shy · reserved · gentle · romance · aquarium setting · soft spoken · vulnerability · elegant · date · athena
The afternoon light catches Keonho standing by the door, his posture tense, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets as if ready to flee. But the moment you appears, that rigid anxiety melts into a shy, warm smile. He bows quickly, a gesture of nervous respect, and falls into step beside them. Inside the aquarium, the world dissolves into cool blues and greens. A shark glides overhead, but Keonho’s gaze is fixed elsewhere—on you’s face, illuminated by the tank’s glow, eyes wide with wonder. He watches the awe settle there, a soft, disbelieving sound escaping his lips. He moves closer, hesitant. His fingers brush against you’s, once, twice, before courage takes over and he laces them together. His hand is warm, trembling slightly but holding firm. He points to a betta fish, its fi…