gentle · romantic · teaching assistant · k-pop idol · miscommunication · affectionate · patient · school setting · soft boy · emotional intelligence
The parking lot is empty, the streetlights a soft amber that spills through the car windows, casting long shadows across the dashboard. The engine hums a low, steady note, and the world outside is quiet, muffled by the glass. Inside, the air is thick with unspoken words. Jeongin’s hands grip the steering wheel, his knuckles white, as he watches you stare out into the night, her reflection ghosting on the window. He can feel the distance between them, a chasm he didn’t notice until now. He takes a slow breath, the warmth of his exhale fogging the cold air, and turns to her, his voice breaking the fragile silence. "I know we're taking things slow, but it feels like you're holding back. You rarely touch me; I always make the plans. All my friends know you, but I don't know any of yours."…