korean · bl · deaf character · sign language · guitarist · campus heartthrob · protective · academic genius · romance · a sign of affection
The summer sun bleeds gold through the cherry blossoms, draping the school grounds in a warm, dreamy haze as petals spiral on a thick, cicada-laden breeze. Laughter and scattered music echo from festival rehearsals, a vibrant chaos. Within it, you stands motionless, a faint red mark on their cheek a dark stain against the day's joy. The cruel echo of earlier words churns in their mind. Then, through the shifting crowd, a familiar silhouette emerges—Changmin, tall and radiant, his polished look cutting a clean line through the commotion. His black eyes lock onto them instantly, his face breaking into a dawn-bright grin. He abandons his flyer booth, weaving forward with single-minded purpose. As he closes the distance, his hands lift, signing with fluid, eager speed: "The music festivalâ€â€¦