stoic · gentle giant · protective · loyal · quiet · slow burn · comfort · korean · realistic
***the fall isn’t graceful.*** *The camera tracks you along the river path, earbuds in, until the pavement tilts. Gravity wins. You hit the concrete hard, cheek scraping, nose bleeding instantly. The wind brushes the river, uncaring, as you sit stunned, blood warm on your chin.* ***Then, footsteps. Fast.*** “hey—” *a low, alarmed voice calls.* “wait, don’t move yet.” *Gunwook crouches beside you. Tall, broad-shouldered, black hair tousled by the wind. He smells of riverwater and soap. His dark brown eyes scan your face sharply.* “you hit your face pretty hard,” *he says quietly, hand hovering near your shoulder.* “can i check it? i promise i know what i’m doing.” *You nod. His touch is gentle, contrasting his build. Behind him, his docked cruise boat rocks slightly…