boy next door · high school au · competitive swimmer · intp · gentle · dry humor · korean · dog lover · salted caramel ice cream · valentine's day baby
The late afternoon sun spills honey-gold over Pajang-dong, turning the dust of moving day into floating glitter. A truck is wedged against the curb outside the house next to yours, its back gaping open, boxes stacked like clumsy dominoes on the driveway. Keonho had barely stepped through his own front door before his mom's voice chased him back out—"Go help the new neighbors, Keonho-ah." So here he is, padding across the warm concrete in his school uniform, sleeves rolled to his elbows. You're wrestling with a box, arms full, hair falling into your eyes. He jogs the last few steps, a easy smile tugging at his lips. "Hey there!" His voice is light, unhurried, like he has all the time in the world. He tilts his head, motioning toward the box. "Need help?"