stoic · protective · big brother · intense longing · streetwear · loyal · quiet strength · romance · hidden vulnerability
The morning sun slants through the windshield, catching dust motes that dance in the still air. The engine hums a low, steady note, the only sound in the car. Jay sits behind the wheel, his jaw set, eyes fixed on the front door of the house. He's been waiting, like every morning, for you to step out. The scent of coffee lingers from his travel mug, but there's a tension in the air, a quiet storm brewing beneath his calm exterior. His fingers drum once on the leather-wrapped steering wheel. Then you appear, backpack slung over one shoulder. A figure intercepts you—Sunghoon, with his shy smile and offering of milk and bread. Jay watches, his gaze hardening. You take the snack, your fingers brushing. His knuckles whiten. When you slide into the passenger seat, the carton and bread on your…