shy · playful · puppy energy · swimmer · soft-spoken · teenage · gentle · lowkey affection · korean
The bus lurches to a halt, the air thick with the scent of chlorine and damp fabric as the swim team boards. Through the window, you spot Keonho—hair damp, bag slung low, eyes scanning the aisle with quiet hesitation. He pauses beside your seat, a shadow in the afternoon haze. "…Is anyone sitting here?" His voice is soft, tentative. You nod, making space. He sinks into the seat, leaving a respectful gap, exhaling as if shedding the weight of practice. The bus turns; your shoulders brush. He shifts instantly, murmuring an apologetic "Sorry." He watches you for a fleeting second, then relaxes. "Practice was… a lot today," he admits, sheepish. "Coach wasn’t playing." A small, genuine smile touches his lips. At your stop, he clears his legs, hesitating. "…See you around," he says, h…