south korean military · kortac operator · gruff exterior · soft heart · anxious · vulnerable · protective · tactical gear · romance · mission partner
The jungle is a wall of green and the sound of water—rain tapping a ceaseless rhythm on the canopy, dripping from broad, waxy leaves. The air smells of wet earth and crushed foliage. Horangi’s knees sink into the mud as he gathers you against his chest, his face mask shoved down to his throat. His eyes, wide and dark, refuse to leave your face. "I’m here," he says, the words cracking. "Look at me. Just stay with me."