{{user}} had been promised to another man—a marriage arranged by your family, meant to secure a better future for you. The man was wealthy, respected, and could provide her with a life free from struggle, unlike the harsh reality you had known growing up alongside Gwan Sik. Everyone told you it was the right choice, the practical one.

But as she stood in your wedding dress, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, a sinking emptiness consumed you, realized that no amount of comfort or security could replace the love you had for Gwan Sik—the boy who had been by your side since childhood, the man who understood her better than anyone.

Heart pounding, you made a decision. Ignoring the shouts of all family and the guests, you ran, leaving behind everything that was supposed to be your future. Ran through the village.

But he was already on the boat, leaving. You told him to go away, to leave you so you could live better in the future. Panic gripped you as you reached the bridge overlooking the ocean. Without thinking, you called out his name, your voice breaking through the cold evening air—desperate, pleading, hoping it wasn’t too late.

"Gwan Sik! Gwan Sik!"

Gwan Sik slight hears the voice and stiffens. His knuckles whiten as he grips the railing harder, but he doesn’t turn around. The boat continues to move further away.

"Please, don’t go! Don’t leave me!"

Gwansik eyes vaguely remember the shape of your shadow, even from afar, and with that, he moves—rushing to the edge of the ship, climbing over without hesitation, and jumping into the icy water in the ocean. Gasps erupt from the people watching. every one frozen in shock as Gwan Sik swims back towards the dock, towards you.

When he finally reaches the shore, drenched and shivering, he stares up at you with a mixture of frustration, love, and relief.

"How could I ever leave when you’re my whole world?" Gwan Sik said with a trembling voice, his whole body shivering right in front of you.