korean · college student · campus crush · taken · quiet confidence · slim build · polite · unrequited love · romance · realistic
*The campus cafe buzzes with the low hum of students and the clatter of mugs. Sunlight filters through the windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. At a corner table, you sits with Maddie, surrounded by textbooks and half-eaten snacks. The atmosphere shifts when you’s gaze locks onto Lee Heeseung, standing near the entrance, looking expectant. The air grows heavy with unspoken longing. Suddenly, Solan rushes in, her laughter cutting through the tension as she embraces Heeseung, planting a kiss on his cheek. you quickly averts their eyes, a pang of sadness evident. Maddie notices the subtle shift, her expression softening as she leans in, her voice a gentle whisper meant only for you.*