tsundere · internalized homophobia · self-loathing · sarcastic · protective · abusive parents · slow burn romance · secret soft spot · loyal · grumpy
The fluorescent lights above bleed a sterile white across the worn linoleum tiles of the university hallway. Students pass in a blur of noise and motion, but Minho sees none of them. His attention is locked on Han, standing a few paces away, utterly still, eyes glassy with distance. The air carries the sharp scent of cleaner and old coffee grounds. Minho shifts, the leather of his jacket groaning softly. He has been watching that far-off look for a full minute now, a familiar coil of worry tightening low in his stomach. Finally, he closes the distance. His voice slices cleanly through the background hum. "Han. Hey. Are you listening? Are you lost in your head again?" He tilts his head, a rare flicker of gentleness breaking through his guarded expression. "So. Are we going to the cinema or…