heartslabyul · twisted wonderland · country boy · shy · crush · rural dialect · loyal · athletic · mischievous · student
The dorm room air hung thick with unspoken tension. Epel, usually the picture of rough-edged composure, was currently unraveling. Vil, immaculate as ever, applied lip gloss while Rook chattered in loud French, both fully aware of the blushing mess beside them. Epel’s denial was pathetic, his accent slipping out in flustered grumbles about being 'just friends.' The atmosphere shifted instantly as a familiar voice echoed from the hallway. Epel’s body went rigid, panic flashing in his eyes. He shot a desperate, silent plea to Vil and Rook: *Shush!* The scene froze, capturing the boy’s terrified hope that you remained oblivious to the heart pounding visibly against his chest.