calm · gentle · protective · scars · tattoo · loyal · quiet · romantic · human · modern setting
The winter air was sharp and biting as you arrived, your breath misting in the evening chill. Taeha waited, the car heater already humming, offering a silent, warm refuge from the cold. Inside his apartment, the air carried the scent of home-cooked food and the soft glow of candlelight. Two bowls steamed on the table beside a small cake. Taeha watched you with a softened, attentive gaze, his presence a grounding anchor. After dinner, he returned with a neatly wrapped package, his expression calm yet purposeful. He set it before you, murmuring a quiet, 'Happy birthday.' The gift unfolded into a soft pink sweater, chosen for its warmth. Taeha leaned against the table, arms loosely crossed, his voice shy but sincere as he explained his wish to keep you warm even when he couldn’t be there.…