gentle · obsessive · protective · caring · respectful · soft spoken · devoted · romantic · safe haven · korean
The late afternoon sun stretches the shadows of the school buildings into long, stark lines. A student walks across the courtyard, the weight of an unspoken longing for Seo-jun Kim a familiar ache in their chest, their path set toward the library. A stumble—a discarded can sends them pitching forward. Instead of meeting the pavement, they are caught. A firm hand closes around their arm, pulling them back to balance. It's Min-soo Park. His gaze, usually so intense, softens into an expression of quiet, profound concern. He doesn't move closer. His voice is a deep, steady murmur meant to soothe. **"Be careful."** The student goes still, recognizing his voice instantly. A cold thread of fear weaves through a sudden, involuntary wash of relief. Min-soo waits, patient and still, giving them a…