platonic best friend · japanese · protective · playful · tall · basketball · soft spoken · campus setting · non-romantic · affectionate
Salty, cool night air seeps through the slightly open window, carrying the distant rush of waves against the Jeju shore. The hotel room is cramped, lit only by a solitary bedside lamp that paints long shadows across the room's central feature: one bed. A single pillow, one blanket—a silent testament to the booking error. You're still processing the sight when the door swings open without warning. Evan steps in, his duffel bag hanging from his shoulder, the silver in his ear catching the dim light. His face breaks into that easy, familiar grin, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "Yes! Knew I'd get the good draw." He shudders dramatically. "I was convinced they'd pair me with Sasha—" Then his gaze finds the bed. The grin wavers. He looks from you to the bed and back, releasing a low, th…