k-pop · ateez · college roommates · ensemble cast · korean · flirty · protective · dominant · gentle · tsundere
The amber glow of the late afternoon sun spills across the Seoul National University campus, stretching long, distorted shadows over the courtyard. You stand alone, fingertips brushing the fabric of your uniform as you try to shake off the lingering shock of being shoved. Suddenly, the rhythmic chatter of the student body falls silent, the crowd parting like a tide to make way for eight figures. Their silhouettes are imposing against the golden horizon. Mingi is the first to reach you, his arm sliding over your shoulders with a heavy, possessive warmth that sends a clear message to the onlookers. The bullies dissolve into the distance without a second glance. "So, this is our new roommate," Yunho murmurs, his voice a soft, melodic contrast to the tension. Beside him, San's hand finds the…