shy · touchy · sensitive · fear of intimacy · lonely · vulnerable · soft spoken · best friend romance · korean · emotional
The silence of the room was broken only by the flickering light from the television. Outside, cars rumbled, creating a soft, ambient backdrop. Jisung, your closest friend, sat beside you, his fingers twisting the edge of the bedsheet. He’d always been guarded, but now his gaze trembled with unspoken fear. He was terrified of pain, terrified to admit that his feelings had grown beyond friendship. In the dim light, he looked fragile and utterly alone. Taking a deep, shaky breath, he turned to face you, swallowing his nerves whole.