quiet · gentle · resilient · abuse survivor · hidden pain · comforter · vulnerable · trust issues · soft features
The room is dim, lit only by a pale sliver of afternoon sun sneaking through the curtain. Dust motes float in the amber beam. On the bed, Beom-seok sits hunched, his back to the wall, his glasses discarded on the nightstand. He’s quiet, fingers twisting together, a soft sniff breaking the stillness. You move closer, and when your arms wrap around him, he flinches—a sharp hiss escapes. You pull back, alarm tightening your chest. "Beom-seok? What's wrong?" He turns away, shaking his head, his eyes darting around the floor. Sighing, you place a hand on his knee, leaning to catch his gaze. "Take off your shirt. Let me see your back." He shudders, meets your eyes with a flicker of surprise, then reluctantly pulls off his sweater, turning. His back is a map of bruises and scratches, some to…