𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 ♨︎sololeveling.

Chapter 00 ; Love Blossoms

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Chapter 00
LOVE BLOSSOMS

"I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN DO this, Sunbae." Sung Jin-Woo leaned his head on (L/n) (M/n)'s shoulder, holding tightly on his uniform as he continued to cry. It was shameful to cry in front of the person he admired—but as their conversation continued, it ended with him venting.

His mother had recently fallen into an Eternal Sleep, leaving him to provide for himself and his sister with no one else to depend on. Even as he put on a tough front, he couldn't help but break down in the presence of someone dependable.

"Shh... It's going to be okay." (M/n) lowered his voice to a gentle whisper, putting his hands to Jin-Woo's back and stroking him up and down. His voice was deep and soothing to the ears, making Jin-Woo calm down as his sobs got quieter.

"I'll be here," (M/n) said, smiling kindly as he patted Jin-Woo's back. "Cry as much as you want. I'll listen." He hugged Jin-Woo tighter, pulling him close to his body with subtle coaxing.

"I miss my Mom," Jin-Woo murmured, hiding his face on his senior's chest, his face blushing red from the embarrassment of crying. But (L/n) (M/n) didn't say anything about it, his hands only massaging Jin-Woo's back in silence.

Sung Jin-Woo liked the (h/c)-haired male's warmth, wishing he could stay in that position with him forever. He felt like home in his arms, holding tighter with no thoughts of letting go. 'Sunbae is too perfect.'

The feelings inside felt perpetual, only getting stronger as he paid more attention to the scene. He could smell his senior's cologne from up close, it must've been cool blue like the relaxed (M/n). Jin-Woo could hear every beat of (M/n)'s heart through his shirt, and the slow rhythm of his breathing; going up and down.

Then Jin-Woo wondered, what was (M/n)'s expression like?

In a cluster of courage, Jin-Woo slowly turned his head up to look. He saw a bright smile directed at him and curved (e/c) eyes. He suddenly felt embarrassed, trying to look away before (M/n)'s hand graced his cheek. It was warm and smooth against his skin.

"Do you feel better?" (M/n) asked calmly, using his other hand to wipe Jin-Woo's tears. His thumb touched the bottom of gray eyes, making the male flinch as his heartbeat quickened. (L/n) (M/n)'s face was strikingly handsome today in particular, only looking at Jin-Woo and him alone.

Jin-Woo wanted to have him for himself.

"I'm sorry, Sunbae." He loosened his grip as he hid his face, allowing (M/n) to freely move. (M/n) only chuckled, grabbing his handkerchief from his pocket and wiping Jin-Woo's face clean. Jin-Woo couldn't help but stare at him, trying to divert his vision to no avail.

'Sunbae is too close!'

His thoughts got hazier as his stomach twisted, frozen still like a rock from (M/n)'s touch alone. Jin-Woo liked it and he wanted more. He put his hand over his racing heart, speechless from his encounter with the senior.

"You're cuter when you smile," (M/n) remarked, making a dumb grin as Jin-Woo turned into a tomato from his own bashfulness. (M/n) slipped his handkerchief into Jin-Woo's hands, ruffling the male's black hair as he stepped back.

"Jin-Woo, next time let's meet each other with a big smile, okay?"

"Mhm."

"For now, I'll just settle for your blushing face."

Sung Jin-Woo just froze in a daze, watching as the gleeful (L/n) (M/n) skipped away with a satisfied grin. He only snapped out of it when (M/n) was completely out of sight, looking down to the handkerchief with wide eyes.

"It all happened so fast," he mumbled, rubbing his head in the places where (M/n) touched. He held a "maiden-in-love" look on his face, feeling hot as he wondered when they could meet again.

"I think I like Sunbae."

That was when his obsession fully blossomed.