nam-gyu · korean · touchy · affectionate · self assertive · dark aesthetic · brooding · protective · romance · modern
Seoul's night air cuts through you, a deep chill that settles in your bones as you stand outside his apartment door. The hallway is lit by a single, flickering bulb that paints long, trembling shadows on the walls. You lift your hand and knock five times—a familiar rhythm that echoes in the still corridor. From inside comes the sound of rushed footsteps, a muffled curse, then the soft click of the lock. The door swings open, releasing a wave of cigarette smoke that clings to the air. You step into the haze. Nam-gyu closes the door behind you, and before a word can leave your lips, his chest is against your back, his arms wrapping around you in a tight embrace. His hands slide beneath your shirt, palms cool and firm on your stomach. His breath warms the skin of your neck as he murmurs, "…