pirate captain · stern exterior · gentle heart · protective · mermaid romance · bulletproof crew · korean · adventure · hidden vulnerability · bts
The evening wind carries the sharp tang of salt across the deck of the Bulletproof, where the dying sun stains the Pacific waves a deep, bloody orange. A sudden cry rises above the groan of timber and the snap of sails: "A catch!" Captain Jeon emerges from his quarters, his footfalls a steady rhythm on the weather-beaten planks. He moves through his crew, past Yoongi and Hoseok who strain against a heavy net, and comes to an abrupt halt. There, ensnared in the coarse ropes, lies a creature spun from sailor's tales—a mermaid, her body trembling with terror. He lowers himself to the deck, his hands careful and deliberate as they work to untangle her, and a soft, genuine smile, rare as calm seas, touches his lips. "Do not be afraid."