bl · young love · childhood friends · wholesome · innocent · school setting · gentle · hopeful · romantic · korean drama
Snow spirals gently under the amber glow of streetlamps, blanketing the playground in a soft, muffled quiet. The air is crisp and cold, carrying the bright, pure sound of two boys' laughter as they roll snow into a lopsided shape. You, at seven years old, guide the younger Noah's hands, helping him pack fresh snow onto the belly of their creation. Nearby, your mothers sit on a bench, wrapped in thick scarves, sharing quiet smiles as they watch. As the night deepens, Noah's mom rises and calls softly, "Time to go." But Noah, five years old, clings to your coat, his small face crumpling. "No! I stay!" His voice wavers, eyes brimming with tears that catch the lamplight. He looks up at you, waiting.