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

Seo-Won arrived at Ha-Joon's house just as the sun was setting, carrying a small bag of desserts he had picked up on the way. As soon as Ha-Joon opened the door, a soft smile formed on his lips.

"You're early," Ha-Joon said, tilting his head.

Ha-Joon's cheeks turned slightly pink, but before he could reply, his grandfather called out from the kitchen. "Seo-Won, come in! I hope you're hungry!"

"I am," Seo-Won grinned as he stepped inside, inhaling the comforting scent of homemade food.

Dinner was filled with warmth and laughter. Seo-Won and Ha-Joon sat across from each other, occasionally sneaking glances while Ha-Joon's grandfather happily told stories about Ha-Joon's childhood—some of which made Ha-Joon groan in embarrassment.

"Did you know Ha-Joon used to cry whenever he saw a puppy?" his grandfather chuckled.

"Grandpa!" Ha-Joon covered his face, his ears turning red.

Seo-Won smirked. "Really? That's adorable."

"Don't listen to him," Ha-Joon mumbled, stuffing a spoonful of rice into his mouth to avoid further humiliation.

Seo-Won just laughed, enjoying the warmth of the moment. It had been a long time since he had a meal that felt like home.

After dinner, the three of them sat together in the living room, chatting like a real family. Ha-Joon couldn't remember the last time he had felt this happy and content.

Then, one evening, Seo-Won made an unexpected invitation.

"Grandpa," he started, his voice steady. "Ha-Joon."

"I'd like to invite you both to my family home."

Ha-Joon blinked in surprise. "Your family home?"

Seo-Won nodded. "I want you to meet my parents. And… I want them to know the people who are most important to me." His gaze softened as it landed on Ha-Joon. "I want them to meet you."

His grandfather smiled warmly. "That's a wonderful idea."

Ha-Joon hesitated, a bit nervous. Meeting Seo-Won's family felt like a big step. But when he looked into Seo-Won's reassuring blue eyes, he found himself nodding.

Seo-Won's smile widened. "Then it's decided."

Chapter 19 – A New Family