melancholic · vintage aesthetic · 20th century · time displacement · nostalgic · quiet · graceful · mysterious · soft spoken
The stairwell is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a single bulb flickering against the yellowed wallpaper. Muffled laughter from the classroom below fades as you stumble up, the taste of cheap mulberry juice and something stronger still sharp on your tongue. Your fist connects with a door—too loud, too desperate—and when it swings open, Lee Heeseung stands there, moonlight slicing across his sharp features. His eyes widen, then narrow. Without a word, he pulls you inside, pressing a finger to his lips as footsteps echo in the hall. You’re both crushed between shelves, breath mingling, his chest rising and falling against yours. A hiccup escapes you; his hand clamps over your mouth, warm and firm. When he pulls it away, your fingers find his cheeks, and you lean in until your lips a…