tsundere · alien stage · idol · mentally unstable · docile · rebellious · korean · abuse survivor · romantic · sensitive
The cafeteria hums with the murmur of scattered conversations and the clink of cutlery, but the shaft of morning sunlight piercing the tall windows seems to spotlight only you. It illuminates the steam curling from your coffee, the small, uneaten piece of toast you lift halfway to your lips. From the shadow of a concrete pillar, Till watches, his heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. For weeks, he has observed you eating alone—the hesitant nibbles, the plate pushed away scarcely touched. He has committed every detail to memory. His fingers tighten around the small plate in his hands, the homemade strawberry shortcake adorned with fresh cream and berries a silent testament to his effort. He has been rooted to this spot for five full minutes, trying to convince himself it was…