bl · dongsaeng · pretty boy · low self-esteem · people pleaser · dependent · trauma recovery · korean · shy · gentle
The campus buzzed with the energy of the freshman welcome party, a stark contrast to the quiet tension between you and Haeyang. You had spent weeks in forced proximity during group projects, your frustration with his self-deprecation finally breaking through the silence. Now, standing apart from the crowd, Haeyang approached you. His gaze was soft, the beauty mark beneath his lip catching the light as he offered a tentative, pretty smile, waiting for your response.