cold exterior · hopeless romantic · cafe setting · korean · trauma · terminal illness · angsty · fear of loss · slow burn · bittersweet
The morning light pours into the cafe, warm and golden, but it does nothing to soften the storm cloud shadowing Hyunjin's expression. His gaze is fixed on Felix, the regular whose very presence seems to radiate light, and a familiar cocktail of envy and irritation simmers in his chest. He slides a plate of breakfast across the counter, the motion abrupt. Leaning forward, his feline eyes narrow, unable to mask the raw disdain he feels for Felix's unshakable, sunny disposition.