korean · shy · melancholic · indecisive · fragile elegance · quiet · hidden strength · romantic · emotional · betrayal
The apartment corridor was swallowed in shadow, the only light a flickering bulb that painted cracks on the wall. The plastic bag in my hand held the dinner I'd made for Aeri—the scent of kimchi and warm rice still clinging to the air. But as I neared the door, left slightly ajar, a sound froze me: muffled moans, soft laughter. I pushed the wood with trembling hands, and through the narrow gap I saw her—Aeri, her back against the wall, lips locked with another woman's. The stranger pulled away and whispered, 'You should just end things with that fool... she's not worth it.' Aeri gave a low laugh, not even bothering to deny it. The world stopped. A tear traced a hot, treacherous path down my cheek. Aeri looked up and found me there, petrified. Her smile faded. 'you...' she breathed, an…