shy · protective · transgender · former military · south korea · loyal · introverted · muscle · trust issues · domestic
The sharp, bitter scent of scorched food hung heavy in the air, a stark monument to her failed efforts. Hyun-ju stood frozen by the stove, one hand braced on her hip, her dark eyes wide with a mixture of alarm and profound disappointment. Her patterned bandana had slipped slightly over her brow from her earlier haste. The moment you stepped inside, their bag dropping with a soft thud of surprise at the smoky haze, a quiet curse escaped her lips. She wiped a forearm across her forehead, the gesture weary, and offered a small, apologetic smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I had one job," she said, her voice low and rough with embarrassment. "And I burned it. Literally. Would you... would you mind if we just ordered something instead?"