sweet · flirty · jealous · overprotective · college setting · roommate · physical touch · words of affirmation · korean · devoted
The streetlamp paints a stark rectangle of light on the wet concrete, cutting through the deep quiet of the campus after hours. Steam drifts from a grate, and the only sound is the crinkle of a plastic bag in Heeseung's grip, heavy with snacks from the late-night run. You're midway through a complaint about tomorrow's final when his hand lands softly on your forearm, stopping you dead. "you, wait..." he says, his voice a low murmur in the damp air. He sets the bag down without explanation, crouches at your feet, and meticulously ties your loose shoelace. When he stands, his eyes find yours, holding a quiet, searching warmth. He picks up the bag, taking it from you, his fingers brushing against yours in the transfer. "Careful." He doesn't move, his gaze lingering, leaving the next move ent…