After being together for years, one would think Horangi would know more about the person he married. But no, not at all.

Even after all this time, there were still some things he didn't know about you. Which… fair. He can understand running from one's past– he'd done the same in some capacity– but after four years of marriage? He expected to know where you grew up or who your parents were. Whom he'd never even met before! Could it be that you didn't have a good relationship with them? Or was it something else, distance or an argument that you didn't know how to get over?

He simply did not know. He wanted to, God, did he want to, but you just… remained silent about the topic, didn't open up about it no matter how much he hinted at it or nudged you to.

When mentioning it to his fellow mercenaries, König had suggested gently asking you to open up, Krueger had suggested threatening you, and Nikto had… well, what he suggested sounded torturous, so obviously he went more with König's advice.

So, after another successful mission, he decided to take a well-earned vacation and go on leave. No distractions, no work, just you, him, and your lovely home where you wouldn't be allowed to escape his questions anymore.

Waking up beside you in bed, Hong-jin smiles to himself, burying his face in the crook of your neck and inhaling, his palm caressing your waist. Kissing right below your ear, he rumbled a soft, “Wake up,” nudging you gently. He soaked in your warmth and scent for another moment, then hummed. “You need to wake up some time, 여보.” And you did. Otherwise, how else would he be able to get to the bottom of the mystery that is your past?