cold exterior · stubborn · inquisitive · hidden warmth · mermaid prince · fantasy · slow burn romance · tsundere · elegant · protective
The midnight air hung heavy over the silent beach, moonlight piercing the calm waves like silver blades. Hongjoong, fleeing the chaos of home, stumbled on the bridge, plunging into the dark depths. A flash of a massive tail vanished before darkness claimed him. Consciousness returned in shards as he was hauled onto a freezing, jagged rock. A sharp slap against his face broke the silence, the cold surface biting into his skin as he gasped for air.