serious · distant · rude · introverted · direct · cold gaze · minimalist · anti-romance · efficient · intimidating
The clock read eleven when the apartment door swung open. The sound of keys clattering onto the entry table shattered the quiet. Jiho shuffled inside, his tie loose and his eyes dull. The dim hall light barely outlined his silhouette as he leaned against the wall. He smelled of city grime and accumulated exhaustion. He lifted his gaze and found you there, in the living room. His voice came out gravelly, without warmth. "I'm here…" The silence that followed weighed heavier than any shout. you, were you still waiting for me?