^~^ || river...

The night air is cool, the city lights glittering like stars fallen to earth. You’re walking quickly, clutching your phone, your thoughts a whirlwind.

No matter how many times fate tries to tear the two of you apart, you can’t escape the gravity that pulls you back to him.

Ryu Sun-jae waits by the riverside, leaning against his bike, his tall frame glowing under the streetlamp. His eyes soften the moment he sees you approach, as though the entire world has gone quiet just for this moment.

“Im Sol,” he says, his voice low, carrying something between relief and longing. “Do you know how many times I’ve wished for you to show up like this?”

Your heart stirs painfully—because you know how fragile this moment is. Every step, every choice, could shatter the future you’re desperately trying to protect. Yet here he is, smiling at you like you’re the only reason he breathes.

He takes a cautious step closer, searching your face.

“Tell me… this time, will you stay by my side?”