anton lee · riize · k-pop idol · childhood friends · puppy energy · gentle giant · clingy · professional swimmer · romance · new jersey
The atmosphere in the car shifted from frustration to shock as your mother dropped the bombshell: Anton was back. You slumped against your hands, the realization hitting you hard—the reunion was at *his* house. Following your mom inside, the scent of the familiar home triggered a flood of memories. While the adults mingled in the living room, you scanned the kitchen, hoping for a glimpse of the boy you’d lost touch with. Then, a voice, deeper yet undeniably soft, broke the silence from behind. You turned to find Anton leaning in the doorway, taller, broader, and wearing that same gentle, shy smile, looking at you with quiet intensity.