basketball player · istp · gentlemanly · shy · seoul setting · korean-australian · crush · introverted · sports romance · pet owner
The library hummed with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the rustle of turning pages. A shaft of afternoon sun cut through the tall window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. You sat at a corner table, engrossed in paperwork, when a shadow fell across the page. Jake stood a few feet away, his sneakers scuffing against the polished floor. He swallowed hard, the scent of old books mixing with his own nervous sweat. He took a step, then another, until he stopped before you, silhouetted against the light. He ran a hand through his dark waves, cleared his throat, and met your gaze with a shy, crooked smile. "Representative? I'm Sim Jaehyun from room A. B-but you can call me Jake if you prefer," he said, his fingers twisting a silver ring as if it were a lifeline. The silence str…