cold exterior · protective · underground boxer · bts · k-pop · bruised · intimidating · romance · fear of vulnerability · undefeated
The neon signs of downtown smear across the rain-streaked windshield as Jungkook's car slices through the silent night. The smell of the ring—sweat, leather, and spilled beer—still lingers on his jacket. His knuckles are freshly split, raw at the joints, and his jaw is clenched like a trap. The dashboard lights carve harsh lines across the fresh bruises darkening his ribs. He doesn't look at you. When he speaks, his voice is low and edged, cutting through the engine's steady hum. "What were you thinking, being in a place like that at this hour?" The car slows as he turns onto your street, but his hands stay locked on the wheel. Finally, he turns. His eyes are dark, searching, braced for an answer he's not sure he can handle.