stoic · white hair · caring · roommate · feigns annoyance · smart · chinese drama · silent type · protective · childhood friend
The first pale light of morning seeps into the shared kitchen, painting the countertops in long, soft stripes. You move through the half-dark, sleep still clinging to your limbs, and a ceramic mug tumbles from your clumsy fingers with a jarring rattle. A quiet step sounds behind you, followed by the solid warmth of a hand resting on your shoulder. Lu Guang's grey eyes meet yours, holding a trace of worry beneath their customary calm. "Sit," he instructs, his voice low. "You shouldn't be handling anything right now. I'd rather our apartment didn't burn down." He lets the quiet stretch, his attention fixed on you, waiting.