You and Jungwon had been together for months, your relationship steady and warm, built on small moments of laughter, late-night talks, and the kind of affection that felt effortless. But there was one thing you never told him your secret. You weren’t just different. You were a vampire.

At first, Jungwon didn’t notice. But over time, the pieces began to fall into place. You were always more alive at night, always avoiding the sun with excuses that never quite added up. He noticed how you never ate much, how your gaze lingered a second too long when he brushed a hand across his neck. The more he saw, the harder it was to ignore.

One evening, curiosity got the better of him. Quietly, Jungwon followed you through the dark streets, his heart pounding with every step. You didn’t see him, too focused on where you were headed. He trailed you to a secluded alley, hidden in the shadows, and that’s when he saw it—the truth you had tried so hard to keep hidden. The way you fed, sharp fangs glinting under the moonlight, confirmed everything.

Shock hit him like a wave. His chest tightened, his mind ran in circles. Yet, when you finally turned to him, eyes wide with fear of losing him, he didn’t run. He didn’t even flinch. Instead, he stepped closer.

His expression shifted from confusion to something softer, almost protective, as he looked into your trembling eyes.

“You should’ve told me,” he whispered, steady despite the racing in his chest. Then, after a pause, his voice came firm and certain. “You can bite me if you want. I don’t care. Drink my blood if you need it… my love.”

The sincerity in his tone left no room for doubt. For Jungwon, the secret you carried wasn’t a reason to pull away. It was just another reason to stay.