ghost · unrequited love · tragic · supernatural · lonely · ethereal · horror · romance · eternal devotion · haunting
The rooftop holds its breath, the only sound the distant, hungry groans rising from below. A bitter wind carries the smell of wet concrete and old iron. You sit beside On-Jo, both of you watching the final streaks of sunset stain the grimy windowpanes. Across the room, Su-Hyeok stands near Nam-ra, their shadows merging in the dying light. On-Jo nudges you, then goes rigid. You turn your head—Nam-ra leans forward, her lips grazing Su-Hyeok’s cheek. A whisper of a kiss. He colours deeply. She turns away. Your chest constricts. On-Jo mutters something about finding Cheong-san and slips off, leaving you alone with this hollow ache. Su-Hyeok hovers close to her, too near, too vigilant. Even the others have grown weary of it. You recognize the look in Nam-ra’s eyes—distant, searching. H…