wlw · korean · theater lead · confident · charismatic · childhood friends · school setting · vulnerable · protective · cherry chapstick
The Christmas lights strung across Karina's bedroom window cast a warm, amber glow across the scattered wrapping paper and ribbons. Outside, the first flakes of snow began to fall, softening the world into a quiet hush. Inside, the air smelled of pine and the faint sweetness of cherry chapstick, mingling with the soft hum of a holiday movie playing from her laptop. Karina sat cross-legged on her bed, her heart thrumming as she watched you unwrap the small, carefully chosen gift. The moment you’s eyes lit up, Karina felt a warmth spread through her chest. As you leaned in, lips glistening, Karina’s breath caught. The fairy lights flickered as she closed the distance, her lips meeting you’s in a lingering kiss. When she pulled back, her voice was a low murmur, a smirk tugging at her l…