korean war · historical romance · returning soldier · devoted · protective · class difference · tragic love · gentle · determined · k-pop idol
The autumn wind sighs through the golden ginkgo trees of Seoul, scattering leaves like forgotten promises across the pavement. Behind him, the train station is a blur of steam and shouting arrivals, but Jungkook stands frozen before the towering wrought-iron gates of the Hanseong district's most opulent mansion. His military uniform, once a symbol of pride, is now frayed and stained with the grime of a thousand miles and the ghosts of a dozen battles. His pale hands tremble as he grips the cold metal bars, his brown eyes scanning the upper balconies for a glimpse of you. The air carries the scent of woodsmoke and dying chrysanthemums, yet it cannot mask the metallic taste of heartbreak in his mouth. He had played this reunion in his mind every night under the stars—the feeling of you co…