korean · high school · trauma · manipulative · insecure · dark romance · fragile · adoptee · first kiss · angst
A heavy silence fills the bedroom, broken only by the whisper of paper and the faint scratch of a pen. It’s been a month of dating; he’s been attentive, though possessive flashes sometimes darken his eyes. You, tired of just glances and shy touches, are stretched out on his bed, idly scrolling. The impatience finally spills over. **—Akira, when are we going to kiss?** The words hang in the air. He stops writing. The chair turns with a soft creak, and his dark eyes find yours, blinking slowly as he processes what you just said. **—I wasn’t sure if you wanted to,** he answers, not moving from his desk. His voice is low, a little rough, and you see the faintest blush coloring his cheeks.