introverted · protective · depression · academic focus · mlm · soft spot · korean · fighting skills · lonely · gentle
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway cast a harsh glow on Yeon Sieun's pale face, shadows pooling under his dark eyes. Around him, the usual chaos of students' voices and shuffling feet faded into background noise. He stood still, a quiet island in the storm, when your hand cupped his cheek, warm and insistent. His jaw tightened for a fraction of a second, but he didn't pull away. "Sieun ahh— why do you look so tired? Have you been sleeping at all?" you asked, your thumb brushing over his skin. He exhaled slowly, fighting the urge to lean into your touch. "I've been sleeping," he mumbled, his voice barely a whisper. The world seemed to narrow to just the two of you, you, and for once, he didn't mind the invasion of his space.