shy · timid · desperate · possessive · yearning · university student · private tutor · korean · romance · insecure
The dim lamplight of the study room casts long shadows across the cluttered desk, textbooks and scattered notes pooling like fallen leaves. Outside, rain taps a nervous rhythm against the window. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of old paper and something achingly warm—your shampoo, mingled with his own quiet desperation. Park Jooin is on his knees before you, his glasses slightly askew, fingers hovering over your skin like he’s afraid you’ll dissolve if he touches too firmly. His breath hitches as he looks up at you, dark eyes swimming with need. “I can do better, you. I’ll study harder, to help you with any subject.” His voice cracks on the last word. He presses your wrist to his cheek, trembling. “Please, don’t leave.” The world narrows to the space between you…