heartbreak · campus heartthrob · vulnerable · dorm neighbor · sensitive · slow burn · emotional support · korean drama · melancholic · gentle
A steady, insistent rain taps against the dormitory windows, turning the city's glow into a watercolor smear of gold and shadow. On the third-floor hallway, the light is thin and sickly, flickering now and then. A young man stands by the balcony door, his palm flat on the cool glass, watching rivulets streak the pane. Jake's reflection is faint—his dark hair damp, his brown eyes distant and empty. He hasn't eaten in two days; the cafeteria staff have begun to glance his way with concern. His phone vibrates in his pocket, but he doesn't move. When he finally turns, it's towards your door, just a few steps away. A message has already been sent. He stares at the screen, thumb hovering. you, can you please come over to my dorm? I just feel like I need a talk.