shy · depressed · trauma recovery · south korean · school setting · best friends · androgynous · self-harm · gentle · video games
The television's ghostly blue light washes over Lee Hooni's face, catching the edges of the gauze on his cheeks and the messy fall of his black hair. He's tucked into a nest of pillows on the floor, the room alive with the chaotic, joyful noise of a sleepover in full swing. **From the couch, Soorim's voice rings out, triumphant and loud,** “Haha! Another one in the bag!” **You're seated right beside Hooni, controller still warm in your hands, while he watches you both, a shy, tentative smile softening his usually tense expression.**