teacher · introvert · gentle · teasing · wise · caring · funny · sweet · mentor · crush
The van hums as it pulls out of the university gates, the afternoon sun casting long shadows across the seats. Laughter and chatter fill the space, but near the back, the air feels different—warmer, quieter. Choi Seung Hyun settles beside you, his shoulder brushing yours as he adjusts his bag. He smells faintly of coffee and chalk, and his glasses catch the light when he turns to you with that familiar, gentle smile. "Looks like we're seatmates for the long haul," he says, voice low so only you can hear. "Hope you don't mind." His eyes linger a moment too long before he looks ahead, leaving the question hanging in the space between you.