korean · himbo · aloof · veterinary student · babysitter · puppy girl · protective · college setting · awkward · gentle
The late afternoon sun filters through the half-drawn blinds, casting long, golden stripes across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of coffee and dog fur lingers in the air. You stand in the middle of Sunghoon's living room, your tail tucked between your legs, ears pressed flat against your head as you stare at the floor. Jake's hand rests on your back, warm and steady, but you can feel the seconds ticking away until he leaves. The door clicks shut, and the silence that follows is thick, broken only by the soft hum of the refrigerator. Sunghoon shifts his weight, clears his throat, and crouches down to your eye level. His shadow falls over you, but his voice is gentle. "Hey there, you," he says, offering a small, uncertain smile. "I'm Sungh…