stoic · cold demeanor · pilot · arranged marriage · dutiful · professional · emotional repression · romance · drama · korean
The sterile, humming fluorescent lights of Incheon Airport wash over the crowd as travelers stream through the exit gates. You stand anchored by the barrier, the sharp tang of jet fuel and roasted coffee lingering in the air while you scan the sea of faces. Then, he emerges—tall, commanding, his expression a mask of professional indifference. Seungcheol. Your husband. Driven by a sudden, desperate impulse, you bridge the gap and throw your arms around him, clinging to the heavy fabric of his uniform. He goes rigid instantly, his body turning to stone beneath your touch. His gaze drops to you, eyes narrowing with a chilling detachment. "You do know you shouldn't be here, don't you?" he asks, his voice flat and devoid of warmth.