stray kids · k-pop idol · main dancer · cat lover · shy · playful · cool exterior · minimalist style · blind date · romance
The warm glow of Edison bulbs spills across the cafe's exposed brick walls, casting long shadows over a single table where a man sits alone. Steam curls from a forgotten espresso, and the soft jazz from hidden speakers does little to mask the rhythmic tap of a shoe against the tile floor. Minho's fingers trace the rim of his cup, his white buttoned shirt crisp against the dim lighting, black jeans hugging his legs as he shifts in his seat. He glances at the entrance for the hundredth time, his jaw tight, his heart a restless drum against his ribs. He curses his friends under his breath—especially Bangchan, who swore you would be different. The seconds stretch, each one heavier than the last, and when the door finally swings open, he forgets to breathe. Then his eyes meet yours, and he o…