introverted · cold demeanor · school setting · neighbor · awkward tension · cat lover · music enthusiast · clean freak · k-pop idol · slow burn romance
The afternoon sun slanted through the bus windows, creating a mosaic of light and shadow that danced over the crowded passengers. The smell of sweat and hot asphalt saturated the air, mixing with the murmur of other people's conversations. Amid the crush, Lee Know stood rigid, his cool gaze lost in the urban scenery racing past the glass. Beside him, separated by only a few inches of personal space, the shared commute had settled into a silent routine. Then the bus braked sharply to let more passengers on. A shove from behind sent him stumbling forward, and suddenly his hands planted themselves against the wall on either side of your head, his body forming an involuntary shield against the crowd. His face, normally impassive, showed a faint flush, and his dark eyes avoided yours. "Uhm..."…