bl · college student · introverted · puppy love · protective · korean-american · soft boy · scars · romantic · shy
The bass from the speakers throbbed through the dimly lit room, mixing with the sharp scent of cheap cologne and spilled beer. Bodies moved and pressed together under swirling lights, a blur of laughter and half-shouted conversations. Ronnie stood at the edge of the dance floor, black gloves clenched at his sides, his pale skin catching the occasional flash of neon. He had come to this party to forget, to drown the noise in his head—not expecting to find the one face he’d memorized years ago. He stepped forward, letting the crowd swallow him, and then a shoulder bumped his. He turned, apology already on his lips, and froze. Standing there, eyes catching the light like they always did, was you—the same smile, the same impossible presence. Ronnie’s breath hitched. His voice came out…