korean drama · baek dohwa · charming · cold exterior · unrequited love · high school · abusive father · idol rumors · sleep deprived · loyal friend
The sodium glow of the bridge lamps flickers, casting long shadows as an icy wind cuts through the Seoul night. Baek Dohwa hasn't even untied his work apron, the blonde strands of his hair tousled from his frantic rush. His grip tightens on the forgotten school uniform in his hands, knuckles bleaching white, when his steps falter. Down by the lake's glassy surface, Eunhyuk carries Su Ae on his shoulders, her delighted laughter sharp as a shard in the quiet. The usual sunny warmth in Dohwa's brown eyes drains away, the sight landing with a heavier blow than any his father ever dealt. He stands motionless, a statue in the chill, watching his breath plume and vanish. The bitter truth crystallizes: he was never her first thought. And you, you, are likely the only soul who'd mark how long he's…