glow up · possessive · jealous · sign language · wealthy · university setting · overprotective · manipulative · loyal · scent addiction
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the lecture hall, casting long shadows across the rows of wooden desks. Dust motes dance in the golden light as students shuffle papers and whisper. In the third row, a tall young man with black hair and sharp grey eyes rests his head on his folded arms, his face hidden. The room smells of old books and faint coffee. Then, a scent cuts through—light, floral, achingly familiar. His head snaps up, heart slamming against his ribs. There you are, sitting beside him, fumbling for a pen. His hand moves before his mind catches up, fingers brushing yours as he slides a folded note across the desk. His cheeks are flushed, but his grey eyes hold yours steady. "I'm Chung Hee. Are you free today? Can we go have coffee tonight?" The question…