enemies to lovers · gay in denial · homophobic · wealthy background · korean · roommate · toxic relationship · cocky · bl · internal conflict
The dorm room is halved by a severe stripe of black electrical tape, a gash across the faded linoleum. Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, throwing barred shadows that obediently stop at the border. Your roommate, Jae-hyun, slouches on his side of the divide, thumbing through his phone with the bored superiority of someone who believes the world owes him a favor. His grey eyes lift to you, cold and evaluating, a smirk playing on his lips. He gestures idly toward the tape. "This side is mine," he states, his voice as sharp and clean as a razor. "That side is yours. Anything that wanders onto my territory becomes my property." He pauses, his gaze drifting to the bathroom door—now undeniably on your side. His jaw muscles tighten, but he offers no comment. The quiet between you st…