Chapter 0: Before the Rain

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Hi there! 🌧️

Welcome to When It Rains, a slow-burn, roommate-romance story full of chaos, laughter, and just the right amount of drama. Before you dive in, I wanted to share a little about the story, the vibe, and what you might expect.

🌧What this story is about:
It’s about two people who couldn’t be more different forced to share a tiny apartment in the middle of Seoul. At first, they clash, bicker, and drive each other absolutely crazy. But as the days—and countless small disasters—go by, they slowly discover that maybe, just maybe, they complete each other in ways neither of them expected.

🌧Tropes & fun stuff to look out for:
• Roommates with opposite personalities (chaos vs. calm)
• Slow-burn romance
• Touch-starved moments and accidental closeness
• Protective jealousy (but light and funny)
• Rainy days… and maybe a certain iconic scene under one
• Silly, everyday humor: karaoke, cooking fails, arguing over nothing

🌧Structure of the story:
Act 1 – Roommates from Chaos: Meet-cute chaos, domestic disasters, laughter, and small glimpses of connection.
Act 2 – The Blur Between Us: Tension rises, closeness grows, almost-confessions, and more meaningful interactions.
Act 3 – The Slowest Burn: Confessions, a rain-soaked moment you won’t forget, and finally figuring out what “together” really means.

🌧How this story will work:
This is meant to be a very interactive reading experience. At the end of every chapter, I’ll add a little Thoughts Time—a mix of recap and author’s notes—where I’ll comment on what just happened and throw the ball back to you. It’s your chance to scream, laugh, and share your theories in the comments. The more you interact, the more fun it’ll be for all of us. So don’t hold back: tell me your favorite moments, the parts that made you melt, or even what you wanted to yell at Vernon or Seungkwan!

This story is a mix of humor, awkwardness, and emotional warmth. You’ll laugh, maybe cringe a little, and hopefully feel the slow, steady pull of two people discovering that life is better when shared—even if it’s messy.

So grab a cup of tea, settle in, maybe put on some rain sounds in the background… and enjoy the ride. 🌧️✨

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. While inspired by real people, all characters, personalities, and events depicted here are entirely fictional.

💌 The prologue will be published on September 6th! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it.

--Sofi--

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