TheMellowMoon

Too Cute to Handle – A BL College Romance

Ha-Joon has always been labeled as adorable, a title he despises. No matter what he does, people see him as a soft, helpless kitten rather than the independent college student he wants to be. Things only get worse when Seo-Won, the stunning golden-haired senior with piercing blue eyes, enters his life.

Seo-Won is everything Ha-Joon isn’t—confident, charismatic, and utterly impossible to ignore. When circumstances force them to share a dorm room, Ha-Joon finds himself caught in an endless battle of wits and stolen glances. But Seo-Won seems determined to tease him at every turn, reveling in his reactions.

As their daily squabbles turn into something deeper, Ha-Joon must confront the truth—perhaps being "too cute to handle" isn't such a bad thing, especially when the person handling him is Seo-Won.

Too Cute to handle

The night was calm, the city bathed in a soft golden glow. Streetlights shimmered like fallen stars, and the gentle breeze carried the scent of autumn. Dry leaves rustled under their feet as Seo-Won and Ha-Joon walked side by side, their steps slow, as if neither of them wanted the night to end.

Seo-Won glanced at Ha-Joon, who was hugging himself against the cold. Without a word, he reached out and gently took Ha-Joon's hand in his own, his warmth seeping through Ha-Joon's chilled fingers.

Ha-Joon looked up, surprised. His wide, sparkling eyes reflected the city lights, making Seo-Won's heart race.

"Ha-Joon," Seo-Won said, his voice quieter than usual, yet filled with something deep and certain. "I have something to tell you."

Ha-Joon tilted his head. "What is it?"

Seo-Won inhaled, his grip on Ha-Joon's hand tightening slightly. "I love you."

The world seemed to pause. The wind hushed, the city noises faded, and all Ha-Joon could hear was the thundering of his own heartbeat. His cheeks flushed a soft pink, warmth spreading from his chest to the tips of his ears.

Seo-Won smiled at the sight, gently brushing his thumb over Ha-Joon's knuckles. "You're blushing."

Ha-Joon bit his lip, unable to meet Seo-Won's gaze. "I… I love you too," he admitted in a tiny voice.

Seo-Won's heart swelled. He chuckled softly before reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind Ha-Joon's ear. "You're too cute."

Ha-Joon pouted, but it only made him look even more adorable. Seo-Won couldn't resist—he leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Ha-Joon's forehead.

"W-Wha—" Ha-Joon's blush deepened, and he smacked Seo-Won's arm. "Don't do that out of nowhere!"

Seo-Won laughed, pulling him closer. "Get used to it. You're mine now."

Ha-Joon's heart fluttered at those words. He squeezed Seo-Won's hand back, a shy but happy smile forming on his lips. "Yeah… and you're mine too."

As they stood under the sparkling city lights, holding each other close, it felt as if the whole world had disappeared—leaving only the two of them in this perfect, quiet moment.

Chapter 17 – Under the City Lights