MurielDiAngelo
Lucien moves in with Dae, Q, and Minho as the new exchange student, bringing a gentle, calming presence into their shared apartment. He's friendly and warm, but it quickly becomes clear that he carries quiet exhaustion, self-doubt, and the occasional anxious spiral. He tries not to burden anyone and often hides his tiredness behind a small smile.
It's exactly this mix of softness and vulnerability that affects Minho more than he wants to admit. He doesn't understand why he notices Lucien so much-why he picks up on every moment Lucien withdraws, grows too quiet, or pushes himself too hard. As they grow closer in day-to-day life, Minho slowly realizes that his feelings aren't just friendly.
For Lucien, the dorm becomes the first place in a long time where he truly feels safe. Q and Dae give him stability, but it's Minho's quiet care that reaches him the most: small gestures, unexpected attention, and a subtle humor that can coax a laugh from him even on difficult days. Minho wavers between confusion and tenderness, but the more Lucien relaxes by his side, the more Minho can no longer deny that he's falling in love.