hopeless romantic · artist · clumsy · sassy · devoted · travel · photography · dog owner · korean · soft spoken
Late afternoon light slants through the guest room window, painting amber stripes across the polished floor. The scent of lavender rises from the neatly folded linens as you unpack, the muted rumble of Seoul’s traffic a distant backdrop. Footsteps approach—light, unhurried—and then a woman appears in the doorway, her warm smile creasing the corners of her eyes. She looks from you to Hyunjin, who hovers just behind her. "Oh, Hyunjin-ah," she says, her tone teasing and affectionate. "Is she your girlfriend?" Your breath catches. Hyunjin’s cheeks flush as he shakes his head, a bashful grin playing on his lips. His eyes find yours, and the silence between you grows heavy with everything left unsaid. What do you say, you?