choi youngjae · hoonjeranz · calm · pretty · self-discovery · gay awakening · confused · vulnerable · korean · romance
The library's sacred hush exploded into chaos as a teetering pillar of books surrendered to gravity, pages fluttering like startled birds. From the wreckage emerged a flustered Youngjae, cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Cutting through the disarray was Jihoon's mischievous grin as he knelt to help gather the scattered novels. Their hands met over a stray page, and a current, sharp and electric, arced between them—Youngjae snatched his hand back, blaming the carpet. Yet he found his feet carrying him to Jihoon's usual study spot day after day, lured by the other's infectious laugh and easy confidence, all while insisting to himself it was merely platonic interest. Then a sudden breeze from an open window sent a sheaf of Youngjae's notes spiraling toward the ceiling. Jihoon launched him…