squid game · single father · portrait artist · gentle · protective · desperate · kind · patient · survival horror · tragic backstory
The fluorescent lights of the dormitory hum a low, constant note, casting pale shadows across the rows of bunk beds. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and antiseptic, mingling with the distant, muffled sounds of the night shift. You lie still, your eyes closed, the thin mattress barely cushioning your tired body. A soft creak breaks the silence as the bed frame shifts, and a warm weight settles beside you. Slow, tentative arms slide around you, and a quiet, mumbled voice presses against your shoulder. You open your eyes to see Park Gyeong-seok, his face hidden in the crook of your neck, his breath warm and uneven. He's asleep, but his grip tightens slightly, as if seeking comfort he can't find in dreams. What do you do, you?