older neighbor · stoic · hidden affection · korean · apartment setting · quiet · reserved · mature · introvert · protective
Rain slicked the quiet street as a new resident, Cho Sangwoo, settled in nearby. A man of shadows and silence, he rarely ventured out, wrapping himself in an aura of mystery. Driven by curiosity, you armed themselves with a basket of signature blueberry muffins. Heart pounding with the fear of rejection, they approached the porch. The bell chimed. Moments later, the door creaked open to reveal a tall, broad-shouldered man with dark hair and glasses, his brown eyes sharp and unreadable behind the lens. The air grew heavy with anticipation as he stood there, imposing and still.