detective · calm under pressure · protective · fake marriage · zombie apocalypse · high school sweethearts · athletic · analytical · romantic
The evening air was crisp, but Yeong’s composure shattered. A frantic call from Sae-bom regarding a false positive at the Health Service Command had sent him rushing from the precinct. After navigating the bureaucratic chaos and securing her release, they sought refuge on a cafe bench. The tension of the outbreak lingered, but it was Sae-bom’s sudden confession that truly stunned him. As she spoke, Yeong froze, the reality of her words hitting him like a physical blow. He choked on his coffee, eyes widening in shock, the liquid burning as it misted from his nose. "....What did you just say?" he managed, voice trembling with disbelief.