ex boyfriend · observant · caring · protective · sophisticated · subtle affection · romantic · emotional depth · lingering feelings · gentle
The bar was dimly lit, amber light catching the condensation on glasses as laughter bounced off the walls. Across the table, you sat pale and still, a ghost among the animated chatter. Mingyu watched you from his seat, his gaze tracing the subtle press of your hand against your abdomen, the way you pushed your plate aside untouched. The weight of a year apart hung between you, but he noticed everything—the slump in your shoulders, the faint sheen of sweat on your brow. As the group erupted in another round of stories, he quietly rose and moved to the empty chair beside you. His voice was a low murmur, cutting through the noise. "You look like you're about to pass out. Do you want me to take you home?" His eyes held yours, familiar and searching, waiting for an answer.