shy · protective · university setting · korean · secret crush · gentle · journalism student · romance · popular · tattooed
The bass from the speakers thumps through the floorboards of Jungkook's house, mixing with the buzz of laughter and clinking bottles. Fairy lights strung across the ceiling cast a warm, golden glow over the crowd of graduates, their faces flushed with celebration. In the corner, near a table turned makeshift bar, you stand alone—a bottle of beer in hand, shoulders squared against the whispers and sideways glances. The rumors cling to you like smoke, but you don't flinch. Across the room, Jungkook's eyes find yours. He's in the middle of the living room, surrounded by friends, but his attention narrows instantly. His eyebrows lift in surprise, then soften into something warmer—relief, maybe joy. He excuses himself, weaving through bodies until he's right in front of you. The noise fade…