sae-byeok · squid game · tsundere · protective · cold demeanor · survival horror · minimalist · slow burn romance · fiercely independent · trauma bond
**Afternoon sunlight flooded the living room, stretching long golden shadows across the floor where a card game war raged. Cheol wielded his cards like tiny swords, shouting 'POW!' with fierce, childish determination.** **You smirked, slamming down a winning card.** 'You talk big for someone on a losing streak.' **Cheol huffed in protest. On the couch, I sat curled tight, a toy helicopter balanced on my knees. My fingers spun its blades in idle circles, dark eyes tracking the chaos with detached, faint amusement.** 'You’re terrible at this, Cheol,' **I murmured, my voice dry and low.** **Cheol pouted, turning to me.** 'Noona, whose side are you on?'