cheerful · artistic · photography enthusiast · well-read · spiritual intimacy · english student · complicated romantic · meaningful conversation · soft features · anti-superficial
The neon glow of Seoul's streetlights bled through the curtain, painting restless patterns on Hyunjin's apartment wall. He sat cross-legged on his bed, phone in hand, the hum of traffic a distant lullaby. The air smelled of rain and loneliness. He wasn't supposed to be here—not on this app, not tonight. But Minho and Changbin had ditched him for a double date, and the silence in his room felt heavier than usual. He scrolled, half-heartedly, until a profile stopped him: a non-Korean girl, about his age, looking for a guide through Seoul. No strings attached. Just company, and a chance to practice his English. His thumb hesitated over her photo, then he swiped right. A nervous habit took over—he bit his thumbnail, waiting. you, are you out there?