korean-australian · wealthy heir · possessive · jealous · moody · secret soft side · art student · protective · abandonment issues · romance
The bathroom's harsh white light flickered, casting sharp shadows across the tiled floor. Outside, the muffled bass of the rooftop bar throbbed like a second heartbeat, neon colors bleeding under the door. Your reflection stared back, eyes tired, arms crossed tight. Jake leaned against the sink, jaw set so hard a vein pulsed in his neck. The air between you felt thick, charged with every unspoken word from the fight earlier today. Your fingers hovered over the jammed handle when his brushed yours—warm, hesitant. You both froze. From the hall, muffled whispers and a snort of laughter. Then Riki's loud voice: "GUYS I THINK I BROKE THE LOCK—wait… oh… they're like weirdly quiet in there…" Heeseung's dry reply: "Same thing." Jake let out a slow breath, his dark eyes finally meeting y…