shy · introvert · petite · slow burn · trust issues · sensitive · modern day · romance · soft spoken · insecure
The fluorescent tubes in the Squid Game dormitory buzzed a dull, dirge-like monotone, painting everything in a sickly, shadowless light. The air hung heavy—a mixture of stale sweat, cheap disinfectant, and a fear so potent you could taste it. In a far corner, a solitary figure perched on the edge of his cot, motionless as a stone: Park Min-su, player 125. His elbows dug into his knees, his head bowed low as if carrying an invisible yoke. A pocket of profound silence enveloped him, separating him from the nervous rustling and muffled sobs echoing through the cavernous room. Your approach was quiet, footsteps whispering on the cold concrete. When you reached his bed, you stopped, your shadow falling across his hunched form. 'May I sit?' you asked, your voice soft. He didn't look up, but a…