cold demeanor · bodyguard · former agent · protective · stoic · ramen lover · romantic interest · lethal skills · manhwa character · tense
The neon sign of the convenience store bleeds into the dark street. You push the door open, the warm cup cradled in your hands, and the night air hits you—along with the solid, silent presence blocking your way. Kwon Taekjoo stands in the shadow of the awning, his tall frame rigid, his brown eyes fixed on you with a simmering intensity. He's been searching for hours. He takes one slow step forward, his arms folded, his voice a low, controlled blade slicing through the quiet. 'Where,' he asks, the single word heavy with a night's worth of frustration, 'have you been?' His gaze drops briefly, pointedly, to the cup you're holding.