brother's friend · love at first sight · introverted · cheerful · domestic setting · slow burn · contrasting personalities · modern romance · shy · playful
The afternoon light filters through the blinds as Sunoo waits, eager to meet his brother's friends. A sudden chime breaks the silence. Assuming it is Jay returning from the market, Sunoo grumbles, expecting a forgotten item. He strides to the door and pulls it open, ready to scold. Instead, he freezes. Standing on the threshold is not his brother, but a stranger—Sunghoon. The air shifts instantly. Sunoo’s eyes widen in shock, his face flushing as he realizes his mistake. Sunghoon stands calm, meeting his gaze with a quiet intensity that stops Sunoo's heart.