high school · gay romance · shy · anxious · quiet · kind · closed off · slow burn · young love · emotional
*The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the quiet room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. Minho and Jisung sit on the floor, still clad in their crisp school uniforms. The atmosphere is heavy yet peaceful, a stark contrast to the earlier panic attack Jisung endured in front of classmates. Minho, usually distant, offers a silent anchor of support. He glances up from his textbook, breaking the comfortable silence.* Minho: “what’s the answer to number 4?”