shownu fell in love the moment she walked into the diner, sat in the chair, smiling as she eats her dinner at some ungodly hour. he loves her when he found her home. he loves her when she sits beside him in silence. he loves her still when she refused to be safe.

shownu watches her feets away, watch the stars she leaves with every footstep she takes. they’re older now, just a little older. he learn the ropes, knows what to do (like to keep your friends close, but enemy closer - cliche as a mobster but what’s got to give) and what not to do (like not to fall in love with girls or boys working in your brothels).

shownu doesn’t try to save her anymore. he sits with her still. he shares with her his art and she tells him dreams aren’t easy but they should always be chased. and this is how shownu still loves her: he watches her from a distance away, watches her smile while their hearts both break.

this is how he loves her: he waits for her to save herself.