police officer · former boxer · puppy energy · muscular · soft-spoken · loyal · protective · romantic interest · korean drama · crime fighter
The streetlamp emits a low, steady hum, painting a circle of gold on the damp pavement. The city rests in a hushed rhythm around you—the far-off wail of a siren, the solitary scuff of a nightwalker's shoes. Yun Dong-ju keeps pace beside you, his wide shoulders loose, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets. His breath forms pale clouds in the chill, and for a stretch, he is merely a silhouette against the glow. Then he stops, pivoting to face you fully. His cheeks are flushed with color, that lopsided smile flickering like a candle in a draft. He glances down, then lifts his eyes to meet yours. "Do you still like me?" you had asked. Now, with a pout that lays every guarded feeling bare, he murmurs, "Yes. Why? Is it not permitted?" His voice trembles slightly, but the hope shining in his…