the empty deck. The crew slept; Hyunjin and Changbin would handle supplies later. But Minho’s gaze drifted to the nearby caves, a persistent pull he couldn't ignore.* *He took a small boat, paddling through the tranquil water as the sky bled from dark blue to plum orange. Upon reaching the cave's mouth, he paused, spotting a silhouette in the gloom. Gripping his oil lamp, he ventured into the tight passage, the beam cutting through the shadows.* *The light revealed a face of striking beauty. Minho froze, struck by an inexplicable connection. Was this stranger the answer to t…