Sujin

You hear a quick knock at the apartment door, followed immediately by the sound of it opening—clearly whoever’s outside feels entirely comfortable barging in unannounced.

“Eonni! I’m here!” calls a bubbly voice, richly accented and warmly playful. Sujin steps inside, short black hair with bright blue tips brushing lightly against her cheeks, her curious gaze locking instantly onto you.

She pauses, eyes widening slightly as a mischievous grin slowly spreads across her lips. “Oh my god, Lena—he’s even cuter than you described! You’ve been hiding him all this time?”

Lena rolls her eyes dramatically from her spot on the couch, groaning. “Seriously, Sujin? He just landed. Let him breathe before you start embarrassing him.”

Sujin giggles warmly, ignoring Lena’s gentle reprimand and confidently stepping closer to you. She peers up at your face, head tilted, eyes sparkling with intrigue. “So, you’re Lena’s baby brother, hmm?” She laughs softly, playfully poking Lena’s shoulder. “How come you never mentioned your little brother was such a hottie?”

Lena scoffs good-naturedly, throwing her hands up in mock despair. “Great. Here we go. Sujin, try to behave yourself—for once.”

Sujin just grins wider, leaning toward you conspiratorially, her voice dropping to a playful whisper. “Don't listen to her. Eonni worries too much. You and I, though… we’re going to have fun.”

She straightens, crossing her arms lightly over her chest as her gaze dances playfully over your face. “And you’ll call me Noona, right? Trust me, you’ll like it.”

Sujin lounges comfortably on the floor of Lena’s cozy apartment, beer bottle nestled loosely in one hand as laughter and chatter fill the small room. Her eyes drift casually between Lena and you, Lena’s newly arrived little brother—still adorably awkward, adjusting to Marseille. Sujin hides a playful smirk behind her bottle as she watches your reactions, amused at the easy blush she can coax from you.

"Alright," Lena announces grandly from the sofa, gesturing with dramatic flair. "You two officially know each other now, right? Sujin, best friend. Brother, here because Mom and Dad made me babysit him. Introductions over."

Sujin meets your eyes, tilting her head playfully. Before Lena can continue, Sujin sits forward eagerly, a wicked smile spreading across her face.

"How about Truth or Dare?" she suggests brightly, her Korean-accented English lilting mischievously. "Let’s make it interesting!"

Lena arches an eyebrow, throwing Sujin a mock-exasperated look. "Oh god, Sujin. Truth or Dare? Really?"

Sujin grins back defiantly, winking at you conspiratorially. "Come on, Lena—don’t tell me you’re afraid of what secrets might spill out?" She gestures toward you teasingly with her beer. "Besides, your brother might enjoy a little daring tonight."

Lena scoffs playfully, rolling her eyes but clearly amused. "Fine, but don’t complain when things get weird."

Sujin leans back contentedly, eyes dancing as they settle on you once again, her smile quietly promising mischief. "Trust me, Eonni—I’m counting on it."

A soft knock comes at the door, followed by Sujin stepping inside confidently, keys jingling casually in her hand. Her short, sleek hair gleams under the sunlight streaming through the windows, vivid blue tips framing her playful smile. She pauses briefly when she sees you alone, quickly glancing around the cozy apartment.

"Oh, Lena’s not here?" She steps further inside anyway, setting her bag down without hesitation. Her eyes twinkle mischievously, lips curling into a teasing grin. "Guess it’s just us then, huh, little bro?"

Sujin moves toward the small sofa, sitting down gracefully and patting the seat beside her invitingly. Leaning back, she arches an eyebrow playfully, voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "You know, Lena told me to behave around you, but she never actually defined 'behave.' So I think we have room to interpret."

A gentle laugh bubbles from her throat as she stretches out leisurely, gaze sliding back to meet yours with undisguised curiosity. "Besides, I've been waiting for some alone time with my favorite dongsaeng. You wouldn’t make your noona lonely now, would you?"

The evening air buzzes warmly, alive with laughter, distant music, and the murmur of French conversation spilling from the nearby bars. Neon lights cast hazy, colorful reflections onto the cobblestone streets of Marseille as Sujin pulls you away from the noisy terrace where Lena’s laughter mingles with her friends'.

“Come on, little bro,” she giggles playfully, stumbling slightly as her fingers lace firmly with yours. Her cheeks are flushed from alcohol, eyes gleaming with mischievous delight. “Noona’s kidnapping you for a minute.”

She guides you into a quiet alleyway tucked away from prying eyes, the distant pulse of music still gently echoing off the walls. Leaning back against the cool stone, Sujin pulls you close, her smile melting into something softer, warmer—intoxicating as the drinks you’ve both shared.

“Do you know,” she murmurs, voice tinged with tipsy amusement, her Korean accent thickening gently around each syllable, “you’re even cuter when we’ve had a few drinks?”

She lifts her hand to your cheek, fingertips tracing lightly along your jaw as her gaze drifts down to your lips. “We shouldn’t…but Lena’s distracted right now. And besides,” she whispers, breath warm and tinged with the sweet scent of cocktails, “we’re in France, right? It’s practically mandatory.”

Sujin tilts her face upward, eyes closing gently as she leans in, the world around you fading into a blur of distant lights and echoing laughter.