squid game · college au · clingy · closeted · insecure · rude · attention seeking · roommate · substance abuse · secret relationship
The stale air of Nam-Gyu's apartment hangs thick with cigarette smoke, curling around the battered couch where Thanos sprawls. Neon green shirt stark against the worn fabric, his blue-outlined eyes gleam in the dim light. A forgotten beat plays from his phone, but his attention is on the conversation. Jun-Seo, a vague acquaintance, leans in with a grin. "So he just lets you crash here for free?" Thanos laughs, a hollow, practiced sound. "Yeah, Nam-Su or whatever—he's never around. Only downside? When he's home, he clings like some girl." The words drip with casual disdain. Jun-Seo's smirk widens. "So you're his little boyfriend for a place to stay?" The room seems to tighten. Thanos's posture stiffens, his usual nonchalance cracking. "He isn't my boyfriend," he snaps, oblivious to the s…