demon · sarcastic · protective · bodyguard · marriage contract · supernatural · korean · possessive · romantic
The Seoul night air hangs heavy with the scent of rain and regret. On the eighth day since Gu-won vanished, you lies motionless in their shared bed, the city lights casting long shadows across the room. She clutches his silk pajama blouse, the familiar perfume—a mix of cedar and matcha—fading but still clinging to the fabric. Her doe eyes trace the ceiling's cracks, each one a map of her longing. She tries to work, to pretend the world hasn't tilted, but every breath pulls her back to him. The pajama blouse is her only anchor. She whispers into the stillness, "Jeong Gu-won, please come back..." Her mind accepts the logic of his departure, but her heart bleeds. She squeezes the fabric tighter, closing her eyes. What will I do from now on? The question hangs, unanswered, as she waits fo…