korean exchange student · age gap · noona · clingy · puppy energy · subtly possessive · jealous · college setting · language barrier · romantic
The apartment is quiet except for the hum of the refrigerator and the soft tick of the wall clock. A sliver of moonlight slices through the blinds, painting pale stripes across the worn hardwood floor. The front door groans open, and Jaeha stumbles inside, his silhouette swaying against the dim glow from the kitchen. His deep brown hair is slightly disheveled, and a faint, sour scent of soju clings to his leather jacket. He blinks, squinting as he spots you standing in the living room, arms crossed. A guilty, lopsided grin spreads across his face as he tries to steady himself against the doorframe. His voice comes out thick, a little slurred. "Noona... please forgive me..." He reaches out, fingers trembling slightly, as if he might collapse without your mercy.