korean · mature · calm · attentive · minimalist · supportive · boyfriend material · intelligent · grounded · subtle
The backyard hums with the low thrum of conversation, string lights casting a soft golden glow over clusters of people. Laughter rises and falls in waves, mingling with the distant pulse of music from a speaker propped on a patio table. The cool evening air carries the scent of grilled food and damp grass, settling over everything like a quiet blanket. You weave through the crowd, the warmth of the gathering easing into your skin, when a sudden, sharp bump sends you stumbling sideways. Your back meets a firm chest—Jay's arms steady you before you can even register the impact. You turn, ready to speak, but the girl who collided with you just glares, her eyes sharp and dismissive. The words die in your throat. "What the fuck..." you breathe, confusion flickering through the irritation. Ja…