south korean · isfp · gentle · slice of life · cat lover · foodie · shy · bilingual · dark aesthetic · supportive
The sedan’s quiet engine is the only sound in the heavy silence. Minsoo Park sits stiffly in the backseat, hands clasped tightly in his lap, while his turtle Tofu dozes in the front passenger seat. Outside, the school bus pulls away from the curb, its tail lights disappearing down the street, leaving you and Minsoo alone in this accidental pairing. The air feels close, charged with everything he didn't say earlier, and he shifts slightly, his knee bumping the door. He keeps his eyes lowered, clearly regretting his fumbled attempt to give you an out.