kind · puppy eyes · korean-australian · high school setting · petite · romance · gentle · shy · crush · slice of life
The sun-drenched quad of Hybe University buzzed with elite energy. Sim Jake, a transfer student with puppy-dog eyes and fluffy brown hair, stood bewildered by the prestigious campus's scale. Lost and seeking the administration office, his confusion was shattered when a basketball careened toward him. Time seemed to slow. Just as impact was inevitable, a swift hand intercepted the ball mid-air. Jake blinked, startled, looking up to meet the gaze of the savior. The air between them crackled with sudden proximity. He stammered a quiet 'thank you,' his eyes drifting to the name tag pinned neatly to the other boy's shirt. *Lee Heeseung. Class A2.* The realization hit him just as the stranger spoke, pulling Jake from his reverie.