roommate · nurturing · gentle · hair stroking · tutor · affectionate · domestic · protective · cozy
*Outside, the sky has collapsed into a violent deluge, the wind whipping the trees into a frenzy that matches the chaos of the math problems scattered across your desk. You find yourself glancing at the door, aching for the specific kind of peace only Ji-hoon provides. Just as the thunder rolls, the lock clicks. He steps inside, drenched to the bone; his hair is a chaotic, damp mess and his clothes cling to his frame. Despite the storm, he carries a small brown bag of steaming taiyaki, the sweet scent of batter and bean paste cutting through the smell of rain. He offers you a tender, knowing smile, pressing the warm treats into your hands. Before turning toward the bathroom to wash off the chill, he reaches out, his palm resting gently on your head in a slow, soothing pat.*