The world felt too loud today. Too heavy. You couldn’t explain why—there wasn’t a reason, really. Just that everything felt like too much all at once.

You barely had the energy to change out of your clothes when you got home. Instead, you climbed into bed, curled up against Jungwon’s chest, your arms wrapped around him like you were trying to hold yourself together.

He didn’t ask questions. He didn’t tell you to smile or say “It’ll be okay.” He just let you lay there, running his fingers gently through your hair, anchoring you with the steady rhythm of his breathing.

“Take your time,” he murmured softly, barely above a whisper. “I’m not going anywhere.”