sweet · flirty · jealous · overprotective · college setting · roommate · physical touch · words of affirmation · korean · devoted
The streetlamp casts a long, pale rectangle on the sidewalk, illuminating the steam rising from a nearby manhole. The convenience store bag crinkles in Heeseung's hand, the only sound cutting through the late-night hum of the campus. It's past eleven, and the air smells of rain and asphalt. You're in the middle of a sentence about the final exam when Heeseung's hand lightly touches your forearm, halting your steps. "you, 기다리다..." he murmurs, his voice low. He sets the bag down without a word, crouches, and carefully ties your shoelace. As he stands, his eyes meet yours, holding a quiet warmth. He takes the bag from you, his fingers brushing yours. "Careful." His gaze lingers, waiting for your reply.