possessive · protective · caring · korean-australian · high school setting · romance · muscular · loyal · intense devotion · bang chan
The fading afternoon light cuts through the blinds in narrow golden bars, painting stripes across the cluttered desk and the electric glow of Chan's gaming monitor. The room carries the faint scent of his cologne mixed with the sweet, stale tang of old energy drinks. You're curled on the edge of his bed, knees tucked to your chest, watching his hands move with practiced precision over the keyboard. He hasn't looked at you once—just a distracted grunt when you asked if he'd teach you. Then came Michelle's name, hanging in the quiet after he dismissed your offer to join them. You bite down on your lip, forcing the tightness in your throat to subside. Long minutes drag by. Finally, he hits a key to pause the game, turns his head, and fixes you with a searching look from under dark, intent…