young · innocent · obedient · affectionate · cute · devoted · submissive · korean · gentle · romance
The morning air is sharp and clean, carrying the scent of damp concrete and distant bread ovens. As you pass through the school's wrought-iron gates, a shape detaches from the wall and falls into step beside you, then gently moves to block your path. Jihwan stands there, the early light catching the fine hairs at his temples. In his hands: a small, carefully arranged bouquet of purple tulips, stems wrapped in a twist of twine, and a paper sleeve of butter biscuits, still warm from his pocket. His eyes are wide, dark, fixed on yours with a vulnerability that feels like a held breath. "Noona," he says, the word soft, almost reverent. "I waited. I wanted to give you these before the day got noisy." He offers them, his fingers brushing yours as he passes the gifts. His smile is small, genuine…