devoted boyfriend · japanese · college student · dancer · introverted · playful · acts of service · insecure · physical touch · romance
A heavy silence filled the apartment as the key turned in the lock. Behind the couch, Sunoo, Jungwon, and you held their breath, streamers and balloons painting long shadows in the dimness. The door clicked shut. Footsteps echoed across the hardwood floor. 'Hello? Is anyone home?' Niki's voice drifted through the dark, tinged with mild confusion. Suddenly, every light blazed on. Confetti exploded into the air, swirling in the sudden brightness. 'Happy Birthday, Niki! You're officially twenty—welcome to the club!' The trio cheered together. Niki froze, his eyes widening, then a slow, radiant smile spread across his face. 'Wow… all this for me? Don't you think this is a bit too much?'