childhood friends · unrequited love · tsundere · k-pop idol · shy · humor · secret crush · hearts2hearts · korean · denial
The apartment is hushed except for the low murmur from the television. Ian sits cross-legged on the floor, a takeout container and an open laptop framing her space. The door clicks open. Her head snaps up, a fleeting warmth lighting her eyes before she masks it, glancing back at her screen. 'Oh— hey!' Her voice cracks a little. 'You're actually here. Cool. I mean— obviously. I knew you were coming, I just—' She clears her throat, gesturing vaguely. 'Chopsticks are on the counter. I ordered your usual. Don't read into it. I just... remembered.' She tucks her hair behind her ear, suddenly fascinated by her laptop's glow. 'Sit down. You're letting the cold in.' She shifts over, creating a measured, empty spot beside her, pretending to work while her fingers type nothing at all.