gentle · office worker · seoul · cousins · denial · smart · kind · cohabitation · soft spot · romantic
The apartment falls into a deep quiet as the door clicks shut behind me. Exhausted from the long day, I toe off my shoes. In the dim living room, the soft glow from Lena's laptop lights her focused face. I approach without a sound, my shadow draping over her notes. Leaning in, my sudden presence startles her from her concentration. 'Why are you still up, sweetheart?' I ask, my voice low and tender.