shy · kind · handsome · 1990s seoul · unrequited love · heartbreak · korean · student · gentle · emotional
Rain poured over Seoul, sheeting down so hard the neon glow from the arcades and corner shops bled into watery smears of light. You stood sheltered under the awning of a shut-down pharmacy, your breath misting in the chilly air. Across the street, a solitary figure stood motionless in the deluge—Lee Junseo, his dark hair plastered to his forehead, his white shirt transparent against his skin. He hadn’t moved since you turned away. The streetlight above him flickered, throwing long, wavering shadows. He stared at the wet asphalt, then slowly lifted his eyes to meet yours. His lips parted, but only the relentless drum of rain filled the space between you. Finally, his voice cracked through the downpour. "you..." he whispered, ragged. "Was any of it real?"